Opportunity Information: Apply for N0001424SF003
The FY24 Department of Navy (DON) STEM Education and Workforce Program is a grant opportunity from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) focused on strengthening the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps pipeline of STEM talent. The central purpose is to support projects that either expand existing programs or introduce new, creative approaches that help develop and sustain a diverse, world-class STEM workforce tied directly to naval needs. Proposals are expected to connect STEM education and outreach to real Department of the Navy workforce demands, with an emphasis on building clear educational pathways for U.S. citizens that lead toward Navy- and Marine Corps-relevant STEM careers.
ONR is looking for efforts that improve STEM outcomes while also aligning what students learn and experience with the current and future needs of the DON science and technology workforce. The announcement recognizes that the strength of the naval S&T workforce depends heavily on the broader STEM education ecosystem, so it encourages projects that improve the capacity of schools, education systems, and local communities to deliver meaningful STEM experiences. This includes activities that can reach students across age groups, and may also involve the broader naval-related workforce. Regardless of the specific audience, the programs are expected to increase participant engagement in STEM areas that are relevant to naval missions and to measurably strengthen participants skills, knowledge, and abilities.
A recurring theme in the opportunity is that program design should be informed by established STEM education research and best practices, not just good intentions. ONR encourages applicants to use what is already known in the STEM education field about effective learning, persistence, broadening participation, and career awareness, and to translate that into practical programming that advances awareness of naval-relevant STEM careers and opportunities. While the announcement is open to a wide range of concept types, the common requirement is a clear line of sight between the educational activities and the DON workforce goals, including how a proposed effort helps create, maintain, or expand pathways into naval-relevant STEM fields.
Eligibility is relatively broad for non-federal organizations. Responsible sources from academia, nonprofit organizations, and industry (including for-profit organizations) may submit white papers under the funding opportunity announcement, but foreign entities are not eligible. At the same time, several categories of federal or federally connected organizations cannot be the direct award recipients. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy national laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this FOA. However, they may participate through teaming arrangements with an eligible lead applicant, as long as such teaming is allowed under the FFRDC sponsoring agreement. Similarly, Navy laboratories, military universities, warfare centers, and other Department of Defense or civilian agency laboratories are not allowed to submit white papers or applications themselves. They can still be involved as partners, but they are expected to coordinate through the Naval STEM Coordination Office if they want to discuss potential collaborations; the FOA provides an email point of contact and asks that inquiries use a specific subject line referencing the opportunity number. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are generally eligible to submit white papers unless restricted by the terms of their specific DoD UARC contract.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity managed by the Office of Naval Research under CFDA 12.330, categorized under science and technology and other research and development. The funding opportunity number is N0001424SF003. The original closing date listed is August 30, 2024. The notice anticipates making around 8 awards, with an award ceiling of $600,000. The opportunity was created on December 19, 2023.Apply for N0001424SF003
- The Office of Naval Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 Department of Navy (DON) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Workforce Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.330.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-12-19.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-08-30. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FY24 Department of Navy (DON) STEM Education and Workforce Program (ONR) - FAQs
What is the FY24 DON STEM Education and Workforce Program?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) designed to strengthen the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps STEM talent pipeline by supporting STEM education, outreach, and workforce pathway efforts that align with Department of the Navy (DON) workforce needs.
What is the central purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to fund projects that expand existing programs or introduce new, creative approaches that develop and sustain a diverse, world-class STEM workforce connected directly to naval needs and missions.
What kinds of projects is ONR looking to support?
ONR is looking for efforts that improve STEM outcomes and also align student learning and experiences with the current and future needs of the DON science and technology workforce. This includes projects that strengthen educational pathways into Navy- and Marine Corps-relevant STEM careers.
What does it mean to align a project with DON workforce demands?
Proposals are expected to show a clear connection between the STEM education/outreach activities and real DON workforce goals, including how the effort helps create, maintain, or expand pathways into naval-relevant STEM fields and careers.
Is there an emphasis on specific participants or age groups?
The opportunity encourages activities that can reach students across age groups. Regardless of the specific audience, programs are expected to increase engagement in STEM areas relevant to naval missions and measurably strengthen participant skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Does the opportunity prioritize diversity in STEM?
Yes. A stated goal is to develop and sustain a diverse, world-class STEM workforce tied directly to naval needs.
Are projects required to be based on STEM education research or best practices?
Yes. Program design is expected to be informed by established STEM education research and best practices, including what is known about effective learning, persistence, broadening participation, and career awareness.
What is expected in terms of outcomes or measurement?
Programs are expected to measurably strengthen participants' skills, knowledge, and abilities, while increasing engagement in naval-mission-relevant STEM areas. The announcement emphasizes measurable strengthening of participant capabilities.
Is the opportunity focused only on students?
No. While students across age groups are specifically mentioned, the announcement also notes that efforts may involve the broader naval-related workforce and emphasizes improving the capacity of schools, education systems, and local communities to deliver meaningful STEM experiences.
Who is eligible to submit under this opportunity?
Eligibility is relatively broad for non-federal organizations. Responsible sources from academia, nonprofit organizations, and industry (including for-profit organizations) may submit white papers under the funding opportunity announcement. Foreign entities are not eligible.
Are foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible.
Can Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) receive awards under this FOA?
No. FFRDCs (including Department of Energy national laboratories) are not eligible to receive awards under this FOA.
Can FFRDCs participate in a project in any way?
Yes. They may participate through teaming arrangements with an eligible lead applicant, as long as the teaming arrangement is allowed under the FFRDC sponsoring agreement.
Can Navy laboratories, warfare centers, military universities, or other DoD/civilian agency labs apply directly?
No. Navy laboratories, military universities, warfare centers, and other Department of Defense or civilian agency laboratories are not allowed to submit white papers or applications themselves under this opportunity.
Can Navy labs or other government labs be involved as partners?
Yes. They can be involved as partners, but they are expected to coordinate through the Naval STEM Coordination Office if they want to discuss potential collaborations.
Is there guidance for how Navy labs and similar organizations should initiate collaboration discussions?
Yes. The FOA provides an email point of contact and asks that inquiries use a specific subject line referencing the opportunity number when discussing potential collaborations via the Naval STEM Coordination Office.
Are University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) eligible?
UARCs are generally eligible to submit white papers unless restricted by the terms of their specific DoD UARC contract.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number is N0001424SF003.
What is the CFDA number and program classification?
The opportunity is managed under CFDA 12.330 and is categorized under science and technology and other research and development.
Which agency is administering this grant opportunity?
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) within the Department of the Navy is administering the opportunity.
How many awards does ONR anticipate making?
The notice anticipates making around 8 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $600,000.
What is the application deadline or closing date?
The original closing date listed is August 30, 2024.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on December 19, 2023.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity managed by ONR.
Does the opportunity allow expanding an existing program, or does it require a new program?
Either approach is supported. The purpose includes supporting projects that expand existing programs or introduce new, creative approaches.
What is a key theme that should be reflected in proposal design?
A recurring theme is the need for a clear line of sight between educational activities and DON workforce goals, backed by STEM education research and best practices, and focused on building educational pathways toward naval-relevant STEM careers for U.S. citizens.
Is there an emphasis on U.S. citizens?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes building clear educational pathways for U.S. citizens that lead toward Navy- and Marine Corps-relevant STEM careers.
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