Astrobiology Science Conference Announcement for Partnership Proposals 2026

About this funding opportunity

On or after the posting date of this SAM.gov synopsis, the text for the Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP) For a Partnership Agreement Related to the Astrobiology Science Conference may be downloaded from the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at https://nspires.nasaprs.com by searching on number “NNH26ZDA009L” or by using the direct link provided.

This Science Mission Directorate’s AFPP does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will act on this matter. This notice is not a complete or verbatim summary of the AFPP.

For additional information open and carefully read the attached synopsis PDF file entitled “AbSciCon_AFPP_NSPIRES_Summary_April_2026”

NASA may respond on an individual basis by email or may post responses to inquiries from proposers in a document available only on NSPIRES. It is the responsibility interested parties to monitor NSPIRES for amendments, if any. Interested parties also are responsible for downloading their own copy of the documents from NSPIRES.

Topic areas: General and Cross-cutting R&D, Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Funding amount

This contract provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are due Jul 31, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• SME
• MidCaps
• Large Company
• Startups
• University
• Research Organization
• NGOs
• Public Authorities

Eligibility

No Set aside used

Agency

Astrobiology Science Conference Announcement for Partnership Proposals 2026 is administered by National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA), listed via SAM.gov.