State-wide NYSG opportunity grants are competitively awarded 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.
USAGE OF FUNDS:
Funds may be used for activities that include but are not limited to the following:
Faculty collaboration with NASA researchers
Modify and/or expand ADA accessible equipment in lab spaces
Payload space on launch vehicles
Student research mentored by college faculty or professional scientists
Travel to present at scientific conferences or symposia
Participation in training or professional development
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible to apply, grant recipients:
Must be United States citizens (US permanent residents are ineligible)
Must be full-time students or faculty members at accredited colleges/universities within NY State (includes community colleges and technical schools), or K-12 STEM teachers (or parent of home-schooled student with an approved individualized home instruction plan – IHIP) within NY State
PROJECT MERIT:
To be considered for funding applicants must exemplify their project/activity’s:
Relevance to NASA priorities, aerospace science, technology, or education
Impact on New York State
Impact on recipient
Feasibility of project
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for the NYSG Opportunity Grant, click the button below