Proposal Deadline: February 24, 2020
Funding Opportunity Description:
The Department of Defense (DoD) seeks innovative applications for the National Defense Education Program (NDEP) Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) education, outreach, and workforce initiative programs. DoD intends to award multiple grants, subject to the availability of funds. Each individual award will be up to a maximum of $3,000,000, for a period of up to three (3) years. Applications for larger amounts may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Proposers are encouraged to consider the following scope areas:
- Develop and implement programs meaningful integration of math across science and technology subject areas
- Develop and implement exploratory pilot programs that seek to create new educational experiences for students in STEM
- Develop and implement programs that support DoD science and technology priority areas (https://www.cto.mil/modernization-priorities/)
- Develop larger cohesive STEM education and outreach activities that strengthen the capacity of regional/local communities and stakeholders to leverage partnerships
- Implement a manufacturing education program at pre-college that prepares participants for realistic job previews
- Develop activities that exposes participants to the necessary technical and problem solving skills for competency in cyber
- Encourage partnerships or consortia approach to implement STEM education and outreach programs with a holistic approach to understanding real-world applications
- Develop interdisciplinary activities which creates understanding of innovation entrepreneurship in the development of new technologies and technology transfer
Additional information including the Funding Opportunity Announcement can be found at grants.gov.