Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH11ZHA002C MSFCMISE
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- The NASA Headquarters in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EONS 2011 MSFC Minorities in Science and Engineering" 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 3, 2011 and posted on Mar 3, 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.)
- 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:
EONS 2011 - MSFC Minorities in Science and Engineering (Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZHA002C / NNH112HA002C) was a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released January 7, 2011 under the broader Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) 2011 umbrella. It functioned as a pilot NASA Research Announcement (NRA) meant to pull together education-focused opportunities supported by NASA's Office of Education through the Minority University Research and Education Program (MUREP). A key goal of the EONS pilot was to streamline access to NASA education solicitations in one place, with NASA indicating an intent to expand future EONS releases to include all Office of Education opportunities and continue issuing amendments or new elements through about February 2012.
The program was built around MUREP's mission of strengthening participation in NASA-related STEM by institutions that serve underrepresented and underserved communities, particularly Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and other Minority Universities/Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The solicitation explicitly tied MUREP's work to federal priorities and executive orders focused on educational excellence and capacity-building for these institutions, and it emphasized NASA-wide policy and program development intended to deepen MSI involvement in NASA's mission. In practical terms, supported projects were expected to connect students and faculty to NASA research, education activities, and mission-relevant technology development, while also addressing national challenges around recruiting, preparing, and retaining minority students in STEM at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Funding under EONS 2011 was offered through grants or cooperative agreements, with the instrument depending on the applicant and the degree of NASA involvement required by the activity. Typical awards were described in annualized terms, ranging from about $50,000 per year for narrow or limited efforts up to about $300,000 per year for more extensive activities, including mission-focused research. Across each program element within the NRA, NASA anticipated total available funds generally in the range of less than $1 million up to $3 million, which meant NASA could select anywhere from only a few proposals to several dozen depending on proposal quality, alignment with objectives, and the number of meritorious submissions. Periods of performance were generally expected to run two to four years, with some projects shorter or longer and an overall maximum of five years.
Eligibility was centered on U.S. institutions and especially those recognized as MSIs 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 as an HSI/MI were told to provide documentation demonstrating at least 25 percent full-time Hispanic enrollment. While the lead applicant was generally expected to be an eligible MSI, the notice also indicated that some opportunities under the solicitation could allow community colleges, public school districts with high minority enrollment, and nonprofit organizations to apply. A wide range of other entities (including NASA Centers, other federal agencies, federally funded R and D centers, non-MSI universities, state and local agencies, tribal government agencies, museums and planetariums, for-profit companies, and non-U.S. organizations) could participate through partnerships with the lead organization rather than serving as the primary applicant. For collaborative proposals involving a TCU where a non-TCU served as the lead institution, the solicitation required letters of support from the TCU signed by an authorized institutional official (such as the president, chief academic officer, or sponsored programs director). For non-U.S. organizations, NASA emphasized its "no exchange of funds" policy consistent with 14 C.F.R. 1260.12(e)(2), meaning participation could occur but typically without NASA transferring funds to the non-U.S. entity.
The timeline was structured with Notices of Intent (NOIs) requested for most elements, with NOI due dates running from February 2, 2011 through March 14, 2011. Full proposals were due on a rolling schedule by program element, beginning March 10, 2011 and extending through April 11, 2011 (with some postings reflecting March 10, 2011 as a key closing date for specific elements). Submission was electronic, and proposals had to be submitted by an authorized organizational official. Applicants could submit through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through Grants.gov, but organizations needed to be registered in NSPIRES in all cases, and also registered in Grants.gov if using that route. All principal investigators and other named participants were required to have NSPIRES registrations regardless of submission pathway, and the solicitation strongly encouraged applicants to complete registrations and familiarize themselves with the systems well before the due dates to avoid preventable submission problems.
Operationally, the full set of specific program components and requirements was housed in the solicitation appendices, with due dates organized in tables within the NRA. NASA advised prospective applicants to monitor NSPIRES and/or subscribe to its notification service for amendments and newly added opportunities under the EONS 2011 umbrella during the open period. Program-specific questions were directed to the Program Officers listed within each appendix section, while overall policy and procedure questions for the EONS NRA were routed to Dr. Carl Person, MUREP Manager at NASA Headquarters, using the contact email NASAEONS2011@nasaprs.com.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is EONS 2011 - MSFC Minorities in Science and Engineering?
EONS 2011 - MSFC Minorities in Science and Engineering is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released on January 7, 2011 under the Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) 2011 umbrella. It operated as a pilot NASA Research Announcement (NRA) designed to bring multiple education-focused opportunities into a single solicitation supported by NASA's Office of Education through the Minority University Research and Education Program (MUREP).
What are the Funding Opportunity Numbers for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is listed as NNH11ZHA002C / NNH112HA002C.
What was the main purpose of the EONS 2011 pilot?
A central purpose of the EONS pilot was to streamline access to NASA education solicitations by offering them in one place. NASA also indicated an intent to expand future EONS releases to include all Office of Education opportunities and to continue issuing amendments or adding new elements through about February 2012.
