NASA maianse connecting scheme for promoting indigenous culture and ethics among students (spices) with stem
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K1427
- Awardee
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Navajo Technical University UEI WMZPBANV7E63
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $749,937
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $749,937.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Crownpoint, NM 87313, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $249,988 | |
| Funding Only Action | $249,961 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $249,988 |
About this award
NASA awarded Navajo Technical University a $749,937 grant on August 1, 2022, for the "Connecting Scheme for Promoting Indigenous Culture and Ethics Among Students (SPICES) with STEM" initiative. The award, which extends through July 31, 2026, supports the university's efforts to integrate Navajo Traditional Knowledge with Western scientific approaches in STEM education. As a 1994 Land Grant College and minority-serving tribal institution located in Crownpoint, New Mexico, NTU is uniquely positioned to develop curriculum and educational programs that advance both scientific literacy and cultural preservation among Native American students. This grant aligns with NASA's commitment to broadening participation in STEM fields and supporting educational ecosystems that serve underrepresented communities.
The contract was awarded with no set-aside designation and represents part of NASA's broader investment in tribal educational initiatives and workforce development. Navajo Technical University, America's only ABET-accredited Tribal College University, has demonstrated substantial capacity across multiple federal contracts and grants from agencies including the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and Department of Education. The SPICES with STEM initiative exemplifies NTU's mission to create educational pathways that honor indigenous perspectives while equipping students with competitive skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, directly benefiting the Navajo Nation and surrounding tribal communities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K1427?
80NSSC22K1427 was awarded to Navajo Technical University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 1, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K1427 worth?
The government has obligated $749,937 on 80NSSC22K1427.
Was contract 80NSSC22K1427 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K1427 was full and open competition.
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