Project Grant 80NSSC26K0830
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Chicago received a $392,668 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), with an award date of April 15, 2026 and completion date of April 14, 2028. The award supports execution of a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, as well as administration priorities and congressional...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Maryland, College Park received a $600,000 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Space Technology program (CFDA 43.012), awarded on July 29, 2025, with a completion date of July 28, 2027. This award supports early-stage feasibility studies through NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, which focuses on exploring the overall feasibility and viability of visionary concepts that offer...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Michigan Technological University received a $384,015 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), awarded on April 24, 2026, with a completion date of April 23, 2029. Under this three-year award, the university will execute a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Office of Research Administration received a $175,000 project grant from the NASA Shared Services Center under the Space Technology program (CFDA 43.012) with an award date of June 1, 2026, and completion date of February 28, 2027. This award funds an early-stage feasibility study through NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, which evaluates visionary concepts addressing national government and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Chicago received a $114,733 Project Grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), effective April 6, 2026 through April 5, 2028. This award supports the execution of a balanced science program developed in accordance with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, as well as administration priorities and direction from Congress....
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Chicago received a $157,239 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through its Science program (CFDA 43.001) for the period August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028. Under this award, the institution is executing a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and congressional direction. The University of Chicago serves as a key...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of California, Los Angeles received a $600,000 project grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Space Technology program (CFDA 43.012), awarded on July 29, 2025, with a completion date of July 28, 2027. This award supports UCLA's participation in the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, which funds early-stage feasibility studies of visionary aerospace concepts that address national government and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Utah's Office of Sponsored Projects received a $175,000 Project Grant award from NASA's Space Technology program (CFDA 43.012), effective June 1, 2026, with a completion date of May 31, 2027. This award supports early-stage feasibility studies under the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, which focuses on visionary aerospace concepts addressing national government and commercial space exploration objectives. The University of Utah...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Michigan's Office of Research and Sponsored Projects received a $129,343 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), awarded May 6, 2026, with a completion date of May 5, 2027. The award supports the execution of a balanced science program developed in accordance with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Illinois received a $160,075 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science program (CFDA 43.001) awarded on February 9, 2026, with a completion date of February 8, 2029. Under this award, the institution is executing a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, while adhering to NASA administration priorities and...
Northwestern University's Sponsored Research Division received a $112,178 project grant from NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.012) awarded on May 15, 2026, with a completion date of February 14, 2027. The award supports an early-stage feasibility study under NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, which focuses on examining visionary aerospace concepts that address national government and commercial space objectives. The nine-month performance period will be conducted at Northwestern's Evanston, Illinois campus, where the university's research infrastructure and technical expertise will be leveraged to advance transformational space technology concepts aligned with NASA's Moon to Mars exploration objectives. The NIAC program, as part of NASA's broader Space Technology Mission Directorate portfolio, solicits innovative concepts from any field of study offering radical advances in space exploration and commercial aerospace capabilities. Northwestern's award contributes to the program's strategic mission to advance U.S. space technology innovation and competitiveness while fostering technology-driven economic growth in the expanding space economy. The university's established track record in managing large-scale federal research contracts and partnerships with NASA and other agencies positions it to successfully deliver the feasibility analysis and concept evaluation deliverables required under this project grant.Federal Project Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $112.2k | 5/21/26 |