Moonshot: Artemis Edition
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to Morocco is seeking a cooperative agreement to fund “Moonshot: Artemis Edition,” an 18-month public diplomacy initiative that promotes American leadership in space exploration and the Artemis Program while engaging Moroccan youth in science, technology, and entrepreneurship. The project should deliver a nationwide program built around workshops, events, outreach, and team projects that introduce participants to U.S. space leadership, innovation models, entrepreneurship practices, and the role of U.S. companies in the space economy. Applicants should plan for Moroccan youth ages 15 to 35, include a monitoring and evaluation plan, and account for the mission’s active involvement in approving branding, venues, recruitment, and program content. The award anticipates one grant of $150,000 to $200,000, with proposals due by email to Rabatgrants@state.gov by July 13, 2026 at 23:59 GMT+1 and the subject line “Moonshot Artemis.”
Eligible Applicants
Moroccan and U.S. non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and civil society organizations with demonstrated experience in STEM programming, youth engagement, and innovation.All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov