Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH11ZHA002C MSEF
Apply for NNH11ZHA002C MSEF
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EONS 2011 Summer 2011 Minority Student Education Forum" 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 Apr 15, 2011 and posted on Apr 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 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:
The EONS 2011 Summer 2011 Minority Student Education Forum (MSEF) opportunity was released by NASA Headquarters under the broader Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) 2011 solicitation (NASA Research Announcement NNH112HA002C / Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZHA002C). This EONS announcement was described as a pilot effort meant to gather NASA Office of Education opportunities into a single, easier-to-navigate place for applicants, with the longer-term plan of consolidating more NASA education opportunities under future EONS releases. The overall emphasis is education programming tied to NASA STEM priorities, and specifically activities managed through NASA's Minority University Research and Education Program (MUREP).
At its core, the opportunity sits within MUREP's mission to expand participation of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and the students they serve in NASA-related STEM education, research, and technology development. MUREP is designed to strengthen NASA's response to federal priorities affecting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and other minority-serving institutions, and it aligns with related Presidential Executive Orders covering educational excellence and engagement with these institution types. The practical intent is to create pathways for underrepresented and underserved STEM students and faculty to connect with NASA research, NASA missions, and mission-relevant technology work, while also addressing the broader national challenge of recruiting and retaining these students in undergraduate and graduate STEM pipelines.
The solicitation notes that awards may be made either as grants or cooperative agreements, depending on the project and the role NASA expects to play during execution. Project periods are typically two to four years, with some shorter or longer periods allowed up to a five-year maximum. Funding levels are framed as institutional awards ranging from about $50,000 per year for smaller, focused efforts up to roughly $300,000 per year for more extensive activities such as mission-focused research engagement. The total funding available varies by program element (the specific tracks are described in the EONS appendices), generally ranging from under $1 million up to around $3 million per element. That structure implies that some elements might support only a handful of awards while others could fund several dozen, depending on proposal quality and program objectives.
Key dates are presented in two layers: the overarching EONS schedule and the specific Grants.gov posting data associated with the MSEF entry. For EONS 2011 overall, the Notice of Intent (NOI) window began February 2, 2011 and ran through March 14, 2011, and proposal due dates started March 10, 2011 and continued through April 11, 2011 depending on the program element. For the specific Grants.gov listing tied to the MSEF record, the opportunity was posted April 15, 2011 with a closing date of April 27, 2011 and an archive date of May 27, 2011. Applicants would need to follow the due date that applies to the relevant program element and submission route, as the EONS document also references tables listing element-by-element deadlines.
Eligibility is centered on Minority Serving Institutions as designated by the U.S. Department of Education (with the solicitation referencing MSI lists current as of 12/31/2008 or later). Institutions serving substantial Hispanic enrollment but not formally designated as an HSI are told they can qualify by documenting that full-time Hispanic enrollment is at least 25 percent of total enrollment. While NASA generally funds U.S. institutions, the announcement also explains that non-U.S. organizations may participate only under a "no exchange of funds" policy consistent with NASA regulations (14 C.F.R. 1260.12(e)(2)), meaning collaboration can occur but NASA funds are not provided to the non-U.S. entity. The opportunity also states that for some program elements, additional applicant types may be eligible, including community colleges, public school districts with high minority enrollment, and nonprofit organizations. Other organizations such as NASA Centers, federal agencies, federally funded R and D centers, non-MSI higher education institutions, state and local agencies, tribal government agencies, science museums and planetariums, for-profit companies, and non-U.S. organizations may participate through partnerships with an eligible lead organization. A special documentation requirement is highlighted for collaborations involving TCUs: if a non-TCU leads a collaborative proposal that includes a TCU, the proposal must include letters of support from the TCU signed by an authorized institutional representative.
Submission is electronic and routed through NASA's NSPIRES system and/or Grants.gov. Any organization submitting must be registered in NSPIRES, and if submitting via Grants.gov it must be registered in both systems. The registration must identify authorized organizational representatives who can formally submit proposals, and all principal investigators and other named participants must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used. The solicitation strongly encourages organizations to complete registrations early and become familiar with the systems to avoid last-minute access or submission issues. Program-specific requirements, scopes, and contacts are contained in the EONS appendices, and applicants are directed to monitor NSPIRES (or subscribe to its notifications) for updates, amendments, and any additional programs added under the EONS umbrella through February 2012, when the next EONS release was anticipated.
For applicant support and policy questions, the general point of contact identified is Dr. Carl Person, Manager of MUREP at NASA Headquarters, with an email address provided for questions about EONS policies and procedures (NASAEONS2011@nasaprs.com). Program-element-specific questions are intended to be handled by the individual program officers listed in the appendices for each element. Overall, the MSEF entry reflects NASA's use of the EONS 2011 framework to fund structured education and engagement activities that expand minority student participation in NASA-relevant STEM learning, research exposure, and workforce-development pathways, with flexible award mechanisms and a clear emphasis on MSI leadership and meaningful partnerships.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the EONS 2011 Summer 2011 Minority Student Education Forum (MSEF) opportunity?
It is a NASA Headquarters education opportunity released under the broader Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) 2011 solicitation (NASA Research Announcement NNH112HA002C / Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZHA002C). It sits within NASA's Minority University Research and Education Program (MUREP) and focuses on education and engagement activities tied to NASA STEM priorities.
How does MSEF relate to EONS 2011?
