Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Lowell Observatory received a $318,846 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science program (CFDA 43.001) awarded July 1, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2029. Under this award, Lowell Observatory will execute a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, administration priorities, and congressional direction. As a key partner and enabler, the organization will leverage its advanced astronomical facilities and expertise to conduct scientific research in support of NASA's strategic objective to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries.

The award supports fundamental scientific research activities conducted at Lowell Observatory's facilities in Flagstaff, Arizona. Based on the organization's demonstrated experience, deliverables are expected to include theoretical modeling, data analysis, observational studies, and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals and scientific presentations. The research will likely focus on areas within NASA's Science Mission Directorate mandate, such as planetary science, astrophysics, or heliophysics, utilizing the observatory's specialized instrumentation and research capabilities to advance NASA's mission-critical scientific objectives.