Congressionally Directed Programs
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
NASA Community Projects/NASA Special Projects are provided by Congress for specific projects or programs in such a manner that the allocation (a) circumvents a merit-based or competitive allocation process, (b) applies to a very limited number of individuals or entities or (c) otherwise curtails the ability of the Executive Branch to independently manage the agency budget.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Community Projects/Special Projects are specified in the Explanatory Statement, by reference, and the intended recipient of a Community Project/Special Project is designated in the Explanatory Statement pursuant to the statute.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Upon completion of the evaluation, the NASA Shared Services Center issues a notice of award to the designated recipients.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Community Projects are non-competitive awards that are provided by Congress for specific projects or programs in such a manner that the allocation (a) circumvents a merit-based or competitive allocation process, (b) applies to a very limited number of individuals/entities or (c) otherwise curtails the ability of the Executive Branch to independently manage the agency budget.
Mission Categories
Primary: STEM Education
Other categories:
MathematicsAstronomy and SpaceEarth and Environment
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Training, Education Outreach, Technology Development; Research
Restrictions
STEM Education Restrictions for the Community Project/Special Project is: (1) For-profit-entities are
banned; (2) Construction is prohibited; and (3) NASA is not to have “substantial involvement” and shall
award as a grant and not cooperative agreements
Required Documentation
The explanatory statements accompanying FY 2023 and FY 2024 appropriations acts for NASA identify NASA Special Projects/NASA Community Projects within NASA’s Safety, Security and Mission Support (SSMS) appropriations account. The appropriations acts incorporate NASA Special Project/NASA Community Projects specified in the accompanying explanatory statements, by reference, into the acts. The intended recipient of a Community Project/Special Project is designated in the Explanatory Statement and is pursuant to statute.
Matching Requirements
A cost-sharing percentage is displayed to satisfy a system requirement that necessitates selection of a value. Cost-sharing requirements does not apply to this listing.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements