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opportunity grants

New York Space Grant Consortium

State-wide NYSG opportunity grants are competitively awarded to support New York primary, secondary, and post-secondary educators and higher education students working on NASA-related projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each applicant can request up to $2,000 in funding, available on a recurring basis during the fiscal year.

The intent of NYSG awards are to attract, recruit and train U.S. citizens, especially women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities, for careers in aerospace science and technology

Project Priorities:

High priority projects:

Large-scale projects involving multiple students

Broad geographic impact beyond one campus or community

New initiatives or innovative programs

Regional partnerships or multi-school collaborations

Strong potential for long-term sustainability

Clear, measurable outcomes

Can serve as a model for replication in other areas

Mid priority projects:

Locally focused projects with a few students

Direct impact on campus, town, or surrounding community

Clear community engagement and involvement

Practical and achievable goals within a defined scope

Examples include local outreach, sustainability efforts, and community improvement projects

Low priority projects:

Funding primarily for one student

Individual work, development, or research

Limited collaboration with others

Smaller community impact or limited broader reach

Primarily supports personal or academic growth rather than group benefit

Funding represents a small fraction of the overall budget and impact

eligible use of Funds:

Funds may be used for activities that include but are not limited to the following:

Faculty collaboration with NASA researchers

Modify and/or expand ADA accessible equipment in lab spaces

Payload space on launch vehicles

Student research mentored by college faculty or professional scientists

Participation in training or professional development

Ineligible use of Funds:

Funds may not be used for the following activities:

Senior projects as part of a required course

Travel for a single person

Funding for a competition if you have not yet been selected to participate in

Project merit:

To be considered for funding applicants must exemplify their project/activity’s:

Relevance to NASA priorities, aerospace science, technology, or education

Impact on New York State

Impact on recipient

Previous NYSG funding

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Strong alignment with NASA and NYSG priorities (Highest Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

This is the most important criterion.

Competitive proposals should directly support:

NASA strategic goals
Aerospace science
Space technology
Space exploration
STEM education
Space-related research
Workforce development

Projects that clearly demonstrate relevance to NASA's mission are the most competitive.

2. Broad educational and community impact (Highest Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

NYSG gives highest priority to projects that:

Benefit multiple students
Reach multiple institutions
Have statewide or regional impact
Strengthen STEM education
Increase participation in aerospace fields

Projects benefiting only a single individual receive lower priority than those with broader educational impact.

3. Innovation and new initiatives (Highest Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Competitive proposals should demonstrate:

Innovative STEM programming
New educational models
Creative research ideas
Novel outreach activities
Original approaches to NASA-related challenges

Projects introducing new initiatives are explicitly identified as high priority.

4. Collaboration and partnerships (Highest Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

The strongest proposals include collaboration among:

Universities
Schools
NASA researchers
Industry partners
Community organizations
Multiple educational institutions

Regional and multi-school partnerships are specifically prioritized.

5. Clear, measurable outcomes and sustainability (Very High Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Successful proposals include:

Clearly defined objectives
Measurable outcomes
Assessment plans
Long-term sustainability
Potential for continued impact after funding ends

Projects that can serve as models for replication receive additional consideration.

6. Strong student engagement and workforce development (Very High Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

NYSG's mission is to prepare the future STEM workforce.

Competitive projects should:

Engage undergraduate or graduate students
Provide hands-on research experiences
Develop technical skills
Encourage aerospace careers
Increase participation in STEM fields

Projects that prepare students for NASA or aerospace careers align closely with NYSG's mission.

7. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (Very High Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

A distinctive objective of NYSG is increasing participation among:

Women in STEM
Underrepresented minorities
Persons with disabilities

Projects that broaden participation in aerospace and STEM education are strongly encouraged.

8. Feasible project design and realistic budget (High Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆)

Competitive applications demonstrate:

Realistic timelines
Appropriate project scope
Efficient use of funds
Clearly justified budget
Practical implementation plan

Opportunity Grants typically provide up to $2,000, so projects should be appropriately scaled.

9. Institutional eligibility and applicant qualifications (High Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆)

Applicants generally must:

Be affiliated with an accredited New York educational institution
Meet program eligibility requirements
Be eligible to receive funding directly (for Opportunity Grants)
Conduct projects related to NASA priorities

Certain fellowships and internships also have U.S. citizenship requirements under NASA rules.

10. Compliance with application guidelines (High Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆)

Successful applications include:

Complete documentation
Compliance with eligibility criteria
Timely submission
Adherence to proposal instructions
Appropriate use of requested funds

Failure to meet program requirements may prevent an application from advancing to review.

Specialties

Artificial Intelligence

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply, grant recipients:

Must be full-time students or faculty members at accredited colleges/universities within NY State (includes community colleges and technical schools), or K-12 STEM teachers (or parent of home-schooled student with an approved individualized home instruction plan – IHIP) within NY State

Must be able to receive the funding directly—as a stipend payment—as an individual, rather than through an organization, institution, or group of individuals

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: New York Space Grant Consortium

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 453 Upson Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 Phone: 607-255-2710

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