OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesNNH26ZTR001N

Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion (SpaceTech REDDI-2026)

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This is NASA's SpaceTech-REDDI-2026 umbrella solicitation for space technology research, development, demonstration, and infusion. It is for organizations doing space or aerospace technology work, including small businesses, universities, nonprofits, and government agencies. Businesses outside the space technology sector, such as construction, agriculture, or food and beverage, should not bother applying.

Best for
Aerospace and space technology companies, Universities and research institutions, Nonprofits working on space technology, Government research organizations
Not for
Businesses outside space and aerospace, Organizations unable to meet cost-sharing requirements, Businesses in unrelated industries like construction, agriculture, or food
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech, innovation)
61
Good Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
42
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
41
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
39
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
37
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
35
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (economic)
35
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (economic)
35
Possible Match
Education & TrainingCurrently accepting applications
32
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
31
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
31
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
29
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
27
Worth Exploring
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
25
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
25
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
R&D, Research, Demonstration, Technology infusion
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, State and local governments, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

Who can apply for this grant?
The umbrella solicitation is open to all categories of U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, including industry, universities, nonprofits, FFRDCs, UARCs, NASA Centers, JPL, and other government agencies. However, NASA Centers, NASA civil servants, facilities, and JPL may not be recipients of a NASA grant, cooperative agreement, or subaward. Individual appendices may impose specific eligibility limits.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Small businesses and for-profit businesses may apply, but individual appendices may impose eligibility limitations, so you would need to check the specific appendix.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofit institutions are eligible to apply under the umbrella solicitation. Individual appendices may impose specific eligibility limitations.

Summary

NASA STMD umbrella solicitation funding space technology research, development, demonstration, and infusion. Open to U.S. and non-U.S. organizations including industry, universities, nonprofits, FFRDCs, UARCs, and other government agencies; individual appendices may impose eligibility limits. Cost sharing required.

About this grant

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters, Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) will be releasing an Umbrella NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled “Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion-2026 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026)” on or about December 9, 2025.

The solicitation is available by opening the NSPIRES homepage at https://nspires.nasaprs.com/ , selecting “Open” under "Solicitations," and searching "Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and

Infusion-2026 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026)" un- der Solicitation #/Keyword(s).

Proposals will be solicited through Appendices issued under this Umbrella SpaceTech-REDDI-2026 Solicitation, as technology topics are defined and funding is made available. See STMD Solicitations and Opportunities ( https://www.nasa.gov/stmd-solicitations-and-opportunities/ ) for anticipated releases.

Once new Appendices are released, interested parties will be able to access the Appendices by selecting “Open” under "Solicitations," and searching “SpaceTech- REDDI-2026” in the “Solicitation #/ Keyword(s)” search area, and then selecting “List of Open Program Elements”. It is anticipated that this Umbrella NRA Solicitation (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026) will be open for one year and Umbrella SpaceTech-REDDI Solicitations will be issued annually.

NASA STMD leads the development, demonstration, and infusion of transformational space technologies that solve critical stakeholder needs. As the tech base for civil space, STMD advances technology to sup- port future NASA, other government, and commercial missions. STMD investments aim to (1) advance U.S. space technology innovation and competitiveness in a global context, (2) encourage technology driven economic growth with an emphasis on the expanding space economy, and (3) inspire and develop a powerful U.S. aerospace technology community. STMD bolsters and funds ideas from entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators across the country. Space technology research and development occurs at NASA centers, universi- ties, national labs, and small businesses.

Interested proposers should monitor the NSPIRES website. NASA Headquarters maintains an electronic notification system to alert interested parties of program announcements, including solicitations and associated amendments. Subscription to this service is free to all registered users of NSPIRES at https://nspires.nasaprs.com . To add or change a subscription to the electronic notification system for a specific pro- gram or a NASA Mission Directorate, users should login to the database system and select “Account Management,” then “Email Subscriptions.” It is the responsibility of the prospective proposer to check this solicitation’s NSPIRES page for updates.

Further questions concerning the Space Tech-REDDI-2026 solicitation may be sub- mitted to: HQ-STMD-SpaceTech-REDDI@nasaprs.com . Responses to inquiries will be answered by e-mail and may also be included in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document located on the NSPIRES page associated with the solicitation; anonymity of persons/institutions who submit questions will be preserved.

Who can apply

To the greatest extent practicable, participation will be open to all categories of U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, including educational, industry, nonprofit institutions, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), NASA Centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and other Government agencies. However, per GCAM 4.0, NASA Centers, NASA civil servants, facilities, and JPL may not be recipients of a NASA grant, cooperative agreement, or subaward from a NASA grant or cooperative agreement recipient. Individual Appendices may identify specific eligibility limitations that apply to that relevant opportunity.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Space
  • Technology
  • Research
  • Aerospace

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