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ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NASA STEM 2025 (EONS-2025)

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The contract titled "ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NASA STEM 2025 (EONS-2025)" issued by NASA's Office of STEM Engagement outlines a solicitation for activities supporting NASA's STEM priorities. It emphasizes collaboration across NASA’s key research and technology development areas while prioritizing STEM engagement through multiple program elements, including EPSCoR, MUREP, the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, and the Next Gen STEM TEAM II initiative. Applicants are required to submit comprehensive proposals detailing their program plans, data management strategies, and budget justifications for evaluation. The review process incorporates specific evaluation criteria, risk assessment, and a structured selection process, ensuring alignment with NASA's objectives and engagement priorities. It also details procedures for award administration, including steps for appeals and reconsideration of decisions, and outlines notification protocols for awardees. The solicitation was posted on April 29, 2025, and is accessible through NASA’s external solicitation system, inviting participation in advancing STEM education and research aligned with NASA’s mission.

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NASA seeks proposals for STEM engagement programs supporting research, technology, and education priorities.

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Office Of Stem EngagementView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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NASA EONS 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity NNH25ZHA001C

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Office Of Stem Engagement
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1. Background and NASA STEM Engagement Priorities .............................................................. 8 2. NASA Research Areas of Interest and Technology Development Priorities ............................. 9 3. STEM Engagement Program Elements ................................................................................... 9 Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)......................................... 9 Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) ............................................. 10 National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program (Space Grant) ................................... 11 Next Gen STEM – Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) ................................................................................................................................................... 11 D. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT .................................................................. 15 1. Content and Form of Application Submission...................................................................... 15 2. Data Management Plan (DMP) ............................................................................................. 16 3. Data and Evaluation Costs .................................................................................................... 16 E. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION .......................................................................... 20
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1. Application Evaluation Criteria ............................................................................................ 20 2. Review and Selection Process .............................................................................................. 20 3. Risk Assessment ................................................................................................................... 20 4. Risk Review .......................................................................................................................... 20 F. FEDERAL AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION................................................ 21 1. Process for Appeals Prior to Formal Requests for Reconsideration ..................................... 21 2. Debriefing with Solicitation Project Manager ...................................................................... 21 3. Written Request for Reconsideration to Selecting Official .................................................. 21 4. Appeals Above the Selecting Official ................................................................................... 22 5. Appeals Above the Deputy Associate Administrator ........................................................... 22 G. NOTICE OF AWARD ............................................................................................................. 22 1. Notice of Award .....................................................................................................

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