MSEF is an entry under the EONS 2011 umbrella solicitation. EONS 2011 was described as a pilot effort to gather NASA Office of Education opportunities into a single, easier-to-navigate place for applicants, with the longer-term plan to consolidate more NASA education opportunities under future EONS releases.
What is the main purpose of MUREP within this opportunity?
The opportunity aligns with MUREP's mission to expand participation of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and their students in NASA-related STEM education, research, and technology development. A practical intent is to create pathways for underrepresented and underserved STEM students and faculty to connect with NASA research, NASA missions, and mission-relevant technology work.
Which institution types does MUREP emphasize?
MUREP is designed to strengthen NASA's response to federal priorities affecting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and other minority-serving institutions, and it aligns with related Presidential Executive Orders addressing educational excellence and engagement with these institution types.
What kinds of activities does the solicitation emphasize?
The overall emphasis is education programming tied to NASA STEM priorities, specifically activities managed through MUREP. The solicitation also frames a broader goal of supporting recruitment and retention of underrepresented and underserved students in undergraduate and graduate STEM pipelines.
What award mechanisms does NASA expect to use?
Awards may be made either as grants or as cooperative agreements. The mechanism depends on the project and the role NASA expects to play during execution.
How long are typical project periods?
Project periods are typically two to four years. Some shorter or longer periods are allowed up to a five-year maximum.
What funding levels are described for institutional awards?
Funding is framed as institutional awards ranging from about $50,000 per year for smaller, focused efforts up to roughly $300,000 per year for more extensive activities such as mission-focused research engagement.
How much total funding is available?
Total funding available varies by program element (as described in EONS appendices), generally ranging from under $1 million up to around $3 million per element.
How many awards might be made under an element?
The structure implies some elements might support only a handful of awards while others could fund several dozen, depending on proposal quality and program objectives.
What are the key dates for EONS 2011 overall?
For EONS 2011 overall, the Notice of Intent (NOI) window began February 2, 2011 and ran through March 14, 2011. Proposal due dates started March 10, 2011 and continued through April 11, 2011 depending on the program element.
What dates apply to the specific Grants.gov listing tied to the MSEF record?
The Grants.gov listing tied to the MSEF record was posted April 15, 2011, with a closing date of April 27, 2011 and an archive date of May 27, 2011.
If there are multiple date sources, which deadline should an applicant follow?
Applicants are expected to follow the due date that applies to the relevant program element and submission route. The EONS document references tables listing element-by-element deadlines, while the MSEF entry also includes its own Grants.gov posting information.
Who is eligible to apply as a lead organization?
Eligibility is centered on Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) as designated by the U.S. Department of Education. The solicitation references MSI lists current as of 12/31/2008 or later.
Can an institution qualify if it serves substantial Hispanic enrollment but is not formally designated as an HSI?
Yes. Institutions serving substantial Hispanic enrollment but not formally designated as an HSI can qualify by documenting that full-time Hispanic enrollment is at least 25 percent of total enrollment.
Are non-U.S. organizations allowed to participate?
Non-U.S. organizations may participate only under a "no exchange of funds" policy consistent with NASA regulations (14 C.F.R. 1260.12(e)(2)). This means collaboration can occur, but NASA funds are not provided to the non-U.S. entity.
Are any organizations besides MSIs mentioned as potentially eligible applicants?
For some program elements, additional applicant types may be eligible, including community colleges, public school districts with high minority enrollment, and nonprofit organizations.
Can other types of organizations participate if they are not eligible to lead?
Yes. The opportunity notes that other organizations may participate through partnerships with an eligible lead organization. Examples listed include NASA Centers, federal agencies, federally funded R and D centers, non-MSI higher education institutions, state and local agencies, tribal government agencies, science museums and planetariums, for-profit companies, and non-U.S. organizations.
Is there a special documentation requirement for collaborations involving Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)?
Yes. If a non-TCU leads a collaborative proposal that includes a TCU, the proposal must include letters of support from the TCU signed by an authorized institutional representative.
How are proposals submitted?
Submission is electronic and routed through NASA's NSPIRES system and/or Grants.gov.
Is NSPIRES registration required even if submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. Any organization submitting must be registered in NSPIRES, and if submitting via Grants.gov it must be registered in both systems.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
The registration must identify authorized organizational representatives who can formally submit proposals. All principal investigators and other named participants must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used.
Why does the solicitation encourage early registration?
It strongly encourages organizations to complete registrations early and become familiar with NSPIRES and Grants.gov to avoid last-minute access or submission issues.
Where can applicants find program-specific requirements and contacts?
Program-specific requirements, scopes, and contacts are contained in the EONS appendices. Program-element-specific questions are intended to be handled by the individual program officers listed in those appendices.
Who is the general point of contact for applicant support and policy questions?
The general point of contact identified is Dr. Carl Person, Manager of MUREP at NASA Headquarters. The email address provided for questions about EONS policies and procedures is NASAEONS2011@nasaprs.com.
How should applicants stay informed about updates or changes?
Applicants are directed to monitor NSPIRES (or subscribe to its notifications) for updates, amendments, and any additional programs added under the EONS umbrella through February 2012, when the next EONS release was anticipated.
What is the overall intent of using EONS for MSEF and related opportunities?
The MSEF entry reflects NASA's use of the EONS 2011 framework to fund structured education and engagement activities that expand minority student participation in NASA-relevant STEM learning, research exposure, and workforce-development pathways, with flexible award mechanisms and an emphasis on MSI leadership and meaningful partnerships.
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