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Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Basic Research

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NNH27ZHA001CGrant

Response Deadline02/01/2027, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Contract Overview

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Solicitation NNH27ZHA001C, issued by the NASA Office of STEM Engagement, is a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Basic Research. This program provides seed funding to jurisdictions that have not historically participated in competitive aerospace research to help them develop long-term, self-sustaining, and nationally competitive research capabilities. The total anticipated funding is 21 million dollars over a three-year period, with an expected 28 awards averaging approximately 750,000 dollars each. Awards are anticipated to be issued between July and September 2027. Proposals must be submitted via the NSPIRES portal by February 1, 2027. Selection is based on a merit-based peer-review process focusing on NASA alignment and partnerships, which accounts for 35 percent of the overall score. Key requirements for applicants include a Scientific/Technical/Management Plan, a Data Management Plan, and evidence of partnerships with NASA researchers. While cost sharing is generally required per 2 CFR 200.306, this requirement is waived for Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. All awards are administered as cooperative agreements and must comply with the NASA Grants and Cooperative Agreement Manual and 2 CFR 200.

General Info

NASA's EPSCoR program offers $21 million in seed funding for competitive aerospace research.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Office Of Stem Engagement

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

FY 2027 EPSCoR Basic Research Cooperative Agreement Notice (NNH27ZHA001C)

rfp

High

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 27

Solicitation

Response DeadlineFeb 1

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

02/01/2027, 12:00:00 AM UTCin 3 months

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Office Of Stem Engagement

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Office Of Stem Engagement

Office AddressUSA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

......................................................................................................... 3 2. Agency Contact Information ............................................................................................. 4 B. Eligibility .................................................................................................................................. 4 1. Eligible Applicants ............................................................................................................. 4 2. Cost Sharing ....................................................................................................................... 5 3. Other Eligibility Criteria ..................................................................................................... 5 C. Program Description ............................................................................................................... 6 D. Application Contents and Format ......................................................................................... 7 E. Submission Requirements and Deadlines ............................................................................. 9 F. Application Review Information .......................................................................................... 10 1. Application Evaluation Criteria ....................................................................................... 10 2. Review and Selection Process ......................................................................................... 13 G. Award Notices ........................................................................................................................ 14 1. Notice of Award ............................................................................................................... 14 H. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ................................................................. 15 1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements .......................................................... 15 2. NASA Terms and Conditions .......................................................................................... 15 3. Funding Restrictions ........................................................................................................ 16 4. Environmental Statement ................................................................................................. 17 5. Reporting ......................................................................................................................... 17 I. Other Information ................................................................................................................. 19 J. Appendices ............................................................................................................................. 20 Appendix 1: Research Focus Areas ......................................................................................