IDEAS Grant Program (NASA)
(Astronomy and Space Science)
Funding Agency:	The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Purpose:	The purpose of this grant is to seek applications for the Initiative to Develop Education through Astronomy and Space Science (IDEAS) grant program, which provides funding for innovative start-up education projects that will enhance science education through astronomy and space science via astronomers/space scientists and education professionals.
Eligibility:	Active collaborations between professional space scientists and professional educators must take place.  The proposal must indicate a principal investigator, who will take the lead in administering and guiding the project.  This may be either a professional space scientist currently employed by an US institution or a professional educator who has at least five years of experience and is currently employed by a K-12 institution.
Grade Level:	K-12
Subject Area:	Astronomy/Space Science
Deadline:	October 24, 2003
Total Funds Available:
Average Award:	Funds range up to $20,000 for smaller, one year grants or up to $50,000 for larger two year projects.
Number of Years:	One to two years
	One to two years
Contact:	Space Telescope Science Institute, Office of Public Outreach, Attn:  IDEAS Grant Program, 3700 San Martin Dr., Baltimore, MD 21218; (410) 338-4848.
E-Mail:	ideas@stsci.edu
Website:	http://ideas.stsci.edu