Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH14ZHA001N MEI
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- The NASA Headquarters in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EONS 2014 APPENDIX N MUREP EDUCATOR INSTITUTES" 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 27, 2015 and posted on Mar 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2015 NNH14ZHA001N MEI Release Date March 27, 2015 Notice of Intent Due April 30, 2015 Proposals Due June 30, 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Minority Serving Institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
NASA's EONS 2014 Appendix N MUREP Educator Institutes (MEI) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NNH14ZHA001N) is a discretionary education funding competition run by NASA Headquarters under CFDA 43.008. Funding is awarded through cooperative agreements, which means NASA expects to play an active role alongside the recipient during the life of the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The period of performance can be up to three years, and the maximum award amount listed is $1,000,000. NASA anticipated making one award under this specific announcement, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated.
Eligibility is narrowly defined: only accredited Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) located in the United States may apply. The program sits within NASA's broader education mission to strengthen high-quality STEM education and build the future STEM workforce. NASA frames the opportunity as a way to deepen relationships with higher education, especially institutions that serve historically underserved and underrepresented populations, while also creating stronger pathways into NASA-relevant careers. The emphasis is on engaging undergraduate students who intend to become STEM teachers, helping them connect authentic NASA mission content to classroom instruction over the long term.
The core concept of the MEI model is a one-week institute experience at a NASA Center for high-performing undergraduate students from MSIs who are preparing to teach STEM. During that week, participants are expected to interact directly with NASA missions and NASA subject matter experts (SMEs). Beyond exposure and inspiration, the institutes are designed to be structured, intentional professional learning experiences. NASA wants future educators to collaborate with NASA experts and come away with modern, innovative pre-service or alternate-route training that they can translate into effective K-12 teaching. A major through-line is that these future teachers become multipliers: they are positioned to communicate NASA content and excitement to their own students for years, extending NASA's impact well beyond the institute itself.
Program goals and objectives focus on two main outcomes. First, NASA wants future educators enrolled at MSIs to participate in authentic NASA-unique STEM experiences tied to real NASA missions and facilitated by NASA SMEs, not generic STEM workshops. Second, NASA expects these educators to be trained in evidence-based instructional practices, with the intent that they will deliver richer STEM learning to K-12 students using NASA-related contexts. Proposed projects are expected to showcase and leverage NASA's distinctive strengths in STEM and NASA-related careers, enhance participants' academic experiences, and measurably improve the participants' ability to engage and teach their future students.
NASA also signals what strong project design should look like. Each institute is expected to incorporate innovative approaches to developing and delivering instructional materials and professional learning experiences that genuinely capture participant interest and actively involve them in relevant NASA STEM content and applications. The instructional materials and the learning experiences must be evidence-based and aligned with K-12 STEM teaching and learning needs, reinforcing that the end target is classroom impact. Proposers are strongly encouraged to build partnerships, especially with institutions that can help disseminate the resulting programs, strategies, and materials, suggesting NASA values broader adoption and scaling beyond the immediate institute cohort.
The administrative and submission requirements are substantial and must be completed by the proposal due date. Applicants need: a DUNS number, an active SAM registration (formerly CCR), a valid CAGE code, and active registration in NASA's NSPIRES system. Importantly, NSPIRES registration is required not only for the prime applicant but also for any partners that would receive subawards or subcontracts, including informal education organizations, nonprofits, state or local government agencies, and other collaborating organizations. NASA also requires that the proposal be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official, and NSPIRES accounts must clearly identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit. In addition, all principal investigators and other participants, such as co-investigators, must be registered in NSPIRES even if the organization submits the application through Grants.gov.
On timing, the announcement was released March 27, 2015, with a Notice of Intent due April 30, 2015, and full proposals due June 30, 2015. NASA advised prospective proposers to submit questions via email to NASAMEI@nasaprs.com no later than 10 business days before the proposal due date so NASA would have time to respond. NASA also cautioned that additional guidance could appear before the deadline as FAQs or amendments posted in NSPIRES (http://nspires.nasaprs.com), and applicants are responsible for routinely checking for updates. For technical help accessing the announcement or systems, contacts listed include Christopher Copelan (Christopher.R.Copelan@nasa.gov) and NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NASA EONS 2014 Appendix N MUREP Educator Institutes (MEI)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is NASA's EONS 2014 Appendix N MUREP Educator Institutes (MEI) discretionary education funding competition. The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH14ZHA001N, and it is administered by NASA Headquarters under CFDA 43.008.