Which NASA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to NASA's Minority University Research and Education Program (MUREP), within NASA's Office of Education.
What is MUREP trying to achieve through this solicitation?
MUREP's mission in this context is to strengthen participation in NASA-related STEM by institutions serving underrepresented and underserved communities. The solicitation emphasizes connecting students and faculty to NASA research, education activities, and mission-relevant technology development, while addressing challenges in recruiting, preparing, and retaining minority students in STEM at undergraduate and graduate levels.
What types of institutions are especially emphasized?
The solicitation particularly emphasizes Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and other Minority Universities/Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
What kinds of projects were expected to be supported?
Supported projects were expected to link students and faculty to NASA research and education activities and to mission-relevant technology development. The solicitation also highlights NASA-wide policy and program development intended to deepen MSI involvement in NASA's mission, alongside educational capacity-building efforts.
What funding mechanisms were used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding was offered through grants or cooperative agreements. The specific instrument depended on the applicant and the degree of NASA involvement required by the proposed activity.
How much funding could a typical award provide?
Typical awards were described in annualized terms, ranging from about $50,000 per year for narrow or limited efforts up to about $300,000 per year for more extensive activities, including mission-focused research.
How much total funding was NASA expecting to make available?
Across each program element within the NRA, NASA anticipated total available funds generally in the range of less than $1 million up to $3 million. This meant NASA might select only a few proposals or up to several dozen, depending on proposal quality, alignment with objectives, and the number of meritorious submissions.
How long could projects run?
Periods of performance were generally expected to be two to four years. Some projects could be shorter or longer, with an overall maximum period of performance of five years.
Who was eligible to apply as the lead organization?
Eligibility was centered on U.S. institutions, with the lead applicant generally expected to be an eligible Minority Serving Institution (MSI) as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (using lists current as of 12/31/2008 or later).
Could an institution serving many Hispanic students apply if it was not formally designated as an HSI/MI?
Yes. Institutions serving substantial Hispanic enrollment but not formally designated as an HSI/MI were instructed to provide documentation demonstrating at least 25 percent full-time Hispanic enrollment.
Were any non-MSI organizations allowed to apply as the lead?
The notice indicates that some opportunities under the solicitation could allow community colleges, public school districts with high minority enrollment, and nonprofit organizations to apply. (Specific eligibility could vary by program element, as requirements were contained in the appendices.)
Can other types of organizations participate if they are not eligible to be the lead applicant?
Yes. A wide range of entities could participate through partnerships with the lead organization rather than serving as the primary applicant. Examples listed include NASA Centers, other federal agencies, federally funded research and development centers, non-MSI universities, state and local agencies, tribal government agencies, museums and planetariums, for-profit companies, and non-U.S. organizations.
What special documentation was required for certain TCU collaborations?
For collaborative proposals involving a Tribal College or University (TCU) where a non-TCU served as the lead institution, the solicitation required letters of support from the TCU signed by an authorized institutional official (such as the president, chief academic officer, or sponsored programs director).
Can non-U.S. organizations participate in projects?
Non-U.S. organizations could participate through partnerships, but NASA emphasized its "no exchange of funds" policy consistent with 14 C.F.R. 1260.12(e)(2). In practice, this means participation could occur, but typically without NASA transferring funds to the non-U.S. entity.
Were Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
NOIs were requested for most elements of the solicitation.
When were NOIs due?
NOI due dates varied by program element, running from February 2, 2011 through March 14, 2011.
When were full proposals due?
Full proposals were due on a rolling schedule by program element, beginning March 10, 2011 and extending through April 11, 2011. Some postings reflect March 10, 2011 as a key closing date for specific elements.
Where were the specific program components and detailed requirements located?
The full set of specific program components and requirements was housed in the solicitation appendices. Due dates were organized in tables within the NRA.
How were proposals submitted?
Submission was electronic, and proposals had to be submitted by an authorized organizational official.
What systems could applicants use to submit proposals?
Applicants could submit through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through Grants.gov.
Is NSPIRES registration required even if submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. Organizations needed to be registered in NSPIRES in all cases, and also registered in Grants.gov if using that submission route.
Do principal investigators (PIs) and other named participants need NSPIRES registrations?
Yes. All principal investigators and other named participants were required to have NSPIRES registrations regardless of the submission pathway.
Did NASA provide guidance on avoiding last-minute submission issues?
Yes. The solicitation strongly encouraged applicants to complete registrations and familiarize themselves with NSPIRES and/or Grants.gov well before the due dates to avoid preventable submission problems.
Could NASA amend the solicitation or add new opportunities after release?
Yes. NASA advised prospective applicants to monitor NSPIRES and/or subscribe to its notification service for amendments and newly added opportunities under the EONS 2011 umbrella during the open period.
Who should applicants contact with program-specific questions?
Program-specific questions were directed to the Program Officers listed within each appendix section.
Who should applicants contact for overall policy and procedure questions about the EONS NRA?
Overall policy and procedure questions for the EONS NRA were routed to Dr. Carl Person, MUREP Manager at NASA Headquarters, via NASAEONS2011@nasaprs.com.
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