Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Washington's Office of Sponsored Programs received a $200,823 Project Grant award from NASA's Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) on April 28, 2026, with performance concluding April 27, 2029. The award supports execution of a balanced science program grounded in discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, aligned with agency administration priorities and Congressional direction. As a key partner and enabler within NASA's research infrastructure, the University of Washington will contribute to the Science Mission Directorate's strategic objectives to expand human knowledge through scientific discoveries across multiple research domains including astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth system science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar exploration.

The University of Washington's Office of Sponsored Programs will serve as the prime recipient and research administration entity for this award, leveraging its extensive federal research portfolio management capabilities and established infrastructure. The project will be performed in Seattle, Washington, and represents one component of the institution's substantial engagement with NASA science funding, which historically constitutes a significant portion of the university's $4.93 billion combined potential value across its federal research portfolio.