How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.
What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
Mostly repeat grantees: only 8% of awards go to new applicants. Apply with a strong track record or a partner who has won before. Based on 1,547 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 1% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $232,256. Expect about 147 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for Low-Cost Chip-Scale Atomic Clock (LC CSAC)?
See the official announcement for eligibility details.
When is the deadline?
This program accepts applications on a rolling or recurring basis. Check the funder's website for the current cycle.