Next Gen STEM (NGS) NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hubs (NAS_Hub)

Background
The NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hubs (NAS_Hub) funding opportunity is a cooperative agreement solicitation aimed at addressing critical shortages in the aerospace skilled technical workforce. The initiative seeks to strengthen the alignment between education, workforce systems, industry, and NASA missions by establishing state or regionally focused hubs. These hubs will serve as strategic centers that coordinate aerospace employers, career and technical education programs at community colleges and high schools, state or regional workforce development boards, economic development agencies, and NASA Centers or facilities.

The goal is to develop clear pathways for students and job seekers into high-demand, entry-level aerospace technical careers that do not require a bachelor’s degree.

Grant Details
Proposals are sought to establish hubs that will coordinate efforts among various stakeholders in the aerospace sector. The tasks include:
1) Developing partnerships with aerospace employers;
2) Aligning career and technical education programs with industry needs;
3) Creating pathways for students into entry-level aerospace careers;
4) Engaging with state or regional workforce development boards;
5) Collaborating with economic development agencies and NASA Centers.

The initiative emphasizes the importance of addressing workforce shortages in the aerospace sector through educational alignment and practical training.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include government entities, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and small businesses. There are no cost-sharing requirements for this grant.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant is anticipated to be three years.

Grant Value
Approximately $12 million is anticipated to be available over a three-year period, with an expected eight awards of approximately $1.5 million each (up to $500,000 annually).

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations for the performance of this grant will be determined by the proposals submitted but should focus on state or regionally based hubs.