NY Space Grant – Opportunity Grant

NY Space Grant – Opportunity Grant is a grant from the New York Space Grant Consortium, a NASA partner, that funds space science, STEM education, and research projects for New York State educators and students. The program is part of NASA's National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, which aims to inspire the next STEM workforce and promote space-related research and education across New York.

Awards of up to $2,000 are available. The 2026 deadline is May 1, 2026. Eligible applicants include primary, secondary, and post-secondary educators or students enrolled in or employed by institutions in New York State.

New York Space Grant Consortium Home About Students K-12 Affiliates Calendar Funding Opportunites NASA Directorates FAQs NASA National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program: A national network of state Space Grant consortia comprised of universities; aerospace industry partners; and federal, state and local governments Aims to contribute to the nation’s science enterprise Funds and supports education, research and public engagement projects Learn more about NASA National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program Aims to inspire, engage and educate students in STEM disciplines Works to prepare future STEM workforce Promotes space-related research and education across NYS Increase the influence of NYS higher education and industry collaborations Learn more about the New York Space Grant Program 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM 00:00 – 23:59 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM DEADLINE: Submit Summer Opportunity Grant Application 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM 00:00 – 23:59 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM 00:00 – 23:59 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM Angeli Sandoval: New Opportunity from Far Away Worlds This week NYSG is highlighting one of our New York Space Grant (NYSG) Women in STEM (WiS) Fellowship recipients, Angeli Sandoval.

Angeli is an astrophysics master’s student at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City. Angeli was awarded the WiS Fellowship, which is competitively awarded up to $5,000 in research fellowship(s) to students in STEM working on undergraduate or graduate research projects. The intent of this fellowship is to support students working on NASA-related projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The intent of this award is to attract, recruit and train U.S. citizens, especially women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities, for careers in aerospace science and technology. Click Here for Full Article NYSG Competitive Award Info Session NYSG has Hosted virtual info sessions for all who have been interested in applying to our Opportunity Grant!

Visit the link below to get a jump start on your Opportunity Grant Application!!! NYSG Opportunity Grants are state-wide competitively awarded grants to support New York primary, secondary, and post-secondary educators and higher education students working on NASA-related projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Each applicant can request up to $2,000 in funding, available on a recurring basis during the fiscal year. Opportunity Grant Deadlines: Dec. 1st, May 1st, & Sep.

1st Overview of the Opportunity Grant Topics of Interest and Best Usage of Award Eligibility & Requirements to Apply Considerations for a Strong Application Please watch a previous info session by clicking below for more details.

Click Here for more details NYSG has designed a page dedicated to our current Affiliate Institutions to provide information and resources to use for their New York Space Grant-funded programs and events and a resource for our annual faculty funding opportunities. Want to become an Affiliate? NYSG looks to continue to create lasting relationships to facilitate growing interest in STEM education, outreach, and workforce development.

NYSG new affiliate proposal cycles happen twice a year June 1st & Dec 1st each year. VIRTUAL LEARNING RESOURCES NYSG & Empire Space Partner for Space Day NASA STEM at-home resources for high school students: hands-on activities, online simulations, engaging videos, printable model templates and more.

Anytime, anywhere you can enjoy a variety of online programs, stories, videos, activities, virtual tours, and resources from the National Air and Space Museum. Video episodes, podcasts, virtual tours, and games are available. Online Intrepid Education These science programs are designed for students and teachers learning from home.

Programs are offered daily and led by Museum Educators. Live Zoom sessions with scientists and educators. Previous sessions viewable on their YouTube channel.

Multiple sessions a week! Previous sessions viewable on their YouTube channel . Now offering online programs!

Sessions are designed to bring families together to enjoy a diverse array of mathematical activities. Mind-Benders for the Quarantined Each Sunday, MoMath will send you a mathematical puzzle. Hints available, with solutions on Saturdays.

New York Space Grant News Angeli Sandoval: New Opportunity from Far Away Worlds Atiqa Tirmizi: To Teach is to Learn Matthew Werneken: The Spirit of LIONESS KENDALL SCOTT: EMPOWERING NATIVE SCHOLAR EXCELLENCE ABIGAIL REIGNER: FIRST NATIONS LAUNCH TYLER MEYER: EMBRACING INNOVATION AT BETATRONIX LINDA ARTERBURN: OPEN AIR TO NASA CAREER Coming home: Gayogohó:nǫˀ language programs expand reach NYSG Women in STEM Fellowship NYSG Minorities in STEM Fellowship NYSG & Empire Space Partner for Space Day NYSG Begins The New Year With New Faces Judith Phipher: The Mother of Infrared Astronomy Virtual Learning Resources © 2020 · New York Space Grant Consortium The material contained in this document is based upon work supported by a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) grant or cooperative agreement.

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