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National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program - Opportunities in NASA STEM FY 2020 – 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Opportunity number NNH19ZHA001C

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Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberNNH19ZHA001C
AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)43.008
PostedJul 29, 2019
DeadlineNot listed
Award ceiling$700,000
Expected number of awards52
Estimated total program funding$36,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryEducation
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

This Cooperative Agreement Notice is a multi-year award thataims to contribute to NASA’s mission, Office of STEM Education priorities,Co-STEM goals, Mission Directorate collaborations, and state based needs.  The multi-year award will be available to allSpace Grant Consortia who will work with the Office of STEM Engagement tofulfill these objectives.  Through thecombined efforts of the Space Grant Consortia, this program will 1) enablecontributions to NASA’s work, 2) build a diverse, skilled future workforce, and3) strengthen understanding of STEM through powerful connections to NASA.  The program will focus on providingopportunities for students to engage with NASA’s aeronautics, space, andscience people, content, and facilities in support of a diverse future NASA andaerospace industry workforce, as well as, providingopportunities for students to contribute to NASA’s aeronautics, space, andscience missions and work in exploration and discovery through MissionDirectorate collaborations. 

Everyinstitution that intends to submit a proposal to this NRA, including theproposed prime award or any partner whether an education institution, and otherorganizations that will serve as sub-awardees or contractors, must be registered in NSPIRES. Electronicsubmission of proposals is required by the due date and must be submitted byan authorized official of the proposing organization. Such registrationmust identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submitthe electronic proposal. All principal investigators and other participants(e.g. co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of submissionsystem. Potential proposers and proposing organizations are urged to accessthe system(s) well in advance of the proposal due date(s) of interest tofamiliarize themselves with its structure and enter the requested information.Electronic proposals may be submitted via the NASA proposal data systemNSPIRES. Additional programmatic information for this NRAmay develop before the proposal due date. If so, such information will be addedas a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) or formal amendment to this NRA and postedon http://nspires.nasaprs.com. It is the proposer’s responsibility to regularly check NSPIRESfor updates to this NRA.

P oint of Contact

Name:          Erica J. Alston

Title:            Deputy Space GrantProgram Manager

Phone:         757-864-7247

E-mail:         SGCFP@nasaprs.com


Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Space Grant Lead Institutions as defined here: https://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/spacegrant/home/Space_Grant_Consortium_Websites.html

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

Past awards for this program

Totals for assistance listing 43.008 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Jun 21, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.

YearListingAwardsTotalAverage
2026 43.008 1 $127,431,525 $127,431,525
2025 43.008 1 $127,431,525 $127,431,525
2024 43.008 3 $314,097,729 $104,699,243

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