Opportunity ID: 348811

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: MDA-STEM-BEST-MATERIALS-2023
Funding Opportunity Title: MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant
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: 3
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 20, 2023
Last Updated Date: Aug 10, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 11, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 18, 2023
Archive Date: Aug 20, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $45,000
Award Ceiling: $15,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See full text of Grant opportunity for eligibility information

Additional Information

Agency Name: Missile Defense Agency
Description:

The MDA STEM Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grants provide a means for official Local Competition Hubs to obtain financial support for purchasing new Robotics Kits, Field Quadrant Materials, and tools. The additional Robotics Kits, Field Quadrant Materials and tools increases the number of students able to complete and engage in this meaningful STEM learning opportunity and expands the accessibility of this program to underserved populations who would otherwise not have access to the resources necessary to participate in this STEM program.  

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

Luisa Martinez-Medina

Grantor

Phone 505-853-1992
Email:luisa.martinez-medina@mda.mil

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Application deadline extended to 18 August 2023. Aug 10, 2023
Close date extended to August 11, 2023. Jun 20, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: MDA-STEM-BEST-MATERIALS-2023
Funding Opportunity Title: MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant
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: 3
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 20, 2023
Last Updated Date: Aug 10, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 11, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 18, 2023
Archive Date: Aug 20, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $45,000
Award Ceiling: $15,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See full text of Grant opportunity for eligibility information

Additional Information

Agency Name: Missile Defense Agency
Description:

The MDA STEM Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grants provide a means for official Local Competition Hubs to obtain financial support for purchasing new Robotics Kits, Field Quadrant Materials, and tools. The additional Robotics Kits, Field Quadrant Materials and tools increases the number of students able to complete and engage in this meaningful STEM learning opportunity and expands the accessibility of this program to underserved populations who would otherwise not have access to the resources necessary to participate in this STEM program.  

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

Luisa Martinez-Medina

Grantor

Phone 505-853-1992
Email:luisa.martinez-medina@mda.mil

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: MDA-STEM-BEST-MATERIALS-2023
Funding Opportunity Title: MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant
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: 3
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: Jun 20, 2023
Last Updated Date: Jul 21, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 11, 2023
Archive Date: Aug 20, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $45,000
Award Ceiling: $15,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See full text of Grant opportunity for eligibility information

Additional Information

Agency Name: Missile Defense Agency
Description:

The MDA STEM Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grants provide a means for official Local Competition Hubs to obtain financial support for purchasing new Robotics Kits, Field Quadrant Materials, and tools. The additional Robotics Kits, Field Quadrant Materials and tools increases the number of students able to complete and engage in this meaningful STEM learning opportunity and expands the accessibility of this program to underserved populations who would otherwise not have access to the resources necessary to participate in this STEM program.  

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

Luisa Martinez-Medina

Grantor

Phone 505-853-1992
Email:luisa.martinez-medina@mda.mil

Folder 348811 Full Announcement-MDA-STEM-BEST-MATERIALS-2023 -> MDA-STEM-BEST-MATERIALS-2023 (Amend 2).pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Luisa Martinez-Medina
Grantor
Phone 505-853-1992
Email: luisa.martinez-medina@mda.mil
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
12.330 PKG00282233 Jun 21, 2023 Aug 18, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

348811 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

348811 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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