National Space Grant Foundation
The National Space Grant Foundation, headquartered in Albany, OR, supports Space Grant consortia nationwide to facilitate STEM education, research, and public outreach related to space, aeronautics, and Earth system science. The official site (spacegrant.org) lists programs, fellowships, internships, news, and organizational information and is referenced by Charity Navigator for EIN 52-2288711.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Universities, colleges, state Space Grant consortia, or STEM education nonprofits running space/aeronautics or Earth‑system education and outreach programs.
Good Fit
- • Program aligns with space, aeronautics, Earth science, or STEM education outreach
- • Proposal supports fellowships, internships, educational events, or subcontracted research
- • Capacity to administer grants at typical award sizes (~$5K–$25K)
- • Ability to partner with or represent a state Space Grant consortium or higher‑education institution
Geography
Observed grants in 2024 reached recipients in 20 different states and the foundation showed essentially all out‑of‑state giving, indicating a national geographic footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 29 distinct recipients (29 grants) with most being independent colleges, universities, or consortia and only two repeat grantees across the two years observed, indicating broad recipient variety.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows 27 new recipients in 2024, which strongly suggests unfamiliar applicants can enter the portfolio; however, there are no formal application instructions publicly posted.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
