Space Technology in Texas
Space Technology (43.012) awarded $30.4 million to recipients in Texas in 76 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 9.3% of the program's national total. University of Texas at Austin received the most, $18.1 million.
- Awarded in Texas$30.4 million
- Awards76
- Share of the program9.3%
- Rank among states2nd of 48
- National total$327 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 32 | $3.3 million |
| FY 2022 | 31 | $3.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 37 | $6.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 34 | $7.9 million |
| FY 2025 | 34 | $8.8 million |
Recipients in Texas
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Nonprofits | 24 | $18.1 million |
| Texas A&m Engineering Experiment Station | State and local governments | 17 | $3.4 million |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | State and local governments | 4 | $2.9 million |
| William Marsh Rice University | Nonprofits | 12 | $1.5 million |
| University of Texas at Dallas | State and local governments | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Lunar Resources, Inc. | Small businesses | 3 | $899,454 |
| University of Houston System | Colleges and universities | 1 | $636,262 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | State and local governments | 4 | $611,686 |
| Baylor University | Nonprofits | 1 | $594,527 |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Research | Colleges and universities | 1 | $246,364 |
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 Texas?
$30.4 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 76 awards. Texas ranks 2nd of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Space Technology money in Texas?
The largest recipient is University of Texas at Austin, with $18.1 million in 24 awards. Next are Texas A&m Engineering Experiment Station and The University of Texas at El Paso.
Can organizations in Texas 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 Texas
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Unaccompanied Alien Children Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii