Opportunity ID: 332503

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: N00014-21-S-F004
Funding Opportunity Title: FY 21 Department of Navy (DON) Science,Technology, Engineering & Mathematic (STEM), Education and Workforce Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 12.330 — Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Mar 31, 2021
Last Updated Date: Jun 22, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 08, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 08, 2021
Archive Date: Nov 07, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $12,000,000
Award Ceiling: $600,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Small businesses
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources from academia, non-profit organizations, and industry (for-profit) organizations may submit white papers under this FOA. Foreign entities will not be considered.Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this FOA. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal applicants are allowed so long as they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC.Navy laboratories, military universities, and warfare centers as well as other DoD and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive awards under this FOA and must not submit either white papers or applications in response to this FOA. If any such organization is interested in a partnership with a proposed project from eligible institution, the organization may contact the Naval STEM Coordination Office (NSCO), DON_STEM_grants@navy.mil, to discuss potential projects. The subject line of the email shall read “N00014-21-S-F004 Potential Project Inquiry.” As with FFRDCs, these types of Federal organizations may team with eligible applicants that are submitting white papers under this FOA.University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) are eligible to submit white papers under this FOA unless precluded from doing so by their DoD UARC contract.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Naval Research
Description:

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving a broad range of proposals for augmenting existing and/or developing innovative solutions that directly maintain, and/or cultivate a diverse, world-class Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce to maintain the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ technological superiority. The goal of proposed efforts must provide solutions that establish, build, and/or maintain STEM educational pathways of U.S. citizens directly relevant to the needs of Department of Navy’s (DON) current and future workforce.

As the capacity of the DON Science and Technology (S&T) workforce is interconnected with the STEM education system, DON recognizes the need to support efforts that can jointly improve STEM student outcomes and align educational and outreach efforts with Naval S&T current and future workforce needs. This announcement explicitly encourages programs that improve the capacity of education systems and communities to create impactful STEM educational experiences for students of all ages and the naval related workforce. Programs must aim to increase engagement in naval relevant STEM, and enhance the corresponding skills, knowledge, and abilities of participants. ONR encourages applicants to utilize current STEM educational research for informing program design and advancing STEM careers and opportunities of naval relevance.

See full text of announcement for additional information

Link to Additional Information: ONR Funding Opportunities
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Veronica Lacey

Grants Officer
Email:veronica.lacey@navy.mil

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Update to business point of contact Jun 22, 2021
Amendment 0001 updates the business point of contact in Section G.2. Mar 31, 2021
Mar 31, 2021

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: N00014-21-S-F004
Funding Opportunity Title: FY 21 Department of Navy (DON) Science,Technology, Engineering & Mathematic (STEM), Education and Workforce Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 12.330 — Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Mar 31, 2021
Last Updated Date: Jun 22, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 08, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 08, 2021
Archive Date: Nov 07, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $12,000,000
Award Ceiling: $600,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Small businesses
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources from academia, non-profit organizations, and industry (for-profit) organizations may submit white papers under this FOA. Foreign entities will not be considered.Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this FOA. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal applicants are allowed so long as they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC.Navy laboratories, military universities, and warfare centers as well as other DoD and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive awards under this FOA and must not submit either white papers or applications in response to this FOA. If any such organization is interested in a partnership with a proposed project from eligible institution, the organization may contact the Naval STEM Coordination Office (NSCO), DON_STEM_grants@navy.mil, to discuss potential projects. The subject line of the email shall read “N00014-21-S-F004 Potential Project Inquiry.” As with FFRDCs, these types of Federal organizations may team with eligible applicants that are submitting white papers under this FOA.University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) are eligible to submit white papers under this FOA unless precluded from doing so by their DoD UARC contract.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Naval Research
Description:

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving a broad range of proposals for augmenting existing and/or developing innovative solutions that directly maintain, and/or cultivate a diverse, world-class Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce to maintain the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ technological superiority. The goal of proposed efforts must provide solutions that establish, build, and/or maintain STEM educational pathways of U.S. citizens directly relevant to the needs of Department of Navy’s (DON) current and future workforce.

As the capacity of the DON Science and Technology (S&T) workforce is interconnected with the STEM education system, DON recognizes the need to support efforts that can jointly improve STEM student outcomes and align educational and outreach efforts with Naval S&T current and future workforce needs. This announcement explicitly encourages programs that improve the capacity of education systems and communities to create impactful STEM educational experiences for students of all ages and the naval related workforce. Programs must aim to increase engagement in naval relevant STEM, and enhance the corresponding skills, knowledge, and abilities of participants. ONR encourages applicants to utilize current STEM educational research for informing program design and advancing STEM careers and opportunities of naval relevance.

