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- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EONS 2011 MSFC Michael P. Anderson Summer STEM Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 2, 2011 and posted on Mar 2, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 10, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Proposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to US institutions. Organizations outside the U.S. that propose on the basis of a policy of no exchange of funds consult Appendix B Section (l) of the guidebook for proposers (http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/nraguidebook/) for specific details. An institution must be included in the lists of Minority serving Institutions of the Department of Education appearing as of 12/31/2008 or later. For a list of designated MIs, please go to http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite minorityinst.html For institutions that serve a substantial Hispanic enrollment but have not been designated as an HSI or MI by the US Department of Education, please submit documentation that your full time Hispanic enrollment is at least 25 percent of your total enrollment. For some of the opportunities under this solicitation, community colleges, public school districts with high minority enrollment and non profit organizations are eligible. NASA Centers, Federal Agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, non minority serving higher education institutions, state agencies, local agencies, federally recognized tribal government agencies, science museums and planetariums, for profit companies, non U.S. organizations and other institutions may apply through a partnership with the lead organization. Any collaborative proposal involving a TCU in which a non TCU is the lead institution must include, among supporting documents, letters of support from the TCU signed by an authorized representative of the institution (e.g. president, chief academic officer, or director of sponsored programs).
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Opportunity Summary:
The EONS 2011 MSFC Michael P. Anderson Summer STEM Project (Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZHA002C, often shown as NNH112HA002C within the full NRA text) was part of NASA Headquarters Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) 2011, a NASA Research Announcement released on January 7, 2011. EONS 2011 functioned as a pilot umbrella solicitation from NASA's Office of Education under the Minority University Research and Education Program (MUREP). The larger intent behind EONS was to consolidate NASA education-related competitive opportunities into a single, easier-to-find announcement on NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system), with the expectation that future versions would expand to include additional Office of Education opportunities.
At its core, this opportunity supported MUREP's mission to broaden participation in NASA-related STEM by strengthening the role of Minority Serving Institutions and by expanding access for underrepresented and underserved students and faculty. The solicitation explicitly aligned with federal priorities and executive orders focused on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic-Serving Institutions, as well as other minority-serving institutions. In practical terms, NASA was looking to fund projects that connect students and faculty at eligible institutions to NASA research, NASA mission-relevant education experiences, and, in many cases, hands-on technology development tied to agency needs. The emphasis was not only on exposure to NASA content, but also on the broader national challenge of recruiting, preparing, and retaining underrepresented students in STEM fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Funding under EONS 2011 was offered through grants or cooperative agreements, depending on the nature of the work and the relationship NASA expected to have with the awardee during execution. Typical performance periods were two to four years, with the solicitation allowing shorter or longer timelines up to a five-year maximum if a specific program element justified it. The stated scale of institutional funding ranged from about $50,000 per year for more targeted efforts to as much as $300,000 per year for larger, more comprehensive activities, such as mission-focused research or extensive programmatic work. For this specific listing, the published award floor and ceiling were $5,000 and $300,000, with no cost sharing or matching required. NASA also noted that each program element within the umbrella NRA had its own allocation, generally ranging from under $1 million up to about $3 million, meaning the number of awards could vary widely based on proposal quality, program priorities, and the number of meritorious submissions.
Eligibility centered on participation by U.S. institutions, with a strong focus on Minority Serving Institutions as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (lists current as of 12/31/2008 or later). Institutions serving substantial Hispanic enrollment but not formally designated could qualify by documenting that full-time Hispanic enrollment was at least 25 percent of total enrollment. Depending on the specific element within the EONS solicitation, some opportunities also allowed community colleges, public school districts with high minority enrollment, and nonprofit organizations to apply. A wide range of other entities including NASA Centers, federal agencies, FFRDCs, non-MSI higher education institutions, state and local agencies, tribal government agencies, museums and planetariums, and for-profit companies could participate through partnerships when an eligible lead organization submitted the proposal. The solicitation also highlighted a special documentation expectation for collaborative proposals involving TCUs: if a non-TCU served as the lead, letters of support from the TCU signed by an authorized institutional official were required.
The submission process was fully electronic and ran through NSPIRES and, optionally, Grants.gov, but in all cases proposers needed NSPIRES registration. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov still had to be registered in NSPIRES, and they also needed active Grants.gov registration. NASA required that the proposal be submitted by an authorized organizational representative, and that all principal investigators and other participants be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal was used. The solicitation strongly encouraged applicants to register early and familiarize themselves with the systems to avoid last-minute submission issues.
Key dates were structured in two stages: Notices of Intent (requested for most program elements) and full proposals. Notices of Intent were due beginning February 2, 2011, with a window extending through March 14, 2011 depending on the specific program element. Proposal due dates began March 10, 2011 and continued through April 11, 2011 across the various elements, though the specific MSFC Michael P. Anderson Summer STEM Project listing shows a closing date of March 10, 2011. The opportunity was posted on March 2, 2011, archived April 9, 2011, and applicants were directed to track updates, amendments, and any added program elements through NSPIRES through February 2012, when a subsequent EONS NRA was anticipated.
Finally, the announcement clarified NASA's policy for non-U.S. participation: opportunities involving non-U.S. organizations were to be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis consistent with the applicable federal regulation cited in the NRA, unless a program appendix specified a different arrangement. For program-specific details, NASA pointed applicants to the appendices and the program officers listed there, while general solicitation questions were directed to Dr. Carl Person, MUREP Manager at NASA Headquarters, via the provided EONS email address.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the EONS 2011 MSFC Michael P. Anderson Summer STEM Project opportunity?
