Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The University of Maryland, College Park received a $136,406 Project Grant from the NASA Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) awarded on September 1, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2029. Under this award, the institution will execute a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, while incorporating administration priorities and direction from Congress. The award supports the University of Maryland's participation as a key partner and enabler within NASA's science research portfolio, leveraging the institution's research capabilities across multiple scientific domains.

As a research-intensive land-grant institution, the University of Maryland, College Park will deliver research services and scientific investigation products through its Office of Research Administration & Advancement. The institution's federal footprint demonstrates deep technical expertise across NASA-relevant research areas, including space exploration and Earth observation research, positioning it to contribute substantively to NASA's strategic objective of expanding human knowledge through scientific discoveries. The award aligns with NASA's Science Mission Directorate research domains spanning astrophysics, Earth system science, heliophysics, planetary science, and related multi-disciplinary research initiatives.