Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH14ZHA001N MOO
Apply for NNH14ZHA001N MOO
- The NASA Headquarters in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EONS 2014 APPENDIX O MUREP OTHER OPPORTUNITIES MOO" 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 26, 2015 NNH14ZHA001N MOO Release Date March 27, 2015 Notice of Intent Due April 24, 2015 Proposals Due June 26, 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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Unrestricted
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Opportunity Summary:
NASA Headquarters is offering the EONS 2014 Appendix O MUREP Other Opportunities (MOO) funding opportunity under the NASA Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) titled NNH14ZHA001N. The program sits within NASA's Office of Education and is focused on strengthening high-quality STEM education and building a stronger future workforce for NASA-relevant fields. The core idea is to support projects that use NASA's unique capabilities, assets, and connections to increase STEM participation and success, especially among groups that have been historically underrepresented in STEM. Awards are issued as cooperative agreements, meaning NASA expects to have an active partnership role during the project rather than acting only as a funder.
This opportunity is open only to U.S. organizations and institutions, and that includes NASA Centers. The performance period for an award can be up to three years, and the maximum award amount listed is $500,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement identified for applicants, which lowers the barrier for organizations that might not have extra institutional funds to contribute. The overall activity category is education (CFDA 43.008), and proposals should align clearly with NASA's education goals while showing a practical pathway to measurable student outcomes.
The MUREP MOO solicitation is looking for proposals that demonstrate at least one of several specific impacts. These include increasing the number of minorities participating in STEM education areas relevant to NASA; supporting NASA's education goals by using NASA resources in a meaningful way; expanding the availability of STEM courses and curricular pathways; improving recruitment, retention, and student success in STEM degree programs leading toward NASA-related careers; and increasing completion of STEM certificates or degrees among students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in STEM. In other words, proposals are expected to go beyond general outreach and show credible strategies that move students through the pipeline from interest to coursework to credentials and, ideally, career readiness.
Administrative eligibility and registration requirements are a major part of this CAN and must be completed by the proposal due date. Applicants are required to have a DUNS number, an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration (formerly CCR), a valid CAGE code, and a valid registration in NASA's Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES). NSPIRES registration is not just for the prime applicant; it also applies to any entities involved through subawards or subcontracts. In addition, all principal investigators and other key participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used. The submission itself must be electronic and filed by an authorized organizational representative identified within NSPIRES.
Applicants can submit proposals through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov, but using Grants.gov does not eliminate the NSPIRES requirement. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov still must be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES. NASA also emphasizes that organizations should start registration early and familiarize themselves with the systems well before the deadline, since missing registrations or incomplete profiles could prevent timely submission.
Key dates for this release include a release date of March 27, 2015, a notice of intent due April 24, 2015, and full proposals due June 26, 2015. Questions from prospective proposers must be submitted in writing to NASAMOO@nasaprs.com no later than 10 business days before the proposal due date to allow NASA time to respond. NASA notes that additional guidance may be issued before the deadline in the form of FAQs or formal amendments, and applicants are responsible for checking NSPIRES regularly for updates at http://nspires.nasaprs.com.
For support and contacts, the announcement lists Misti M. Moore (Misti.M.Moore@nasa.gov) and NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov), with instructions to use these resources if there are issues accessing the full announcement or navigating the process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is NASA Headquarters' EONS 2014 Appendix O MUREP Other Opportunities (MOO) funding opportunity, released under the NASA Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) titled NNH14ZHA001N. It sits within NASA's Office of Education and supports education-focused projects that advance NASA-relevant STEM education and workforce goals.
2) What does "MUREP MOO" focus on?
The solicitation focuses on strengthening high-quality STEM education and building a stronger future workforce for NASA-relevant fields, with a clear emphasis on increasing participation and success in STEM among groups historically underrepresented in STEM.
3) What type of award does NASA expect to make?
Awards are issued as cooperative agreements. That means NASA expects to play an active partnership role during the project, rather than acting only as a pass-through funder.
4) Who is eligible to apply?
This opportunity is open only to U.S. organizations and institutions. NASA Centers are also included as eligible entities.
5) What is the maximum project length (performance period)?
The performance period can be up to three years.
6) What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $500,000.
7) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is identified for applicants in the information provided.
8) What is the activity category and CFDA number?
The overall activity category is education. The CFDA number listed is 43.008.
9) What kinds of impacts is NASA looking for in proposals?
Proposals are expected to demonstrate at least one of the following impacts (as described in the opportunity information):
- Increase the number of minorities participating in STEM education areas relevant to NASA.
- Support NASA's education goals by using NASA resources in a meaningful way.
- Expand the availability of STEM courses and curricular pathways.
- Improve recruitment, retention, and student success in STEM degree programs leading toward NASA-related careers.
- Increase completion of STEM certificates or degrees among students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in STEM.
10) Does NASA want general outreach activities, or something more?
The opportunity emphasizes outcomes that go beyond general outreach. Proposals should show credible strategies that move students through the pipeline from interest to coursework to credentials and, ideally, career readiness, with a practical pathway to measurable student outcomes.
11) What does it mean to use NASA resources in a meaningful way?
The opportunity calls for projects that use NASA's unique capabilities, assets, and connections to increase STEM participation and success. Proposals should align clearly with NASA's education goals and incorporate NASA resources as a core feature of the project rather than a minor add-on.
12) What registrations and identifiers are required to be eligible to submit?
By the proposal due date, applicants must have the required administrative registrations and identifiers completed, including:
- A DUNS number
- An active SAM (System for Award Management) registration (formerly CCR)
- A valid CAGE code
- A valid NSPIRES registration (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System)
13) Does NSPIRES registration apply only to the prime applicant?
No. NSPIRES registration applies not only to the prime applicant, but also to any entities involved through subawards or subcontracts.
14) Do Principal Investigators (PIs) and co-investigators need NSPIRES accounts?
Yes. All principal investigators and other key participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used.
15) How can proposals be submitted?
Applicants can submit proposals electronically through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov.
16) If an organization submits through Grants.gov, is NSPIRES still required?
Yes. Submitting through Grants.gov does not eliminate the NSPIRES requirement. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov still must be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES.
17) Who must submit the proposal?
The submission must be electronic and filed by an authorized organizational representative identified within NSPIRES.
18) Why does NASA recommend starting registrations early?
NASA emphasizes starting registrations early and becoming familiar with the systems well before the deadline. Missing registrations or incomplete profiles could prevent timely submission.
19) What are the key dates for this release?
- Release date: March 27, 2015
- Notice of intent due: April 24, 2015
- Full proposals due: June 26, 2015
20) When are questions due, and how should they be submitted?
Questions from prospective proposers must be submitted in writing to NASAMOO@nasaprs.com no later than 10 business days before the proposal due date to allow NASA time to respond.
21) Can NASA issue updates or changes before the deadline?
Yes. NASA notes that additional guidance may be issued before the deadline in the form of FAQs or formal amendments.
22) Where should applicants check for official updates?
Applicants are responsible for checking NSPIRES regularly for updates at http://nspires.nasaprs.com.
23) What should an applicant do if they cannot access the full announcement or have system issues?
The announcement lists the following contacts for support:
- Misti M. Moore: Misti.M.Moore@nasa.gov
- NAIS Support: nais.support@nasa.gov
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