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Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN

U.S. Mission to the International Organizations

Published: Aug 5, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 4.8 million – USD 5.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 4, 2026.

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Description

As the home of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), Vienna provides a unique multilateral platform for fostering these partnerships. Building upon the successful inaugural U.S. Space Forum in 2025, the U.S. Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna (UNVIE) is launching Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the United Nations as a long-term international partnership platform that strengthens collaboration among governments, industry, academia, entrepreneurs, and international organizations while supporting capacity building in emerging space economies that advances practical implementation of international obligations and non-binding guidelines and best practices adopted through COPUOS. Consistent with the objectives of Economic Support Funds (ESF), Project Constellation seeks to strengthen innovation ecosystems, promote entrepreneurship and commercial engagement, build institutional and workforce capacity, and expand economic opportunities through sustainable international partnerships. To be considered for funding under this opportunity, applicant SHALL: - Have demonstrated previous experience designing and delivering international training, capacity building, workforce development, educational exchanges, or public diplomacy programming on U.S. civil and/or commercial space activities. This should be addressed withing the project narrative section of your application. - The capacity to complete grant signing by September 31, 2026 and begin supporting the 2026 U.S. Space Forum (October 15-16). Agency: Daleya Uddin Grantor CFDA: 19.017 Applicant Types: Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Cost Sharing: No Contact: Daleya Uddin Grantor Email: ViennaUNVIEConstellation@state.gov

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The estimated contract value is $4,750,000 - $5,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 4, 2026. You have 27 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

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