The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is offering this grant to support Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and their experienced BEST Robotics team teachers. This grant is specifically designed to enable these educators to attend national professional development training focused on the Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics program. This vital professional development ensures teachers receive comprehensive general STEM training, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for a successful local BEST Robotics season. The broader purpose of this initiative is to significantly advance awareness and foster deeper engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among K-12 teachers and students, thereby building a stronger foundation for future innovation.
Opportunity ID: 293587
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2017-DACV-STEM-0003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant: Local Education Agency (LEA) National Teacher Professional Development (NTPD) 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The purpose of this announcement is to offer support for local school systems, hereafter referred to as Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and their experienced BEST Robotics team teachers for the opportunity to attend BEST national teacher professional development training. Teacher professional development ensures general STEM training for teachers and a successful experience during their local BEST Robotics season, advancing the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 teachers and students. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.330 — Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | May 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 06, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,191 |
| Award Floor: | $2,703 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Local Education Agency (LEA) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | The purpose of this announcement is to offer support for local school systems, hereafter referred to as Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and their experienced BEST Robotics team teachers for the opportunity to attend BEST national teacher professional development training. Teacher professional development ensures general STEM training for teachers and a successful experience during their local BEST Robotics season, advancing the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 teachers and students. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mitchell Shelton
Contract Specialist Phone 256-450-4680 Email:mitchell.shelton@mda.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis Modification # 5 revises the above Category Explanation block to delete the word "Public" local school systems thus permitting private local school systems as well as public school systems to participate and be considered for award under this grant opportunity. | Jun 06, 2017 | |
| The Synopsis description block above and the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the "Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant: Local Education Agency (LEA) National Teacher Professional Development (NTPD) 2017" grant opportunity have been revised to delete the word "Public" thus permitting private local school systems as well as local public school systems to be considered for award under this grant opportunity. As a result, the former RFP package is hereby deleted and a new RFP has been included to reflect deletion of the word "Public" in the last paragraph of Section I. | Jun 06, 2017 | |
| The purpose of this modified synopsis is to provide the Request for Proposal (RFP) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Grant opportunity titled "Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant: Local Education Agency (LEA) National Teacher Professional Development (NTPD) 2017". The application package with forms are also incorporated into this announcement. | Jun 06, 2017 | |
| The RFP and Application form are hereby deleted. A new RFP package with applicable forms will be provided the week of 15 May 2017. The Eligible Applicants block has been changed to "Others" with a description added in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" block.The Category Explanation/Description blocks have also been revised by this synopsis modification. The closing date is hereby extended to 30 June 2017. | May 18, 2017 | |
| May 11, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2017-DACV-STEM-0003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant: Local Education Agency (LEA) National Teacher Professional Development (NTPD) 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The purpose of this announcement is to offer support for local school systems, hereafter referred to as Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and their experienced BEST Robotics team teachers for the opportunity to attend BEST national teacher professional development training. Teacher professional development ensures general STEM training for teachers and a successful experience during their local BEST Robotics season, advancing the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 teachers and students. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.330 — Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | May 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 06, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,191 |
| Award Floor: | $2,703 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Local Education Agency (LEA) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | The purpose of this announcement is to offer support for local school systems, hereafter referred to as Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and their experienced BEST Robotics team teachers for the opportunity to attend BEST national teacher professional development training. Teacher professional development ensures general STEM training for teachers and a successful experience during their local BEST Robotics season, advancing the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 teachers and students. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mitchell Shelton
Contract Specialist Phone 256-450-4680 Email:mitchell.shelton@mda.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2017-DACV-STEM-0003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant: Local Education Agency (LEA) National Teacher Professional Development (NTPD) 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The purpose of this announcement is to offer support for local public school systems, hereafter referred to as Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and their experienced BEST Robotics team teachers for the opportunity to attend BEST national teacher professional development training. Teacher professional development ensures general STEM training for teachers and a successful experience during their local BEST Robotics season, advancing the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 teachers and students. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.330 — Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 06, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 06, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,191 |
| Award Floor: | $2,703 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Local Education Agency (LEA) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | The purpose of this announcement is to offer support for local school systems, hereafter referred to as Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and their experienced BEST Robotics team teachers for the opportunity to attend BEST national teacher professional development training. Teacher professional development ensures general STEM training for teachers and a successful experience during their local BEST Robotics season, advancing the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 teachers and students. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mitchell Shelton
Contract Specialist Phone 256-450-4680 Email:mitchell.shelton@mda.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2017-DACV-STEM-0003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant: Local Education Agency (LEA) National Teacher Professional Development (NTPD) 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The purpose of this announcement is to offer support for local public school systems, hereafter referred to as Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and their experienced BEST Robotics team teachers for the opportunity to attend BEST national teacher professional development training. Teacher professional development ensures general STEM training for teachers and a successful experience during their local BEST Robotics season, advancing the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 teachers and students. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| 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: | Jun 06, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 18, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,191 |
| Award Floor: | $2,703 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Local Education Agency (LEA) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | The purpose of this announcement is to offer support for local public school systems, hereafter referred to as Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and their experienced BEST Robotics team teachers for the opportunity to attend BEST national teacher professional development training. Teacher professional development ensures general STEM training for teachers and a successful experience during their local BEST Robotics season, advancing the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 teachers and students. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mitchell Shelton
Contract Specialist Phone 256-450-4680 Email:mitchell.shelton@mda.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2017-DACV-STEM-0003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant: Local Education Agency (LEA) National Teacher Professional Development (NTPD) 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The purpose of this announcement is to offer support for local public school systems, hereafter referred to as Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and their experienced BEST Robotics team teachers for the opportunity to attend BEST national teacher professional development training. Teacher professional development ensures general STEM training for teachers and a successful experience during their local BEST Robotics season, advancing the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 teachers and students. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| 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: | May 18, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 11, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,191 |
| Award Floor: | $2,703 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Local Education Agency (LEA) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | The purpose of this announcement is to offer support for local public school systems, hereafter referred to as Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and their experienced BEST Robotics team teachers for the opportunity to attend BEST national teacher professional development training. Teacher professional development ensures general STEM training for teachers and a successful experience during their local BEST Robotics season, advancing the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 teachers and students. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mitchell Shelton
Contract Specialist Phone 256-450-4680 Email:mitchell.shelton@mda.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2017-DACV-STEM-0003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant: Local Education Agency (LEA) National Teacher Professional Development (NTPD) 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach’s goal is to increase the awareness of K-12 and college students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, in order to enhance the number of U.S. scientists and engineers capable of solving future Missile Defense challenges in the Government, industry, and academia. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| 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: | May 11, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 09, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $14,191 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach’s goal is to increase the awareness of K-12 and college students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, in order to enhance the number of U.S. scientists and engineers capable of solving future Missile Defense challenges in the Government, industry, and academia. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mitchell Shelton
Contract Specialist Phone 256-450-4680 Email:mitchell.shelton@mda.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 293587 Revised Full Announcement-BEST LEA NTPD 2017 (RFP) -> BESTGrants RFP FY17 LEA NTPD_FinalRev 6 Jun17.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mitchell Shelton Contract Specialist Phone 256-450-4680 Email: mitchell.shelton@mda.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00232612 | Jun 30, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293587 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
293587 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
293587 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
293587 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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