NASA Nebraska Space Grant Higher Education Mini-Grants
Forecasted
NASA Nebraska Space Grant Higher Education Mini-Grants fund innovative one-year aerospace education and research projects at Nebraska colleges and universities, emphasizing student engagement in NASA-related fields.
Funder: NASA Nebraska Space Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Proposal deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 for team experiences; up to $3,500 for course development or student professional development; one-year, non-renewable awards.
Summary: Supports innovative, one-year projects at Nebraska colleges and universities to advance aerospace education and student engagement, with emphasis on underrepresented and female students.
Description
The NASA Nebraska Space Grant Higher Education Mini-Grants program funds innovative, one-year educational projects at Nebraska colleges and universities. The program aims to recruit and develop students in aerospace-related fields, with a strong focus on increasing participation from underrepresented and female students. Eligible projects must be directly related to NASA or aerospace topics and exclusively target college or university students. Supported activities include student design competitions, new or revised aerospace-focused courses, and professional development opportunities that enhance STEM workforce development skills. These mini-grants are intended as seed funding to help new initiatives grow and secure more permanent support.
