NASA has announced the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Rapid Response Research (R3) funding opportunity, referenced as NNH24ZHA002C. This discretionary grant, with an estimated total program funding of $3,000,000, aims to support research that addresses scientific and technical issues critical to NASA’s Mission Directorates. The program encourages collaboration between EPSCoR researchers, NASA, commercial partners, and other entities, offering a unique opportunity for researchers to work alongside industry experts for up to one year.
Eligibility for this program extends to various jurisdictions, including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, and others, as determined by the National Science Foundation’s NSF 2023 eligibility table. The initiative is designed to strengthen the connections between EPSCoR jurisdictions, NASA, and the broader research community, fostering the development of competitive research and technology solutions. With an award ceiling of $100,000, the program represents a significant investment in advancing research critical to NASA’s mission and objectives.
Opportunity ID: 351073
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NNH24ZHA002C |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Rapid Response Research (R3) Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Research |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 43.008 — Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following jurisdictions are eligible to submit a proposal in response to this NOFO: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, US Virgin Islands, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.The National Science Foundation (NSF) determines overall jurisdiction eligibility for EPSCoR. The latest available NSF eligibility tables are used to determine overall jurisdiction eligibility for NASA EPSCoR. The NSF 2023 eligibility table is available at: https://nsf-govresources.nsf.gov/2022-06/EPSCoR%20Eligibility%20Table%20Fiscal%20Year%202023.pdf. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits proposals for the FY 2024 NASA EPSCoR Rapid Response Research (R3) program. Each funded NASA EPSCoR proposer shall work closely with a NASA researcher to focus on developing competitive research and technology
for the solution of scientific and technical issues of importance to the NASA Mission Directorates as listed Appendix 4, Contacts/Inquiries. The R3 program seeks to implement research within NASA and commercial partners to address technical issues. This opportunity will allow EPSCoR researchers to work alongside NASA and commercial partners for up to one year and is intended to strengthen the bonds among EPSCoR jurisdictions, NASA, commercial partners, and other entities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Rapid Response Research (R3) Opportunity |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Kathleen B. Loftin, Ph.D.
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