Opportunity ID: 363734
General Information
| Funding Opportunity Number | NNH26ZDA016C |
| Funding Opportunity Title | Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute Cooperative Agreement Notice-5 (SSERVI CAN-5) |
| Agency | Caleb Schuler Grantor |
| Document Type | synopsis |
| Version | 2 |
| Opportunity Category | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Funding Instrument Type | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Expected Number of Awards | Not specified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement | No |
| Posted Date | Sep 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Last Updated Date | Sep 01, 2026 02:38:09 PM EDT |
| Original Closing Date | Dec 04, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Original Closing Date Notes | Not specified |
| Current Closing Date | Dec 04, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Current Closing Date Notes | Not specified |
| Estimated Synopsis Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Application Due Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Award Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Project Start Date | Not specified |
| Archive Date | Jan 03, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Estimated Total Program Funding | Not specified |
| Award Ceiling | none |
| Award Floor | none |
Assistance Listings
- 43.001 — Science
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
Proposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Organizations outside the U.S. that propose on the basis of a policy of no-exchange-of-funds; consult the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM) (https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) for specific details. Some NRAs may be issued jointly with a non-U.S. organization, e.g., those concerning guest observing programs for jointly sponsored space science programs, that will contain additional special guidelines for non-U.S. participants. Also reference the GCAM for special instructions for proposals from non-U.S. organizations that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
Description
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate (HSMD) have released the fifth Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN-5) as NNH26ZDA016C.
SSERVI CAN-5 (NNH26ZDA016C) invites the submission of multi-institutional team-based proposals for research as participating members of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI). Proposals must clearly articulate an innovative research program addressing basic and/or applied research fundamental to understanding the nature of the Moon and its near space environment to enable future human exploration of the Moon with Artemis. “Mars forward” proposals that use lunar-focused research to develop approaches to Mars exploration also are welcome.
Though the SSERVI CAN is synopsized on , applications can only be submitted via NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at URL https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/NNH26ZDA016C.
A two-step process will be used for proposal submission, in which only proposers that submit a Step-1 proposal will be eligible to submit a Step-2 proposal. Step-1 proposals are due September 29, 2026, and Step-2 proposals are due December 4, 2026.
Proposals to this CAN must be anonymous and will be reviewed using dual anonymous peer review (DAPR). Step-2 (full) proposals will be divided into two Volumes. Volume A consists of the anonymous proposal material, while Volume B contains the non-anonymous material. Proposal review, selection, and award will be implemented according to the guidelines set forth in Sections F and G of the funding announcement. Proposed research that complements current CAN-4 Institute Teams, and/or addresses important research areas not currently covered in the Institute will be given strong consideration (see: http://sservi.nasa.gov/sserviteams/).
Section D.1.4 “Step-2 Proposal Content” provides important information regarding restrictions and deadlines for Principal Investigator and other key personnel changes and other key date placeholders.
Clarification questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted via email no later than 14 calendar days prior to the Step-2 proposal due date to HQ-SSERVI@mail.nasa.gov. Depending on the nature of the question(s), NASA may respond on an individual basis by email or may post questions and answers (Q&A) no later than 10 days before the Step-2 deadline on the final SSERVI CAN-5 NSPIRES landing page. Posted Q&As are intended to address inquiries of broader interest and general clarification and will be edited to preserve the anonymity of persons and institutions who submit questions.
Additional Information
| Contact | Caleb Schuler Grantor |
| Contact Information | Program Contact: Please send specific questions about this NOFO to Drs. Sarah Noble and Amanda Nahm at HQ-SSERVI@mail.nasa.gov |
| HQ-SSERVI@mail.nasa.gov | |
| Email Description | Direct questions about this funding announcement to: |
| Phone | 2406169381 |
Click on the following link to see the full text of the announcement for this funding opportunity.
Version History
| Id | 363734 |
| Revision | 0 |
| Opportunity number | NNH26ZDA016C |
| Opportunity title | Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute Cooperative Agreement Notice-5 (SSERVI CAN-5) |
| Owning agency code | NASA-HQ |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 363734 |
| Synopsis / Version | 2 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | NASA-HQ |
| Synopsis / Agency name | Caleb Schuler Grantor |
| Synopsis / Agency phone | 2406169381 |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | Direct questions about this funding announcement to: |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | HQ |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | NASA-HQ |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | NASA Headquarters |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | NASA-HQ |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | NASA |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Code | NASA |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Seed | NASA |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency name | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency code | NASA |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Top agency code | NASA |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 2406169381 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | Caleb Schuler Grantor |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | Program Contact: Please send specific questions about this NOFO to Drs. Sarah Noble and Amanda Nahm at HQ-SSERVI@mail.nasa.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | HQ-SSERVI@mail.nasa.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | Direct questions about this funding announcement to: |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate (HSMD) have released the fifth Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN-5) as NNH26ZDA016C.
