Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program
To support educational programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
12.330
Federal Agency/Office
Department of The Navy, Department of Defense
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2018 Engaging Military Veterans to Increase Engineering Enrollment and B/S, M/S, and PhD Degrees Awarded
Authorization
10 U.S.C. 2192 and 10 U.S.C. 2193
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
All responsible sources from public nonprofit institutions/organizations to include elementary, middle and high schools, private non-profit institutions/organizations, small businesses, profit organizations, and other private institutions/organizations may submit proposals. Grants cannot be awarded to individuals.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Minority Institutions (MIs).
Credentials/Documentation
Award is subject to: 1) receipt of applicable/acceptable certifications and representations; 2) having a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov); 3), the applicant, its principals, proposed subrecipients/subrecipient principals not appearing in SAM Exclusions as currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible; and 4) meeting other requirements specified in agency announcements.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. All eligible applicants, so long as profit and fee are not proposed, may submit proposals in response to the relevant STEM Announcement(s) published in the grants.gov.
Award Procedure
Award decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals resulting from a technical, management and cost review. Evaluations will use the criteria contained in the relevant announcement. If selected for award, the proposal is incorporated into a grant or cooperative agreement document, and the applicant agrees to perform the mission described therein.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Awards may be made at any time throughout the open period for which funding is authorized.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Reapplication with new proposal is permitted.
How are proposals selected?
1. Potential naval or defense relevance and contributions of the effort to the agency's specific education and science and engineering workforce. Scientific and technical merit of the proposal and its potential to achieve the educational objectives of the program, including the extent to which the proposed effort would enhance multidisciplinary studies relative to current capabilities. Appropriateness of the metrics used to determine impact and or success of the program. Appropriateness of the methodology for obtaining and validating the metrics. 2. Outreach initiatives proposed for increasing and maintaining the educational pipeline and the potential of the proposed program to educate future scientists and engineers in STEM disciplines critical to the defense mission. Increased or enhanced opportunities to disseminate information on navy or defense programs and careers. Impact of the initiatives toward improving science and engineering education in the United States. Extent to which the program engages naval or defense laboratories as active participants in program execution. 3. Potential contributions of the proposed programs to the national defense mission. 4. Past, present or proposed collaborative educational activities with other institutions, such as colleges/universities. The degree of partnership between the school system or local education agency, and the naval/defense laboratory, or warfare center. 5. Industry-Government Partnering - ONR highly encourages partnering among industry and Government with a view toward speeding the incorporation of new science and technology into fielded systems. Proposals that utilize industry-Government partnering which enhances the development of novel educational programs will be given favorable consideration. 6. Personnel qualifications, capabilities, availability, and experience. Key personnel must commit time and attention to ensure success of the program. 7. Budgetary realism and cost effectiveness of the program.
How may assistance be used?
Educational programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), which foster an interest in, knowledge of, and study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics nationwide to ensure an educated and well-prepared workforce capable of meeting the needs of the Navy and the Nation. In support of this mission, the following five goals have been identified:
- Inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. [Grades K-10];
- Engage students in STEM-related hands-on learning activities using Navy content. [Grades 3-12];
- Educate students to be well-prepared for employment in STEM disciplines in the Navy or in supporting academic institutions or the Naval contractor community. [Higher Education];
- Employ, retain and develop Naval STEM professionals. [Higher Education, Professional Development, Faculty];
- Collaborate across Naval STEM programs to maximize benefits to participants and the Navy.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Record keeping requirements are in accordance with the terms and conditions of the award, which will include appropriate provisions related to recipient records that are required by the DoDGARs.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants will reflect a period of performance. Project Grants may be awarded incrementally.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Susan Sutherland
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203 US
susan.sutherland@navy.mil
Phone: 703-696-4601
Website Address
http://www.onr.navy.mil
Financial Information
Account Identification
17-1319-0-1-051
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 18$12,381,653.00; FY 19 est $15,000,000.00; FY 20 est $18,000,000.00; FY 17$15,782,951.00; FY 16$20,349,562.00; - Funding may vary.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
FY18 $3,047 - $506,312 Average $205,504 Median $233,667
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Refer to ONR website: http://www.onr.navy.mil for program announcements. The DoDGARS (as updated through DoD's interim implementation of 2 CFR part 200 which can be found at 2 CFR part 1103) applies to DoD grants and cooperative agreements.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.