§ Federal grant opportunity · OFOP0003546
Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN
U.S. Department of State (UNVIE) is accepting applications for Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN. The deadline is September 4, 2026 and the published award range is $4.8M – $5M.
Key facts
- Funder
- U.S. Department of State (UNVIE)
- Application deadline
- September 4, 2026
- Award range
- $4.8M – $5M
- Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Research
- Opportunity number
- OFOP0003546
Program overview
As the home of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), Vienna provides a unique multilateral platform for fostering these partnerships. Building upon the successful inaugural U.S. Space Forum in 2025, the U.S. Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna (UNVIE) is launching Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the United Nations as a long-term international partnership platform that strengthens collaboration among governments, industry, academia, entrepreneurs, and international organizations while supporting capacity building in emerging space economies that advances practical implementation of international obligations and non-binding guidelines and best practices adopted through COPUOS. Consistent with the objectives of Economic Support Funds (ESF), Project Constellation seeks to strengthen innovation ecosystems, promote entrepreneurship and commercial engagement, build institutional and workforce capacity, and expand economic opportunities through sustainable international partnerships. To be considered for funding under this opportunity, applicant SHALL: - Have demonstrated previous experience designing and delivering international training, capacity building, workforce development, educational exchanges, or public diplomacy programming on U.S. civil and/or commercial space activities. This should be addressed withing the project narrative section of your application. - The capacity to complete grant signing by September 31, 2026 and begin supporting the 2026 U.S. Space Forum (October 15-16).
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from U.S. Department of State (UNVIE).
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before September 4, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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