Space Technology in Tennessee
Space Technology (43.012) awarded $3.4 million to recipients in Tennessee in 9 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.0% of the program's national total. Vanderbilt University received the most, $2.6 million.
- Awarded in Tennessee$3.4 million
- Awards9
- Share of the program1.0%
- Rank among states20th of 48
- National total$327 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| FY 2022 | 3 | $1.3 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $402,645 |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $96,978 |
| FY 2025 | 1 | $19,237 |
Recipients in Tennessee
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nonprofits | 5 | $2.6 million |
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 1 | $484,590 |
| Branch Technology, Inc. | Small businesses | 1 | $214,685 |
| Beehive Industries LLC | Small businesses | 1 | $100,000 |
| Fisk University | Nonprofits | 1 | $50,000 |
Open opportunities under this program
- Space Technology Research Institutes
- 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 Tennessee?
$3.4 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 9 awards. Tennessee ranks 20th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Space Technology money in Tennessee?
The largest recipient is Vanderbilt University, with $2.6 million in 5 awards. Next are University of Tennessee and Branch Technology, Inc..
Can organizations in Tennessee apply now?
Yes, 3 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 Tennessee
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Head Start