NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Rapid Response Research (R3) Opportunity
ID: 351073Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Award Range

$0 - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351073

Additional Information

https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary!init.do?solId=%7b0A6FFAE0-1DF1-9DCC-BB3F-368BC09DEA30%7d&path=open
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Nov 22, 2023 12:00 AM
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    Due Feb 26, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has posted a grant opportunity titled "NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Rapid Response Research (R3) Opportunity". This opportunity falls under the category of research and is a discretionary funding activity. The grant is a cooperative agreement and does not require cost sharing or matching. The deadline for submission is February 26, 2024.

The purpose of this grant is to solicit proposals for the FY 2024 NASA EPSCoR Rapid Response Research (R3) program. The selected proposers will collaborate closely with NASA researchers to develop competitive research and technology solutions for scientific and technical issues relevant to the NASA Mission Directorates. The R3 program aims to address these technical issues through research conducted within NASA and in partnership with commercial entities.

The grant provides an opportunity for EPSCoR researchers to work alongside NASA and commercial partners for up to one year. Its primary goal is to strengthen the collaboration between EPSCoR jurisdictions, NASA, commercial partners, and other entities. The estimated total program funding is $3,000,000, with an expected number of 30 awards to be granted. The award ceiling is $100,000, and there is no minimum award floor.

Eligible applicants for this grant include jurisdictions such as Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, US Virgin Islands, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The overall jurisdiction eligibility is determined by the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the latest eligibility tables can be found on the NSF website.

For more information and to submit a proposal, interested parties can visit the following URL: NASA EPSCoR R3 Opportunity. The point of contact for this grant is Kathleen B. Loftin, Ph.D., and she can be reached at kathleen.b.loftin@nasa.gov.

In summary, the NASA EPSCoR R3 Opportunity grant aims to support research and technology development in collaboration with NASA and commercial partners. It provides funding for up to one year and seeks to address scientific and technical issues relevant to the NASA Mission Directorates. Eligible applicants from specific jurisdictions can submit proposals to receive funding for their research projects.

Point(s) of Contact
kathleen.b.loftin@nasa.gov
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