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Lunar Payload Design Challenge

U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates (DOS-ARE)PDS-UAE-02-FY2026Refreshed 3 days ago
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Max funding

$300K

per applicant

Type

Grant

Cash award, application-based

Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Apply before this date

Timing

Cycle-based

40 days to deadline

Complexity

Extensive

Detailed federal app

About This Program

<p>The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Mission to the UAE announces an open competition to implement the <strong>Lunar Payload Design Challenge</strong>, a program that brings together U.S. and UAE graduate students in a hands-on, team-based initiative to develop technologies relevant to future lunar missions. The program builds advanced technical and collaborative skills while fostering partnerships between universities, industry, and research institutions. The initiative strengthens U.S.-UAE c…

Key Requirements & Eligibility

  • 1Must be an eligible applicant as defined in the opportunity listing
  • 2Application must be submitted through Grants.gov by the posted deadline
  • 3SAM.gov registration required prior to application
  • 4Review full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed requirements

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1.Must be an eligible applicant as defined in the opportunity listing

2.Application must be submitted through Grants.gov by the posted deadline

3.SAM.gov registration required prior to application

4.Review full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed requirements

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