It is a funding opportunity listed under NASA Headquarters Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) 2011. The specific element referenced is the "EONS 2011 MSFC Michael P. Anderson Summer STEM Project" under Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZHA002C (often shown as NNH112HA002C within the full NASA Research Announcement text).
What was EONS 2011 overall?
EONS 2011 was a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) released on January 7, 2011 as a pilot umbrella solicitation from NASA's Office of Education under the Minority University Research and Education Program (MUREP). Its larger purpose was to consolidate NASA education-related competitive opportunities into a single, easier-to-find announcement in NSPIRES, with the expectation that future versions would expand to include additional Office of Education opportunities.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The opportunity supported MUREP's mission to broaden participation in NASA-related STEM by strengthening the role of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and expanding access for underrepresented and underserved students and faculty. NASA emphasized connecting students and faculty at eligible institutions to NASA research, NASA mission-relevant education experiences, and often hands-on technology development tied to NASA needs.
How does the solicitation align with federal priorities?
The solicitation explicitly aligned with federal priorities and executive orders focused on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and other minority-serving institutions.
What kinds of activities was NASA trying to fund through EONS 2011?
Based on the solicitation description, NASA sought projects that link students and faculty at eligible institutions to NASA-related STEM experiences, including NASA research engagement, mission-relevant educational experiences, and in many cases hands-on technology development connected to agency needs. The emphasis included recruiting, preparing, and retaining underrepresented students in STEM at undergraduate and graduate levels.
What type of funding instrument would NASA use (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding could be provided through either grants or cooperative agreements. The choice depended on the nature of the work and the relationship NASA expected to have with the awardee during execution.
What were the typical performance periods for awards?
Typical performance periods were two to four years. The solicitation allowed shorter or longer timelines up to a five-year maximum if a specific program element justified it.
What is the award amount range for this listing?
For the specific MSFC Michael P. Anderson Summer STEM Project listing, the published award floor was $5,000 and the ceiling was $300,000.
What funding levels did EONS 2011 describe as typical for institutional efforts?
The solicitation described institutional funding scales ranging from about $50,000 per year for targeted efforts up to as much as $300,000 per year for larger, more comprehensive activities such as mission-focused research or extensive programmatic work.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation stated that no cost sharing or matching was required.
How many awards might NASA make under EONS 2011?
The solicitation indicated that each program element within the umbrella NRA had its own allocation, generally ranging from under $1 million up to about $3 million. Because of that, the number of awards could vary widely based on proposal quality, program priorities, and the number of meritorious submissions.
Who is eligible to apply as a lead organization?
Eligibility centered on participation by U.S. institutions, with a strong focus on Minority Serving Institutions as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (using lists current as of 12/31/2008 or later). Depending on the specific element within EONS, some opportunities also allowed community colleges, public school districts with high minority enrollment, and nonprofit organizations to apply.
How does an institution qualify as an HSI if it is not formally designated?
The solicitation stated that institutions serving substantial Hispanic enrollment but not formally designated could qualify by documenting that full-time Hispanic enrollment was at least 25 percent of total enrollment.
Can non-MSI universities or other organizations participate?
Yes, but typically through partnerships when an eligible lead organization submits the proposal. The solicitation listed possible partners that could include NASA Centers, federal agencies, FFRDCs, non-MSI higher education institutions, state and local agencies, tribal government agencies, museums and planetariums, and for-profit companies.
Are there special requirements for collaborative proposals involving Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)?
Yes. The solicitation highlighted a documentation expectation: if a non-TCU serves as the lead on a collaborative proposal involving a TCU, letters of support from the TCU signed by an authorized institutional official were required.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Submission was fully electronic through NSPIRES and, optionally, through Grants.gov. In all cases, proposers needed NSPIRES registration. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov also needed an active Grants.gov registration.
If submitting through Grants.gov, is NSPIRES still required?
Yes. The solicitation stated that organizations submitting through Grants.gov still had to be registered in NSPIRES.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
The solicitation required NSPIRES registration for the proposing organization and also stated that all principal investigators and other participants must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal was submitted via NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Who is allowed to submit the proposal on behalf of an organization?
NASA required that the proposal be submitted by an authorized organizational representative.
Were Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
Notices of Intent were requested for most program elements, with due dates beginning February 2, 2011 and extending through March 14, 2011 depending on the specific element.
When were full proposals due?
Proposal due dates began March 10, 2011 and continued through April 11, 2011 across the various elements. For the MSFC Michael P. Anderson Summer STEM Project listing, the closing date shown was March 10, 2011.
When was this opportunity posted and archived?
The opportunity was posted on March 2, 2011 and archived on April 9, 2011.
Where should applicants look for amendments, updates, or added program elements?
Applicants were directed to track updates, amendments, and any added program elements through NSPIRES through February 2012, when a subsequent EONS NRA was anticipated.
What is NASA's policy on non-U.S. participation?
The announcement stated that opportunities involving non-U.S. organizations were to be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis consistent with the applicable federal regulation cited in the NRA, unless a program appendix specified a different arrangement.
Where do applicants find program-specific requirements for a particular element?
NASA pointed applicants to the appendices and the program officers listed in those appendices for program-specific details.
Who should be contacted for general solicitation questions?
General solicitation questions were directed to Dr. Carl Person, MUREP Manager at NASA Headquarters, via the provided EONS email address referenced in the announcement.
Why did NASA create EONS as an umbrella solicitation?
The intent described in the announcement was to make NASA education-related competitive opportunities easier to find by consolidating them into a single umbrella announcement on NSPIRES, rather than dispersing opportunities across multiple separate postings.
What practical advice did the solicitation give about registration and submission?
The solicitation strongly encouraged applicants to register early and become familiar with NSPIRES (and Grants.gov if used) to avoid last-minute submission issues.
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