Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) received a $255,205 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate under the Science program (CFDA 43.001). The award, effective April 21, 2026, through April 20, 2029, supports SwRI's execution of a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and congressional priorities. SwRI will serve as a key partner and enabler in advancing NASA's strategic objective of expanding human knowledge through new scientific discoveries.

Under this award, SwRI will conduct scientific research and investigations utilizing NASA's space observatories, spacecraft missions, and analytical capabilities. Research activities will encompass one or more of NASA's Science Mission Directorate focus areas, which may include astrophysics, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, lunar exploration, and biological and physical sciences research. Work will be performed at SwRI's San Antonio, Texas facility, with deliverables including theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, and publication of scientific findings in peer-reviewed journals consistent with standard NASA Science program expectations.