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NASA Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO)

NASA Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO)

Offers United States space research collaborators access to NASA facilities, expertise, and hardware through partnership agreements.

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NASA's Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO) is a non-financial partnership mechanism administered by the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) that connects commercial companies with NASA's technical resources without any exchange of money. Established under Space Act Agreement authority, the ACO allows industry partners to leverage NASA subject matter experts, test facilities, ha…

What this grant funds

Unfunded Space Act Agreements that give commercial companies access to NASA subject matter experts, facilities, hardware, and software to advance space technology development at no cost.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nasa.gov