Federal · NNH26ZTR001N-27NIAC-A1 · ALN 43.012

NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I

NASA Headquarters · NASA

This opportunity is not listed as open to nonprofits. Check the eligible applicants below before you apply.

Your odds: program 43.012

A realistic target for an established nonprofit. 16% of awards go to first-time applicants and nonprofits win 34%.

Based on 297 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 11% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $175,000. Expect about 44 days between posting and deadline.

First-time winners
16%
of new 43.012 awards
Nonprofit share
34%
of awards
Median award
$175K
FY2025
New awards, FY2025
33
297 in 3 years
Typical window
44 d
usually posts Jun
Under-$1M orgs
11%
of nonprofit awards

Full history for 43.012 Space Technology: past winners, past rounds, where the money goes

Deadline
Oct 28, 2026
Posted
Sep 28, 2026
Cost sharing
Not required

How to apply

Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

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What are the odds for a first-time applicant?

A realistic target for an established nonprofit. 16% of awards go to first-time applicants and nonprofits win 34%. Based on 297 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 11% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $175,000. Expect about 44 days between posting and deadline.

Who can apply for NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I?

See the official announcement for eligibility details.

When is the deadline?

Applications are due Oct 28, 2026. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.

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