Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. received a $199,732 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) on April 15, 2026, with a completion date of April 14, 2029. The award supports execution of a balanced science program guided by discipline-specific recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, aligned with administration priorities and congressional direction. The awardee will serve as a key partner and enabler in advancing NASA's strategic objective to expand human knowledge through scientific discoveries across multiple scientific disciplines including astrophysics, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and related research areas.

As a prime grantee with substantial experience in competitive research, the University of Georgia Research Foundation will conduct research activities at its facility in Athens, Georgia. Primary deliverables under the Science program typically include theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, field studies, and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings. The three-year award duration and funding level are consistent with NASA's Science Mission Directorate grant portfolio, which supports investigations utilizing NASA's space observatories, aircraft, balloons, and spacecraft missions to advance understanding across the full spectrum of scientific research areas.