WEX Foundation

WEX Foundation is a minority-owned, non-profit organization and foundation registered to receive federal contract and grant awards since October 5, 2009. The foundation specializes in research and educational initiatives related to space exploration and the development of future scientists, engineers, and technologists. WEX Foundation has been awarded both federal contracts and grants, primarily focusing on projects that inspire and educate the next generation of space explorers while advancing research in planetary exploration and space habitation.

The foundation has received federal contract awards from civilian agencies, particularly NASA's Shared Services Center. One notable contract is the "NEW WORLDS AWAIT YOU - NEXT GENERATION (NWAY-II)" research project, awarded on June 1, 2024, with a ceiling value of $799,558.00. This grant-type contract runs through December 31, 2027, and likely involves research and educational activities related to space exploration and planetary science. Another significant contract was awarded on August 1, 2019, for the "SPACE CITIES FOR PLANETARY DESTINATIONS OF THE FUTURE" project, valued at $719,555.00. This cooperative agreement, which concluded on July 31, 2022, focused on developing future scientists, engineers, technologists, and space explorers. Neither of these contracts had set-aside designations, and no subcontractors were mentioned in the provided information.

In terms of federal grant awards, WEX Foundation has received at least one significant grant from NASA's Shared Services Center. The grant, awarded on August 1, 2019, with the ID 80NSSC19M0159, was a cooperative agreement for the "SPACE CITIES FOR PLANETARY DESTINATIONS OF THE FUTURE" project. This grant, which ran until July 31, 2022, aligned closely with the foundation's mission to inspire and educate the next generation of space professionals. The project likely involved research, educational programs, and outreach activities related to future space habitation and planetary exploration. This grant demonstrates WEX Foundation's ability to secure federal funding for innovative space-related initiatives that combine research with educational outreach.