NASAfunded

NASAfunded is a label used to indicate that a project, program, or activity has received financial support from the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It appears in grant announcements, project descriptions, and funding disclosures to identify NASA-supported work.

Funding is provided through a range of mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. NASA solicits proposals via Broad Agency Announcements and topic-specific solicitations, as well as specialized programs such as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Projects are typically aligned with NASA’s mission directorates—Science, Space Technology, Aeronautics, and Exploration—though cross-directorate collaboration is common.

NASAfunded projects span scientific research, technology development, mission instruments, flight experiments, and STEM education and outreach. Recipients include universities, federally funded research and development centers, NASA centers, industry partners, and nonprofit organizations. Funded work is subject to NASA oversight, reporting requirements, and obligations to publish results and share data where applicable.

The term is informational and non-exclusive; many projects may involve multiple funders, while NASAfunded indicates NASA participation in financing at least part of the project. In practice, NASAfunded projects are often documented in project summaries, progress reports, and public releases to acknowledge NASA support and participation. Related topics include NASA itself, research funding mechanisms, and federal science funding programs.