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FY 2025 NASA's Rate of New Grants

Comparing the cumulative number of new grant awards in FY 2025 to the 5-year average shows a significant discrepancy this year.

The rate of new grants awarded by NASA has fallen significantly below the average in 2025. Grants are primarily provided for scientific research and technology development. The discrepancy is primarily due to a severe reduction in grant awards between Jan - Apr. The rate has improved in recent months, and prior years have seen an uptick in grant awards in the final months of the fiscal year, so it's possible it may catch up.

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