The Informal Education Innovation Proposal (IEIP) from Ohio Space Grant Consortium funds creative, NASA-aligned informal STEM education projects that foster collaboration and produce shareable resources.
Funder: Ohio Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates: Rolling (Proposals accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per project for one year; 1:1 cost share required; no indirect costs on requested funds.
Summary: Supports innovative informal STEM education projects in NASA-aligned fields, emphasizing collaboration and broad dissemination.
Key Information: All PIs, faculty mentors, and students must be U.S. citizens; cost share and reporting rules strictly enforced.
This opportunity, offered by the Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC), funds innovative informal STEM education initiatives that align with NASA’s mission directorates. The program supports projects that expand STEM learning beyond traditional classrooms, encouraging collaborations that involve diverse participants and generate shareable resources or models for other organizations. The goal is to broaden the reach and effectiveness of STEM educational activities across Ohio.