Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #300997
NASA MUREP for Sustainability and Innovation Collaborative (MUSIC) Cooperative Agreements for Minority Serving Institutions
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Posted
February 22, 2018
Respond By
May 23, 2018
Identifier
300997
NAICS
541720, 611310
NASA is seeking proposals from accredited Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in partnership with U.S. non-profit organizations for the MUREP for Sustainability and Innovation Collaborative (MUSIC) under the EONS 2018 program. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a grant opportunity focused on education and training services. - Products/Services Requested: - STEM education and research capacity building services for MSIs - Cooperative agreements to support institutional capacity and long-term sustainability - No physical products, part numbers, or quantities specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be accredited MSIs partnered with U.S. non-profit organizations - Registration in NSPIRES, DUNS, SAM, and CAGE code required - Estimated total funding of $900,000, with three awards expected (minimum $450,000 each) - Period of performance up to two years - Focus on supporting STEM education, research, and sustainability at MSIs
Description
This opportunity is for cooperative agreements awarded to accredited Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) partnered with non-profit organizations in the United States. The awards support STEM education and research at MSIs, aiming to build institutional capacity and long-term sustainability. The period of performance for an award is up to 2 years, with goals including increasing awareness of NASA resources, facilitating partnerships, and preparing faculty for NASA research participation. Proposals must be submitted electronically via NSPIRES or Grants.gov, and applicants must have required registrations and codes by the due date.