Opportunity Information: Apply for NNL08ZB1001C
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- The NASA Langley Research Center in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ELECTRONIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NETWORK" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 5, 2008 and posted on Jul 23, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by See CAN upon its release.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See Cooperative Agreement Notice upon its release.
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Opportunity Summary:
NASA Langley Research Center is offering a single cooperative agreement opportunity called the Electronic Professional Development Network (ePDN). The program sits under the NASA Langley Office of Education and is meant to build out a durable online professional development system for educators. In practical terms, NASA is looking for one lead recipient to help create the infrastructure and then use it to deliver research-based, technology-enabled professional learning that helps teachers and other educators effectively use NASA education resources in real learning environments.
The core purpose of the ePDN cooperative agreement is not just to host trainings, but to develop and deploy an integrated set of online technology applications, products, and services that make professional development more effective and scalable. The selected organization would work side-by-side with NASA to design, prepare, produce, deliver, and evaluate online professional development offerings. These offerings can include online events, workshops, and courses, with an emphasis on measurable improvement in educators ability to use NASA materials and integrate NASA-related content into instruction.
NASA lists four main objectives for ePDN. First, the recipient must produce and deliver electronic professional development (ePD) experiences, meaning well-structured online learning opportunities rather than one-off webinars. Second, the recipient must maintain a learning management system (LMS) that supports the cooperative agreement work, which implies responsibilities like platform administration, user support, content hosting, tracking participation, and potentially reporting on learning outcomes. Third, the recipient is expected to collaborate with other NASA education projects to help them meet their own electronic professional development goals, so the ePDN effort is intended to connect across NASA education initiatives rather than operate in isolation. Fourth, the recipient should partner with external electronic professional development organizations, which signals NASA wants the network to align with established professional learning communities, standards, and best practices beyond the agency.
Eligibility is limited. Because the program is specifically an educator professional development effort, only educational institutions or other educational nonprofit organizations may participate. Proposals from outside the United States will not be considered. In addition, NASA education and training funds are constrained by federal rules cited in the notice (14 C.F.R. Sections 1260.12 (c) (2) and 1260.12 (c) (3)), which require that supported students and faculty be U.S. citizens, so applicants need to be prepared to comply with those citizenship-related requirements where applicable. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means NASA expects substantial involvement during the project rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The notice also highlights that recipients of NASA cooperative agreements may not be paid a profit, consistent with the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook (NPR 5800.1).
The opportunity is released through NASA NSPIRES (the NASA Research Opportunities portal). Applicants are expected to monitor NSPIRES for the Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) itself, any updates, and any amendments. A Notice of Intent to propose is requested and must be submitted electronically, and the full proposal due date and submission instructions are provided in the CAN once posted. Late proposals will not be considered. Selection will be based on evaluation criteria defined in the CAN, and the notice specifically mentions that an organizations relevant current and past performance will be one of the factors considered.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number NNL08ZB1001C, activity category Education, expected awards of 1, and no cost sharing or matching requirement stated in the summary. The original posting dates indicate this opportunity was publicized in 2008, and it also notes that a previous announcement for this CAN was cancelled, implying applicants should rely only on the currently released CAN language on NSPIRES. The primary point of contact for written questions is Karen C. Dempster, Grants Officer at NASA Langley Research Center (Karen.C.Dempster@nasa.gov), and NSPIRES/NAIS support is also listed for technical access issues.
Electronic Professional Development Network (ePDN) - FAQ
What is the Electronic Professional Development Network (ePDN) opportunity?
The Electronic Professional Development Network (ePDN) is a NASA Langley Research Center cooperative agreement opportunity to create a durable, online professional development system for educators. The intent is to build the infrastructure and use it to deliver research-based, technology-enabled professional learning that helps educators effectively use NASA education resources in real learning environments.
Which NASA organization is offering this cooperative agreement?
The opportunity is offered by NASA Langley Research Center under the NASA Langley Office of Education.
How many awards does NASA expect to make?
NASA expects to make one award (a single cooperative agreement to one lead recipient).
