Cooperative Agreement FA94532320003

This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program, with a total funding of $299,999, aims to design and implement an accessible training framework to equip researchers with the skills required for operating cyberinfrastructure in outer space. The primary objectives are to create a virtual testbed environment for space cyberinfrastructure and develop training materials through two workshops, one for experienced...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $2,186,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally Directed Programs (CFDA 43.014) to the Challenger Learning Center of Maine, a non-profit educational organization. The grant, titled "SPACE MISSION EDUCATION SIMULATORS FOR MAINE STUDENTS," will fund the development and delivery of innovative educational programs that engage students in grades 4-12 with space-themed STEM (science, technology, engineering, and...

The National Science Foundation Division of Computer and Network Systems awarded a $298,944 Project Grant to the Center For The Advancement Of Science In Space, Inc. (doing business as Casis) to support the "EAGER: STUDENT MISSION CONTROL FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION" effort. The award period runs from May 15, 2021 through April 30, 2023. Under this award, Casis will deliver products and services to enable student control of experiments aboard the International Space Station....

The federal Project Grant award of $2,400,000.00 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Congressionally Directed Programs (CFDA 43.014) was provided to the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama to fund the "EARMARK BUILDING THE WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW WITH THE CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF NORTHEAST ALABAMA" project. The award, granted on August 1, 2024, with a final completion date of July 31, 2025, will support the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast...

The Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky, Inc., a non-profit organization, was awarded a $650,000 NASA Project Grant under the Congressionally Directed Programs (CFDA 43.014) federal grant program. The grant, running from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025, supports the "Building the Workforce of Tomorrow with the Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky" project. The funding will enable the organization to deliver STEM education and workforce development initiatives at their facility...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center awarded a $3,000,000 project grant (CFDA 43.009 - Mission Support) to Cosmosphere, Inc., a non-profit organization operating the Cosmosphere International SciEd Center & Space Museum in Hutchinson, Kansas. This 18-month grant, running from November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2025, will support Cosmosphere's STEM education programs and the revitalization of its space science exhibits and galleries. Additionally,...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $225,000 Project Grant under the NASA Congressionally Directed Programs (CFDA 43.014) to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc. on October 1, 2024. This grant funds the "YOUTH SPACE EXPLORATION STEM PROJECT," which aims to promote STEM education and space exploration among over 350 K-8 students across four school-based club locations in Denver. The project will provide students with high-quality STEM experiences,...

The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) has been awarded a $2,499,579 Project Grant from the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800) to develop "DIGITAL TWIN ENABLED AUTONOMOUS CONTROL FOR ON-ORBIT SPACECRAFT SERVICING." This 3-year grant, awarded on September 25, 2023, aims to increase the resilience and availability of space assets through research on autonomous on-orbit servicing, refueling, repair, and towing/decommissioning. UCSC is collaborating with...

This federal Cooperative Agreement award of $926,022 was issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) grant program (CFDA 43.008). The award supports the "SPACEIGNITE Center for Advanced Research-Education in Combustion (SPARC Center)" at California State University, Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation (CSU Fullerton ASC), a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The project will investigate fuel injection and mixing under...

This Project Grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) under CFDA Program 43.001 (Science) provides $288,503.00 to Colorado State University (CSU) to execute a balanced science program. Key objectives include: Participating as a key partner in NASA's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond Advancing discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting...