The NASA Nebraska Space Grant Research Mini-Grants support faculty-led, NASA-related aerospace research at Nebraska institutions, fostering collaboration and seeding future scientific advancements.
Funder: NASA Nebraska Space Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award (typical); most awards are $10,000, one at $5,000; one-year, non-renewable support
Summary: Provides one-year, non-sustaining seed funding for Nebraska faculty at affiliate institutions to conduct NASA- or aerospace-related research and foster ties with NASA scientists.
Key Information: Forecasted grant—dates and details subject to change; check program page for updates.
The NASA Nebraska Space Grant Research Mini-Grants program offers one-year, non-renewable funding to Nebraska faculty researchers at participating affiliate institutions for NASA- or aerospace-related projects. The main goals are to foster collaboration between Nebraska academic institutions and NASA scientists, advance aerospace research, and support infrastructure and workforce development in the state. These mini-grants are intended as seed funding to help projects grow and become competitive for larger, more permanent funding from NASA or other sources.