The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is offering the BEST Robotics Kits grant to Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Local Competition Hubs in their first five years. This grant supports the purchase of new robotic kits to increase the number of competing teams and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) engagement among K-12 students. For inquiries, please contact Amber Horton and Wendy Kirk at stem@mda.mil. Closing date: Apr 30, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 311974
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2019-CTV-STEM-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics: Kits 2019 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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 7 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2019 Closing date extended from 15 April 2019 to 30 April 2019. |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | Thepurpose of this announcement is to allow official Boosting Engineering,Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Local Competition Hubs, within theirfirst five years of existence, the opportunity to obtain financial support forpurchasing new robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the numberof competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with K-12 populations. Pleasedirect questions to Amber Horton and Wendy Kirk at stem@mda.mil. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrea Mitchell
Grantor Phone 256-450-1375 Email:andrea.mitchell@mda.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Closing date extended from 15 April 2019 to 30 April 2019. | Apr 04, 2019 | |
| Jan 14, 2019 | ||
| Jan 14, 2019 | ||
| Jan 14, 2019 | ||
| Jan 14, 2019 | ||
| Jan 14, 2019 | ||
| Jan 14, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2019-CTV-STEM-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics: Kits 2019 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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 7 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2019 Closing date extended from 15 April 2019 to 30 April 2019. |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | Thepurpose of this announcement is to allow official Boosting Engineering,Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Local Competition Hubs, within theirfirst five years of existence, the opportunity to obtain financial support forpurchasing new robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the numberof competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with K-12 populations. Pleasedirect questions to Amber Horton and Wendy Kirk at stem@mda.mil. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrea Mitchell
Grantor Phone 256-450-1375 Email:andrea.mitchell@mda.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2019-CTV-STEM-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics: Kits 2019 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | Thepurpose of this announcement is to allow official Boosting Engineering,Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Local Competition Hubs, within theirfirst five years of existence, the opportunity to obtain financial support forpurchasing new robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the numberof competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with K-12 populations. Pleasedirect questions to Amber Horton and Wendy Kirk at stem@mda.mil. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Michael
Grantor Phone 256-450-1054 Email:john.michael@mda.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2019-CTV-STEM-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics: Kits 2019 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | Thepurpose of this announcement is to allow official Boosting Engineering,Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Local Competition Hubs, within theirfirst five years of existence, the opportunity to obtain financial support forpurchasing new robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the numberof competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with K-12 populations. Pleasedirect questions to Amber Horton and Wendy Kirk at stem@mda.mil. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Michael
Grantor Phone 256-450-1054 Email:john.michael@mda.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2019-CTV-STEM-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics: Kits 2019 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | Thepurpose of this announcement is to allow official Boosting Engineering,Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Local Competition Hubs, within theirfirst five years of existence, the opportunity to obtain financial support forpurchasing new robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the numberof competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with K-12 populations. Pleasedirect questions to Amber Horton and Wendy Kirk at stem@mda.mil. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Michael
Grantor Phone 256-450-1054 Email:john.michael@mda.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2019-CTV-STEM-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics: Kits 2019 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | Thepurpose of this announcement is to allow official Boosting Engineering,Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Local Competition Hubs, within theirfirst five years of existence, the opportunity to obtain financial support forpurchasing new robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the numberof competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with K-12 populations. Pleasedirect questions to Amber Horton and Wendy Kirk at stem@mda.mil. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Michael
Grantor Phone 256-450-1054 Email:john.michael@mda.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2019-CTV-STEM-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics: Kits 2019 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | Thepurpose of this announcement is to allow official Boosting Engineering,Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Local Competition Hubs, within theirfirst five years of existence, the opportunity to obtain financial support forpurchasing new robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the numberof competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with K-12 populations. Pleasedirect questions to Amber Horton and Wendy Kirk at stem@mda.mil. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Michael
Grantor Phone 256-450-1054 Email:john.michael@mda.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2018-CTV-STEM-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics: Kits 2019 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missile Defense Agency |
| Description: | The purpose of this announcement is to allow official Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Local Competition Hubs, within their first five years of existence, the opportunity to obtain financial support for purchasing new robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the number of competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with K-12 populations. Please direct questions to Amber Horton and Wendy Kirk at stem@mda.mil. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Michael
Grantor Phone 256-450-1054 Email:john.michael@mda.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 311974 Full Announcement-MDA STEM Robotics Kits 2019 -> BESTGrants RFP FY19 Kits_V2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Andrea Mitchell Grantor Phone 256-450-1375 Email: andrea.mitchell@mda.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00247518 | Jan 14, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
311974 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
311974 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
311974 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
311974 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
311974 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
311974 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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