GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to $300,000; one-time grant.
The listed deadline was July 15, 2026, which has now passed. Check grants.gov listing for any updated round or extension.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Competitiveness is unclear from available data, but government challenge grants in aerospace typically draw specialized technical applicants.
This is a one-time submission opportunity tied to a specific design challenge, so odds depend heavily on the strength and technical credibility of your payload concept. No winner count or selection rate data is available.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review the full listing on grants.gov and confirm eligibility requirements — 1-2 hours
Develop your lunar payload design proposal meeting technical specifications — Weeks to months depending on your readiness
Register on SAM.gov and grants.gov if not already registered, then submit — 1-2 weeks for registration if new
WORTH KNOWING
Because this is a government challenge grant through grants.gov, you must have an active SAM.gov registration before you can submit — allow extra time if you haven't registered before.
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