The NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium (CTSGC) is part of NASA's National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, a federally funded network that supports STEM education, research, workforce development, and public engagement across the United States. Through partnerships with colleges, universities, industry, museums, schools, and community organizations, Space Grant helps inspire and prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, educators, and innovators.

Space Grant consortia operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, creating opportunities for students, educators, researchers, and communities to participate in NASA-related programs and activities. In Connecticut, CTSGC advances this mission by providing scholarships, fellowships, internships, research grants, educational programming, and outreach initiatives that strengthen STEM learning, support workforce development, and expand awareness of NASA's missions and priorities.

Established in 1991, CTSGC was created to expand participation in NASA-related research, education, and workforce development opportunities throughout Connecticut. The consortium was founded by Trinity College, the University of Connecticut, and the University of New Haven, with the University of Hartford serving as the lead institution.