Space Technology in Pennsylvania
Space Technology (43.012) awarded $21.1 million to recipients in Pennsylvania in 36 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 6.4% of the program's national total. Carnegie-Mellon University received the most, $13.9 million.
- Awarded in Pennsylvania$21.1 million
- Awards36
- Share of the program6.4%
- Rank among states6th of 48
- National total$327 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 26 | $1.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 21 | $2.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 17 | $2.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 16 | $6.9 million |
| FY 2025 | 13 | $7.0 million |
Recipients in Pennsylvania
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie-Mellon University | Colleges and universities | 14 | $13.9 million |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Colleges and universities | 12 | $2.7 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Nonprofits | 4 | $2.4 million |
| Astrobotic Technology Inc | Businesses | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Protoinnovations, LLC | Businesses | 1 | $593,244 |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Nonprofits | 2 | $365,154 |
| Bloomfield Robotics Inc | Small businesses | 1 | $21,501 |
| Ant Automation, LLC | Small businesses | 1 | $10,000 |
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 Pennsylvania?
$21.1 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 36 awards. Pennsylvania ranks 6th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Space Technology money in Pennsylvania?
The largest recipient is Carnegie-Mellon University, with $13.9 million in 14 awards. Next are The Pennsylvania State University and The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
Can organizations in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Special Education Grants to States
- Child Care and Development Block Grant