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- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Infrastructure Development (RID), Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)" 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 Jun 18, 2012 and posted on Jun 18, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 3, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 29 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Public Law 102 588, passed in 1992, authorized the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate the NASA EPSCoR. The goal of NASA EPSCoR is to provide seed funding that will enable jurisdictions to develop an academic research enterprise directed toward long term, self sustaining, nationally competitive capabilities in aerospace and aerospace related research. This capability will, in turn, contribute to the jurisdictions economic viability and expand the nations base for aerospace research and development. Since its inception, NASA EPSCoR has been closely linked to the NASA National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. NASA EPSCoR legislation, jurisdictions eligible to compete for this opportunity are those jurisdictions eligible to compete for the National Science Foundation EPSCoR. Based on the most recent three year (FY 2009 2011) calculations, the 29 eligible jurisdictions are Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
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Opportunity Summary:
NASA's Research Infrastructure Development (RID) opportunity under the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is a competitive grant program designed to help build long-term, self-sustaining research strength in states and territories that historically have received a smaller share of federal research and development funding. Administered by NASA Headquarters through the Office of Education, the program is meant to provide early, strategic "seed" support that helps an eligible jurisdiction grow an academic and technology development base that can later compete more effectively for larger national aerospace and aerospace-related research opportunities. In practice, RID funding is aimed less at funding a single narrow research project and more at strengthening the underlying capacity of the jurisdiction to do high-quality NASA-relevant research over the long run.
The 2012 solicitation (RID 2012) asks for proposals that directly build core research and technology development capabilities aligned with NASA needs. Applicants are expected to connect their planned infrastructure development activities to scientific and technical problems that matter to NASA, as defined by one or more of NASA's three Mission Directorates, the Office of the Chief Technologist, and/or one or more of NASA's ten Centers. The expectation is that a funded proposal will produce durable improvements such as stronger research teams, enhanced facilities or shared capabilities, improved methods and processes for technology development, better pathways for collaboration with NASA, and a more competitive pipeline for future NASA and federal R&D opportunities. Proposals are also expected to show broader value to the jurisdiction itself, including contributions to research infrastructure, science and technology capacity, higher education impacts, and potential economic development benefits.
A key structural rule of this program is that only one proposal may be submitted per eligible jurisdiction, which means each state or territory must coordinate internally and submit a single, consolidated application representing its strongest plan. Funding is capped at $125,000 per year for up to three years per jurisdiction, with one exception noted in the announcement: Missouri may request up to $150,000 in year one only. Continued support into years two and three is not automatic; it is explicitly tied to performance and progress in the previous year(s), so the program places real emphasis on milestones, measurable outcomes, and credible management plans.
The solicitation also requires cost sharing at a one-to-one (1:1) match for all NASA EPSCoR funds provided. The announcement notes that in-kind contributions are allowable, which typically means a jurisdiction can meet part of the match through non-cash support such as personnel time, facilities use, equipment access, or other documented resources that directly support the proposed work. This matching requirement is central to the program's goal of building sustainable capability, because it ensures the jurisdiction is investing its own resources alongside NASA and is positioned to maintain and grow the capacity after the RID award period ends.
Eligibility is tied to NASA EPSCoR's statutory basis (Public Law 102-588, enacted in 1992) and follows the same jurisdiction eligibility approach used by NSF EPSCoR. For the FY 2009-2011 calculation period referenced in the notice, 29 jurisdictions were eligible: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The intent is to broaden participation in aerospace research nationally by helping these jurisdictions develop competitive academic and research enterprises that support both local economic viability and the country's overall aerospace R&D capacity.
Administratively, this opportunity was issued as a discretionary grant competition by NASA Headquarters under Funding Opportunity Number NNH12ZHA003C, with CFDA number 43.008 (Education). The notice was posted June 18, 2012, and required proposals to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2012. NASA anticipated making up to 29 awards, consistent with the one-proposal-per-jurisdiction structure. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Jeppie Compton, Project Manager for NASA EPSCoR, located at NASA Kennedy Space Center, with the phone number (321) 867-6988.
