NNH23ZDA017C: Support for Planetary Sample Science (SPSS) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: ROSES 2025: D.10 Astrophysics Theory (NNH25ZDA001N-ATP). Status: Closes February 3, 2027 (88 days left). It is in our archive of NASA Headquarters notices from 2023.
NASA Headquarters offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on July 24, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 29, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 11, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 24, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 23, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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 US institutions. Organizations outside the U.S. that propose on the basis of a policy of no-exchange-of-funds; consult the NASA Guidebook for Proposers (https://www.nasa.gov/offices/ocfo/gpc/regulations_and_guidance) 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 Guidebook for Proposers for special instructions for proposals from non-U.S. organizations that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (49% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Support for Planetary Sample Science (SPSS) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) and Questions and Answers (Q&A) Released CAN/Q&A Release Date: May 11, 2023 Number: NNH23ZDA017C Step-1 Proposals Due: June 12, 2023 Step-2 Proposals Due: July 24, 2023 Number: NNH23ZDA017C The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has released a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) entitled “Support for Planetary Sample Science (SPSS)”. The NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) is the official NASA source for the full text of the CAN; therefore, please visit: https://nspires.nasaprs.com/, choose “Solicitations” at the top of the page, and on the next page in the search box, input the number “NNH23ZDA017C.” In the event of any lapse in NASA operations, please visit NSPIRES for further information. The final SPSS CAN invites the submission of proposals to support members of the planetary science community to conduct science activities that use NASA’s extraterrestrial samples for a public purpose. Scientific studies of such samples have proven valuable for informing our understanding of the solar system. NASA’s Planetary Science Division (PSD) has long provided support for community research with these samples. Through this CAN, NASA seeks to continue to provide this support to enable community research. Section A of the CAN provides a description of the program. Section B provides Federal Award Information. Section C describes eligibility criteria. Section D describes the process for submission, review, selection, and award for this funding announcement. Prospective investigators from most categories of U.S. organizations or institutions are welcome to respond. Categories of eligible organizations include, but are not limited to, educational, industrial, and not-for-profit organizations, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs). Non-U.S. organizations may participate on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. The CAN allows NASA Centers and JPL to participate only with an eligible non-Federal entity. NASA Centers or JPL may not serve as the lead institution. The public comment on the SPSS draft CAN has been summarized in a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document hosted on the NSPIRES landing page for the CAN. PSD aggregated similar comments and provides a shared response.
Who has won Science grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Science (43.001) awarded $4.8 billion across 10,291 grant awards, an average of $463,636 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 368 | $227 million |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | 471 | $182 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 337 | $162 million |
| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Maryland | 158 | $146 million |
| Southwest Research Institute | Texas | 179 | $137 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, NNH25ZDA001N-ATP, 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 NNH23ZDA017C still open?
No. It closed on July 24, 2023. A newer notice is open: NNH25ZDA001N-ATP, closes February 3, 2027 (88 days left).
Who can apply for Support for Planetary Sample Science (SPSS) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN)?
NASA Headquarters accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Support for Planetary Sample Science (SPSS) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN)?
Closed July 24, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Science grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Maryland, College Park, The Regents of the University of Colorado, The Johns Hopkins University. The program made 10,291 awards worth $4.8 billion in that time.