Mission Support

 

Provides effective and efficient institutional support to enable successful accomplishment of NASA mission objectives by integrating resources, infrastructure, processes, and advocates for institutional capabilities and needs for NASA, and optimizing mission support services through strategic analysis and Business Services Assessments to enable more efficient operations for NASA.

Active 43.009 National Aeronautics and Space Administration B - Project Grants Not applicable. Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 NASA recognizes and supports the benefits of having diverse and inclusive scientific, engineering, and technology communities and fully expects the reflection of such values in the composition of all panels and teams, including peer review panels, proposal teams, science definition teams, and mission and instrument teams. Per Federal statutes and NASA policy, no eligible applicant shall experience exclusion from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from NASA on the grounds of their race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, or disability. NASA welcomes proposals from all qualified and eligible sources, and strongly encourages proposals from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs), veteran-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), HUBZone small businesses, and women-owned small businesses (WOSBs), as eligibility requirements apply. Institutions apply on behalf of individuals. All NASA financial assistance complies with 14 CFR 1250, i.e., the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that ensures that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any NASA - funded research or research-related activities. As a condition of receipt of NASA funding, the institution acknowledges and agrees that it must comply (and require any beneficiaries, e.g., subgrantees, contractors, successors, transferees, and assignees to comply) with applicable provisions of national laws and policies prohibiting discrimination An official who is authorized to commit the proposing institution or organization in business and financial affairs and who can commit the organization to certain certifications must electronically sign proposals. Proposers are encouraged to review NASA's Notice of Funding Opportunities, and the Proposer's Guidebook for specific certifications language and assurance requirements. Preapplication coordination is required. See individual funding opportunity announcement to determine if Notice of Intent and/or Phase 1 proposals are required. All Principle Investigators, Co-Investigators and individuals named in the proposal are required to register in NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integration and Review System (NSPIRS) https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. General application processes and procedures are found in the NASA Proposers Guide. Applicants are encouraged to review the individual funding opportunity announcement and updates for specific application procedures, including requirements for intent to apply and phase 1/phase 2 applications. General award processes and procedures are found in the NASA Proposers Guide. Applicants are encouraged to review the individual funding opportunity announcement and updates for any deviations that may apply to that funding opportunity. October 1, 2022 Applicants are encouraged to review funding opportunity announcement (s) for specific deadlines and other key dates. From 90 to 120 days. From 30 to 60 days. Information on NASA appeals policy and process can be found in the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM) From 30 to 60 days. Renewal and extension information can be found in the NASA Grant and Cooperative Manual (GCAM) and the NSSC website at https://www.nasa.gov/centers/nssc/grants Evaluation of intrinsic merit includes consideration of the following factors: (i) Overall scientific or technical merit of the proposal and/or unique and innovative methods, approaches, concepts, or advanced technologies demonstrated by the proposal; (ii) Proposer's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combination of these which are integral factors for achieving the proposal's objectives; (iii) The qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed principal investigator, team leader, or key personnel critical in achieving the proposal objectives; and (iv) Evaluation against the state-of-the-art. Review panels are instructed not to compare proposals to each other; all comparative evaluations are conducted by NASA program personnel. Basic Research, Educational Outreach, or Training Opportunities. Applicants are encouraged to review funding opportunity announcement for additional information. Performance Reports: in a manner that permits evaluation and review of the effort performed. For example, measurement criteria may include: (1) Meeting specified milestones between beginning and ending dates, (2) Successful completion of significant activities or objectives identified, and/or (3) On-time delivery of reports and other required documentation. Not applicable. NASA follows the requirements from 2 CFR 200.333 Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Generally, up to three years but no more than five years. Review funding opportunity announcement for additional information. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. None/Not specified. Chuck Brooks
Deputy Director- Resources & Perf. Mgmt 300 E Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20546 USA
charles.e.brooks@nasa.gov
Phone: 202.358.2582 http://www.nasa.gov 80-0122-0-1-252 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 23$11,540,260.00; FY 24 est $11,540,260.00; FY 25 FY 22$22,188,676.00; FY 21$14,232,462.00; FY 20$8,988,118.00; FY 19$12,105,204.00; FY 18$12,215,052.00; FY 16$26,211,544.00; FY 17 est $25,000,000.00; - Grants awarded from Mission Support generally range from under $100,000 to over $1M. Applicants are encouraged to review funding opportunity announcement(s) for additional information. General and Special Conditions (Award Terms) 2 CFR 200 NASA Grant & Cooperative Agreement Manual Research Terms and Conditions Not applicable.