Request for Information (RFI) on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities in NASA Programs, Contracts and Grants Process

Docket Number: NASA20210002

Release Date: June 15, 2021

Response Due Date: July 12, 2021

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to receive input from the public on NASA’s mission directorates’ programs, procurements, grants, regulations and policies. NASA will use this information to evaluate, implement, modify, expand, and streamline its programs, procurements, grants, regulations and policies to remove systemic inequitable barriers and challenges facing underserved communities. NASA will also use advanced research, data collection and technologies to assist in inter and intra-agency execution of this Administration’s policy to advance equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality.

The full text of the RFI and response instructions can be found at:

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/15/2021-12668/request-for-information-on-advancing-racial-equity-and-support-for-underserved-communities-in-nasa

Comments are requested on or before July 12, 2021. Early comments are encouraged. Comments received after this date will be considered for future advisory, communicative and outreach efforts to the extent practicable.  NASA will also hold a public meeting to hear and discuss the barriers and challenges faced by members of the underserved communities.  More information can be found at the link above.