The Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC) is a statewide network dedicated to advancing space research, STEM education, and workforce development throughout Florida. Established in 1989 as one of NASA’s sixteen founding Space Grant Consortia, FSGC is part of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, which now serves all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Administered by the University of Central Florida (UCF) through the Florida Space Institute (FSI), FSGC is headquartered at the Research Park in Orlando. The Consortium brings together Florida’s public and private universities, state and community colleges, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Space Florida, the Astronaut Memorial Foundation, the Orlando Science Center, and numerous industry, government, and nonprofit partners to strengthen Florida’s leadership in aerospace.
By fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and NASA, FSGC creates opportunities that prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, educators, and innovators while supporting the continued growth of Florida’s aerospace economy.
Our Mission
The Florida Space Grant Consortium strengthens Florida’s economy and supports NASA’s education and workforce development goals by:
- Providing scholarships, fellowships, internships, and hands-on learning opportunities in aerospace and space-related fields.
- Supporting innovative research and fostering partnerships among universities, NASA, industry, and government.
- Inspiring excellence in STEM education and developing a highly skilled workforce to meet the needs of Florida’s growing aerospace sector.
Our Vision
To be the nation’s leading Space Grant Consortium by delivering innovative programs that inspire students, advance research, strengthen academic-NASA-industry partnerships, and contribute to the continued growth of Florida’s aerospace economy.
What We Do
Each year, FSGC supports hundreds of students, faculty, and educators across Florida through programs that include:
- Undergraduate and graduate scholarships, fellowships, and internships.
- Research grants aligned with NASA’s mission priorities.
- Student design projects, NASA competitions, and experiential learning opportunities.
- STEM education and teacher professional development.
- Statewide partnerships that connect education, research, industry, and government.
Together, these programs help build Florida’s future aerospace workforce while expanding the state’s research and innovation capabilities.