Federal grants to Mount Washington Observatory
Mount Washington Observatory in North Conway, New Hampshire received $2.0 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 3 awards. Its largest program was Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects, with $1.5 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $486,398.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$2.0 million
- Awards3
- Awarded in FY 2025$486,398
- Largest award$1.5 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 0 | $0 |
| FY 2022 | 0 | $0 |
| FY 2023 | 0 | $0 |
| FY 2024 | 1 | $1.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $486,398 |
Programs that fund Mount Washington Observatory
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Science | 1 | $243,199 |
| Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) | 1 | $243,199 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Commerce | 1 | $1.5 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2 | $486,398 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: funding to support various projects at the mount Washington observatory (MWOBS) in New Hampshire, including upgrades to the mount Washington regional mesonet (MWRM), that will enable increased research and visitation. This is a congressionally-directed special community project requested by | Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects | August 23, 2024 | $1.5 million |
| The office of stem engagement (OSTEM) seeks to: 1. Attract students to stem through unique learning opportunities that spark interest and provide connections to nasas mission and work 2. Engage students in authentic learning experiences with nasas p | Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) | September 2, 2025 | $243,199 |
| The office of stem engagement (OSTEM) seeks to: 1. Attract students to stem through unique learning opportunities that spark interest and provide connections to nasas mission and work 2. Engage students in authentic learning experiences with nasas p | Science | September 2, 2025 | $243,199 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Mount Washington Observatory get?
$2.0 million in 3 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Mount Washington Observatory the most?
The Department of Commerce, with $1.5 million in 1 award. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration follow.
What is Mount Washington Observatory's largest federal grant?
$1.5 million under Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects, with its first action in the period on August 23, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Mount Washington Observatory?
Its largest are Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects, Science and Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM).
Other grant recipients in North Conway
Largest federal grant recipients in New Hampshire · Federal grants in New Hampshire