FAQs: NASA EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Development (RID) 2012
What is the NASA EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Development (RID) opportunity?
RID is a competitive NASA EPSCoR grant opportunity designed to build long-term, self-sustaining research strength in eligible states and territories that historically have received a smaller share of federal R&D funding. The focus is on strengthening research and technology development capacity over the long run rather than funding a single narrow research project.
What is the main purpose of RID funding?
The program provides early, strategic "seed" support so an eligible jurisdiction can grow an academic and technology development base that is better positioned to compete later for larger national aerospace and aerospace-related research opportunities.
Is RID intended to fund a single research project?
RID funding is aimed less at supporting one narrowly defined research project and more at improving the underlying capacity of the jurisdiction to conduct high-quality, NASA-relevant research over time.
What kinds of outcomes is RID expected to produce?
Funded proposals are expected to produce durable improvements such as stronger research teams, enhanced facilities or shared capabilities, improved methods and processes for technology development, better pathways for collaboration with NASA, and a more competitive pipeline for future NASA and federal R&D opportunities.
How must proposed activities relate to NASA priorities?
Proposals are expected to connect planned infrastructure development activities to scientific and technical problems that matter to NASA, as defined by one or more of NASA's three Mission Directorates, the Office of the Chief Technologist, and/or one or more of NASA's ten Centers.
Are proposals expected to benefit the state or territory beyond NASA-related goals?
Yes. Proposals are expected to show broader value to the jurisdiction itself, including contributions to research infrastructure, science and technology capacity, impacts on higher education, and potential economic development benefits.
How many proposals can be submitted per eligible jurisdiction?
Only one proposal may be submitted per eligible jurisdiction. This means each eligible state or territory must coordinate internally and submit a single consolidated application representing its strongest plan.
How much funding is available per award?
Funding is capped at $125,000 per year for up to three years per jurisdiction.
Is there any exception to the annual funding cap?
Yes. Missouri may request up to $150,000 in year one only, as noted in the announcement.
How long can RID funding last?
RID funding may be provided for up to three years per jurisdiction, subject to the program's continuation rules.
Is funding for years two and three guaranteed?
No. Continued support into years two and three is not automatic; it is tied to performance and progress in the previous year(s). This places emphasis on milestones, measurable outcomes, and credible management plans.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The solicitation requires cost sharing at a one-to-one (1:1) match for all NASA EPSCoR funds provided.
Are in-kind contributions allowed to meet the match?
Yes. In-kind contributions are allowable, meaning the match can include non-cash support such as personnel time, facilities use, equipment access, or other documented resources that directly support the proposed work.
Why is the matching requirement included?
The match is central to the program's goal of building sustainable capability because it ensures the jurisdiction invests its own resources alongside NASA and is positioned to maintain and grow capacity after the RID award period ends.
Who is eligible based on the solicitation's referenced calculation period?
Eligibility follows NASA EPSCoR's statutory basis and the same jurisdiction eligibility approach used by NSF EPSCoR. For the FY 2009-2011 calculation period referenced in the notice, 29 jurisdictions were eligible.
Which jurisdictions were listed as eligible for RID 2012?
The eligible jurisdictions listed were: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
What law establishes NASA EPSCoR?
The opportunity references NASA EPSCoR's statutory basis as Public Law 102-588, enacted in 1992.
How many awards did NASA anticipate making?
NASA anticipated making up to 29 awards, consistent with the one-proposal-per-jurisdiction structure.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH12ZHA003C.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 43.008 (Education).
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on June 18, 2012.
What was the proposal submission deadline?
Proposals were required to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2012.
Who administered the program?
The program was administered by NASA Headquarters through the Office of Education.
Who was the point of contact for accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Jeppie Compton, Project Manager for NASA EPSCoR, located at NASA Kennedy Space Center.
What contact phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was (321) 867-6988.
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