NIAC Schedule

Current and Upcoming Solicitations

For complete information, guidelines and announcements regarding NIAC solicitations, visit the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) website: 
http://nspires.nasaprs.com/

2026 Phase I Solicitation Released: June 2025 Selections Announced: June 2026 (planned)

2026 Phase II Solicitation Released: May 2026 Selections Announced: Fall 2026 (planned)

2027 Phase I Solicitation Release: Not earlier than July, 2026 Selections announced: Winter, 2027

Overview of NIAC Funding Opportunities

Phase I
$225,000 for a nine-month study 12 to 18 awards per year (planned) Released Annually, schedule under review

Phase II
$750,000 for a two-year study Six to eight awards per year (planned) Released Annually, schedule under review

Phase III
$2M for a two-year study Up to one award per solicitation Released Annually, schedule under review