Federal Grant Award Summary

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a Project Grant of $214,606.00 to the University of Wisconsin System (University of Wisconsin–Madison, operating as Tandem Press) on June 1, 2026, with a completion date of May 31, 2029. This award falls under NASA's Science program (CFDA 43.001), which supports competitive scientific research across multiple disciplines including astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar exploration initiatives.

While the specific research focus of this particular award is not detailed in the available documentation, the funding supports the University of Wisconsin System's execution of a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, NASA administration priorities, and Congressional direction. The institution will serve as a key partner and enabler in NASA's scientific research mission, leveraging its established capabilities as a premier research organization with extensive experience managing federally funded scientific investigations, multi-institutional collaborative efforts, and delivering research outcomes through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.