Project Grant 80NSSC26K0025

This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program provides funding of $1,992,484.00 to the Institute for Learning Innovation (ILI), a non-profit organization, to build the capacity of informal STEM learning providers to engage individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The key products and services to be delivered include: 1) developing a hybrid professional development model to train informal STEM educators on supporting individuals...

The Franklin Institute was awarded a $999,807 cooperative agreement from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) program. The award will support the Mission to Mars nationwide outreach program to engage families and youth in grades 4-8 in NASA's space exploration agenda through 2025. The Franklin Institute will build capacity for informal science institutions, community organizations, and amateur astronomers to deliver...

Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Space For Teachers Inc., in partnership with Carthage College, received a $250,000 cooperative agreement from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center under the Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) program (CFDA 43.008) for the period of September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2027. The award supports authentic Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning experiences designed to attract students to STEM...

This $170,995 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program is funding a project titled "Collaborative Research: Explorations - Developing a Diverse STEM Workforce through Experiential Learning Opportunities and Immersive Internships". The project, led by the Institute For Future Intelligence Inc., aims to inspire, inform, and immerse community college STEM students in emerging...

Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM), administered through the Shared Services Center, awarded $250,000 to the National Space Grant Foundation Inc. under Cooperative Agreement CFDA 43.008 (effective July 24, 2025 through July 23, 2027). The foundation will deliver STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) engagement services designed to attract students to STEM fields through unique learning...

Summary: Nearspace Education, Inc. Cooperative Agreement Award Nearspace Education, Inc. received a $249,703 Cooperative Agreement from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through its Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) program (CFDA 43.008), effective July 28, 2025, with completion anticipated by July 27, 2028. This award supports the organization's efforts to attract and engage students in authentic Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning...

Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) awarded a $250,000 cooperative agreement to Orlando Science Center Inc. (doing business as New Orlando Science Center) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of January 14, 2027. Under this agreement, Orlando Science Center will deliver authentic learning experiences and unique educational opportunities designed to attract students to science, technology,...

This two-year, $299,722 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will fund the New York Hall of Science to deliver exploratory research and co-design efforts with caregivers in Corona, Queens. Working with the New York City Department of Education, the awardee will conduct interviews and intersectional research to understand caregiver engagement in STEM learning from multiple cultural perspectives. They will then engage in collaborative...

Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Vanderbilt University's Sponsored Programs Administration division received a $945,000 Cooperative Agreement from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through its Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) program (CFDA 43.008), effective June 4, 2025 through June 3, 2029. This award supports NASA's Strategic Goal 4 to enhance capabilities and operations for current and future mission success by building a future science, technology,...

The National Science Foundation's STEM Education Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (STEM ED PRF) Program with co-funding from the Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) Program has awarded a $1,245,879 Project Grant to the New York Hall of Science. This 3-year grant will support the recruitment and mentorship of two postdoctoral fellows to conduct research on equitable and inclusive informal STEM learning experiences. The fellows will work in residence at the New York Hall of Science,...