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- The NASA Ames Research Center in the business and commerce science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Economic Research for Space Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.003 Exploration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 2, 2014 and posted on Jun 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
NASA Ames Research Center, through its Economic Studies Office (ESO), issued a Notice of Research Announcement (NRA) titled "Economic Research for Space Development" (Funding Opportunity Number NNA14ZVP001K). The purpose of this opportunity is to support economic research focused on the rapidly evolving space ecosystem, especially where commercial and private sector activity is expanding. The work sought under this NRA is aimed at identifying, monitoring, and evaluating concepts, trends, and approaches that could help foster emerging commercial space capabilities. NASA frames the broader public value of this research in terms of encouraging U.S. economic growth and generating other meaningful public benefits tied to space development.
The program sits at the intersection of business, commerce, and science and technology research and development. In practical terms, proposals would be expected to analyze the economics of space-related markets and capabilities, develop ways to track and measure ecosystem changes over time, and assess which policies, investments, or partnership models could stimulate sustainable commercial growth. The emphasis is not just on describing the space economy as it exists, but on producing research that can inform decisions about how to responsibly accelerate private-sector space capabilities while delivering national economic and public-interest outcomes.
NASA anticipated making about six awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of $600,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $50,000 (award floor) and $200,000 (award ceiling). The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which typically lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have separate funds available to contribute to the project budget.
Multiple federal funding instruments were listed as available options, including cooperative agreements, grants, and procurement contracts. That mix suggests NASA wanted flexibility to support different kinds of research relationships, ranging from more independently executed studies (often aligned with grants) to more collaborative, NASA-involved efforts (often aligned with cooperative agreements), or more defined deliverables under a contractual arrangement.
Eligibility was limited to two main applicant types: (1) for-profit organizations that are not small businesses, and (2) nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. That eligibility design points toward think tanks, research nonprofits, and larger private-sector entities with economic analysis capabilities, rather than universities or small-business research firms.
Key dates for the solicitation were as follows: it was posted and created on June 2, 2014, with an original and final closing date of July 7, 2014, and an archive date of August 6, 2014. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 43.003 (Exploration). The full announcement and any official submission instructions were provided through the NSPIRES system, which is NASA's standard platform for proposal submission and solicitation details. For access issues or assistance with the announcement, the listed point of contact was Zachary Burkland, Contracting Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NASA "Economic Research for Space Development" (NNA14ZVP001K)
What is the title and Funding Opportunity Number for this NASA grant opportunity?
The Notice of Research Announcement (NRA) is titled "Economic Research for Space Development". The Funding Opportunity Number is NNA14ZVP001K.
Which NASA center and office issued this solicitation?
This solicitation was issued by NASA Ames Research Center, through its Economic Studies Office (ESO).
What is the main purpose of the "Economic Research for Space Development" NRA?
The purpose is to support economic research focused on the rapidly evolving space ecosystem, with particular attention to areas where commercial and private sector activity is expanding. The research is intended to help identify, monitor, and evaluate concepts, trends, and approaches that could foster emerging commercial space capabilities.
How does NASA describe the broader public value of this research?
NASA frames the public value in terms of encouraging U.S. economic growth and generating other meaningful public benefits tied to space development.
What kinds of research topics or activities are expected under this NRA?
Based on the description provided, proposals would be expected to:
- Analyze the economics of space-related markets and capabilities.
- Develop methods to track and measure changes in the space ecosystem over time.
- Assess which policies, investments, or partnership models could stimulate sustainable commercial growth.
- Produce research that can inform decisions about responsibly accelerating private-sector space capabilities while delivering national economic and public-interest outcomes.
Is the focus only on describing the current space economy?
No. The emphasis is not just on describing the space economy as it exists, but on producing research that can inform decisions about how to accelerate private-sector space capabilities in a responsible way and support broader national outcomes.
What fields does this program sit between?
The program sits at the intersection of business and commerce and science and technology research and development.
How many awards did NASA anticipate making under this solicitation?
NASA anticipated making about six (6) awards under this solicitation.
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount was $600,000.
What were the expected minimum and maximum award sizes?
Individual awards were expected to range from an award floor of $50,000 to an award ceiling of $200,000.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What funding instruments were available for this opportunity?
Multiple federal funding instruments were listed as options, including:
- Cooperative agreements
- Grants
- Procurement contracts
Why does the solicitation list grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts?
The mix of instruments suggests NASA wanted flexibility to support different kinds of research relationships, including more independently executed studies (often aligned with grants), more collaborative efforts with NASA involvement (often aligned with cooperative agreements), and more defined deliverables under a contractual arrangement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to two applicant types:
- For-profit organizations that are not small businesses
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education
Are small businesses eligible?
No. The eligibility description explicitly limits for-profit applicants to those that are not small businesses.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
No. Nonprofit eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) organizations excluding institutions of higher education.
What types of organizations does this eligibility approach seem to target?
Based on the eligibility categories described, this solicitation appears designed for organizations such as think tanks, research nonprofits, and larger private-sector entities with economic analysis capabilities, rather than universities or small-business research firms.
What are the key dates for the solicitation?
- Posted/Created: June 2, 2014
- Original Closing Date: July 7, 2014
- Final Closing Date: July 7, 2014
- Archive Date: August 6, 2014
Where were the official announcement and submission instructions provided?
The full announcement and any official submission instructions were provided through NSPIRES, NASA's standard platform for proposal submission and solicitation details.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 43.003 (Exploration).
Who is the listed point of contact for access issues or assistance?
The listed point of contact is Zachary Burkland, Contracting Officer.
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