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The 2018 NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NNH18ZHA001N, CFDA 43.008) is a NASA Office of Education solicitation designed to fund informal STEM learning projects that are tightly connected to NASA missions. NASA is looking for proposals led by Informal Education Institutions (IEIs) that can deliver inquiry-based or experiential learning experiences for students and the general public, using current NASA science, engineering, exploration, and technology themes. The program explicitly emphasizes alignment with NASA mission-driven priorities, meaning projects should not just be space-themed in a general way, but should clearly connect to major NASA missions and the kinds of questions, challenges, and technologies those missions involve (including areas such as space exploration, space science, and microgravity, either individually or in combination).
A central expectation of TEAM II is that proposed projects expand reach and deepen impact through strong partnerships. NASA wants applicants to work through regional and national networks of STEM-focused informal education organizations and to team with youth-serving organizations, libraries, and K-12 schools. Partnerships can also include commercial entities, colleges and universities, and other government agencies when those relationships help advance broader federal STEM education goals. In other words, the program is built around the idea of scaling high-quality NASA-connected learning beyond a single site by using established networks and collaborators that can help distribute programming, host activities, and bring in audiences that might not otherwise engage with NASA-related STEM opportunities.
TEAM II projects are expected to provide authentic STEM engagement that goes beyond passive exposure. NASA highlights hands-on, real-world experiences that leverage NASA content, expertise, people, and facilities where possible, with the goal of building innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Another core priority is equity and access: proposals should show how they will better serve groups that have been historically underrepresented and underserved in STEM fields. Applicants are also expected to use evidence-based educational strategies (or contribute to developing and validating them) and to show responsiveness to state and local needs rather than offering a one-size-fits-all activity.
The intended audiences for TEAM II are youth and the educators who support them, with a particular emphasis on grades 4 through 8, plus families and both informal and formal educators serving those age groups. A key outcome focus is measurable improvement in learner interest and positive attitudes toward STEM, along with improved self-perception and confidence about participating in STEM. That means proposals should be prepared to describe how impact will be assessed, what indicators will be tracked, and how the project will demonstrate that it influenced learners in a meaningful way.
Eligibility is targeted to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations (including U.S. territories) that provide STEM education programming and can demonstrate leadership of, or partnerships with, relevant networks (such as other IEIs, youth organizations, libraries, or K-12 schools). The solicitation notes that an organization does not need to have words like "museum," "science," "planetarium," "youth," or "library" in its legal name to qualify, and that all types of NASA Visitor Centers (whether private, state, or federal entities) are eligible to apply under the guidance referenced in the solicitation. The opportunity also sets a distinctive leadership requirement: the Principal Investigator must be a senior executive-level individual (for example, President, CEO, CFO, Board Chair, Superintendent of Schools, Planetarium Director, Director of Sponsored Research, or a comparable executive). NASA frames this as an indicator that the institution is truly committed and positioned to carry out the work successfully, not treating it as a side project without organizational backing.
From an administrative standpoint, the solicitation requires organizations to have standard federal registrations completed by the proposal due date, including a DUNS number (as listed in the opportunity), an active SAM registration, a CAGE code, and registration in NASA's NSPIRES system. NSPIRES registration is required not only for the lead applicant but also for any partners proposed for subawards or subcontracts. Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational representative, either through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov, and organizations using Grants.gov must be registered in both systems. NASA also warns that updates may be posted as FAQs or formal amendments in NSPIRES, placing responsibility on applicants to monitor the NSPIRES page for changes before submission.
Awards under TEAM II are expected to be made as grants or cooperative agreements. The posted funding details for this cycle indicate an award ceiling of $750,000, with approximately 6 awards anticipated. The opportunity was created February 12, 2018, with an original closing date of February 28, 2018. Overall, TEAM II is best understood as a competitive funding track for nonprofit informal education leaders that can design high-quality, evidence-informed, mission-aligned NASA STEM experiences, scale them through strong networks, reach underserved audiences, and document measurable improvements in STEM engagement and confidence among youth and the educators and families who support them.Apply for NNH18ZHA001N
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2018 NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.008.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 12, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - 2018 NASA TEAM II (NNH18ZHA001N)
What is the 2018 NASA TEAM II opportunity?
TEAM II (Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions) is a NASA Office of Education solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number NNH18ZHA001N, CFDA 43.008) that funds informal STEM learning projects that are tightly connected to NASA missions. It supports inquiry-based or experiential learning experiences for students and the general public using current NASA science, engineering, exploration, and technology themes.
What types of projects is NASA looking to fund through TEAM II?
NASA is looking for projects led by Informal Education Institutions (IEIs) that deliver authentic, hands-on, real-world STEM engagement. Projects should leverage NASA content, expertise, people, and facilities where possible, and should build innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills rather than providing only passive exposure.
How closely must a project align with NASA missions?
