What is Space Grant?

NASA initiated the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Project, also known as Space Grant, in 1989. Space Grant is a national network expanding opportunities for Americans to understand and participate in NASA's aeronautics and space projects through STEM education, research, and public outreach efforts.

The Space Grant national network includes over 850 affiliates from universities, colleges, industry, museums, science centers, and state and local agencies. These affiliates belong to one of 52 consortia in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

The 52 consortia fund fellowships and scholarships for students pursuing careers in science, mathematics, engineering and technology, or STEM, as well as curriculum enhancement and faculty development. Member colleges and universities also administer pre-college and public service education projects in their states.

Artemis mission spacecraft, Orion, docked for launch behind a field of wildflowers

Project Goal

Contribute to the nation’s science enterprise by funding education, research and public engagement projects through a national network of university-based Space Grant consortia.

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Project Objectives

Grow cooperative programs among universities, industry, and Federal, state, and local governments; Encourage interdisciplinary education, research, and public service programs related to aerospace; Recruit U.S. citizens into STEM and space career pathways; Strengthen K-12 STEM.

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