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- The NASA Headquarters in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EONS 2014 APPENDIX M MUREP AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKAN NATIVE STEM PARTNERSHIP" 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 23, 2015 and posted on Mar 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2015 NNH14ZHA001N MAIANSP Release Date March 20, 2015 Notice of Intent Due April 24, 2015 Proposals Due June 23, 2015. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- American Indian and Alaskan Native Serving Institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
This NASA grant opportunity, titled EONS 2014 Appendix M: MUREP American Indian and Alaskan Native STEM Partnership (MAIANSP) and issued as a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN), is a discretionary education-focused funding program run by NASA Headquarters under CFDA 43.008 (Education). It is designed to strengthen STEM education and workforce pathways for American Indian and Alaska Native students by partnering with eligible higher education institutions and supporting activities that build stronger, more culturally relevant STEM learning experiences. NASA frames the purpose in terms of long-term workforce development: increasing student participation in NASA-related learning and research experiences so more students persist through college, continue into graduate study, and ultimately enter STEM careers connected to NASA mission needs.
Eligibility is narrowly defined. Only accredited American Indian and Alaskan Native Serving Institutions located in the United States may apply as the prime applicant for this CAN (the announcement notes to consult Appendix M, Section 3 for detailed eligibility rules). Beyond the prime institution, the solicitation makes clear that every organization involved in the proposal, including partners and any entities receiving subawards or subcontracts (such as informal education organizations, nonprofits, and state or local government agencies), must also meet key registration requirements in NASA systems. This is important because NASA treats registration and system access as a prerequisite to submission and review, not as something to be handled after the fact.
The program’s mission alignment sits within NASA’s Office of Education, which emphasizes advancing high-quality STEM education and building a diverse future workforce. MAIANSP specifically targets improvements in STEM literacy and engagement for American Indian and Alaska Native learners at both the secondary and postsecondary levels, with a strong emphasis on culturally relevant and culturally responsive instruction. A central theme is computer-related sciences, including computer science and programming, reflecting NASA’s interest in building a pipeline of students prepared for modern STEM roles. In addition to increasing participation, the program also aims to strengthen the evidence base around what works in teaching computer programming concepts to historically underrepresented and underserved populations.
NASA lays out three high-level goals for MAIANSP. First, it seeks to increase STEM literacy and engagement among American Indian and Alaska Native students by using culturally relevant and responsive subject matter rather than generic, one-size-fits-all approaches. Second, it aims to help create a diverse, highly skilled, and motivated future workforce in computer-related sciences. Third, it intends to advance understanding of effective methods for teaching programming and related concepts to populations that have historically faced barriers to access and success in these fields. These goals are paired with practical objectives focused on measurable student outcomes and institutional capacity building.
The stated objectives include increasing the number of historically underrepresented and underserved students who participate in and graduate from computer science studies, improving the rate at which students who have been underrepresented in NASA-related fields earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in NASA-relevant disciplines, and increasing diversity within the NASA STEM workforce over time. Another major objective is strengthening both two-year and four-year Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) by improving curricula and related supports so that more students are attracted to STEM programs, retained once enrolled, and prepared to succeed in further education or employment. In other words, NASA is not only funding student-facing activities; it is also looking for projects that build institutional systems and academic pathways that last beyond the grant period.
From an application logistics standpoint, the solicitation places heavy emphasis on early preparation and compliance with federal and NASA-specific registration requirements. By the proposal due date, proposers must have: (1) a DUNS number (as listed in the announcement), (2) an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration (formerly CCR), (3) a valid CAGE code, and (4) an active registration in NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System). NSPIRES registration is required not only for the submitting institution, but also for any organizations included as subawardees or subcontractors. The announcement also notes that questions should be submitted no later than 10 business days before the proposal due date to allow NASA time to respond, which effectively sets an informal cutoff for requesting clarifications.
Proposal submission is electronic and must be completed by an authorized official of the proposing organization. The authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit must be identified within NSPIRES, and all principal investigators and other key participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES even if the organization submits through Grants.gov. Proposals may be submitted through NSPIRES directly or through Grants.gov, but organizations using Grants.gov must be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES. NASA explicitly encourages applicants to access these systems well in advance to avoid last-minute delays, since registration and profile setup can take time.
Key dates and funding details included in the source information are as follows: the funding opportunity number is NNH14ZHA001NMAIANSP, with a release date of March 20, 2015. A Notice of Intent was due April 24, 2015, and full proposals were due June 23, 2015 (with the posted and creation dates shown as March 23, 2015). NASA anticipated making about three awards, with an award ceiling of $200,000. The listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. NASA also notes that additional guidance or updates could be issued prior to the deadline as FAQs or formal amendments, and applicants are responsible for monitoring NSPIRES (http://nspires.nasaprs.com) for any changes.
For support and official inquiries, the announcement provides contacts including Torry A. Johnson (Torry.Johnson@nasa.gov) and NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov), and it notes that the full text of the opportunity is accessible through the provided additional information link in the original posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this NASA grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "EONS 2014 Appendix M: MUREP American Indian and Alaskan Native STEM Partnership (MAIANSP)." It was issued by NASA as a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN).
2) What type of funding mechanism is this?
This opportunity is offered as a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN), which is a discretionary, education-focused federal funding program.
