Space Technology in Colorado
Space Technology (43.012) awarded $27.1 million to recipients in Colorado in 58 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 8.3% of the program's national total. The Regents of the University of Colorado received the most, $22.3 million.
- Awarded in Colorado$27.1 million
- Awards58
- Share of the program8.3%
- Rank among states3rd of 48
- National total$327 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 35 | $3.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 29 | $5.8 million |
| FY 2023 | 24 | $6.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 19 | $4.9 million |
| FY 2025 | 21 | $6.0 million |
Recipients in Colorado
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | State and local governments | 47 | $22.3 million |
| Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines | Nonprofits | 4 | $4.2 million |
| Cislunar Industries USA, Inc. | Small businesses | 1 | $224,850 |
| Tentguild Engineering CO | Small businesses | 1 | $174,999 |
| Thinkorbital Inc. | Small businesses | 1 | $174,700 |
| Sierra Space Corp | Small businesses | 1 | $60,084 |
| Ujima Med, Inc. | Small businesses | 1 | $25,000 |
| Artimus Robotics Inc. | Small businesses | 1 | $10,000 |
| Momentum Optics Inc | Small businesses | 1 | $8,131 |
Open opportunities under this program
- Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion (SpaceTech REDDI-2026)
- NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II
Questions people ask
How much Space Technology money goes to Colorado?
$27.1 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 58 awards. Colorado ranks 3rd of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Space Technology money in Colorado?
The largest recipient is The Regents of the University of Colorado, with $22.3 million in 47 awards. Next are Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines and Cislunar Industries USA, Inc..
Can organizations in Colorado apply now?
Yes, 2 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Space Technology in other states
Other large programs in Colorado
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs
- 1332 State Innovation Waivers
- Special Education Grants to States
- Federal Transit Formula Grants