FY25 Department of the Navy (DoN) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Workforce Program
ID: 358025Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Naval Research (DOD-ONR)

Award Range

$50K - $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/358025

Additional Information

https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities/announcements
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Aug 29, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Office of Naval Research is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 Department of the Navy (DoN) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Workforce Program. This initiative aims to enhance STEM education vital to the Navy's future workforce by developing educational pathways, encouraging student interest in STEM careers, and improving mentoring quality within educational systems. The program is crucial for strengthening the nation's STEM capabilities in support of the Department of the Navy’s technological superiority and workforce development. Eligible applicants, including academia, non-profits, and industry (excluding foreign entities and certain federal organizations), can submit white papers by April 11, 2025, with full proposals due by August 29, 2025. The anticipated funding amounts to $1.3 million, with awards ranging from $50,000 to $600,000, and a total of eight awards expected. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Sarah Jaeschke at sarah.m.jaeschke.civ@us.navy.mil.

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The FY25 Department of Navy (DON) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Workforce Program is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to enhance STEM education crucial to the Navy's future workforce. The funding is designed to develop educational pathways in STEM fields, encourage student interest in STEM careers, and bolster mentoring quality in education systems. Key deadlines include white paper submissions by April 11, 2025, and full proposals by August 29, 2025. Eligible applicants include academia, non-profits, and industry, but foreign entities and certain federal organizations are excluded. The anticipated awards total eight, providing up to $200,000 annually for three years. The focus of funded projects should align with DON's mission and demonstrate naval relevance. Applicants are encouraged to establish collaboration with Naval STEM Stakeholder Organizations (NSSOs). Strict submission guidelines are outlined, emphasizing the necessity for white papers before full proposal invitations. Overall, the NOFO aims to strengthen the nation's STEM capabilities in support of the Department of the Navy’s technological superiority and workforce development.
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