Thought-Leadership

Advancing the $2.6 billion Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) to the NSF’s Major Facilities Design Phase. Following years of FSP work securing federal funding for the GMT in appropriations bills and at NSF, FSP’s efforts culminated in the administration selecting the GMT to advance to the Final Design Phase in June 2025, a critical step toward GMT receiving federal construction funding. FSP’s efforts to advance the project to the Final Design Phase have also drawn significant new private funders, a key component for this public-private partnership totaling $2.6 billion.

Preserving and Enhancing Federal Funding

Securing funding and language in the Commerce, Justice, Science and Defense Appropriations bills for the operations of NSF radio astronomy facilities which were proposed to be cut in the administration’s budget request. Secured language and funding for NSF and the United States Naval Observatory for the development of new radio astronomy facilities.

Coalition Support

Building relationships with Decision Makers - Arranging meetings with senior leaders on the Armed Services Committee and in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy to discuss supply chain analysis tools.

Generating Congressional Support for Funding

Leading our space exploration coalition client to secure funds for Space Launch System and Orion capsule for Artemis missions beyond Artemis III in the appropriations process and budget reconciliation.

Increased Grant Funding

Restoring funding for a NOAA program after the program was proposed for termination. FSP developed a successful comprehensive grassroots and congressional strategy and FSP worked closely with the Department of Commerce and the 34 state based programs to realign programming and research with the administration’s priorities, leading to the Secretary of Commerce approving all funding.

Creating Strategic Opportunities in Washington

Securing House and Senate report language supporting our client’s activities in the Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations bills resulting in Arlington National Cemetery contracting with our client.