Maine Space Grant Consortium K-12 Teacher Aerospace and Space Development Program 2026-2027
The Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC), an affiliate of NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, is accepting proposals for teacher-led K-12 aerospace and space education activities in Maine.
Funding
Typical awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. A 1:1 cost share is required. MSGC states that applicants having difficulty meeting the match should contact the program director.
Deadline
Proposals are due Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The published guidelines do not state a submission time or time zone, so Atlas does not infer one.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are K-12 schools applying on behalf of individual teachers or teacher groups, and other organizations with demonstrated experience working with K-12 teachers. Each application must include one or more teachers who will lead content development.
Eligible activities
Supported activities may include teacher workshops, development of classroom activities or student projects, STEM and workforce preparation experiences, train-the-trainer programming, curriculum-focused professional development, and travel to a NASA field center. Proposals should integrate NASA-related content to the extent possible.
Budget and program requirements
Single equipment items costing $5,000 or more with a useful life longer than one year are unallowable, as are general-purpose computers and printers, foreign travel, civil-service personnel salaries or travel, and facility repairs, renovations, or additions. Indirect costs are capped at 10%. Projects should not exceed one year and require institutional approval.
Atlas assessment
Atlas Opportunity Score: 68/100. This is a current Maine-only K-12 education opportunity with clear applicant rules, a defined October 2026 deadline, and direct support for teacher-led STEM activities. The modest $5,000 ceiling, required 1:1 match, and aerospace/NASA-specific scope limit broader applicability.
N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. The program is focused on aerospace and space education rather than healthcare delivery, telehealth, remote examination, or clinical technology. Atlas does not force an N9+ angle.
Dr. Miltie direct-vendor fit: 0/100. The controlling guidelines establish an education grant for schools and K-12 education organizations, not a healthcare-technology procurement pathway.