Closed · NNH23ZEA001N-USRC · CFDA 43.002 · Discretionary

D.5 University Student Research Challenge (USRC)

Federal grant opportunity posted by NASA Headquarters, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
June 22, 2023
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

D.5 University Student Research Challenge (USRC) is a closed discretionary listing from NASA Headquarters that offered Varies by applicant. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
43.002
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - D.5 University Student Research Challenge (USRC) - is cataloged under number NNH23ZEA001N-USRC and tied to CFDA assistance listing 43.002, posted by NASA Headquarters. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 2, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 22, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

June 22, 2023

Posted

May 2, 2023

Instrument

Grant

Description

Amendment 5 to the NASA ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2023 NRA has been posted on the NSPIRES web site. University Student Research Challenge (solicitation NNH23ZEA001N-USRC seeks to challenge students to propose new ideas/concepts that are relevant to NASA Aeronautics. USRC will provide students, from accredited U.S. colleges or universities, with grants for their projects and with the challenge of raising cost share funds through a crowdfunding campaign. The process of creating and implementing a crowdfunding campaign acts as a teaching accelerator - requiring students to act like entrepreneurs and raise awareness about their research among the public. The solicitation goal can be accomplished through project ideas such as advancing the design, developing technology or capabilities in support of aviation, by demonstrating a novel concept, or enabling advancement of aeronautics-related technologies. Notices of Intent (NOIs) are not required for this solicitation. Three-page proposals for the next USRC cycle are due June 22, 2023. Proposals can also be submitted later and evaluated in the second and third cycles. USRC Cycle: Information Session/Q&A Date: Proposal Due Date: USRC Cycle 1 Information Session/Q&A Date:May 8, 2023 at 2pm ET, Proposal Due Date: June 22, 2023 USRC Cycle 2 Information Session/Q&A Date:September 18, 2023 at 2 pm ET, Proposal Due Date:November 9, 2023 USRC Cycle 3 Information Session/Q&A Date:January 8, 2024 at 2pm ET, Proposal Due Date: February 22, 2024 USRC Cycle 4 Information Session/Q&A Date:May 6, 2024 at 2pm ET, Proposal Due Date: June 20, 2024 The USRC Q&A/Info Session and Proposal Workshop will be held on the days/times above. Please join us on TEAMS using the Meeting Link, or call in via +1 256-715-9946,,176038745# Phone Conference ID: 176 038 745#

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Steven Holz

Key Dates

Posted May 2, 2023
Close Date June 22, 2023
Archive Date July 22, 2023
Last Updated May 2, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "D.5 University Student Research Challenge (USRC)", offered by NASA Headquarters. It is associated with CFDA program 43.002. Amendment 5 to the NASA ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2023 NRA has been posted on the NSPIRES web site. University Student Research Challenge (solicitation NNH23ZEA001N-USRC seeks t...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 22, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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