Project Grant 80NSSC26K0500
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded Partnership For LOS Angeles Schools $600,000 on July 15, 2026, under the Congressionally Directed Programs funding mechanism (CFDA 43.014). The award supports "Invest In America's Future: Expand Math Excellence & STEM Access," a congressionally designated project that circumvents merit-based competitive allocation. Work is performed in Los Angeles, California with a completion date of September 15,...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded The Boys' Club of New York $225,000 on July 22, 2026, under the Congressionally Directed Programs grant program (CFDA 43.014) to support STEM programming at the Abbe Clubhouse, a community facility in Queens, New York. The award funds hands-on STEM learning activities including STEAM lab projects, robotics, coding, and 3D design instruction. The period of performance runs through July 21, 2028. This is a...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded United Community Corp $1 million on July 1, 2026, under the Congressionally Directed Programs (CFDA 43.014) to establish a youth STEM innovation and exploration program in Newark, New Jersey. The program will provide hands-on, NASA-aligned STEM education to low-income youth through congressionally designated funding. The award runs through June 30, 2031, with performance taking place in Newark, NJ 07103. United...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded TECH Prep Solutions Inc. $950,000 under the Congressionally Directed Programs (CFDA 43.014) on July 15, 2026, to deliver advanced STEM instruction to K–12 students at the SHARC Community Center in Queens, New York. The project provides rigorous instruction in mathematics, coding, robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to increase student exposure to technical subjects and strengthen analytical...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded the University of California, San Diego $1,031,000 on September 1, 2026, under the Congressionally Directed Programs (CFDA 43.014) to support the DISCOVER project, a college preparation and STEM career exploration initiative. DISCOVER develops foundational academic skills for college-level success, supports exploration of majors and career pathways particularly in STEM fields, builds confidence navigating a...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded the National Childrens Museum $1.2 million on July 21, 2026, under the Congressionally Directed Programs grant program (CFDA 43.014). The award funds the development of engaging interactive exhibits and program experiences that promote early science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and foster children's curiosity, confidence, and preparation for innovation and environmental stewardship....
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded $1.03 million to the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (doing business as Rfcuny - Queens College) on August 1, 2026, under the Congressionally Directed Programs authority (CFDA 43.014) to run a series of GLOBE certification workshops for elementary and secondary school teachers in the metropolitan area. The award funds four 3-day GLOBE certification workshops for 80 elementary school teachers...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded the New York Hall of Science Inc. $1,031,000 on July 15, 2026, under the Congressionally Directed Programs (CFDA 43.014) to engage pre-K–12 youth, teachers, and families across the New York City metropolitan area with NASA's Artemis missions, particularly Artemis III and IV. The project will develop coordinated educational assets including a 2D exhibition about Artemis. Performance occurs at the recipient's location...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded Montgomery County Community College $500,000 on July 15, 2026, under the Congressionally Directed Programs assistance listing (CFDA 43.014), a non-competitive grant program for projects designated by Congress. The funding expands access to high-impact STEM learning experiences by supporting transportation for visiting school districts, enhancing instructional materials, maintaining simulator operations, and...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded $1.7 million to Talcott Mountain Science Center For Student Involvement, Inc., on August 1, 2026, under the Congressionally Directed Programs authority (CFDA 43.014). The project will acquire and install planetarium systems to support approximately 150 school field trips each year, providing immersive learning experiences for about 15,000 K-12 students. The award also funds a research-grade telescope with a cooled...
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded Vimenti LLC $1.031 million on August 1, 2026, under the Congressionally Directed Programs grant (CFDA 43.014). Vimenti will establish and implement STEM learning labs across four public schools in the greater San Juan region, serving as hands-on project-based learning environments where students engage in robotics, earth and space sciences, engineering design, data analysis, and other STEM disciplines. Work is performed at 100 C. Alondra, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00924, with a period of performance through July 31, 2028. Congressionally Directed Programs are non-competitive awards designated by Congress for specific projects, circumventing merit-based allocation processes. Proposals are evaluated on relevance to NASA's mission, intrinsic scientific or educational merit, and cost allowability and reasonability.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.0m | 8/4/26 |