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Latest opportunities (21)

The grant aims to support research and technology in space and earth sciences through NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 solicitation. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions, with specific provisions for non-U.S. organizations under certain conditions. To apply, proposers must submit a Step-1 proposal by August 12, 2025, and a Step-2 proposal will follow, with details available on the NSPIRES website.

Deadline: TBD

The grant aims to support various projects under the jurisdiction of the grantor. Eligible applicants include miscellaneous entities, although specific criteria are not detailed. For application details, interested parties can contact the grantor via email at arpae_co@hq.doe.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The grant aims to support research and technology in the fields of space and earth sciences through NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions, with some provisions for non-U.S. organizations under specific guidelines. To apply, proposers must submit a Notice of Intent via NSPIRES by August 19, 2025, and follow the application procedures outlined in the ROSES-2025 solicitation documents available on the NASA website.

Deadline: TBD

The grant from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) aims to promote knowledge production on security cooperation and irregular warfare, focusing on evidence-based research that is publicly accessible and applicable to practice. Eligible applicants include individual researchers, research teams, academic institutions, think tanks, and federally funded research centers, with the stipulation that principal investigators can submit only one proposal at a time. For application details, interested parties should refer to the full notice of funding opportunity (NFO) and can contact the Grants Officer, Jonathan Bertsch, via email for further information.

Deadline: Aug 7, 2028

The grant aims to support innovative STEM education, outreach, and workforce initiatives through the Department of Defense, with various funding opportunities available as amendments are released. Eligible applicants include industry, non-profit institutions, higher education institutions, state and local educational agencies, or consortia of these entities, while foreign entities are not eligible. To apply, interested parties must submit a white paper in response to active NFO amendments or Industry Day/Opportunity Day announcements, after which selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application on Grants.gov.

Deadline: Feb 8, 2028

The grant aims to support the organization of topical workshops, symposiums, and conferences in space and earth sciences to further NASA's research goals and enhance cross-disciplinary science. Eligible applicants include U.S. organizations and institutions, such as minority-serving educational institutions, not-for-profits, and various research centers. To apply, proposers must first contact a NASA division for potential funding and submit an "Inquiry Email" to receive guidance before preparing a full proposal.

Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

The grant aims to support conservation projects through cooperative agreements, inviting applicants to submit project narratives that align with identified purposes and public benefits. Eligible applicants include public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals. Interested parties should refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) for more details on the application process.

Deadline: Jun 20, 2026

The NASA Research Announcement (NRA), Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025, aims to support a wide range of basic and applied research and technology in space and earth sciences through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts. Eligible applicants include organizations of all types, both domestic and foreign, with a preference for U.S. institutions, and proposals from non-U.S. organizations must adhere to a no-exchange-of-funds policy. To apply, proposers should refer to the specific program elements and due dates listed on the ROSES-2025 website, and they may need to submit requests for application via Grants.gov at least 30 days prior to the proposal due date.

Deadline: May 31, 2026

The grant is part of NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025, aimed at supporting a wide range of basic and applied research in space and earth sciences. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions and, under certain conditions, non-U.S. organizations. Proposals can be submitted at any time until March 31, 2026, with specific instructions available on the NASA NSPIRES website.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

The grant is part of NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025, aimed at supporting a wide range of basic and applied research and technology in Earth Science. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions, with some provisions for non-U.S. organizations under specific guidelines. Proposals can be submitted at any time until March 31, 2026, and applicants are encouraged to refer to the program element text for detailed submission instructions and requirements.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

The grant aims to support a wide range of basic and applied research and technology in space and earth sciences through NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 program. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions, with some provisions for non-U.S. organizations under specific guidelines. Proposals can be submitted at any time until March 31, 2026, and interested parties should refer to the program element text for detailed submission requirements and procedures.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

The grant aims to support a wide range of basic and applied research and technology in NASA’s Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 solicitation. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions and, under certain conditions, organizations outside the U.S. Proposals must be submitted via NSPIRES, with mandatory Notices of Intent due by January 23, 2026, and further application details can be found on the NSPIRES website.

Deadline: Mar 13, 2026