The AFOSR is offering a grant for a K-12 Aerospace STEM Mobile Teaching Vehicle project with a funding of $200,000 for 1 year. The grant aims to develop a mobile STEM discovery center to enhance student interest and learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities. The focus is on expanding STEM education for K-12 students both in and outside the classroom. Proposals are welcomed through a Broad Agency Announcement, with no formal RFP. Contact with designated points persons is encouraged for further details. Closing date for proposals is Sep 30, 2013.
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:: | |
Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
Category Explanation:: | |
Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 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:: | |
Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
Assistance Listings: | 12.800 |
Competition ID: | |
Competition Title: | |
Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00183730 |
Opening Date: | Aug 22, 2013 |
Closing Date: | Sep 30, 2013 |
Agency Contact Information:: | Susan Fuller |
Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V2.0] Research & Related Senior/Key Person Profile [V1.1] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V2.0] Research & Related Budget [V1.3] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] |
optional_forms |
R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form [V1.3] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
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12.800 | PKG00183730 | Aug 22, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | View | Susan Fuller | Organization Applicants |