Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH14ZHA001N EPD
Apply for NNH14ZHA001N EPD
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2014 NASA RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT NRA EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EPD" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.008 Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 21, 2014 and posted on Mar 21, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 18, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2014 NASA Research Announcement (NRA) for Educator Professional Development (EPD), Funding Opportunity Number NNH14ZHA001N, is a discretionary NASA Headquarters funding opportunity designed to strengthen STEM educator capacity by leveraging NASA content, missions, and unique technical assets. The program sits at the intersection of science and technology research and development and education, and it is aimed at improving the quality, reach, and effectiveness of professional development experiences that help educators bring NASA-related concepts, data, and real-world problem solving into their instruction. NASA frames EPD as a consolidated, more focused effort meant to replace or streamline historically separate activities into an efficient, coordinated approach that still supports innovation in professional learning strategies, tools, and delivery methods.
Eligibility is a central feature of this announcement. Despite some general system language that may appear broad, the controlling eligibility requirement stated in the description is that only Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) that are legally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may apply. Partnerships are allowed, and the solicitation points proposers to Appendix G, Section G.2.2 for teaming requirements and partnership guidelines, which implies NASA expects clear roles, compliant subaward structures, and documented collaboration practices. NASA also notes that investigations involving non-U.S. organizations must be done on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning international collaborators can participate, but NASA funding is not transferred to non-U.S. entities.
The target audience and intended beneficiaries are broad across the educator pipeline, covering pre-service educators, in-service teachers, informal educators, and higher education faculty. The grade span explicitly includes K-20 (and higher education faculty), which signals that projects can touch elementary through postsecondary contexts, as well as learning experiences delivered outside traditional classrooms (such as museums, afterschool programs, and community-based STEM organizations). Within that broad scope, NASA states it intends to give particular attention to middle school educators, pre-service educators, and teachers who are new to the profession, reflecting a priority on high-impact transition points where strong professional learning can influence long-term teaching practice and student outcomes.
Awards under this NRA can be made as grants, cooperative agreements, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The choice of instrument depends on the proposing organization and the level of NASA involvement anticipated in the project. The period of performance can be up to three years, giving applicants room to design multi-year professional development models, pilot and refine content, scale delivery, and evaluate educator outcomes over time. The announcement indicates NASA expects high-quality professional development that results in meaningful educator use of NASA-related content in instruction, and it leaves room for a range of deliverables such as workshops, institutes, online or blended learning, educator communities of practice, and potentially NASA-themed instructional products or informal learning resources.
Compliance and administrative readiness requirements are clearly spelled out and are required by the proposal due date. Applicants must have a DUNS number, an active registration in SAM (System for Award Management, formerly CCR), a valid CAGE code, and an active registration in NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System). NSPIRES registration is not limited to the prime applicant; any entities included as subawardees or subcontractors must also be registered. In addition, all principal investigators and other key participants must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES directly or routed through Grants.gov. NASA strongly encourages organizations to complete these registrations early because they can take time, and an authorized organizational representative must be identified in the systems to submit the application electronically.
Submission is electronic and must be completed by the stated deadline. Proposals may be submitted through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov, but organizations using Grants.gov must still be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES, reflecting NASA’s reliance on NSPIRES for participant identity management and review workflows. NASA also emphasizes that program details may be updated prior to the due date through FAQs or formal amendments posted in NSPIRES, and it places responsibility on applicants to monitor the NSPIRES posting site for changes that could affect requirements, evaluation expectations, or proposal preparation.
Because many educator professional development projects involve collecting information from teachers (and sometimes students) through surveys, interviews, classroom observations, or pilot testing of materials, the announcement highlights human subjects protections. Grantee institutions are responsible for budgeting and documenting compliance with 14 CFR 1230, NASA’s implementation of the Common Rule for the protection of human subjects. Depending on the nature of the work, a project may require full Institutional Review Board (IRB) review or may qualify as exempt, but an IRB must also certify exemptions when applicable. This signals that NASA expects responsible research and evaluation practices, and that compliance planning should be integrated into the project timeline and budget.
Key logistical details include an expected award count of one, a CFDA number of 43.008 (Education), and no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. The opportunity was posted March 21, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 18, 2014, and an archive date of March 21, 2015. Questions were directed to be submitted in writing to the provided NASA email list no later than 10 business days before the proposal due date to allow time for an official response, and additional contacts were provided for help accessing the announcement and for system support (including NAIS/NSPIRES support).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the 2014 NASA Research Announcement (NRA) for Educator Professional Development (EPD), Funding Opportunity Number NNH14ZHA001N. It is a discretionary NASA Headquarters funding opportunity focused on strengthening STEM educator capacity by leveraging NASA content, missions, and unique technical assets.
2) What is the main purpose of the EPD program?
