[NASA Headquarters](https://www.nasa.gov/)

December 3, 2025

Typical award duration is 3 years; some programs allow up to 5 years; award size varies by proposal and program.

Supports research and technology related to lunar mapping as part of NASA’s annual ROSES omnibus announcement.

Proposals generally must come from U.S. institutions; foreign organizations may participate under specific guidelines.

--- ## Description The NASA Lunar Mapping Program, part of the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025 omnibus solicitation, seeks proposals for research and technology development supporting lunar mapping and related planetary science. This program element is managed by the Planetary Science Division within NASA’s Science Mission Directorate and is designed to advance scientific understanding and technical capabilities for lunar cartography, data analysis, and mapping products that enable future lunar science and exploration. Proposals should address research, data analysis, or technology development that contributes to high-priority lunar mapping goals, such as improving topographic, compositional, or geologic maps of the Moon, or developing novel mapping tools and techniques. The program supports a broad range of project types, including basic and applied research, technology development, and collaborative efforts. For full details, applicants should review the [C.10 Lunar Mapping Program call (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1080960&solicitationId={E11DF130-35CF-6814-B439-9D31391E798D}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) and the [ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1053488&solicitationId={E11DF130-35CF-6814-B439-9D31391E798D}&viewSolicitationDocument=1). --- ## Due Dates - Proposal Deadline: December 3, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award duration is 3 years; some programs may allow up to 5 years. - Award size varies by proposal and program element; consult the program element text for details. - No cost sharing or matching requirement. --- ## Eligibility - Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/). - NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions. - Foreign organizations may participate on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, with special guidelines and restrictions outlined in the [NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM)](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations). - All types of organizations—government, private, for-profit, and not-for-profit—are generally eligible, with some caveats for foreign entities and teaming arrangements. - Refer to the [NASA Foreign PI Instructions (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1052409&solicitationId={E11DF130-35CF-6814-B439-9D31391E798D}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) for details on non-U.S. participation. --- ## Application Process - Download and review the [C.10 Lunar Mapping Program (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1080960&solicitationId={E11DF130-35CF-6814-B439-9D31391E798D}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) for specific requirements. - Prepare the proposal according to the [ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1053488&solicitationId={E11DF130-35CF-6814-B439-9D31391E798D}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) and [Table 1 Proposal Checklist (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1041499&solicitationId={E11DF130-35CF-6814-B439-9D31391E798D}&viewSolicitationDocument=1). - Submit proposals via [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/) (Grants.gov submission possible only if requested at least 30 days before the due date). - Review [Table 2](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1041497&solicitationId={E11DF130-35CF-6814-B439-9D31391E798D}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) and [Table 3](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1041498&solicitationId={E11DF130-35CF-6814-B439-9D31391E798D}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) for program elements and due dates. - Compliance with all requirements in the ROSES-2025 solicitation is mandatory. --- ## Additional Information - The ROSES-2025 NRA includes many program elements; each has its own due dates and requirements. - Subscribe to [NASA SMD mailing lists](http://nspires.nasaprs.com) or the [ROSES-2025 blog](https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2025/) for updates and amendments. - Frequently asked questions are available at [NASA SARA FAQs](http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/faqs). - For context on the Planetary Science Division and default program rules, see [C.1 Planetary Science Research Program Overview (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1036500&solicitationId={C92A28D2-9E30-4149-24B7-8A40ED4F564B}&viewSolicitationDocument=1). --- ## External Links - [Full Program Page (NSPIRES)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={E11DF130-35CF-6814-B439-9D31391E798D}&path=&method=init) - [Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2025 (ROSES-2025)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary!init.do?solId=%7B2A1D139B-B9C7-CE8C-2E81-223FD08460F9%7D&path=&redirectURL=) - [NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM)](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) - [ROSES-2025 Blog for Amendments and Clarifications](https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2025/) - [NASA SARA Program Officers List](http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/program-officers-list) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Description | |-----------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Sarah Noble | HQ-LMAP@mail.nasa.gov | Direct questions about this funding announcement | | Amanda Nahm | HQ-LMAP@mail.nasa.gov | Direct questions about this funding announcement | | SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research | sara@nasa.gov | General questions about ROSES-2025 |

ROSES 2025: C.10 Lunar Mapping Program

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