NASA grants
NASA grants fund space and earth science research, mostly at universities, through its yearly ROSES solicitation, plus STEM education through the Space Grant consortium in each state. Small businesses compete through NASA SBIR/STTR.
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- Next deadline
- October 26, 2026
Open and forecast NASA opportunities
From Grants.gov, soonest deadline first.
- Closes26 OCT
ROSES25: D.8 Habitable Worlds Observatory Precursor Science Investigation
NASA · Others
PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by September 10, 2026 . See the full posting on NSPIRES for details. NOTICE: Corrected, August 28, 2026. The Open Science and Data Management Plan was added to Table D.8-1 in Section 3.4. New text is in bold. The due dates remain unchanged. NOTICE: Amended July 27, 2026. Thi
- Closes28 OCT
NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I
NASA · Others, Anyone eligible
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters anticipates release of a solicitation, titled “NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), Phase I,” as an Appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), titled “Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion - 2026 (SpaceTe
- Closes03 NOV
Space Technology Research Institutes
NASA · Others
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has released the solicitation “Space Technology Research Institutes (STRI26),” as an appendix to the Research and Technology Mission Directorate (RTMD) umbrella NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled "Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion 2026 (SpaceTech REDD
- Closes06 NOV
ROSES25: A.15 Biosphere
NASA · Others
The close date above is the date for the Step-2 proposal due date. The Step-1 proposal due date is September 4, 2026 . Step-2 proposals cannot be submitted if a Step-1 proposal was not submitted. NOTICE: October 8, 2026. A requirement to budget for travel to an annual PI meeting to the furthest coast has been added to Section 4.2.1. New text is in bold. NOTI
- Closes10 NOV
ROSES25: C.4 Planetary Science Enabling Facilities
NASA · Others
NOTICE: September 18, 2026. The instructions regarding Biographical Sketches and Current and Pending Support in Table C.4-2 have been improved. New text is in bold and deleted text is struck through NOTICE: Corrected July 29, 2026. Accidentally omitted standard budget requirements have been added to Table C.4-3 and Sections 3.3.3 and 3.5. New text is in bold
- Closes12 NOV
ROSES 2025: C.2 Solar System Science
NASA · Others
This program element does not have a proposal due date. Proposals may be submitted at any time, pending certain eligibility timing issues related to resubmissions and duplicate proposal avoidance, see the program element text and appropriate overview appendix (e.g., B.1 or C.1). The date shown of 8/1/2026 is the last day that proposals may be submitted subje
- Closes02 DEC
ROSES25: A.14 Atmosphere
NASA · Others
PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by 8/20/2026 . See the full posting on NSPIRES for details. NOTICE: September 18, 2026. Section 3.1 on participation of NASA ISFM scientists has been improved. Details on the redacted and anonymized budget requirements have been added to Table A.14-1 to be consistent with Se
- Closes03 DEC
ROSES 2025: D.4 Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Networks
NASA · Others
PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by October 15, 2026 . See the full posting on NSPIRES for details. NOTICE: September 18, 2026. The instructions regarding biographical sketches and Current and Pending Support in Table D.4-2 have been improved. New text is in bold and deleted text is struck through. NOTICE:
- Closes04 DEC
ROSES 2025: A.16 Cryosphere
NASA · Others
PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by October 16, 2026 . See the full posting on NSPIRES for details. NOTICE: September 18, 2026. Details on the redacted and anonymized budget requirements have been added to Table A.16-1. and instructions regarding Biographical Sketches and Current and Pending Support in Tabl
- Closes04 DEC
Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute Cooperative Agreement Notice-5 (SSERVI CAN-5)
NASA · Others
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate (HSMD) have released the fifth Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN-5) as NNH26ZDA016C. SSERVI CAN-5 (NNH26ZDA016C) invites the submission of multi-institutional team-ba
- Closes31 DEC
ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science
NASA · Others
This program element does not have a proposal due date. Proposals may be submitted at any time, pending certain eligibility timing issues related to resubmissions and duplicate proposal avoidance, see the program element text and appropriate overview appendix (e.g., B.1 or C.1). The date shown of 8/31/2026 is the last day that proposals may be submitted subj
- Closes15 JAN
ROSES 2025: A.18 Geosphere
NASA · Others
PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by 11/16/2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details. This synopsis is a generic summary that is posted for each of the many individual "program elements" in NASA’s Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 solicitation. For specific information
- Closes28 JAN
ROSES 2025: A.17 Hydrosphere
NASA · Others
The close date above is the date for the Step-2 proposal due date. The Step-1 proposal due date is October 8, 2026 . Step-2 proposals cannot be submitted if a Step-1 proposal was not submitted. NOTICE: September 18, 2026. Several corrections have been made: (1) Information about the 2027–2028 winter field campaign has been updated in Section 5, (2) Details o
- Closes05 FEB
ROSES 2025: B.8 Heliophysics Spaceflight Science Foundations
NASA · Others
The close date above is the date for the Step-2 proposal due date. The Step-1 proposal due date is November 20, 2026 . Step-2 proposals cannot be submitted if a Step-1 proposal was not submitted. NOTICE: Amended October 8, 2026. This amendment adds this new program element to ROSES-2025. A virtual telecon for potential proposers will be held October 26 at no
- Closes16 MAR
ROSES 2025: B.7 The Heliophysics Low-Cost Access to Space
NASA · Others
The close date above is the date for the Step-2 proposal due date. The Step-1 proposal due date is November 20, 2026 . Step-2 proposals cannot be submitted if a Step-1 proposal was not submitted. NOTICE: Corrected October 16, 2026: In the first paragraph of the introduction a vestigial reference to cubesats was replaced with "airborne platforms". New text is
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NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II
NASA · Anyone eligible
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters anticipates release of a solicitation, titled “NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), Phase II,” as an Appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), titled “Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion - 2026 (SpaceT
- ApplyOPEN
Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion (SpaceTech REDDI-2026)
NASA · Others
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters, Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) will be releasing an Umbrella NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled “Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion-2026 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026)” on or about December 9, 2025. The solicitation is available by opening the NS
Where NASA grant money went in 2025
Awards from October 2024 to September 2025, from USAspending.gov.
| Program (Assistance Listing) | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Science 43.001 | $1.2 billion |
| Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) 43.008 | $89 million |
| Exploration 43.003 | $87 million |
| Aeronautics 43.002 | $83 million |
| Space Technology 43.012 | $58 million |
| Space Operations 43.007 | $19 million |
| Mission Support 43.009 | $15 million |
| Recipient | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Southwest Research Institute | $51 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | $48 million |
| The University of Alabama in Huntsville | $45 million |
| California Institute of Technology | $31 million |
| Bay Area Environmental Research Institute | $26 million |
| Catholic University of America (the) | $25 million |
| Georgia Tech Research Corp | $21 million |
| Smithsonian Institution | $21 million |
Questions
When is the next NASA grant deadline?
The next deadline is October 26, 2026 for ROSES25: D.8 Habitable Worlds Observatory Precursor Science Investigation. 2 programs take applications at any time.
How do I apply for a NASA grant?
Register your organization in SAM.gov to get a Unique Entity ID, create a Grants.gov account, then find the opportunity and submit before its deadline. Some agencies finish the application in their own system, such as JustGrants, eRA Commons or Research.gov.
Can individuals get NASA grants?
Rarely. Federal grants go mostly to organizations: nonprofits, local governments, tribes, schools, colleges and, in research programs, small businesses. Help for individuals usually comes through state and local agencies.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.