The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is offering a grant to develop a K-12 Aerospace-Based Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Mobile Teaching Vehicle. This grant aims to fund an educational institution or non-profit organization to create a mobile STEM discovery center. The primary purpose is to increase K-12 students’ interest and learning in STEM through hands-on activities. AFOSR intends to award approximately $200,000 for a 1-year effort. Proposals will be reviewed based on merit, with a focus on expanding innovative approaches to educating K-12 students on the rewarding benefits of STEM both inside and outside the classroom.
Opportunity ID: 240493
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BAA-AFOSR-2013-0006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | K-12 Aerospace-Based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Mobile Teaching Vehicle |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 22, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Awards will only be made to educational and non-profit institutions in the US. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Description: | AFOSR invites the submission of proposals for a K-12 Aerospace Based Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Mobile Teaching Vehicle. AFOSR intends to award a 1-year effort of approximately $200,000 to an educational institution or non-profit organization that best demonstrates the capacity to develop a mobile STEM discovery center designed to increase studentsÂ’ interest and learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities. This is a Broad Agency Announcement. No formal Request for Proposals (RFP) or other solicitation regarding this announcement will be made. Proposers are highly encouraged to confer with the designated points of contact as soon as possible. Their contact information can be found at the end of this section. Proposals will be reviewed on merit, with an eye toward expanding the approach to educating K-12 students on the rewarding benefits of STEM both in and outside the classroom. |
| Link to Additional Information: | AFOSR website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rina Martinez
Procurement Analyst Phone 703-588-8496 Email:rina.martinez@us.af.mil |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 240493 Full Announcement-1 -> baa-afosr-2013-0006.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Rina Martinez Procurement Analyst Phone 703-588-8496 Email: rina.martinez@us.af.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.800 | PKG00183730 | Aug 22, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
240493 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
240493 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
240493 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
240493 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
Optional forms
240493 RR_SubawardBudget_1_3-1.3.pdf
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