Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY), doing business as Rfcuny - City College, received a $215,995 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) awarded May 1, 2026, with completion targeted for April 30, 2029. Based on the award description, RFCUNY is executing a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, while incorporating NASA administration priorities and Congressional direction. The organization will serve as a key partner and enabler in advancing NASA's strategic objectives through this research initiative conducted at its New York, NY facility.

Under the Science program, which competitively supports research across multiple scientific disciplines including astrophysics, Earth science, heliophysics, and planetary science, RFCUNY will leverage the expertise and research capabilities of City College and other CUNY campuses to deliver scientific research, data analysis, and related services. Primary deliverables are expected to include theoretical modeling, experimental research, field studies, and publication of scientific findings in peer-reviewed venues, consistent with NASA's strategic goal to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries.