The National SeaPerch Program is offering this grant to significantly support its 2013 National SeaPerch Competition and related educational initiatives in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This grant is for the primary purpose of fostering broader educational engagement in underwater robotics and engineering among middle and high school students. Funding opportunities associated with this grant encompass the promotion of the competition, the strategic distribution of SeaPerch kits to educational institutions located proximate to NAWCAD sites in Patuxent River, Orlando, and Lakehurst. It also covers two months of dedicated research, development, and experimentation for a small unmanned vehicle demonstrator tailored for student groups, alongside the preparation of essential training materials to ensure safe and effective use of the developed kits.
Opportunity ID: 196693
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NAWCAD-12-0002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2013 National Seaperch Competition |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 07, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 07, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 07, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | NAVAIR |
| Description: | Funding opportunities associated with this grant are in the following categories:
Costs associated with the promotion of the National Seaperch Competition. Costs associated with the distribution of the seaperch kits to educational institutions proximate to NAWCAD sites in Patuxent River, Orlando and Lakehurst. Costs associated with two months of research, development and experimentation of a small unmanned vehicle demonstrator appropriate for middle and high school groups. Costs associated with the preparation of the necessary training material to accompany such a developed kit in a safe environment. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jeffrey Boyce
Contract Specialist Phone 301-737-2657 Email:jeffrey.s.boyce@navy.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 196693 Full Announcement-1 -> seaperchgrants.govannouncement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jeffrey Boyce Contract Specialist Phone 301-737-2657 Email: jeffrey.s.boyce@navy.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAWCAD-12-0002 | 2013 National Seaperch Competition | PKG00141870 | Aug 29, 2012 | Sep 07, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
196693 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