See full text of announcement for additional information

Link to Additional Information: ONR Funding Opportunities
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Veronica Lacey

Grants Officer
Email:veronica.lacey@navy.mil

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: N00014-21-S-F004
Funding Opportunity Title: FY 21 Department of Navy (DON) Science,Technology, Engineering & Mathematic (STEM), Education and Workforce Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 12.330 — Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 31, 2021
Last Updated Date: Jun 22, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 08, 2021
Archive Date: Nov 07, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $12,000,000
Award Ceiling: $600,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources from academia, non-profit organizations, and industry (for-profit) organizations may submit white papers under this FOA. Foreign entities will not be considered.Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this FOA. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal applicants are allowed so long as they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC.Navy laboratories, military universities, and warfare centers as well as other DoD and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive awards under this FOA and must not submit either white papers or applications in response to this FOA. If any such organization is interested in a partnership with a proposed project from eligible institution, the organization may contact the Naval STEM Coordination Office (NSCO), DON_STEM_grants@navy.mil, to discuss potential projects. The subject line of the email shall read “N00014-21-S-F004 Potential Project Inquiry.” As with FFRDCs, these types of Federal organizations may team with eligible applicants that are submitting white papers under this FOA.University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) are eligible to submit white papers under this FOA unless precluded from doing so by their DoD UARC contract.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Naval Research
Description:

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving a broad range of proposals for augmenting existing and/or developing innovative solutions that directly maintain, and/or cultivate a diverse, world-class Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce to maintain the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ technological superiority. The goal of proposed efforts must provide solutions that establish, build, and/or maintain STEM educational pathways of U.S. citizens directly relevant to the needs of Department of Navy’s (DON) current and future workforce.

As the capacity of the DON Science and Technology (S&T) workforce is interconnected with the STEM education system, DON recognizes the need to support efforts that can jointly improve STEM student outcomes and align educational and outreach efforts with Naval S&T current and future workforce needs. This announcement explicitly encourages programs that improve the capacity of education systems and communities to create impactful STEM educational experiences for students of all ages and the naval related workforce. Programs must aim to increase engagement in naval relevant STEM, and enhance the corresponding skills, knowledge, and abilities of participants. ONR encourages applicants to utilize current STEM educational research for informing program design and advancing STEM careers and opportunities of naval relevance.

See full text of announcement for additional information

Link to Additional Information: ONR Funding Opportunities
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tiara Cleveland

Grants Specialist

Phone 703-696-2576
Email:tiara.cleveland@navy.mil

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: N00014-21-S-F004
Funding Opportunity Title: FY 21 Department of Navy (DON) Science,Technology, Engineering & Mathematic (STEM), Education and Workforce Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 12.330 — Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 31, 2021
Last Updated Date: Mar 31, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 08, 2021
Archive Date: Nov 07, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $12,000,000
Award Ceiling: $600,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources from academia, non-profit organizations, and industry (for-profit) organizations may submit white papers under this FOA. Foreign entities will not be considered.
Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this FOA. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal applicants are allowed so long as they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC.

Navy laboratories, military universities, and warfare centers as well as other DoD and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive awards under this FOA and must not submit either white papers or applications in response to this FOA. If any such organization is interested in a partnership with a proposed project from eligible institution, the organization may contact the Naval STEM Coordination Office (NSCO), DON_STEM_grants@navy.mil, to discuss potential projects. The subject line of the email shall read “N00014-21-S-F004 Potential Project Inquiry.” As with FFRDCs, these types of Federal organizations may team with eligible applicants that are submitting white papers under this FOA.

University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) are eligible to submit white papers under this FOA unless precluded from doing so by their DoD UARC contract.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office of Naval Research
Description:

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving a broad range of proposals for augmenting existing and/or developing innovative solutions that directly maintain, and/or cultivate a diverse, world-class Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce to maintain the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ technological superiority. The goal of proposed efforts must provide solutions that establish, build, and/or maintain STEM educational pathways of U.S. citizens directly relevant to the needs of Department of Navy’s (DON) current and future workforce.

As the capacity of the DON Science and Technology (S&T) workforce is interconnected with the STEM education system, DON recognizes the need to support efforts that can jointly improve STEM student outcomes and align educational and outreach efforts with Naval S&T current and future workforce needs. This announcement explicitly encourages programs that improve the capacity of education systems and communities to create impactful STEM educational experiences for students of all ages and the naval related workforce. Programs must aim to increase engagement in naval relevant STEM, and enhance the corresponding skills, knowledge, and abilities of participants. ONR encourages applicants to utilize current STEM educational research for informing program design and advancing STEM careers and opportunities of naval relevance.

See full text of announcement for additional information

Link to Additional Information: ONR Funding Opportunities
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tiara Cleveland

Grants Specialist

Phone 703-696-2576
Email:tiara.cleveland@navy.mil

Folder 332503 Full Announcement-N00014-21-S-F004 -> N00014-21-S-F004 FY-21 DON STEM FOA-Amendment 0001.pdf

Folder 332503 Full Announcement-N00014-21-S-F004 -> N00014-21-S-F004 FY-21 DON STEM FOA_Final rev3-25..pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Veronica Lacey
Grants Officer
Email: veronica.lacey@navy.mil
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
12.330 PKG00266255 Mar 31, 2021 Oct 08, 2021 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

332503 RR_SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf

332503 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf

332503 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf

332503 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf

332503 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_3_0-3.0.pdf

332503 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf

Optional forms

332503 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

332503 RR_SubawardBudget_1_4-1.4.pdf

332503 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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