Aerospace Outreach Program
The WSGC Aerospace Outreach Program funds innovative STEM engagement and NASA-aligned outreach projects in Wisconsin, emphasizing educational impact and community involvement.
Funder: Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Spring/Summer programs) | February 2027 (Academic Year 2026–2027 programs)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project (subject to funding availability); typically for 6–12 months.
Summary: Supports innovative projects advancing STEM engagement and NASA-aligned outreach in Wisconsin through educational and community programming.
Key Information: 1:1 cost-share required; applicants must represent an established organization.
Description
The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (WSGC) Aerospace Outreach Program funds new or ongoing projects designed to advance STEM engagement and outreach in alignment with NASA Mission Directorates. The program seeks to promote STEM literacy, foster awareness of NASA’s mission, build connections between formal and informal education providers, and increase participation in STEM through community-based programming. Projects should create pipelines into other WSGC programs and define clear, measurable outcomes. Awards are made on a competitive basis, with proposals evaluated for alignment with program goals, project quality and innovation, assessment plans, and lasting educational impact.
