NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I
ID: 354662Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

NASA Headquarters (NASA-HQ)

Award Range

$0 - $175K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354662

Additional Information

https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={B3EDCD65-2646-B638-1A4B-9C1A09B87C7A}&path=&method=init
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    Description

    NASA Headquarters is offering the "NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I" grant, aimed at supporting innovative research in advanced concepts through a two-step proposal process. This opportunity invites proposals for visionary yet credible studies, with a total of 12 awards expected, each with a ceiling of $175,000. The Phase I proposal's Step A is due on July 1, 2024, while the Step B proposal, which is by invitation only, is targeted for September 19, 2024. Interested applicants can find more details and submission instructions on the NSPIRES website, and inquiries can be directed to John Nelson at hq-niac@mail.nasa.gov.

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    hq-niac@mail.nasa.gov
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