Full info: https://jaguarspace.net/call-for-proposals
Overview
Jaguar Space invites proposals for projects that advance space science and engineering in Central America—Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and/or Panama. We aim to support innovative ideas from brilliant minds in the region, where there is a lack funding and infrastructure support for space initiatives. Proposals must align with our mission to position Central America within the global space economy.
Objectives of the Call
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Support the development and maturation of space science, engineering, and/or entrepreneurship projects in Central America.
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Enable Central American teams to participate and succeed in the global space economy.
Note: This call is not intended to support exclusively the purchase of equipment, although equipment may be purchased to achieve a greater project goal. Funds from this grant cannot be used to support travel.
Eligibility Criteria
- Teams must be based in, and projects conducted within, one or more Central American countries.
- Leadership team members must be residents of Central America. Non-resident contributors are welcome but may not hold leadership roles.
- Principal Investigator (PI) must be a citizen of a Central American country and at least 18 years old by the date of Step-1 proposal submittal.
- Non-Central American collaborators may be included but are not eligible for funding.
- Project work must be conducted within Central America unless prior written approval is obtained from Jaguar Space.
Proposal Submission Process
This call follows a two-step submission process:
Step-1 Proposal: A brief submission (max. 2 pages) to assess thematic alignment, technical and budget feasibility, team capability, and facility readiness.
Step-2 Proposal: Teams selected from Step-1 will be invited to submit a full, 5-page proposal expanding on technical, managerial, and strategic details.
Duration
All funded projects must be completed within 12 months of receiving Authority to Proceed (ATP).
Project Timeline and Deliverables
Funded proposals shall follow the timeline below. The deliverable for each milestone is described in brackets and payment is based on the receipt and approval of the deliverables by Jaguar Space.
- ATP Issued – Official project start
- Kick-Off Presentation – Within 30 days of ATP - [Presentation Deck and Jaguar Space feedback addressed]
- Critical Review – Within 9 months of ATP - [Critical Review Deck and Jaguar Space feedback addressed]
- Closeout Review – No later than 15 days before the project end date [Closeout Review Deck and Jaguar Space feedback addressed]
Budget
· Total funding pool: USD $5,000
· Up to three projects may be selected. Jaguar Space reserves the right not to fund any proposal if none score at least 70%, none is aligned with the call for proposal theme, or if proposals are otherwise determined non-fundable.
· Each proposal may request up to $5,000, though the intent is to fund multiple (ideally three) projects.
· Awards disbursed in three stages via electronic bank-to-bank transfer:
30% after approved Kick-Off Presentation Deck (including Jaguar Space feedback addressed)
50% after approved Critical Review Deck (including Jaguar Space feedback addressed)
20% after approved Closeout Review Deck (including Jaguar Space feedback addressed)
· Failure to pass any milestone may result in forfeiture of the under-review and subsequent milestone funding.
· Each recipient is responsible for paying the taxes that may be applicable to them in their countries.
Proposal Format
All proposals must be:
- Submitted as PDF, letter-size
- Single-spaced, one-column layout, with 1-inch margins
- Written in Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Prepared in English, to align with international engagement goals
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