MPS Materials Research Programs (MPS Materials)

**MAJOR REDUCTION IN ELIGIBILITY SCOPE** The previous version explicitly listed three eligible applicant categories: - Non-profit, non-academic organizations - Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Tribal Nations The updated version **removes all these eligibility categories entirely**, retaining only the PI qualification reference. **Why This Matters:** Applicants from non-profits, academic institutions, and tribal nations have lost explicit confirmation of their eligibility. This is a **significant narrowing** that could exclude entire organization types previously eligible, unless eligibility is defined elsewhere in the opportunity. Organizations should seek clarification before submitting, as the funding opportunity now provides no guidance on who can propose.

**Significant content removal:** The detailed "Who May Submit Proposals" section was entirely deleted. Previously listed eligible entities—non-profit/non-academic organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal nations—are no longer specified in the eligibility requirements field. Only the PI eligibility statement remains. **Impact:** Applicants have lost explicit guidance on organizational eligibility, including specific criteria for non-profits, IHE accreditation requirements, international branch campus rules, and tribal nation definitions. This creates ambiguity about who can actually submit proposals.

Close Date changed from 2076-08-17 to 2076-08-24

New Grants.gov opportunity: MPS Materials Research Programs (MPS Materials)