Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Elon University's Bursar's Office received a $150,000 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through its Science program (CFDA 43.001) awarded on November 25, 2025, with a completion date of November 24, 2026. Under this award, the university will execute a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, serving as a key partner and enabler for NASA's Science Mission Directorate strategic objectives.

The award supports research activities to be conducted at Elon University's facilities in Elon, North Carolina. While specific project details are not fully articulated in the award description, the funding aligns with NASA's Science program, which competitively supports diverse research initiatives across multiple scientific disciplines including astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar exploration. The award reflects NASA's investment in academic institutions to advance scientific discovery and expand human knowledge through theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, and field studies conducted within the university's research capabilities.