Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN

U.S. Mission to the International Organizations

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Closing in 15 daysLast verified: 2026-08-07

As the home of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), Vienna provides a unique multilateral platform for fostering these partnerships. Building upon the successful inaugural U.S. Space Forum in 2025, the U.S. Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna (UNVIE) is launching Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the United Nations as a long-term international partnership platform that strengthens collaboration among governments, industry, academia, entrepreneurs, and international organizations while supporting capacity building in emerging space economies that advances practical implementation of international obligations and non-binding guidelines and best practices adopted through COPUOS. Consistent with the objectives of Economic Support Funds (ESF), Project Constellation seeks to strengthen innovation ecosystems, promote entrepreneurship and commercial engagement, build institutional and workforce capacity, and expand economic opportunities through sustainable international partnerships. To be considered for funding under this opportunity, applicant SHALL:- Have demonstrated previous experience designing and delivering international training, capacity building, workforce development, educational exchanges, or public diplomacy programming on U.S. civil and/or commercial space activities. This should be addressed withing the project narrative section of your application.   - The capacity to complete grant signing by September 31, 2026 and begin supporting the 2026 U.S. Space Forum (October 15-16).

Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN is a U.S. Mission to the International Organizations grant providing $4.8M to $5M for nonprofit, university. Applications are due 2026-09-04 (closing in 15 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

science_technology_and_other_research_and_development

Eligibility

nonprofituniversity

How to Apply

Funding Range

$4.8M–$5M

Deadline

2026-09-04

Complexity

Medium

1Confirm your organization is eligible for Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN from U.S. Mission to the International Organizations, 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.
4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. Mission to the International Organizations before the deadline.

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Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN?

Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN is offered by U.S. Mission to the International Organizations and is generally open to nonprofit, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN provide?

Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN provides between $4.8M and $5M per award from U.S. Mission to the International Organizations. 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 rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN deadline?

Applications for Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN are due 2026-09-04 (closing in 15 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, U.S. Mission to the International Organizations, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN?

To apply for Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN, 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 U.S. Mission to the International Organizations.

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