NASA Nebraska EPSCoR FY26 Research Infrastructure Development Mini-Grant Competition

NASA Nebraska EPSCoR Research Mini-Grants

There are two goals of the EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Development Mini-grant program:

1) To elevate the aerospace-related research being conducted in Nebraska for future infrastructure building and workforce development opportunities; and 2) To result in future proposals to NASA and/or other federal, state, or private organizations for funding.

Note: These Mini-Grants are different than the NASA Nebraska Space Grant Research Mini-Grant program.

Eligibility

Faculty and full-time research staff at all institutions of higher education in Nebraska are eligible for NASA EPSCoR research funds.

Funding Limits

We anticipate making 5 awards at the $17,000 funding level and 3 awards at the $6,000 funding level.

Get the Complete Details and Apply

*New this year. You will fill out the proposal form using the SmarterSelect platform.

• Proposals Due: Dec. 15, 2025 (5 P.M. Central time).
• Anticipated Funding Period: Jan. 1, 2026 - Oct. 31, 2026

Questions

NASA Nebraska Space Grant staff members are available to answer questions about the application process, allowable budget items, cost share, etc. Please contact us at:

Phone: 402.554.3772

Email: Nasa.Nebraska@unomaha.edu