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Up to $1M, one-time grant.
One-time submission window closing August 11, 2026.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Competitiveness is high given NASA's selective grant history, but the pool is narrowed to qualifying minority-serving institutions.
The source does not disclose how many awards are made or historical acceptance rates. One-time submission suggests a single application window with no rolling reapplication.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm your institution qualifies as a minority-serving university under NASA's MUREP criteria — 1-3 days
Register on SAM.gov and Grants.gov if not already active — 1-2 weeks
Develop a research proposal aligned with NASA Artemis space technology priorities — 4-8 weeks
Submit application through Grants.gov before the deadline — 1-2 days
WORTH KNOWING
The program is explicitly tied to Artemis mission priorities, so proposals that directly address NASA's stated lunar exploration technology gaps will be better positioned than general space research pitches.
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