Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR)

The summary for the Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR) grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR): 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.

Federal Grant Title:	Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR)
Federal Agency Name:	National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Grant Categories:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	NNH26ZHA002C-MSTAR
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	43.008
CFDA Descriptions:	Information not provided
Current Application Deadline:	August 11th, 2026
Original Application Deadline:	August 11th, 2026
Posted Date:	June 12th, 2026
Creation Date:	June 12th, 2026
Archive Date:	September 10th, 2026
Total Program Funding:	$12,000,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$1,000,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:	12
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No
Last Updated:	June 12th, 2026

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 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.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: NASA M-STAR FY26 Solicitation
Grant Announcement Contact: Dr. Vemitra Alexander, M-STAR Activity Manager
Email for solicitation support
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