Alignment is a central expectation. Projects should not be space-themed in a general sense; they should clearly connect to major NASA missions and to the questions, challenges, and technologies involved in those missions. The opportunity specifically references themes such as space exploration, space science, and microgravity (individually or in combination).
Who is the intended audience for TEAM II projects?
The intended audiences are youth and the educators who support them, with a particular emphasis on grades 4 through 8. Projects may also serve families and both informal and formal educators who work with those age groups.
What outcomes does NASA expect TEAM II projects to achieve?
TEAM II emphasizes measurable improvements in learner interest and positive attitudes toward STEM, as well as improved self-perception and confidence about participating in STEM. Proposals are expected to describe how impact will be assessed, what indicators will be tracked, and how the project will show meaningful influence on learners.
Does TEAM II require partnerships or collaboration?
Yes. TEAM II is built around expanding reach and deepening impact through strong partnerships. NASA expects applicants to work through regional and national networks of STEM-focused informal education organizations and to team with organizations such as youth-serving organizations, libraries, and K-12 schools.
Can partnerships include universities, companies, or government agencies?
Yes. Partnerships can also include commercial entities, colleges and universities, and other government agencies when those relationships help advance broader federal STEM education goals.
What does NASA mean by scaling impact through networks?
NASA is seeking projects that go beyond a single site by using established networks and collaborators that can help distribute programming, host activities, and bring in audiences that might not otherwise engage with NASA-related STEM opportunities.
What is the equity and access expectation in TEAM II?
Equity and access are core priorities. Proposals should explain how the project will better serve groups that have been historically underrepresented and underserved in STEM fields.
Are projects expected to use evidence-based educational approaches?
Yes. Applicants are expected to use evidence-based educational strategies (or contribute to developing and validating them). Projects should also show responsiveness to state and local needs rather than offering a one-size-fits-all activity.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is targeted to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations (including U.S. territories) that provide STEM education programming and can demonstrate leadership of, or partnerships with, relevant networks such as other IEIs, youth organizations, libraries, or K-12 schools.
Does an organization need "museum" or "science" in its legal name to qualify?
No. The solicitation notes that an organization does not need to have words like "museum," "science," "planetarium," "youth," or "library" in its legal name to qualify.
Are NASA Visitor Centers eligible to apply?
Yes. The solicitation states that all types of NASA Visitor Centers (whether private, state, or federal entities) are eligible to apply under the guidance referenced in the solicitation.
Who must serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for a TEAM II proposal?
The Principal Investigator must be a senior executive-level individual, such as a President, CEO, CFO, Board Chair, Superintendent of Schools, Planetarium Director, Director of Sponsored Research, or a comparable executive. NASA frames this requirement as evidence of institutional commitment and capacity to carry out the project.
What federal registrations are required to submit a proposal?
Organizations must have standard federal registrations completed by the proposal due date, including a DUNS number (as listed in the opportunity), an active SAM registration, a CAGE code, and registration in NASA's NSPIRES system.
Do partners need to register in NSPIRES?
Yes. NSPIRES registration is required not only for the lead applicant but also for any partners proposed for subawards or subcontracts.
How must proposals be submitted?
Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational representative, either through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov. Organizations using Grants.gov must be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES.
Where should applicants look for updates, changes, or official clarifications?
NASA notes that updates may be posted as FAQs or formal amendments in NSPIRES. Applicants are responsible for monitoring the NSPIRES page for changes before submitting.
What type of award will NASA make under TEAM II?
Awards under TEAM II are expected to be made as grants or cooperative agreements.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for this cycle?
The posted funding details indicate an award ceiling of $750,000.
How many awards does NASA anticipate making?
Approximately 6 awards are anticipated for this cycle.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on February 12, 2018, with an original closing date of February 28, 2018.
What makes TEAM II different from a general space education project?
TEAM II is mission-driven. NASA emphasizes that projects should be clearly connected to major NASA missions and to the real questions, challenges, and technologies those missions involve, rather than offering generic space-themed programming.
What is an Informal Education Institution (IEI) in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the solicitation description, an IEI is an organization positioned to deliver informal STEM education programming to youth and the public (for example, through museums, science centers, planetariums, libraries, youth-serving organizations, or similar informal learning settings and networks).
What kinds of learning experiences does NASA emphasize for TEAM II?
NASA emphasizes inquiry-based or experiential learning, including hands-on experiences that are authentic and connected to NASA content and mission priorities.
Does NASA expect projects to address local needs?
Yes. Applicants are expected to demonstrate responsiveness to state and local needs rather than proposing a one-size-fits-all activity.
What does NASA mean by "authentic STEM engagement"?
Within the TEAM II description, authentic STEM engagement refers to learning experiences that go beyond passive exposure and instead involve hands-on, real-world activities that support innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving, using NASA themes and resources where possible.
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