Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM)

 

NASAs journeys have propelled technological breakthroughs, pushed the frontiers of scientific research, and expanded our understanding of the universe. These accomplishments, and those to come, share a common genesis: education in STEM. NASAs Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) delivers tools for young Americans and educators to learn and succeed. OSTEM seeks to: (1) create unique opportunities for students and the public to contribute to NASAs work in exploration and discovery, (2) build a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning experiences with NASA people, content, and facilities, and (3) strengthen public understanding by enabling powerful connections to NASAs mission and work.

Active 43.008 National Aeronautics and Space Administration B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2021 EPSCoR makes significant awards to economically disadvantaged states in United States (jurisdictions). Internship program finds innovative ways to provide virtual internships and increase access for students
Fiscal Year 2022 OSTEM included in the NASA budget; awards provided to K-12 partners (including Museums), Space Grant Consortia engaged with increased Base awards to promote STEM across the Nation Artemis Student Challenges return to F2F engagement
Fiscal Year 2023 MUREP continues partnership with NSF on Broadening participation efforts in Engineering. Evaluation studies continue to show progress of OSTEM efforts and activities Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958
EO 14041: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) EO 14049: Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)/American Indian and Alaskan Native Serving Institutions (AIANSI) EO 14045: Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) EO 14031: Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander – Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) EO 14050: Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs)
Public Law 100-100-147 Title II Section 202
National Space Grant College and Fellowship Act Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research on Space and Aeronautics Act 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. General application processes and procedures are also found in the NASA Proposers Guide. Applicants should review the individual funding opportunity announcement and updates for specific application procedures, including requirements for intent to apply and phase 1/phase 2 applications. Institutions apply on behalf of individuals. All OSTEM 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 OSTEM -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. General award processes and procedures are found in the NASA Proposers Guide. Review the individual funding opportunity announcement(s) and updates for any deviations that may apply to that funding opportunity. Financial Assistance Use of Unique Entity Identifier & SAM requirements. Review NASA Proposers Guide and NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM) for specific certifications and assurance requirements. Review funding opportunity announcement for additional information. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. All Principal Investigators and Co-Investigators are required to register in NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integration and Review System (NSPIRES) https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external. A review of NASA proposers guide is also required for additional requirements. 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. 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. Review the individual funding opportunity announcement(s) and updates for any deviations that may apply to that funding opportunity. January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 Application deadlines are published in the notice of funding opportunity found in grants.gov and https://nspires.nassaprs.com/ 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 in the area of Education. Review funding opportunity announcement for additional information. Basic Research, Educational Outreach, or Training Opportunities in the area of Education. Review funding opportunity announcement(s) for additional information. Performance Reports: The requesting office is required to monitor recipient performance for an incremental period 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 is mandatory. Matching Requirements vary by Program. Applicants should review funding opportunity announcement (s) for additional information. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing for MUREP and NextGen STEM. Matching requirements are applicable to this assistance listing for EPSCoR and Space Grant

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. General award processes and procedures are found in the NASA Proposers Guide. Applicants should review the individual funding opportunity announcement(s) and updates for any deviations that may apply to that funding opportunity. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Letter. None/Not specified. Torry A. Johnson
Deputy Associate Administrator - Office of STEM Engagement
Washington, DC 20546 USA
Torry.johnson@nasa.gov
Phone: (202)358-1474
Fax: (202)358-5217 https://www.nasa.gov/stem 80-0128-0-1-252 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 22$100,488,150.00; FY 23 est $105,378,493.00; FY 24 est $103,658,000.00; FY 21$89,478,253.00; FY 20$59,290,430.00; FY 19$12,105,204.00; FY 18$104,038,080.00; FY 17 est $10,000,000.00; FY 16$142,659,559.00; - OSTEM awards generally range from under $100k to $1M with an average of $430k per award. Please review funding opportunity announcement(s) for additional information. General and Special Conditions (Award Terms) 2 CFR 1800 14CFR 1259 NASA Grant & Cooperative Agreement Manual Research Terms and Conditions Fiscal Year 2018 National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program Minority University Research and Education Program Next Generation STEM Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
Fiscal Year 2019 National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program Minority University Research and Education Program Next Generation STEM Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
Fiscal Year 2020 National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program Minority University Research and Education Program Next Generation STEM Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
Fiscal Year 2021 National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program Minority University Research and Education Program Next Generation STEM Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
Fiscal Year 2022 1) National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, 2) Minority University Research and Education Program, 3) Next Generation STEM, 4) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
Fiscal Year 2023 1) National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, 2) Minority University Research and Education Program, 3) Next Generation STEM, 4) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research