Faculty and students at UNSGC-affiliated institutions are invited to submit proposals to the Higher Education Minigrant Award Program. The intent of the program is to promote authentic, hands-on student experiences in science and engineering disciplines for students interested in pursuing STEM degrees and careers. Faculty PI's who are leading student projects or teams at academic affiliates of the Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium are eligible to apply. Projects proposed may include but are not limited to: STEM senior design projects, high altitude ballooning projects, Spaceport America Cup Intercollegiate Rocket Competition, Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition, University Rover Challenge competition held annually in the desert of southern Utah, NASA Lunabotics Challenge, Rock-On Workshop, NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge, student payload/integration/launch projects, and female and minority-focused student organizations on campuses who hold workshops or participate in joint projects. Projects funded will also include curriculum development projects for new and revised courses at UNSGC institutions of higher education or internal projects and/or competitions at a UNSGC institution. Each award will begin on May 18, 2025 and conclude on May 16, 2025. The complete list of the eligible institutions are on the award's website. The information about the proposal inclusions and format are also available. Please visit the award's website or contact the Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium for more information.