NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II
About This Grant
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters anticipates release of a solicitation, titled NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), Phase II, as an Appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), titled Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion - 2026 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026), on or about May 11, 2026. Once the Appendix is posted, complete details (to include due dates) can be accessed via the following steps: 1. Open the NSPIRES homepage at https://nspires.nasaprs.com/ 2. Select "Solicitations" 3. Select "Open 4. Select "Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion 2026 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026) NNH26ZTR001N 5. Select List of Open Program Elements 6. Select NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), Phase II- NNH26ZTR001N-26NIAC_A2" 7. Select NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II Solicitation Document" under Announcement Documents. The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program supports innovative research through Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III awards. Phase I awards are typically a nine-month effort to explore the overall feasibility and viability of visionary concepts. Phase II awards are for up to two years, to further develop the most promising Phase I concepts, and to explore potential infusion options within and beyond NASA. Phase III awards are designed to strategically advance and transition the most promising NIAC Phase II concepts to other NASA programs, other government agencies, or commercial partners.
Grant Summary
NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II is a NASA Headquarters grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II from NASA Headquarters, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
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NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II?
NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II is offered by NASA Headquarters. The listing names these applicant types: nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II provide?
NASA Headquarters does not publish a set award amount for NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II, so award sizes vary. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs, and confirm the expected range with the funder.
When is the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II deadline?
NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, NASA Headquarters, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II?
To apply for NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from NASA Headquarters.
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