What type of funding instrument does NASA plan to use?
NASA plans to make an award through a cooperative agreement. This means NASA expects to have an active role with the recipient during the project period rather than providing a hands-off grant.
How long can the project last?
The period of performance can be up to three years.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $1,000,000.
How many awards did NASA anticipate making?
NASA anticipated making one award under this specific announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to accredited Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) located in the United States.
What is the purpose of the MUREP Educator Institutes (MEI) model?
The MEI model is designed to strengthen high-quality STEM education and build the future STEM workforce by engaging high-performing undergraduate students from MSIs who intend to become STEM teachers. The model emphasizes authentic NASA mission content and direct interaction with NASA subject matter experts (SMEs), with the long-term goal of improving K-12 STEM teaching through NASA-related contexts.
What is the core experience NASA expects for participants?
The core concept is a one-week institute experience hosted at a NASA Center for high-performing undergraduate students from MSIs who are preparing to teach STEM. During that week, participants are expected to interact directly with NASA missions and NASA SMEs.
What types of participants is this program focused on?
The program emphasizes undergraduate students at MSIs who intend to become STEM teachers, including those pursuing pre-service or alternate-route training to teach STEM.
What does NASA mean by "authentic NASA-unique STEM experiences"?
Based on the opportunity description, NASA is looking for experiences tied to real NASA missions and facilitated by NASA SMEs, rather than generic STEM workshops. The intent is for participants to engage with NASA-relevant content and applications in ways only NASA can uniquely provide.
What outcomes is NASA seeking from funded projects?
NASA highlights two main outcomes: (1) future educators enrolled at MSIs participate in authentic NASA-unique STEM experiences connected to real NASA missions and facilitated by NASA SMEs; and (2) these educators receive training in evidence-based instructional practices so they can deliver stronger STEM learning to K-12 students using NASA-related contexts.
How should the institute and training be designed?
NASA indicates that each institute is expected to incorporate innovative approaches to developing and delivering instructional materials and professional learning experiences that capture participant interest and actively involve them in NASA STEM content and applications. Instructional materials and learning experiences are expected to be evidence-based and aligned with K-12 STEM teaching and learning needs, emphasizing classroom impact.
Does NASA encourage partnerships?
Yes. Proposers are strongly encouraged to build partnerships, especially with institutions that can help disseminate resulting programs, strategies, and materials. This suggests NASA values broader adoption and scaling beyond the immediate institute cohort.
What is NASA's broader education context for this opportunity?
This opportunity sits within NASA's education mission to strengthen STEM education and build the future STEM workforce. NASA frames it as a way to deepen relationships with higher education, particularly institutions serving historically underserved and underrepresented populations, and to create stronger pathways into NASA-relevant careers.
What registrations and identifiers are required to submit an application?
Applicants must have a DUNS number, an active SAM registration (formerly CCR), a valid CAGE code, and an active registration in NASA's NSPIRES system.
Is NSPIRES registration required only for the prime applicant?
No. NSPIRES registration is required for the prime applicant and also for any partners that would receive subawards or subcontracts. The opportunity specifically notes this includes informal education organizations, nonprofits, state or local government agencies, and other collaborating organizations.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES besides the organization?
All principal investigators and other participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES, even if the organization submits the application through Grants.gov.
Who is allowed to submit the proposal?
The proposal must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official. NSPIRES accounts must clearly identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The announcement was released on March 27, 2015. A Notice of Intent was due April 30, 2015. Full proposals were due June 30, 2015.
How and when should applicants submit questions to NASA?
NASA advised prospective proposers to submit questions by email to NASAMEI@nasaprs.com no later than 10 business days before the proposal due date so NASA would have time to respond.
Where should applicants look for updates, amendments, or posted FAQs?
NASA cautioned that additional guidance could be posted before the deadline as FAQs or amendments in NSPIRES. Applicants are responsible for routinely checking NSPIRES for updates at http://nspires.nasaprs.com.
Who can applicants contact for technical help accessing the announcement or systems?
Technical help contacts listed include Christopher Copelan (Christopher.R.Copelan@nasa.gov) and NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov).
Where is the opportunity administered from?
The opportunity is run by NASA Headquarters.
What is the expected long-term impact of the MEI approach?
The opportunity emphasizes that participating future teachers can become multipliers by bringing NASA content and excitement into their classrooms for years, extending NASA's impact well beyond the one-week institute through sustained K-12 classroom instruction.
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