Resources

Below you can find a list of resources that may be helpful when seeking funding opportunities.

NASA Guidebook for Proposers pdf

NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM) for Reporting Requirements

Iowa Space Grant and Iowa NASA EPSCoR Informational Booklet pdf

Templates and Help for Proposal Preparation

NASA Technology Transfer Program (NTR)

Scientific and Technical Information (STI) Program: submission portal for NASA-funded manuscripts and products (replaces PubSpace)

NSPIRES

NSPIRES Tutorials

NASA Mission Directorates and Field Centers

NASA 2018 Strategic Plan

NASA 2022 Strategic Plan 

Iowa Economic Development – Biosciences

Iowa Economic Development – Advanced Manufacturing

STEM Education Strategic Plan -2018

KSC Partnerships Office Conversion of CO2 into Fuel Research

NASA TOPS

 

NASA Training Videos 

The NASA Grants Policy and Compliance branch has made two new free courses for individuals at any experience level to deepen their understanding of grants within the context of NASA. Whether a novice proposer/grantee seeking foundational insights or a seasoned professional seeking a refresher course, these pre-recorded trainings provide an approachable and self-paced exploration into the realm of Federal assistance awards.

Grants and Cooperative Agreements 101: An Overview of Federal Financial Assistance –  This course explores the historical evolution of Federal awards and describes the various types of Federal assistance available to the public. This training also provides participants with insights into the intricacies of the financial assistance process, valuable knowledge on how the various financial assistance mechanisms operate, and the statutory authorization and regulations that serve as the bedrock for Federal assistance awards at NASA.

Grants and Cooperative Agreements 102: An Overview of NASA’s Grant Environment – While Grants and Cooperative Agreements 101 provides insight into Federal financial assistance from a Government-wide lens, this course provides an overview of the various grant programs while focusing on: award-related roles and responsibilities, the four phases of the grants lifecycle, associated activities in the award’s lifecycle, audit requirements for NASA award recipients, and best practices for efficiently managing a NASA grant award.

Does my research or topic area fit with NASA? 

Ultimately it is up to your discretion if your project has the potential to contribute to NASA’s technical problems or research focus areas.

Check out NASA Tech Port to view a comprehensive portfolio of active and completed NASA-funded technology projects. To view previously funded award abstracts from Rapid Response Research, ISS Flighs Opportunity, Sub-Orbital Flight Opportunity, and Research Award NASA EPSCoR solicitations, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/established-program-to-stimulate-competitive-research/.