Research Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) Grants
Forecasted
Research Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) Grants support Alabama university teams in basic research that advances NASA priorities and builds sustained, nationally competitive aerospace research capacity.
Funder: Alabama Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Internal) | February 2027 (NASA/full application)
Funding Amounts: $750,000 over three years, with at least $375,000 in cost share
Summary: Supports Alabama university teams conducting basic research that advances NASA priorities and builds sustained aerospace research capacity.
Key Information: Alabama’s two FY27 submission slots have already been assigned through the statewide competitive selection.
Description
The Research Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) opportunity supports basic research through NASA’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), coordinated in Alabama through the Alabama NASA EPSCoR program office. NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement administers the national program to strengthen research infrastructure, foster partnerships among NASA, academia, and industry, and develop the aerospace workforce.
Projects should contribute to NASA’s scientific and technology priorities while building Alabama’s capacity for nationally competitive, self-sustaining research. Teams are expected to pursue support beyond NASA EPSCoR and work closely with a NASA researcher. Research may address any topic aligned with NASA priorities; proposing directly to a listed Basic Research Focus Area is not required. All proposals must demonstrate relevance, alignment, and impact toward NASA priorities.
