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NASA LUNAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE

NASA Headquarters

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

On June 2, 2008, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD), in cooperation with the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD), is releasing a Cooperative Agreement Notice (NNH08ZDA008C) soliciting proposals for the NASA Lunar Science Institute (NLSI). Proposers will be required to clearly articulate an innovative, interdisciplinary, lunar research program, together with plans to advance the full scope of NLSI objectives as defined in the Institute's Mission Statement (see NLSI website at http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/ ). Proposals may address science of the Moon, on the Moon, and from the Moon, including objectives that meet NASA s future lunar exploration needs. NASA anticipates making $8-10M per year available for this selection, leading to 5 to 7 awards at least one of which will be focused on exploration objectives. Awards will be for 4 years duration. Participation is open to all categories of organizations (domestic and non-U.S.), including industry, educational institutions, not-for-profit organizations, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, NASA Centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other Government agencies. Upon its release date, this Cooperative Agreement Notice will be available electronically from http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ (select "Solicitations" then select "Open Solicitations" then select "NNH08ZDA008C"). Notices of Intent (NOIs) are due June 27, 2008, and proposals are due August 29, 2008. Additional programmatic information can be obtained from: Dr. David Morrison, Interim Director, NASA Lunar Science Institute, Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035; Tel: (650) 604-1850; email: David.Morrison@nasa.gov.

Grant Summary

NASA LUNAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE 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.

Focus Areas

sciencetechnology

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

Requirements

  • required to clearly articulate an innovative, interdisciplinary, lunar research program, together with plans to advance the full scope of NLSI objectives as defined in the Institute's Mission Statement (see NLSI website at http://lunarscience

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NASA LUNAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE from NASA Headquarters, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to NASA Headquarters before the deadline.
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NASA LUNAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the NASA LUNAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE?

NASA LUNAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE is offered by NASA Headquarters and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. 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 NASA LUNAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE provide?

NASA LUNAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE provides an amount that varies by award per award from NASA Headquarters. 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 NASA LUNAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE deadline?

NASA LUNAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE 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 LUNAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE?

To apply for NASA LUNAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE, 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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