Funding Opportunity Announcement ONR STEM Program
ID: 353447Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Naval Research (DOD-ONR)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353447

Additional Information

https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is offering a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program, aimed at enhancing educational programs that promote STEM knowledge and workforce opportunities relevant to naval science and technology. This initiative encourages proposals that improve the quality of STEM education, attract individuals to STEM careers, and engage underserved populations, including minorities and military families. The ONR emphasizes the importance of fostering a diverse STEM workforce to maintain the technological superiority of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Interested applicants, including academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and industry entities, must submit their proposals by April 4, 2025, with no cost-sharing requirements expected. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Sarah Jaeschke at sarah.m.jaeschke.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    N0001424SF005 ONR STEM Program (1).pdf
    N0001424SF005.pdf
    The ONR Announcement N0001424SF005 serves as a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Office of Naval Research's (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program, expiring on April 4, 2025. This FOA aims to support educational programs focused on enhancing STEM knowledge and workforce opportunities relevant to naval science and technology. The program encourages proposals that improve STEM education quality, attract individuals towards STEM careers, and involve underserved populations, such as minorities and military families. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and industry entities, while Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) may collaborate through approved teaming arrangements. There are no expected cost-sharing requirements, and a comprehensive review process will assess proposals based on technical merit, naval relevance, and organizational capabilities. Applications must adhere to stringent submission guidelines, including specific formatting for white papers and technical proposals and utilization of the Grants.gov platform for applications, while white papers are submitted through FedConnect. The FOA underscores the ONR's commitment to fostering a diverse STEM workforce to sustain the technological superiority of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
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