Federal Grant Award Summary

Lowell Observatory received a $176,969 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) awarded November 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for October 31, 2026. The award supports the execution of a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, as well as administration priorities and congressional direction. As a key partner in NASA's science research initiatives, Lowell Observatory will leverage its specialized astronomical facilities and research expertise to advance scientific discoveries across one or more of NASA's Science Mission Directorate research areas, including planetary science, astrophysics, heliophysics, or related disciplines.

The research will be conducted at Lowell Observatory's facility in Flagstaff, Arizona, utilizing the institution's advanced observational capabilities, including the 4.3-meter Discovery Channel Telescope. Based on the organization's history of federal research partnerships, deliverables are expected to include observational studies, data analysis, and scientific findings that contribute to NASA's strategic objective to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries. The award reflects NASA's investment in non-profit research institutions that provide critical scientific research services and maintain specialized facilities supporting the agency's mission-critical research objectives.