Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Chapman University received a $199,470 Project Grant from NASA's Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029, to execute a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and administered priorities and direction from Congress. The award supports Chapman's participation as a key partner and enabler within NASA's Science Mission Directorate, which pursues strategic scientific discovery objectives across six primary research domains: astrophysics research, biological and physical sciences research, Earth system science, heliophysics research, planetary science, and lunar discovery and exploration. Chapman's established research portfolio positions the institution to contribute to these mission areas through its demonstrated capabilities in Earth systems science and data integration, biomedical research, marine and environmental biology, STEM education and workforce development, and assistive technology initiatives.

The award leverages Chapman University's existing federal research infrastructure and collaborative networks to advance NASA's science objectives. As a private non-profit institution headquartered in Orange, California, Chapman has successfully executed 319 federal grant awards across 70 federal agencies, with significant prior engagement on NASA-funded research initiatives totaling $3.3 million in combined potential value through the NASA Shared Services Center. The university's research execution capabilities, demonstrated through recent awards in Earth observations, satellite data analysis, and science education pipeline development, position it to deliver measurable scientific outcomes and support NASA's strategic goals through this three-year funding period.