# FY 2023 NASA ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (EPSCoR) NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/nnh23zha001c-fy-2023-nasa-established-program-to-stimulate-competitive/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/342871

> National Aeronautics and Space Administration offered grants of up to $750,000 to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $7.5 million in total. Applications closed on November 16, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NNH23ZHA001C |
| Agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 16, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $7.5 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 43.008 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

The National Science Foundation (NSF) eligibility tables are used to determine overall jurisdiction Eligibility for NASA EPSCoR. Details are available at: https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/programs/epscor/Eligibility_Tables/FY2022_Eligibility.pdf

## What the grant funds

Based on the availability of funding, proposals from eligible EPSCoR jurisdictions will be accepted and awards selected through a merit-based, peer-review competition for a cooperative agreement of up to $750,000 over 36 months. The following are the specific objectives of NASA EPSCoR: • Contribute to and promote the development of research capability in NASA EPSCoR jurisdictions in areas of strategic importance to the NASA mission; • Improve the capabilities of the NASA EPSCoR jurisdictions to gain support from sources outside the NASA EPSCoR program; • Develop partnerships among NASA research assets, academic institutions, and industry; • Contribute to the overall research infrastructure, science and technology capabilities of higher education, and economic development of the jurisdiction. Per Public Law 102-588, proposals will be accepted only from the 26 NASA EPSCoR Directors at the lead institutions for which they are currently serving. The NASA EPSCoR Directors from the following jurisdictions are eligible to submit one proposal to this NASA EPSCoR solicitation: 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is NNH23ZHA001C still open?

No. It closed on November 16, 2022. A newer notice is open: NNH27ZHA002C, closes February 1, 2027 (86 days left).

### Who can apply for FY 2023 NASA ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (EPSCoR) NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2023 NASA ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (EPSCoR) NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT?

Closed November 16, 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 $750,000 each. About $7.5 million in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The University of Alabama in Huntsville Research and Technology Corporation, Universities Space Research Association, The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University, Inc. The program made 771 awards worth $532 million in that time.