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Civil Space Technology Initiative (CSTI)

Quick Facts

Agency
NASA
Funding
$500,000 - $2,000,000
Deadline
Rolling (Rolling / Open)
Status
Active
Eligibility
Universities, industry partners

About This Grant

Civil Space Technology Initiative (CSTI) is sponsored by NASA. Invests in space technology development including ISRU and lunar manufacturing capabilities for regolith-based additive processes. This program should be reviewed carefully against your organization's mission, staffing capacity, timeline, and compliance readiness before you commit resources to a full application. Strong submissions usually translate sponsor priorities into concrete objectives, clear implementation milestones, and measurable public benefit.

For planning purposes, treat rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows as your working submission target unless the sponsor publishes an updated notice. A competitive project plan should include a documented need statement, implementation approach, evaluation framework, risk controls, and a realistic budget narrative. Even when a grant allows broad program design, reviewers still expect credible evidence that the proposed work can be executed within the grant period and with appropriate accountability.

Current published award information indicates $500,000 - $2,000,000 Organizations should verify the final funding range, matching requirements, and allowability rules directly in the official opportunity materials before preparing a budget. Finance and program teams should align early so direct costs, indirect costs, staffing assumptions, procurement timelines, and reporting obligations all remain consistent throughout drafting and post-award administration.

Eligibility guidance for this opportunity is: Universities, industry partners If your organization has partnerships, subrecipients, or collaborators, define responsibilities and compliance ownership before submission. Reviewers often look for implementation credibility, so letters of commitment, prior performance evidence, and a clear governance model can materially strengthen the application narrative and reduce concerns about delivery risk.

A practical approach is to begin with a focused readiness review, then build a workback schedule from the sponsor deadline. Confirm required attachments, registration dependencies, and internal approval checkpoints early. This reduces last-minute issues and improves submission quality. For the most accurate requirements, always rely on the official notice and primary source links associated with Civil Space Technology Initiative (CSTI).

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gov Maintenance Calendar Space Grant Opportunities in NASA STEM FY2025-2028 National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:NNH24ZHA003C-SG25 Funding Opportunity Title:Space Grant Opportunities in NASA STEM FY2025-2028 Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Education Expected Number of Awards:52 Assistance Listings:43.

008 -- Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Apr 17, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jul 10, 2024 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jul 10, 2024 Archive Date:Aug 09, 2024 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 88,040,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:"Proposals will only be accepted from the lead institution of Space Grant consortia in each state along with the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

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Each funded proposal is expected to define a comprehensive consortium program devoted to increasing student and youth’s understanding of space and aeronautics and to executing the assessment, development, and utilization of resources to bolster the STEM pipeline for aerospace. The funding opportunity is intended to provide four years of funding via an educational cooperative agreement.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Universities, industry partners

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Civil Space Technology Initiative (CSTI)?

Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Universities, industry partners Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.

What is the typical funding level for Civil Space Technology Initiative (CSTI)?

Current published award information indicates $500,000 - $2,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.

When is the deadline for Civil Space Technology Initiative (CSTI)?

The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.

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