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National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program

 
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    CFDA#

    43.008     		 

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

    Summary

    The Space Grant Program is dedicated to building, sustaining, and deploying a skilled, highperforming and diverse workforce that meets the current and emerging needs of NASA and the nation. The program promotes partnerships and cooperation among universities, federal, state, and local governments, and aerospace industries to encourage and facilitate the application of university resources to aerospace and related fields. The NASA OSTEM solicits proposals for the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program (Space Grant) National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program Opportunities in NASA STEM FY 2020 - 2024.


    The goal of the Space Grant Program is to contribute to NASA's mission specifically in the area of government and industry partnerships to improve America's aerospace technologies and advance American leadership” by funding education, research, and informal education projects through a national network of university-based Space Grant consortia.


    To this end, Space Grant consortia shall develop innovative, integrated and comprehensive Projects to meet the following objectives. Proposals shall clearly define the consortia's efforts and demonstrate how those efforts will meet the following objectives.


    The specific objectives of the Space Grant Program are to:

    • Create cooperative programs among universities, aerospace industry, and Federal, state, and local governments to foster STEM ecosystems;
    • Encourage interdisciplinary training, research, and public service programs related to aerospace;
    • Establish and maintain a national network of universities with interests and capabilities in aeronautics, space, and related fields;
    • Attract, recruit and train U.S. citizens, especially women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities, for careers in aerospace science and technology;
    • Promote a strong STEM education base from elementary through secondary levels while providing support to teachers in these grade levels toward more effectively improving student academic outcomes;
    • Create opportunities that enable student contributions to the development of solutions addressing NASA Mission Directorate challenges; and
    • Advance aerospace knowledge and expand related activities. 
     

    History of Funding

    NASA initiated the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, also known as Space Grant, in 1989.

    Additional Information

    Space Grant consortia are expected to develop innovative and integrated plans to advance aerospace knowledge and expand related activities.

    Contacts

    Erica J. Alston

    Erica J. Alston
    300 E. Street SW, Suite 5R30
    Washington, DC 20546
    757-864-7247
    (202) 358-4338
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Proposals will be accepted from the lead institution of Space Grant consortia in each state along with the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. NASA will only accept one proposal per consortium. For a list of eligible Space Grant lead institutions and state-based Space Grant Directors, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/spacegrant/home/Space_Grant_Consortium_Websites.html

    Deadline Details

    Proposals were to be submitted by September 13, 2019. A similar deadline is anticipated, annually.

    Award Details

    Approximately $36,000,000 is available in total funding. Maximum award is $700,000. The period of performance (POP) for awards made under this announcement is four years from the award start date. Cost sharing is required.

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