Grant Opportunities with NASA Kentucky

Apply for NASA KY Funding

Please see the NASA KY FAQ for answers to frequently asked questions. Prepare proposals using Proposal Forms and submit via the Submit a Proposal page.

NASA Kentucky provides grants for projects under multiple funding programs. Proposals are submitted through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Most programs require proposal submission by a PI (Principal Investigator) from a Kentucky institution of higher education or an organization affiliated with the KY Space Grant Consortium.

Current Funding Opportunities

RFP-25-001: NASA KY Space Grant Consortium Programs 2025 (pdf) OPEN
RFP-25-002: NASA KY EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Development (RID) 2025 (pdf) OPEN
RFP-23-001: NASA KY EPSCoR Faculty Research Travel Opportunity (RT) (pdf) OPEN

Upcoming

none currently

Previous Opportunities (closed)

NASA KY Previously Awarded Proposals 2016-2024 (pdf)
RFP-24-004: NASA KY EPSCoR Research Award (RA) Pre-Proposals 2024 (pdf)
RFP-24-003: NASA KY EPSCoR ISS Flight Opportunity (ISS) FY2024 (pdf)
RFP-24-002: NASA KY EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Development (RID) (pdf)

Contact Us

NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium and EPSCoR Programs

Dr. Alexandre Martin, Director

University of Kentucky College of Engineering
151 R.G. Anderson Bldg (RGAN)
Lexington, KY 40506-0503

Phone: 859-218-NASA (218-6272)
E-mail: nasa@uky.edu

Director Emeritus:
Dr. Suzanne W. Smith

Associate Director:
Jacob Owen   859-323-4542

Accounts Manager:
Angela Back   859-323-4543