NASA Kentucky

NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium

Current Funding Opportunities:
KYATC-26: Kentucky Aerospace Technical Challenge 2026 (pdf) OPEN
RFP-25-001: NASA KY Space Grant Consortium Programs 2025 (pdf) CLOSED

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NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium
A NASA Higher Education program supporting STEM areas of interest to NASA and Kentucky, Space Grant promotes networking and cooperation among education, industry, and local, state, and federal government. Recruitment and training of US citizens for careers in aerospace science and technology is a Space Grant national priority.

NASA KY FAQ, NASA Contacts & more:

KYSGC Consortium Profile (pdf)
KYSGC Program Executive Summary (pdf)
KYSGC Program Chart 2025 (pdf)
NASA KY FAQ
STEM Program Design Framework
NASA KY Recent Projects 2016-2026 (pdf)
FY25 NASA Research Focus Areas (pdf)
NASA Technology Taxonomy
NASA STEM Engagement
NASA Internships
National Space Grant Foundation

Kentucky Space Grant Consortium supports faculty, students and outreach through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process with multiple program offerings (pdf):

• GF – Graduate Fellowships
• REU – Research Experience for Undergraduates
• TP – Team Projects
• RIA – Research Initiation Awards
• APG – Affiliate Program Grants
• MG – Mini-Grants

Please see the most recent RFP (above) for full program descriptions.

Eligibility for Space Grant Awards:

Proposals will be accepted from Kentucky Space Grant Consortium Affiliate Institutions as listed on this page. US citizenship is required for students receiving fellowship support (GF, REU). Reporting on current and prior awards must be up to date to be eligible for funding.

Numbers of Awards:

Numbers of awards in each category are determined by the sizes of the individual awards and available program funding levels.

Review Process:

NASA Kentucky Space Grant Affiliate Representatives and external content specialists will review proposals and recommend proposals for funding to the NASA KY Director. Proposals will also be reviewed for budget compliance and programmatic alignment by NASA KY staff. Past reporting and accomplishments will be considered in evaluation of proposals.

Reporting Requirements:

PIs are required to report research productivity and students supported via: 1) Progress reports during the award period, 2) Final Report within 30 days of the end of the award, and 3) Post-award annual update 1 year after project completion. Reporting must be current in order for NASA KY to meet NASA and state annual report cycles. Project Report Forms should be submitted to nasa@uky.edu.

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