Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc. received a $144,159 Project Grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) on March 20, 2026, with a completion date of March 19, 2029. The award supports the execution of a balanced science program developed in alignment with guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, as well as administrative priorities and congressional direction. Research activities will be conducted at the university's Daytona Beach, Florida facility.

The project aligns with NASA's Science Mission Directorate strategic objective to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries. As a longstanding federal research performer with substantial expertise in aerospace engineering, space science, atmospheric dynamics, and related technical disciplines, Embry-Riddle will leverage its specialized capabilities and facilities to advance research initiatives consistent with NASA's science priorities. The three-year performance period supports the university's participation as a key research partner in NASA-sponsored scientific investigations across multiple disciplinary domains.