80HQTR22NOA01-22STRI-B3: Space Technology Research Institutes Appendix
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II (NNH26ZTR001N-26NIAC-A2). Status: Rolling or no fixed deadline. It is in our archive of NASA Headquarters notices from 2022.
NASA Headquarters offered grants of up to $15.0 million to any type of organization. Applications closed on August 3, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 2, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$15.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | June 1, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 3, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 2, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
See the full solicitation for eligibility details.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Space Technology awards averaged $347,956; this notice allows up to $15.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (39% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has released a solicitation, titled Space Technology Research Institutes (STRI), as an appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) umbrella NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled "Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion 2022 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2022),” on June 1, 2022. Once the Appendix is posted, complete details (to include due dates) can be accessed via the following steps: 1. Open the NSPIRES homepage at https://nspires.nasaprs.com/ 2. Select "Open" under Solicitations 3. Search for the title or solicitation number under “Keywords” 4. Select the solicitation The Space Technology Mission Directorate is seeking to invest, via research institutes, in university-led, sustained, multidisciplinary space technology research focused in strategic areas for transformative impact to future NASA exploration and science. The research institutes construct enables coordination of experts from a wide range of fields and organizations in a single distributed research structure. For research areas of overlapping interest, this approach could significantly increase partnerships between NASA, other government agencies, industry, and academia, enabling greater progress and benefit for all involved. The institute approach facilitates a more focused and coordinated set of research and development (R&D) efforts than typically arise from a series of separate solicitations and individual research grants. Because the research institute maintains its focus for several years, more effective and substantial research progress is envisioned for the selected high priority research areas identified in this Appendix. In addition, the research institutes have the potential to increase the cadre of STMD researchers by involving experts and/or organizations that do not typically work closely with NASA. The alternate perspectives and new approaches they bring could lead to exciting new solutions and advances. The maximum award duration is five years and up to $15M total over the 5-year period. The proposed award amount may not exceed $3M in an award year. Only accredited U.S. universities are eligible to submit proposals to this solicitation. Teaming among accredited U.S. universities is required, with a minimum of three participant universities (including the lead university). See Appendix section 3.0 for full list of eligibility requirements.
Who has won Space Technology grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Space Technology (43.012) awarded $327 million across 939 grant awards, an average of $347,956 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Research Corp | Georgia | 40 | $25.2 million |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | 47 | $22.3 million |
| University of Texas at Austin | Texas | 24 | $18.1 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | 52 | $17.9 million |
| Purdue University | Indiana | 36 | $16.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, NNH26ZTR001N-26NIAC-A2, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 80HQTR22NOA01-22STRI-B3 still open?
No. It closed on August 3, 2022. A newer notice is open: NNH26ZTR001N-26NIAC-A2, rolling or no fixed deadline.
Who can apply for Space Technology Research Institutes Appendix?
NASA Headquarters accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Space Technology Research Institutes Appendix?
Closed August 3, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $15.0 million each.
Who has won Space Technology grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Georgia Tech Research Corp, The Regents of the University of Colorado, University of Texas at Austin. The program made 939 awards worth $327 million in that time.