This is a federal grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Planetary Science Institute, a non-profit research organization. The grant, valued at $480,830.00, supports research on the geology and processes affecting the surface of Mars, with a focus on the Hellas basin, the largest preserved impact feature on the planet. The grant does not have a set-aside designation. Through this award, the Planetary Science Institute will conduct data analysis, modeling, and other scientific research to further NASA's goals in planetary exploration and expand fundamental knowledge about the solar system. The institute frequently collaborates with university partners on grant-funded work.