NCSGC Outreach Program
2005-2006

Deadline: February 15, 2005

The North Carolina Space Grant Consortium invites proposals for grants to support new projects or programs, or to enhance existing programs, which have the following goals: 1) to raise the level of the general public's knowledge of and potential benefits of: space, aerospace, and space-related science, design, or technology; 2) to increase interest, recruitment, and training of the next generation of pre-college students in the pursuit of space-related science, design or technology; 3) to support K-12 development of: space science, aerospace, aeronautics, astronautics, and related fields; 4) to encourage K-12 students in space-related pursuits. Applicants may request funding up to $2,000* the maximum award per project. All award recipients must submit a final report and will be expected to participate in the annual NC Space Grant Conference.

*Award amount subject to availability of funds.
Previous recipients: 2005-2006 - 2004-05 - 2003-04 - 2002-03 - 2000-01 - 1998-99

Eligibility

All NC Space Grant member universities are eligible to participate. Proposals that involve industry, a K-12 or non-profit organization are encouraged.

Submission Requirements

Proposals can now be submitted online through the online application process (see link below). Proposals must be submitted by a faculty member.* The proposed activities should be conducted by faculty and/or students. The proposal should be no more than 1500 words and include the following items:

• Title of Program/Project
  
  
• Purpose - include audience and educational objectives.
  
  
• Method - What activity(s) will be included.
  
  
• Results - Anticipated value-added benefits, including a brief evaluation plan and how the program will be continued after NC Space Grant funds are no longer available.
  
  
• Budget - Include a detailed budget for the Space Grant and Cost-Match funds. Note that funds received from the NC Space Grant Consortium can not be used for the purchase of equipment.
  (Note: Student support taxable income).
  
  
• Cost-Match - A one to one match is required.
  
  
• Personnel - Include brief qualifications of key personnel.
  
  
• Schedule - A time line should be included that details the project period and milestones/deadlines.
  
  
• Institution's fiscal officer, project director, mailing address, telephone and fax number, and e-mail address.

* Click here to begin the application process *

For additional information, please contact:
Jean Page, Program Manager
Phone 919.515.5937/4240
Fax: 515-5934
E-Mail: jmpage2@eos.ncsu.edu