What is the award mechanism for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means NASA expects substantial involvement in the project. The selected organization would work side-by-side with NASA to design, prepare, produce, deliver, and evaluate the online professional development offerings.
What is the main purpose of ePDN (is it just hosting webinars)?
No. The core purpose is not simply to host trainings or run one-off webinars. The intent is to develop and deploy an integrated set of online technology applications, products, and services that make professional development more effective and scalable, along with delivering well-structured electronic professional development experiences.
What kinds of professional development offerings are expected?
NASA indicates offerings can include online events, workshops, and courses, with an emphasis on well-structured electronic professional development (ePD) experiences and measurable improvement in educators ability to use NASA materials and integrate NASA-related content into instruction.
What are the main objectives NASA lists for ePDN?
NASA lists four main objectives:
- Produce and deliver electronic professional development (ePD) experiences (structured online learning, not one-off webinars).
- Maintain a learning management system (LMS) that supports the cooperative agreement work.
- Collaborate with other NASA education projects to help them meet their electronic professional development goals.
- Partner with external electronic professional development organizations to align with broader professional learning communities, standards, and best practices.
What does "maintain a learning management system (LMS)" imply for the recipient?
NASA indicates the recipient must maintain an LMS that supports the cooperative agreement work. This implies responsibilities such as platform administration, user support, content hosting, tracking participation, and potentially reporting on learning outcomes.
Does the ePDN effort operate on its own, or does it connect to other NASA education initiatives?
NASA states the recipient is expected to collaborate with other NASA education projects to help them meet their own electronic professional development goals. This signals that ePDN is intended to connect across NASA education initiatives rather than operate in isolation.
What does NASA mean by partnering with external ePD organizations?
NASA indicates the recipient should partner with external electronic professional development organizations, suggesting NASA wants the network to align with established professional learning communities, standards, and best practices beyond the agency.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to educational institutions or other educational nonprofit organizations. Because the program is specifically an educator professional development effort, other types of entities are not eligible under the description provided.
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
No. Proposals from outside the United States will not be considered.
Are there U.S. citizenship requirements tied to this opportunity?
Yes. The notice cites federal rules (14 C.F.R. Sections 1260.12 (c) (2) and 1260.12 (c) (3)) indicating NASA education and training funds require that supported students and faculty be U.S. citizens. Applicants should be prepared to comply with these citizenship-related requirements where applicable.
Can a recipient earn a profit on this cooperative agreement?
No. The notice highlights that recipients of NASA cooperative agreements may not be paid a profit, consistent with the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook (NPR 5800.1).
Where is the opportunity posted and where do applicants apply?
The opportunity is released through NASA NSPIRES (NASA's research opportunities portal). Applicants are expected to monitor NSPIRES for the Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN), updates, and amendments, and to follow the submission instructions provided in the CAN once posted.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NNL08ZB1001C.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Education.
Is a Notice of Intent required?
A Notice of Intent to propose is requested and must be submitted electronically, as described in the CAN once posted on NSPIRES.
How do I find the full proposal due date and submission instructions?
The full proposal due date and detailed submission instructions are provided in the Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) posted on NSPIRES.
Will late proposals be accepted?
No. The notice states that late proposals will not be considered.
How will NASA select the recipient?
Selection will be based on evaluation criteria defined in the CAN. The notice also specifies that an organization's relevant current and past performance will be one of the factors considered.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The summary states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Has this opportunity been announced before?
Yes. The posting information indicates the opportunity was publicized in 2008, and it also notes that a previous announcement for this CAN was cancelled. Applicants are advised (per the notice) to rely only on the currently released CAN language on NSPIRES.
Who can I contact with written questions about the opportunity?
Written questions should be directed to Karen C. Dempster, Grants Officer at NASA Langley Research Center, at Karen.C.Dempster@nasa.gov.
Who do I contact for NSPIRES/NAIS technical access issues?
The notice indicates NSPIRES/NAIS support is listed for technical access issues (refer to the NSPIRES posting for the support contact details).
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