NNH24ZTR001N-25NIAC-A1: NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I
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 2024.
NASA Headquarters offered grants of up to $175,000 to any type of organization. It expected to make about 12 awards. Applications closed on July 1, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 3, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$175,000
- Expected awards12
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NNH26ZTR001N-27NIAC-A1 | September 28, 2026 | Closed October 28, 2026 | Closed |
| NNH25ZTR001N-26NIAC-A1 | June 30, 2025 | Closed July 15, 2025 | Closed |
| 80HQTR23NOA01-24NIAC-A1 | June 1, 2023 | Closed June 28, 2023 | Closed |
| 80HQTR22NOA01-23NIAC-A1 | June 1, 2022 | Closed July 1, 2022 | Closed |
| 80HQTR21NOA01-22NIAC-A1 | June 2, 2021 | Closed July 21, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | June 3, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 1, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 31, 2024 |
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 $175,000 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 "NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I," as an Appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), titled "Space Technology REsearch, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion - 2024 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2024)," on June 03, 2024. 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 "Solicitations" 3. Select "Open Solicitations" 4. Select "Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion - 2024 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2024) NNH24ZTR001N" 5. Select "List of Open Program Elements" 6. Select "NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I, NNH24ZTR001N-25NIAC_A1" 7. Select "NIAC Phase I Solicitation Document" under Announcement Documents The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program supports innovative research through Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III awards. This Phase I appendix solicits proposals for studying visionary, yet credible, advanced concepts in the NIAC Program. There are two steps to the Phase I proposal process; a brief Step A proposal open to all applicants, and an expanded Step B for those who are invited. The Step A proposal is due on July 01, 2024 (5:00 PM Eastern) and the Step B proposal (by invitation only) is due on September 19, 2024 (Target), 5:00 PM Eastern. This is an Open Announcement. All categories of U.S. organizations may apply. Non-U.S. organizations may partner in, or lead, NIAC studies on a no-exchange of funds basis, and subject to NASA’s policy on foreign participation (see Section 3.5 of the REDDI NRA for additional information). All proposals must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES by an authorized organizational representative (AOR). Detailed submission instructions are provided in the SpaceTech-REDDI-2024 NRA, as well as the NASA Proposer’s Guide. Potential proposers and their proposing organizations are urged to familiarize themselves with the submission system, ensure they are registered in NSPIRES, and submit the required proposal materials well in advance of the deadline. Any updates to this Appendix will be posted on the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) page for this Appendix (https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/).
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 NNH24ZTR001N-25NIAC-A1 still open?
No. It closed on July 1, 2024. A newer notice is open: NNH26ZTR001N-26NIAC-A2, rolling or no fixed deadline.
Who can apply for NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I?
NASA Headquarters accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I?
Closed July 1, 2024. 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 $175,000 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.