Space Technology

NASA�s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) leads the development, demonstration, and infusion of transformational technologies that enhance NASA�s efforts to explore the unknown in space, benefit life on Earth, and solve critical stakeholder needs. Space technology investments made today are shaping the missions of the future, including to the Moon and Mars, while delivering the cutting-edge technology that will define American leadership in space exploration for years to come. STMD engages and inspires thousands of entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators, and small businesses to solve the Nation�s toughest challenges. Cutting-edge and impactful space technology research and development take place at NASA Centers, universities, and national laboratories. STMD also leverages partnerships with other Government agencies and commercial industry to change what is possible in space.

Categories of organizations that may be eligible for NASA grants and cooperative agreements include: � Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) � A two- or four-year university or college (including U.S. community colleges), public or private, accredited to confer degrees beyond that of the K-12 grade levels. 29 � Educational Institutions � Non-higher-education entities, such as K-12 education groups or institutions of informal education, are classified as Educational Institutions.2 � Non-profit Organization � An organization that: o Is operated primarily for scientific, engineering, educational, research, or similar purposes in the public interest; o Is not organized primarily for profit; o Uses net proceeds to maintain, improve, or expand the organization�s operations; and o Is not an IHE. Non-profit organizations generally exclude (i) colleges and universities; (ii) hospitals; and (iii) state, local, and Federally recognized Indian tribal governments. � For-profit Entity � An organization of any size that is organized primarily for profit. � Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) � FFRDCs are under a broad charter by a Government agency for performing, analyzing, or conducting research for the United States Government. NASA sponsors JPL as the Agency�s sole FFRDC, and JPL is not an eligible applicant to receive a NASA-funded grant or cooperative agreement...

All proposals will undergo an administrative, merit, and financial review. The NASA funding organization responsible for managing the technical aspects of an awarded effort is responsible for the merit review process, which may be based on peer review. All applications for NASA discretionary awards are subject to a merit review with the objective of selecting the recipient most likely to be successful in delivering results based on the objectives outlined in this Assistance Listing. Applicants may consult the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement manual for additional information on NASA Proposal review and selection process. https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations

A cost-sharing percentage is displayed to satisfy a system requirement that necessitates selection of a value. Cost-sharing requirements, including any applicable percentages, may apply under this listing and, if applicable, will be specified in the NOFO. Applicants should refer to the NOFO for detailed cost-sharing requirements.

Fiscal year 2025: STMD Funded Project Information is available at https://techport.nasa.gov/; NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts NIAC Funded Studies - https://www.nasa.gov/niac-funded-studies/NASA; Space Technology Research Grants Space Technology Research Grants - https://www.nasa.gov/space-technology-mission-directorate/space-technology-research-grants/NASA; Flight Opportunities Flight Opportunities https://www.nasa.gov/stmd-flight-opportunities/; NASA Small Spacecraft Technologies SST Partnerships https://www.nasa.gov/smallspacecraft/sst-partnerships/.