FAIMM25.zip

This is a compressed archive file (FAIMM25.zip) containing materials related to NASA's ROSES-2025 program element C.12 "Foundational Artificial Intelligence for the Moon and Mars," a competitive funding opportunity administered by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters under the Science program (CFDA 43.001). The program was amended on January 13, 2026, establishing a proposal deadline of April 28, 2026, with no Notices of Intent or Step-1 proposals required. Funding is available through cooperative agreements and grants to support artificial intelligence research initiatives relevant to lunar and Mars exploration objectives.

Proposals will be evaluated based on intrinsic merit, relevance to NASA's mission, and cost reasonableness, with assessment criteria examining scientific quality, technical approach, personnel qualifications, and available resources. All proposing organizations and team members must register in NASA's NSPIRES system prior to submission. Applicants should consult the detailed program element documentation available through the ROSES-2025 solicitation tables and the program overview for Appendix C (Planetary Science Division) to understand specific submission requirements, allowable activities, and evaluation procedures. Awards typically range from approximately $38,500 to $1,225,406 with performance periods of one to five years, though specific award values for this program element are not specified in the available materials.