3) Which NASA office manages this program?
The program is run by NASA Headquarters under NASA's Office of Education, which focuses on advancing high-quality STEM education and building a diverse future workforce.
4) What is the CFDA number and program area listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 43.008 (Education).
5) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NNH14ZHA001NMAIANSP.
6) When was this opportunity released?
The release date provided is March 20, 2015. The posting/creation dates shown are March 23, 2015.
7) What is the main purpose of MAIANSP?
MAIANSP is designed to strengthen STEM education and workforce pathways for American Indian and Alaska Native students by partnering with eligible higher education institutions and supporting activities that build stronger, more culturally relevant STEM learning experiences.
8) How does NASA describe the long-term intent of this program?
NASA frames the purpose in terms of long-term workforce development: increasing student participation in NASA-related learning and research experiences so more students persist through college, continue into graduate study, and ultimately enter STEM careers connected to NASA mission needs.
9) Who is eligible to apply as the prime applicant?
Eligibility is narrowly defined: only accredited American Indian and Alaskan Native Serving Institutions located in the United States may apply as the prime applicant for this Cooperative Agreement Notice (the announcement references Appendix M, Section 3 for detailed eligibility rules).
10) Can partners or other organizations participate in a proposal?
Yes. The solicitation notes that proposals may include other organizations (for example, informal education organizations, nonprofits, and state or local government agencies) as partners or as entities receiving subawards or subcontracts. However, the solicitation emphasizes that all participating organizations must meet key registration requirements in NASA systems.
11) What is MAIANSP trying to improve for students?
MAIANSP targets improvements in STEM literacy and engagement for American Indian and Alaska Native learners at both the secondary and postsecondary levels, with a strong emphasis on culturally relevant and culturally responsive instruction.
12) What STEM fields are emphasized in this opportunity?
A central theme is computer-related sciences, including computer science and programming. The program also aims to strengthen the evidence base around effective ways to teach programming concepts to historically underrepresented and underserved populations.
13) What are the three high-level goals of MAIANSP?
NASA describes three high-level goals:
- Increase STEM literacy and engagement among American Indian and Alaska Native students using culturally relevant and responsive subject matter.
- Help create a diverse, highly skilled, and motivated future workforce in computer-related sciences.
- Advance understanding of effective methods for teaching programming and related concepts to populations that have historically faced barriers to access and success.
14) What objectives are specifically called out?
The stated objectives include:
- Increasing the number of historically underrepresented and underserved students who participate in and graduate from computer science studies.
- Improving the rate at which students underrepresented in NASA-related fields earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in NASA-relevant disciplines.
- Increasing diversity within the NASA STEM workforce over time.
- Strengthening two-year and four-year Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) through improved curricula and related supports to attract, retain, and prepare students for further education or employment.
15) Does the program focus only on student activities?
No. The opportunity description indicates NASA is also looking for projects that build institutional systems and academic pathways (such as curricula and supports) that persist beyond the grant period, not only student-facing activities.
16) How many awards did NASA anticipate making?
NASA anticipated making about three awards.
17) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $200,000.
18) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
19) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The key dates provided are:
- Release date: March 20, 2015
- Notice of Intent due: April 24, 2015
- Full proposal due: June 23, 2015
20) When should questions be submitted to NASA?
The announcement notes that questions should be submitted no later than 10 business days before the proposal due date to allow NASA time to respond.
21) What registrations are required by the proposal due date?
By the proposal due date, proposers must have:
- A DUNS number (as referenced in the announcement)
- An active System for Award Management (SAM) registration (formerly CCR)
- A valid CAGE code
- An active NSPIRES registration (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System)
22) Does NSPIRES registration apply only to the lead institution?
No. The solicitation states that NSPIRES registration is required not only for the submitting institution, but also for any organizations included as subawardees or subcontractors.
23) Who needs to be registered in NSPIRES at the individual level?
The announcement indicates that all principal investigators and other key participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES, even if the organization submits through Grants.gov.
24) How are proposals submitted?
Proposal submission is electronic and must be completed by an authorized official of the proposing organization.
25) Who is allowed to officially submit the proposal?
An authorized organizational representative(s) must submit the proposal, and those representatives must be identified within NSPIRES.
26) Can proposals be submitted through Grants.gov?
Yes. Proposals may be submitted through NSPIRES directly or through Grants.gov. However, organizations using Grants.gov must be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES.
27) Why does the solicitation emphasize early registration?
NASA treats registration and system access as prerequisites to submission and review, not as steps to complete after the fact. The solicitation encourages applicants to access NSPIRES and related systems well in advance because registration and profile setup can take time and can cause last-minute delays if not completed early.
28) Where should applicants monitor for updates, amendments, or FAQs?
The announcement notes that additional guidance or updates could be issued prior to the deadline as FAQs or formal amendments, and applicants are responsible for monitoring NSPIRES for changes at http://nspires.nasaprs.com.
29) Who are the listed contacts for support and official inquiries?
The opportunity lists the following contacts:
- Torry A. Johnson: Torry.Johnson@nasa.gov
- NAIS Support: nais.support@nasa.gov
30) Where is the full text of the opportunity available?
The announcement indicates the full text is accessible through the additional information link included in the original posting, and that NSPIRES is also the system applicants should monitor for related updates.
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