SSERVI CAN-5 (NNH26ZDA016C) invites the submission of multi-institutional team-based proposals for research as participating members of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI). Proposals must clearly articulate an innovative research program addressing basic and/or applied research fundamental to understanding the nature of the Moon and its near space environment to enable future human exploration of the Moon with Artemis. “Mars forward” proposals that use lunar-focused research to develop approaches to Mars exploration also are welcome. Though the SSERVI CAN is synopsized on , applications can only be submitted via NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at URL https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/NNH26ZDA016C. A two-step process will be used for proposal submission, in which only proposers that submit a Step-1 proposal will be eligible to submit a Step-2 proposal. Step-1 proposals are due September 29, 2026, and Step-2 proposals are due December 4, 2026. Proposals to this CAN must be anonymous and will be reviewed using dual anonymous peer review (DAPR). Step-2 (full) proposals will be divided into two Volumes. Volume A consists of the anonymous proposal material, while Volume B contains the non-anonymous material. Proposal review, selection, and award will be implemented according to the guidelines set forth in Sections F and G of the funding announcement. Proposed research that complements current CAN-4 Institute Teams, and/or addresses important research areas not currently covered in the Institute will be given strong consideration (see: http://sservi.nasa.gov/sserviteams/). Section D.1.4 “Step-2 Proposal Content” provides important information regarding restrictions and deadlines for Principal Investigator and other key personnel changes and other key date placeholders. Clarification questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted via email no later than 14 calendar days prior to the Step-2 proposal due date to HQ-SSERVI@mail.nasa.gov. Depending on the nature of the question(s), NASA may respond on an individual basis by email or may post questions and answers (Q&A) no later than 10 days before the Step-2 deadline on the final SSERVI CAN-5 NSPIRES landing page. Posted Q&As are intended to address inquiries of broader interest and general clarification and will be edited to preserve the anonymity of persons and institutions who submit questions. |
| Synopsis / Response date | Dec 04, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Synopsis / Response date desc | Not specified |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link url | https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/NNH26ZDA016C |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link desc | Click on the following link to see the full text of the announcement for this funding opportunity. |
| Synopsis / Posting date | Sep 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Archive date | Jan 03, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | none |
| Synopsis / Award floor | none |
| Synopsis / Applicant eligibility desc | Proposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Organizations outside the U.S. that propose on the basis of a policy of no-exchange-of-funds; consult the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM) (https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) for specific details. Some NRAs may be issued jointly with a non-U.S. organization, e.g., those concerning guest observing programs for jointly sponsored space science programs, that will contain additional special guidelines for non-U.S. participants. Also reference the GCAM for special instructions for proposals from non-U.S. organizations that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested. |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | Sep 01, 2026 02:38:09 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Created date | Aug 28, 2026 10:51:06 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | Sep 01, 2026 02:38:09 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 25 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | CA |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Cooperative Agreement |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | ST |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2026-12-04-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-09-01-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Archive date str | 2027-01-03-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-09-01-14-38-09 |
| Agency details / Code | HQ |
| Agency details / Seed | NASA-HQ |
| Agency details / Agency name | NASA Headquarters |
| Agency details / Agency code | NASA-HQ |
| Agency details / Top agency code | NASA |
| Top agency details / Code | NASA |
| Top agency details / Seed | NASA |
| Top agency details / Agency name | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Top agency details / Agency code | NASA |
| Top agency details / Top agency code | NASA |
| Synopsis attachment folders | Not specified |
| Synopsis document urls | Not specified |
| Syn att change comments | Not specified |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 435232 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 363734 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 43.001 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | Science |
| Opportunity pkgs | Not specified |
| Closed opportunity pkgs | Not specified |
| Original due date | Dec 04, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Original due date desc | Not specified |
| Synopsis modified fields | Not specified |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
| Error messages | Not specified |
| Syn post date in past | Yes |
| Doc type | synopsis |
| Forecast hist count | 0 |
| Synopsis hist count | 0 |
| Assist compatible | No |
| Assist url | Not specified |
| Related opps | Not specified |
| Ost | POSTED |
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