Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH17ZHA002C
The FY 2017 NASA Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN), Funding Opportunity Number NNH17ZHA002C, is a discretionary NASA funding opportunity designed to strengthen research and education capacity in jurisdictions that historically receive a smaller share of federal R&D funding. NASA plans to make awards through a merit-based, peer-reviewed competition, with each selected project funded via a cooperative agreement (meaning NASA expects an active partnership role rather than a hands-off grant). Subject to available appropriations, the program anticipates making about 10 awards, with an award ceiling of up to $750,000 total per project over a 36-month period. The opportunity falls under CFDA 43.008 and is categorized in the education funding activity area, reflecting NASA EPSCoR's dual emphasis on research capability and workforce development.
The core purpose of this CAN is to build durable, competitive research programs in EPSCoR jurisdictions in areas that matter directly to NASA's mission. Proposals are expected to contribute to and promote the development of research capability in strategic NASA-relevant disciplines, while also improving a jurisdiction's ability to attract and sustain funding from outside the NASA EPSCoR program over the long term. Another major emphasis is partnership-building: NASA is looking for projects that connect NASA research assets (such as centers, facilities, and technical expertise) with universities and industry collaborators, creating networks that can continue after the award ends. Beyond individual research results, the solicitation is explicitly aimed at strengthening the overall research infrastructure of the jurisdiction, boosting science and technology capacity, supporting higher education, and contributing to broader economic development. A further stated objective is to improve the environment for STEM education, which typically includes activities that enhance student preparation, training, and engagement aligned with NASA-related fields.
Eligibility is tightly restricted by statute. Under Public Law 102-588, NASA will accept proposals only from the official NASA EPSCoR Directors serving at the designated lead institutions in eligible jurisdictions, and each eligible jurisdiction may submit only one proposal to this solicitation. The jurisdictions listed as eligible for submission under this CAN are: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Guam, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The eligible applicant type is tied to state-controlled institutions of higher education through those jurisdictional lead arrangements. Jurisdiction eligibility is determined using the National Science Foundation EPSCoR eligibility tables (NASA references the NSF tables for the applicable fiscal year), which provide the formal basis for which states and territories qualify.
From an applicant standpoint, the practical takeaway is that individual faculty, departments, or universities do not apply directly on their own unless they are working through their jurisdiction's NASA EPSCoR Director and the designated lead institution. Because only one proposal per jurisdiction is permitted, selection within a state or territory typically requires internal coordination and prioritization before submission. The original closing date for this FY 2017 competition was March 16, 2017, and awards were intended to support multi-year projects that both advance NASA-aligned research and leave behind stronger local capacity, deeper NASA-academia-industry ties, and improved STEM pathways that help the jurisdiction compete more effectively for future external funding.Apply for NNH17ZHA002C
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2017 NASA EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE {CAN}" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.008.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-12-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-03-16. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs: FY 2017 NASA EPSCoR Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) NNH17ZHA002C
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2017 NASA Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN), Funding Opportunity Number NNH17ZHA002C. It is a discretionary NASA funding opportunity intended to strengthen research and education capacity in eligible EPSCoR jurisdictions that have historically received a smaller share of federal R&D funding.
What is the main goal of NASA EPSCoR under this CAN?
The core purpose is to build durable, competitive research programs in eligible jurisdictions in areas that directly matter to NASA's mission. Proposals are expected to strengthen strategic NASA-relevant research capability while improving the jurisdiction's long-term ability to attract and sustain funding beyond NASA EPSCoR.
How are awards made?
NASA plans to make awards through a merit-based, peer-reviewed competition. Selected projects are funded via cooperative agreements, which means NASA expects an active partnership role rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
What does it mean that the award is a "cooperative agreement"?
A cooperative agreement indicates that NASA anticipates substantial involvement in the project, reflecting an active partnership approach. This differs from a more hands-off grant where the federal role is typically more limited after award.
How many awards does NASA expect to make?
Subject to available appropriations, NASA anticipates making about 10 awards under this CAN.
What is the maximum funding amount and project period?
The award ceiling is up to $750,000 total per project over a 36-month period.
Is this funding guaranteed?
No. The anticipated number of awards is subject to available appropriations.
What CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 43.008.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity is categorized in the education funding activity area, reflecting NASA EPSCoR's dual emphasis on building research capability and supporting workforce development.
What kinds of projects is NASA looking for?
Proposals are expected to build research capability in NASA-relevant disciplines and strengthen the jurisdiction's ability to compete for external funding over the long term. NASA also emphasizes partnership-building that connects NASA research assets (centers, facilities, technical expertise) with universities and industry collaborators to create networks that can continue after the award ends.
Beyond research results, what broader impacts are emphasized?
The solicitation explicitly aims to strengthen the overall research infrastructure of the jurisdiction, boost science and technology capacity, support higher education, contribute to broader economic development, and improve the environment for STEM education (including student preparation, training, and engagement aligned with NASA-related fields).
Who is allowed to submit a proposal?
Eligibility is restricted by statute (Public Law 102-588). NASA will accept proposals only from the official NASA EPSCoR Directors serving at the designated lead institutions in eligible jurisdictions.
Can an individual faculty member, department, or university apply directly?
Not directly. Individual faculty, departments, or universities do not apply on their own unless they are working through their jurisdiction's NASA EPSCoR Director and the designated lead institution.
How many proposals can a jurisdiction submit?
Each eligible jurisdiction may submit only one proposal to this solicitation.
What does the one-proposal-per-jurisdiction rule mean in practice?
Because only one submission per state or territory is permitted, selection within a jurisdiction typically requires internal coordination and prioritization before the proposal is submitted by the NASA EPSCoR Director at the lead institution.
Which jurisdictions are eligible under this CAN?
The listed eligible jurisdictions are: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Guam, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
How is jurisdiction eligibility determined?
Jurisdiction eligibility is determined using the National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR eligibility tables for the applicable fiscal year. NASA references those NSF tables as the formal basis for which states and territories qualify.
What types of institutions are eligible applicants?
The eligible applicant type is tied to state-controlled institutions of higher education through the jurisdictional lead arrangements, with proposals submitted by the jurisdiction's official NASA EPSCoR Director at the designated lead institution.
What NASA resources are projects encouraged to connect with?
NASA is looking for projects that connect NASA research assets such as NASA centers, facilities, and technical expertise with universities and industry collaborators.
What is the intended timeline for this FY 2017 competition?
The original closing date for this FY 2017 competition was March 16, 2017, and awards were intended to support multi-year projects over a 36-month period.
What outcomes should successful projects leave behind?
Beyond advancing NASA-aligned research, projects are intended to leave behind stronger local research capacity, deeper NASA-academia-industry ties, improved STEM pathways, and a stronger ability for the jurisdiction to compete for future external funding.
Is this opportunity focused only on research, or also on education and workforce development?
It is intentionally both. The CAN emphasizes building research capability that aligns with NASA mission needs while also improving the environment for STEM education and workforce development within the jurisdiction.
What makes this opportunity "discretionary"?
It is described as a discretionary NASA funding opportunity, meaning NASA has discretion in making awards through a competitive, peer-reviewed process, and anticipated awards depend on available appropriations.
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