Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR)
About This Opportunity
This is a grants contract in the Research and information and communication technology sectors. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 11, 2026.
Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the Research sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
The Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR) opportunity is a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) initiative through its Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM). It is designed to strengthen the role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the future of space exploration.
Agency: Sarah McGarvey
Grants Manager
CFDA: 43.008
Eligible Applicants: Two-year or four-year institutions designated and listed by the U.S. Department of Education as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) at the time of proposal submission (see https://msiexchange.nasa.gov/msilist), including public, state-controlled, and private institutions. Proposals from institutions that are not designated and listed by the U.S. Department of Education as HBCUs, TCUs, or MSIs at the time of the proposal submission will result in NASA returning the application without review. Institutions not meeting these criteria are encouraged to partner with colleges or universities that do satisfy the requirements.
Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Cost Sharing: No
More Info: NASA M-STAR FY26 Solicitation — https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={F3D46D9B-0493-9EBE-ECDC-D1AE19205414}&path=&method=init
Contact: Sarah McGarvey
Grants Manager
Email: NASAMSTAR@nasaprs.com
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on June 12, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 11, 2026. You have 48 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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