National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Grant Opportunities
NASA funds most competed science research through ROSES, an annual omnibus solicitation covering Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, and biological and physical sciences. Proposals are submitted through NSPIRES.
Open NASA funding opportunities from Grants.gov are listed below.
NASA grant programs
Recurring programs with eligibility, award size, and deadlines. Confirm current details on each official program page.
Open NASA funding opportunities
Search all open opportunitiesPosted on Grants.gov and refreshed several times a day, soonest deadline first. Each one opens a page with how to apply.
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Space Technology Research Institutes
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NNH26ZTR001N-26STRI-B3Closes Nov 3, 2026
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ROSES25: A.15 Biosphere
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NNH25ZDA001N-BIOSCloses Nov 6, 2026
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ROSES25: C.4 Planetary Science Enabling Facilities
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NNH25ZDA001N-PSEFCloses Nov 10, 2026
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ROSES 2025: C.2 Solar System Science
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NNH25ZDA001N-SCUBEDCloses Nov 12, 2026
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ROSES25: A.14 Atmosphere
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NNH25ZDA001N-ATMOSCloses Dec 2, 2026
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ROSES 2025: D.4 Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Networks
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NNH25ZDA001N-TCANCloses Dec 3, 2026
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ROSES 2025: A.16 Cryosphere
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NNH25ZDA001N-CRYOCloses Dec 4, 2026
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Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute Cooperative Agreement Notice-5 (SSERVI CAN-5)
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NNH26ZDA016CCloses Dec 4, 2026
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ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science
NASA Headquarters
NNH25ZDA001N-RRNESCloses Dec 31, 2026
How to apply for NASA funding
- Find the ROSES program element that fits your work and note its step-1 and step-2 due dates.
- Register in NSPIRES and link your account to your institution.
- Submit the step-1 or notice of intent where required, then the full proposal through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
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NASA guides
Calculators
Salary & fringe calculatorCalculate requested salary and fringe benefits for every person on a grant, across up to 10 budget years, with annual escalation and an optional NIH salary cap.Grant burn rateCompare the share of a grant spent and encumbered with the share of the award period elapsed, see the average monthly burn, the monthly spend needed to finish on budget, and the projected run-out date.
Forms and submission systems
For any federal award
Guides, templates, and definitions that apply to NASA awards and every other federal sponsor.
Proposal submission checklistA pre-submission checklist for research proposals: solicitation review, internal routing, budget, compliance, and sponsor-system steps to hit the deadline cleanly.Direct vs. indirect costsThe difference between direct and indirect costs on research grants, with examples of each, the gray areas like administrative salaries, and how indirect costs are calculated from your F&A rate.De minimis indirect cost rateThe de minimis indirect cost rate explained: the 15% rate under 2 CFR 200.414(f), why NIH awards still use 10%, who is eligible, and how to calculate it on modified total direct costs.Reading your Notice of AwardThe parts of a Notice of Award that determine what you can spend, when, and what needs prior approval, plus the terms that cause disallowed costs if missed.No-cost extensionsWhat a no-cost extension is, NIH and NSF rules for first and subsequent extensions, deadlines, what to include in the justification, and reasons that do not qualify.Grant closeout checklistEverything to submit and reconcile when a federal grant ends: final reports, financials, inventions, subawards, and the 120-day deadlines that can freeze future funding.Grant Budget TemplateA five-year research grant budget in Excel that calculates fringe, the NIH salary cap, the MTDC base, and F&A automatically.Budget Justification TemplateA free budget justification (budget narrative) template for research grants, organized by the federal R&R budget categories, with example language for personnel, fringe, equipment, travel, other direct costs, subawards, and F&A.Grant Letter of Intent TemplateA free grant letter of intent (LOI) template with two versions: the short NIH letter of intent requested in many funding opportunities, and a foundation LOI that pitches the project before a full proposal.Grant Tracking Spreadsheet TemplateA free grant tracking spreadsheet in Excel for proposals, active awards, and deadlines, with burn rate and time-elapsed formulas, days-until-due countdowns, and status flags.F&A & MTDC calculatorBuild the Modified Total Direct Cost base, apply your F&A rate, and see total direct costs, indirect costs, and the full award total, with the usual MTDC exclusions handled.
Frequently asked questions
What is NASA ROSES?
Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences, NASA's annual omnibus solicitation for competed science research, released with many program elements and staggered due dates.
Where are NASA proposals submitted?
Most go through NSPIRES, NASA's proposal system. Some can be submitted through Grants.gov, as the program element specifies.
Opportunities from other sponsors
Track NASA proposals and awards
GrantsManager keeps every deadline, budget, and report in one place for PIs and research administrators.