Funding Opportunities Archive

Past funding opportunities whose deadlines have passed or which are otherwise no longer accepting applications. These are kept here for reference — to re-open an entry or add a new one, return to the main Funding Opportunities page.

Entries appear here when their data file marks them with status: Closed.

Safety, Security, and Privacy of Open-Source Ecosystems (Safe-OSE)

Closed Grant

National Science Foundation (NSF)

$1,500,000 over 24 months; Year 1 not to exceed $500,000

Deadline: Preliminary proposal: 2026-01-13 · Full proposal: 2026-04-28

Supports open-source ecosystems addressing significant vulnerabilities — both technical (code vulnerabilities, side-channels) and socio-technical (supply chain, insider threats, social engineering). Ecosystems do not need prior NSF funding to apply.

Geography: USA
Focus area: Open-source ecosystem safety, security, and privacy
Website: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/safe-ose-safety-security-privacy-open-source-ecosystems/nsf24-608/solicitation

Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science

Closed Grant

Google.org

$500,000 – $3,000,000

Deadline: Full application: 2026-04-17

A $30M global open-call that funds researchers and organizations to accelerate scientific breakthroughs with AI. Selected participants may also join a six-month Google.org Accelerator with technical support from Google specialists and Google Cloud credits.

Geography: Global
Focus area: AI for scientific research
Website: https://www.google.org/impact-challenges/ai-science/

BSSw Fellowship Program

Closed Fellowship

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and National Science Foundation (NSF)

Up to $25,000 per Fellow, awarded as a subcontract to the recipient's institution

Deadline: 2026 cohort closed 2025-10-31; 2027 cycle expected to open summer 2026

Provides recognition and funding to leaders and advocates of high-quality scientific software, who propose a funded activity (e.g. a workshop, tutorial, or community content) that promotes better scientific software practices.

Eligibility: Applicants at any career stage (student through senior professional) affiliated with a U.S.-based institution able to receive federal funding.
Geography: USA
Focus area: Scientific software developer productivity and sustainability
Website: https://bssw.io/pages/bssw-fellowship-program