MUREP Aerospace High-Volume Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Cooperative Agreement (MUREP High Volume) | NNH21ZHA004N

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The MUREP Aerospace High-Volume Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Cooperative Agreement (MUREP High Volume) is a NASA-funded education-focused opportunity designed to strengthen the United States aerospace high-volume manufacturing and supply chain ecosystem by placing Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in leadership roles. Run through NASA's Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) in partnership with the NASA Aeronautics Research Institute (NARI) within the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD), the program aims to build organized, durable networks that connect MSI-led university teams with other domestic partners, including small businesses, to address specific gaps and weaknesses in aerospace manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. The core idea is to improve national competitiveness by aligning MSI-led efforts with real NASA and industry needs in high-volume production environments, where scaling, quality, reliability, and supply continuity are major priorities.

This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means NASA expects to have substantial involvement during the period of performance compared to a standard grant. The funding activity category is listed as education, signaling that the emphasis is not only on technical outcomes but also on workforce development, student engagement, and building institutional capacity at MSIs to participate meaningfully in advanced aerospace manufacturing and supply chain management. Rather than supporting isolated research projects, the program is aimed at developing a broader scientific, engineering, and technology network centered on manufacturing and supply chain functions, such as production methods, process improvement, supplier development, and coordination across multiple entities needed to deliver aerospace-grade components at scale.

Eligibility is focused on U.S. Minority Serving Institutions, although the official listing indicates "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which typically means the lead applicant must meet specific MSI criteria while allowing collaboration with additional partners. A key expectation is that MSI-led teams will collaborate with domestic organizations, explicitly including small businesses, reflecting NASA's interest in strengthening both the academic pipeline and the industrial base that supports aerospace production. In practice, applicants would be expected to form partnerships that can identify manufacturing bottlenecks, supply chain risks, or capability shortfalls, then create coordinated education and technology efforts that help close those gaps.

In terms of scale, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NNH21ZHA004N) listed an award ceiling of $250,000 per award and anticipated making around 8 awards. The solicitation was created on September 1, 2021, with an original closing date of October 25, 2021. Overall, MUREP High Volume is best understood as a targeted NASA investment in MSI-led collaborations that develop practical, industry-aligned manufacturing and supply chain capacity, while simultaneously expanding participation and training pathways for students and institutions historically underrepresented in aerospace.

• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MUREP Aerospace High-Volume Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Cooperative Agreement (MUREP High Volume)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.008.
• This funding opportunity was created on Sep 01, 2021.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 25, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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