The program is intended to improve the quality, reach, and effectiveness of professional development that helps educators bring NASA-related concepts, data, and real-world problem solving into their instruction. NASA describes EPD as a consolidated, more focused effort designed to replace or streamline historically separate activities into an efficient, coordinated approach, while still supporting innovation in professional learning strategies, tools, and delivery methods.
3) Who is eligible to apply?
Only Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) that are legally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may apply. While some general system language may appear broader, the controlling eligibility requirement stated in the opportunity description limits eligibility to these MSIs.
4) Are partnerships allowed?
Yes. Partnerships are allowed, and the solicitation directs proposers to Appendix G, Section G.2.2 for teaming requirements and partnership guidelines. This implies NASA expects clear roles, compliant subaward structures, and documented collaboration practices.
5) Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, but only on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. International collaborators may participate, but NASA funding cannot be transferred to non-U.S. entities.
6) Who is the target audience for the professional development activities?
The intended beneficiaries include pre-service educators, in-service teachers, informal educators, and higher education faculty. The grade span explicitly includes K-20 (and higher education faculty), covering elementary through postsecondary contexts as well as learning experiences delivered outside traditional classrooms (for example, museums, afterschool programs, and community-based STEM organizations).
7) Does NASA prioritize any specific educator groups?
Yes. Within the broad educator pipeline, NASA states it intends to give particular attention to middle school educators, pre-service educators, and teachers who are new to the profession.
8) What types of awards might NASA make under this announcement?
Awards may be made as grants, cooperative agreements, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The selection of instrument depends on the proposing organization and the level of NASA involvement anticipated in the project.
9) What is the maximum period of performance?
The period of performance can be up to three years, allowing for multi-year professional development models, piloting and refinement, scaling delivery, and evaluation of educator outcomes over time.
10) What kinds of activities or deliverables does NASA expect?
NASA expects high-quality professional development that results in meaningful educator use of NASA-related content in instruction. The announcement allows flexibility for deliverables such as workshops, institutes, online or blended learning, educator communities of practice, and potentially NASA-themed instructional products or informal learning resources.
11) How many awards does NASA expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expected award count of one.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided opportunity information.
13) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 43.008 (Education).
14) What registrations and identifiers are required by the proposal due date?
By the proposal due date, applicants must have a DUNS number, an active registration in SAM (System for Award Management, formerly CCR), a valid CAGE code, and an active registration in NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System).
15) Do subawardees or subcontractors need to be registered in NSPIRES?
Yes. NSPIRES registration is not limited to the prime applicant. Any entities included as subawardees or subcontractors must also be registered.
16) Do principal investigators (PIs) and key personnel need NSPIRES accounts?
Yes. All principal investigators and other key participants must be registered in NSPIRES, regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES directly or routed through Grants.gov.
17) How do applicants submit proposals?
Submission is electronic and must be completed by the stated deadline. Proposals may be submitted through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov.
18) If an organization submits through Grants.gov, is NSPIRES registration still required?
Yes. Organizations using Grants.gov must still be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES, reflecting NASA’s reliance on NSPIRES for participant identity management and review workflows.
19) Are there any roles or permissions needed to submit the application?
Yes. NASA notes that an authorized organizational representative must be identified in the systems in order to submit the application electronically.
20) Can NASA update requirements before the due date?
Yes. NASA emphasizes that program details may be updated prior to the due date through FAQs or formal amendments posted in NSPIRES, and applicants are responsible for monitoring the NSPIRES posting site for changes that could affect requirements, evaluation expectations, or proposal preparation.
21) What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted March 21, 2014. The original and current closing date is June 18, 2014. The archive date is March 21, 2015.
22) When were questions due, and how were questions submitted?
Questions were directed to be submitted in writing to the provided NASA email list no later than 10 business days before the proposal due date to allow time for an official response.
23) Are there human subjects requirements for educator professional development projects?
Yes. The announcement highlights human subjects protections because projects may collect information from teachers (and sometimes students) through surveys, interviews, classroom observations, or pilot testing of materials.
24) What human subjects compliance framework applies?
Grantee institutions are responsible for budgeting and documenting compliance with 14 CFR 1230, NASA’s implementation of the Common Rule for the protection of human subjects.
25) Is IRB review required?
Depending on the nature of the work, a project may require full Institutional Review Board (IRB) review or may qualify as exempt. The announcement notes that an IRB must also certify exemptions when applicable, signaling that compliance planning should be integrated into the project timeline and budget.
26) Why does NASA encourage early registration?
NASA strongly encourages organizations to complete required registrations early because they can take time. This includes registrations related to DUNS, SAM, CAGE, and NSPIRES, as well as Grants.gov if submitting through that portal.
27) Where can applicants find official updates or amendments?
NASA indicates that updates may be posted in NSPIRES in the form of FAQs or formal amendments, and applicants are responsible for monitoring the NSPIRES posting site.
28) What kinds of support contacts were mentioned?
The opportunity references additional contacts for help accessing the announcement and for system support, including NAIS/NSPIRES support, in addition to the email process for submitting program questions.
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