# Simpler Grants.gov #NNH26ZTR001N-27NIAC-A1

NASA NIAC Phase I Research for Visionary Advanced Concepts

**Buyer:** NASA Headquarters
**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** October 28, 2026
**Identifier:** NNH26ZTR001N-27NIAC-A1
**NAICS:** 927110, 541715

NASA Headquarters is seeking research proposals to assess visionary advanced concepts through the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I program.
- **Government buyer:** NASA Headquarters, Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program.
- **Opportunity:** Phase I research under the Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion 2026 NASA Research Announcement.
- **Awards and funding:** NASA anticipates 16 awards, each with a maximum award amount of $225,000; no cost sharing is required.
- **Period and focus:** Phase I projects typically run for nine months and evaluate the feasibility and viability of advanced concepts.
- **Eligibility:** U.S. organizations may apply. Non-U.S. organizations may participate or lead studies on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, subject to NASA’s foreign participation policy.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are identified.
- **Requested products or services:** No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed; the opportunity seeks research proposals.

### Description

NASA anticipates releasing the NIAC Phase I solicitation as an appendix to the Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion - 2026 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026) NASA Research Announcement. Phase I awards typically fund a nine-month effort to explore the feasibility and viability of visionary concepts, using a two-step proposal process: a brief Step A followed by an expanded Step B for invited applicants. All categories of U.S. organizations may apply; non-U.S. organizations may participate subject to NASA’s foreign participation policy and on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. Proposals must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES by an authorized organizational representative, and the award maximum is $225,000.

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