FY 2027 Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) STEM Innovator

The FY 2027 Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) STEM Innovator program, solicitation NNH27ZHA002C, is a Notice of Funding Opportunity issued by NASA's Office of STEM Engagement. The program aims to establish informal education institutions, such as museums, libraries, and science centers, as regional hubs that connect youth in grades 5 through 12 to NASA missions and aerospace careers. With a total appropriated funding of 4,000,000 dollars, the program offers cooperative agreements lasting two to three years, with individual awards up to 250,000 dollars. Eligible lead organizations must be U.S.-based nonprofits registered in the System for Award Management with a Unique Entity Identifier. Proposals are evaluated based on intrinsic merit, relevance to NASA, and budget and cost, with no bonus points awarded for voluntary cost sharing. Key requirements include partnering with at least one regional or national STEM network and implementing at least two engagements aligned with NASA's technical work in areas such as space exploration, aeronautics, or Earth science. Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with a NASA Center or facility. Submissions must be made electronically via NSPIRES by February 1, 2027, and must adhere to specific formatting guidelines, including a 4,000-character proposal summary. Notably, any proposals involving collaboration with China or Chinese-owned companies are ineligible for award.