Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH23ZHA010C
NASA is offering a FY 2023 EPSCoR International Space Station (ISS) Flight Opportunity under Funding Opportunity Number NNH23ZHA010C. This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and awards will be made as cooperative agreements, meaning NASA expects an active level of involvement with the recipient during the project rather than a hands-off grant. The program sits within the Education activity category (CFDA 43.008) and is structured as a merit-based, peer-reviewed competition.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to strengthen and expand research capacity in NASA EPSCoR jurisdictions by supporting work tied to NASA mission priorities, with a specific emphasis implied by the title on ISS-related flight opportunities. Through this solicitation, NASA aims to help eligible jurisdictions build sustainable research programs that can compete more effectively for future funding, not only within NASA but also from other federal agencies, industry partners, and additional external sources. A major theme is capability-building: advancing the local research ecosystem in ways that endure beyond the life of a single award, including improvements to institutional infrastructure, workforce development, and science and technology competitiveness.
The solicitation outlines four primary objectives. First, it seeks to contribute to and promote the development of research capability in EPSCoR jurisdictions in areas that are strategically important to NASA. Second, it aims to improve each jurisdiction's ability to attract and secure support from sources outside the NASA EPSCoR program, essentially helping jurisdictions become more competitive and less dependent on a single funding stream. Third, it encourages the development of partnerships that connect NASA research assets with academic institutions and industry, reinforcing the idea that meaningful advances and flight-related readiness often require cross-sector collaboration. Fourth, it is designed to strengthen the broader research infrastructure and science and technology capabilities within higher education, while also supporting the economic development of the jurisdiction, reflecting EPSCoR's long-standing role in expanding research opportunity and impact in historically underfunded regions.
Funding is capped at up to $100,000 per award over a 36-month period, contingent on the availability of funds. NASA anticipates making approximately six awards. The application window opened January 5, 2023, with an original closing date of April 5, 2023, giving eligible applicants roughly three months to prepare and submit their proposals. Because awards are limited and the competition is peer-reviewed, proposals would be expected to clearly articulate technical merit, alignment with NASA priorities, the readiness and feasibility of the planned work, and the strength of collaboration and capacity-building elements.
Eligibility is highly restricted by statute. Under Public Law 102-588, proposals may be submitted only by the 28 NASA EPSCoR Directors at their designated lead institutions, and each eligible jurisdiction may submit only one proposal to this solicitation. The eligible jurisdictions listed in the announcement are Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. In practical terms, this means individual faculty members, departments, or organizations generally cannot apply directly on their own; they would need to work through their jurisdiction's NASA EPSCoR Director and the lead institution responsible for coordinating the submission.
Overall, this opportunity is a small, targeted cooperative agreement designed to use ISS-related research engagement as a catalyst for longer-term research growth in EPSCoR jurisdictions. It prioritizes proposals that not only advance NASA-relevant science and technology but also leave behind stronger partnerships, improved competitiveness for future funding, and a more robust research and innovation base within the participating jurisdiction.Apply for NNH23ZHA010C
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2023 NASA ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (EPSCoR) INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (ISS) FLIGHT OPPORTUNITY" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.008.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 05, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 05, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this NASA funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the FY 2023 EPSCoR International Space Station (ISS) Flight Opportunity offered by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH23ZHA010C.
Is this a competitive grant or a non-competitive allocation?
It is a competitive, merit-based opportunity that is peer-reviewed. Awards are made through a competition rather than an automatic allocation.
What type of award will NASA make?
NASA expects to make awards as cooperative agreements. This means NASA anticipates an active level of involvement with the recipient during the project, rather than a hands-off relationship.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for recipients?
A cooperative agreement indicates NASA plans to be actively involved during the project period. Compared to a traditional grant, recipients should expect more interaction and coordination with NASA as the project progresses.
What program category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity sits within the Education activity category and is associated with CFDA 43.008.
What is the overall purpose of this solicitation?
The purpose is to strengthen and expand research capacity in NASA EPSCoR jurisdictions by supporting work tied to NASA mission priorities, with an emphasis (as implied by the title) on ISS-related flight opportunities. The solicitation is also intended to help jurisdictions build sustainable research programs that remain competitive beyond a single award.
What major outcomes is NASA trying to achieve through this opportunity?
NASA emphasizes capability-building that lasts beyond the award period. This includes strengthening local research ecosystems, improving institutional research infrastructure, supporting workforce development, and enhancing science and technology competitiveness in eligible jurisdictions.
What are the primary objectives listed in the solicitation?
The solicitation identifies four primary objectives: (1) promote development of research capability in EPSCoR jurisdictions in areas strategically important to NASA; (2) improve each jurisdiction's ability to attract and secure non-NASA EPSCoR support; (3) encourage partnerships connecting NASA research assets with academia and industry; and (4) strengthen research infrastructure and science and technology capabilities in higher education while supporting the jurisdiction's economic development.
How much funding is available per award?
Funding is capped at up to $100,000 per award over a 36-month period, contingent on the availability of funds.
How long is the project period?
The project period is up to 36 months.
How many awards does NASA expect to make?
NASA anticipates making approximately six awards.
When did the application window open and close?
The application window opened on January 5, 2023. The original closing date was April 5, 2023.
How much time did applicants have to submit proposals?
Based on the stated open and close dates, applicants had roughly three months to prepare and submit proposals.
Who is eligible to submit a proposal?
Eligibility is restricted by statute. Under Public Law 102-588, proposals may be submitted only by the 28 NASA EPSCoR Directors at their designated lead institutions.
Can an individual faculty member, department, or organization apply directly?
Generally, no. Because proposals may be submitted only by the jurisdiction's NASA EPSCoR Director at the designated lead institution, individual faculty members, departments, or organizations would typically need to work through that Director and lead institution rather than applying independently.
How many proposals may each eligible jurisdiction submit?
Each eligible jurisdiction may submit only one proposal to this solicitation.
Which jurisdictions are eligible under this opportunity?
The eligible jurisdictions listed are Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Is the focus specifically on the International Space Station (ISS)?
The title indicates an emphasis on an ISS Flight Opportunity, and the description highlights ISS-related research engagement as a catalyst for longer-term research growth in EPSCoR jurisdictions.
What kinds of proposals are likely to be competitive based on the description provided?
Because the competition is merit-based and peer-reviewed, competitive proposals would be expected to clearly address technical merit, alignment with NASA mission priorities, the readiness and feasibility of the planned work, and strong collaboration and capacity-building elements.
Does this opportunity emphasize partnerships?
Yes. One objective is to encourage partnerships that connect NASA research assets with academic institutions and industry, reflecting the idea that collaboration can be important for meaningful advances and flight-related readiness.
Does the solicitation emphasize long-term sustainability beyond the award?
Yes. A major theme is building sustainable research programs and strengthening the local research ecosystem so jurisdictions can compete more effectively for future funding from NASA and other sources.
Is economic development part of the intended impact?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly links strengthening higher education research infrastructure and science and technology capabilities with supporting the economic development of the jurisdiction.
Is funding guaranteed at the stated cap?
No. The cap is stated as up to $100,000 per award, and funding is contingent on the availability of funds.
What is the key takeaway about the scale and intent of this opportunity?
It is described as a small, targeted cooperative agreement intended to use ISS-related research engagement to catalyze longer-term research growth, stronger partnerships, improved competitiveness for future funding, and a more robust research and innovation base in EPSCoR jurisdictions.
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