Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion (SpaceTech REDDI-2026)
NASA will release the SpaceTech REDDI-2026 grant to fund innovative space technology research, development, and demonstration projects, with proposals accepted via NSPIRES starting December 2025.
Funder: NASA Headquarters
Due Dates: December 9, 2025 (Umbrella solicitation opens) | December 9, 2026 (Archive date; anticipated annual cycle)
Funding Amounts: Award size and total funding vary by appendix; no set minimum or maximum.
Summary: Supports research, development, demonstration, and infusion of transformational space technologies through annually recurring umbrella solicitations and topic-specific appendices.
Key Information: Proposals are submitted to specific appendices as they are released; eligibility and requirements may vary by appendix.
Description
NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) will release the umbrella NASA Research Announcement (NRA) for Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026) on or about December 9, 2025. This annual umbrella solicitation encompasses a wide range of space technology topics, with specific research opportunities and funding details provided in individual appendices as they are issued throughout the year. The program seeks to advance transformational space technologies that address critical needs for NASA, other government agencies, and commercial space endeavors, fostering U.S. innovation and competitiveness in the global space sector.
