Closed NNH24ZEA001N-ULI2 CFDA 43.002 Discretionary

D.4 University Leadership Initiative 2 (ULI2)

Posted by NASA Headquarters

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — D.4 University Leadership Initiative 2 (ULI2) — is cataloged under number NNH24ZEA001N-ULI2 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 43.002, posted by NASA Headquarters. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 31, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

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 26, 2025. 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.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

June 26, 2025

Posted

March 31, 2025

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

University Leadership Initiative (ULI) provides the opportunity for university teams to exercise technical and organizational leadership in proposing unique technical challenges in aeronautics, defining multi-disciplinary solutions, establishing peer review mechanisms, and applying innovative teaming strategies to strengthen the research impact. Research proposals are sought in six ULI topic areas in Appendix D.4. Topic 1: Safe, Efficient Growth in Global Operations (Strategic Thrust 1) Topic 2: Innovation in Commercial High-Speed Aircraft (Strategic Thrust 2) Topic 3: Ultra-Efficient Subsonic Transports (Strategic Thrust 3) Topic 4: Safe, Quiet, and Affordable Vertical Lift Air Vehicles (Strategic Thrust 4) Topic 5: In-Time System-Wide Safety Assurance (Strategic Thrust 5) Topic 6: Assured Autonomy for Aviation Transformation (Strategic Thrust 6) This NRA will utilize a two-step proposal submission and evaluation process. The initial step is a short mandatory Step-A proposal due June 26, 2025. Those offerors submitting the most highly rated Step-A proposals will be invited to submit a Step-B proposal. All proposals must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES at https://nspires.nasaprs.com. An Applicant’s Workshop will be held on Wednesday Apr 30, 2025; 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET (https://uli.arc.nasa.gov/applicants-workshops/workshop9). An interested partners list for this ULI is at https://uli.arc.nasa.gov/partners. To be listed as an interested lead or partner, please send electronic mail to hq-univpartnerships@mail.nasa.gov with "ULI Partnerships" in the subject line and include the information required for the table in that web page.

Eligibility

99

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 43.002

Technology Transfer Research

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Agency Contact

Andrew Provenza

Key Dates

Posted March 31, 2025
Close Date June 26, 2025
Archive Date July 26, 2025
Last Updated March 31, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "D.4 University Leadership Initiative 2 (ULI2)", offered by NASA Headquarters. It is associated with CFDA program 43.002. University Leadership Initiative (ULI) provides the opportunity for university teams to exercise technical and organizational leadership in proposing unique technical challenges in aeronautics, defini...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 26, 2025. 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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