Summary

The NC Space Grant Informal Education and Public Outreach Programs are designed to provide funding to develop and implement activities that will increase the appreciation and knowledge of aero/space related issues of the general population of North Carolina.

The Informal Education Program serves to increase learning experiences for educators, students, and teachers through venues such as museums, science centers, and civic groups. Acceptable programs will investigate specific science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) content areas and may include, but are not limited to, workshops, camps and after-school programs.

The Public Outreach Program serves to increase awareness of the role of STEM in aero/space research and space exploration to the general public. Public Outreach opportunities may include informational sessions at special events and conferences.

NC Space Grant anticipates making 3 to 6 awards with the maximum individual award of $5,000 for a period of performance up to 12 months (March 15, 2009 – March 14, 2010, contingent upon NC Space Grant’s receipt of NASA funding). Proposing institutions are required to provide 100% cost-matching (1:1) using non-federal funds. In other words, if $5,000 is requested from NC Space Grant, then $5,000 must be provided as match.

Eligibility

Competition is open to individuals at active NC Space Grant university member institutions. Individuals must be qualified to serve as a principal investigator at their respective institution and be permanent U.S. citizens. Submission is limited to one proposal per investigator.

NC Space Grant encourages proposals from females, members of underrepresented minority groups, or persons with disabilities.

Timeline

	Program Announcement		Download PDF
	Proposals Submissions and Deadline	Submit Proposal Deadline: February 6, 2009 (5:00 PM)
	Original Hardcopy Submission and Deadline	The original proposal with all required signatures must arrive at NC Space Grant by February 9, 2009. Late or incomplete submissions may not be considered. Hard copy submissions should be sent via express mail, commercial delivery, or courier to: Dr. Chris Brown, Director North Carolina Space Grant NCSU - Research Building II 1009 Capability Drive, Suite 210 Raleigh, NC 27606
	Expected Award Announcement	April 15, 2009

Previous Faculty Award Recipients: 03-04 | 04-05 | 05-06 | 06-07 | 07-08