Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The University of Colorado, through its Office of Contracts and Grants Division, received a $300,000 Project Grant from the NASA Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) awarded July 1, 2026, with completion targeted for June 30, 2029. 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 direction. The university will serve as a key partner and enabler in supporting NASA's strategic objectives to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries, positioning the institution to contribute across NASA's primary research domains including astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth system science, heliophysics, and planetary science.

As a major federal research institution with extensive experience managing complex, multi-year science missions, the University of Colorado will leverage its established research capabilities and infrastructure in Boulder, Colorado to execute work under this award. This grant aligns with the institution's demonstrated track record as a trusted NASA research partner, evidenced by its substantial existing portfolio of NASA-funded awards valued at over $1.5 billion in recent years, including significant space science, life sciences, and Earth observation research programs.