FY24 Department of Navy (DON) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Workforce Program
ID: 351554Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Naval Research (DOD-ONR)

Award Range

$200K - $600K

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/351554
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is inviting proposals for the FY24 Department of Navy (DON) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Workforce Program, aimed at enhancing STEM education and developing a diverse workforce relevant to the Navy and Marine Corps. The program seeks innovative solutions that establish and maintain educational pathways for U.S. citizens, directly addressing the needs of the DON's current and future workforce while improving STEM student outcomes and engagement. Eligible applicants include universities, non-profit organizations, and for-profit entities, with grants ranging from $200,000 to $600,000, and a total of up to eight awards expected. Interested parties must submit white papers by April 12, 2024, and full applications by August 30, 2024; for further inquiries, contact Sarah Jaeschke at sarah.m.jaeschke.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    N0001424SF003_DON STEM ED and WF-FINAL.pdf
    N0001424SF003_DON.pdf
    The ONR Announcement N0001424SF003 outlines the FY24 Department of Navy (DON) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Workforce Program funding opportunity. This initiative seeks proposals to enhance STEM education, aiming to develop a diverse, world-class STEM workforce relevant to the Navy and Marine Corps. Key submission milestones include required white papers due by April 12, 2024, and full applications by August 30, 2024. The ONR expects to award up to eight grants, each worth a maximum of $600,000 over three years. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofits, and industry organizations, focusing on projects that improve STEM education pathways and outreach to underrepresented groups. The announcement stresses the importance of partnership with Naval STEM Stakeholder Organizations and the alignment of proposals with Navy workforce needs. Evaluation criteria encompass program alignment with the DON mission, scientific merit, program viability, and diversity-equity-inclusion considerations. Successful applications must demonstrate clear goals, innovative approaches, and potential naval relevance while engaging underrepresented communities throughout the process.
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