Opportunity Information: Apply for ONRFOA14 002
Apply for ONRFOA14 002
- The Office of Naval Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Funding Opportunity Announcement for Navy and Marine Corps Science, Technology, Engineering" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.330 Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 31, 2013 and posted on Dec 31, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- All responsible sources from academia, the nonprofit sector, and industry may submit proposals under this FOA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and to join others in submitting proposals. However, no portion of this FOA will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation, due to the impracticality of reserving discrete or severable items of this opportunity for exclusive competition among the entities. Federally Funded Research Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this FOA. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal bidders are allowed so long as they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC. Navy laboratories and warfare centers as well as other Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive awards under this FOA and should not directly submit either white papers or full proposals in response to this FOA. If any such organization is interested in the program described herein, the organization should contact ONR STEM Program Office, onrstem@navy.mil , to discuss its area of interest. As with FFRDCs, these types of Federal organizations may team with other responsible sources from academia, non profits, and industry that are submitting proposals under this FOA. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) are eligible to submit proposals under this FOA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense UARC contracts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) funding opportunity (ONRFOA14-002) is a discretionary grant program under CFDA 12.330 that invites proposals aimed at strengthening the Navy and Marine Corps Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, outreach, and workforce pipeline. At its core, the announcement is looking for innovative, high-impact approaches that directly support the development and long-term sustainment of a capable STEM workforce for Naval needs. ONR frames the desired outcome as "game changing" solutions that build and maintain a diverse pipeline of U.S. citizens who are genuinely interested in Navy and Marine Corps STEM careers, whether in uniformed roles or as civilian employees supporting mission readiness.
Although ONR notes the announcement can apply to any point along the STEM pipeline, the FY14 emphasis is primarily on efforts that engage and advance students at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels. The intent is not just general STEM promotion, but targeted education and outreach that translates into a stronger Naval workforce. Proposals are expected to align with mission-relevant technical priorities, particularly those described in the Naval Science and Technology (S&T) Strategic Plan and related National Naval Responsibilities referenced on the ONR website. In addition to alignment with the S&T strategy, ONR highlights that it is also focused on closing specific STEM workforce gaps and meeting emerging strategic workforce goals across both military and civilian communities.
In terms of subject-matter focus, ONR explicitly calls out several areas of heightened interest. One major priority is building expertise in information technology, computer science, and cyber security, reflecting the growing operational importance of digital systems and cyber domains. Another is strengthening engineering disciplines across Navy and Marine Corps activities, suggesting broad interest in programs that increase the quantity and quality of engineering talent entering the Naval ecosystem. ONR also emphasizes improving the technician pipeline, signaling interest in solutions that prepare skilled technical workers who can support hands-on, mission-critical roles, likely including applied engineering, maintenance, testing, and operational support functions.
The program does not impose a cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make participation more feasible for organizations that may not have large pools of discretionary funds. Eligibility is described as essentially unrestricted among non-federal applicants, with proposals accepted from academia, nonprofit organizations, and industry, as long as the applicant is a responsible source. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to apply and to partner with others, but ONR states that no part of the funding will be set aside exclusively for these institutions. At the same time, while not presented as a formal requirement, ONR strongly encourages applicants to incorporate plans that consider underrepresented populations, including women and minorities, which indicates that meaningful inclusion strategies may be viewed favorably during review.
Several categories of federal or quasi-federal organizations are restricted from applying directly. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy national laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards, though they may participate through teaming arrangements with eligible lead applicants when allowed under their sponsoring agreements. Similarly, Navy laboratories and warfare centers, and other Department of Defense or civilian agency laboratories, are not eligible to submit white papers or full proposals directly. Those organizations are directed to contact the ONR STEM Program Office if they want to discuss areas of interest, and they may also collaborate through teaming arrangements with eligible academic, nonprofit, or industry applicants. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) may apply unless their Department of Defense contracts prohibit them from doing so.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on December 31, 2013, with an original and current closing date of December 31, 2014, and an archive date of January 30, 2015, indicating it was a time-bounded FOA for that period. The awarding agency is ONR, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting the expectation that proposals will be more than routine outreach and instead incorporate evidence-based or experimentally grounded approaches to workforce development. For access issues or administrative questions, the announcement lists a grants officer contact (Elizabeth Ford, 703-696-2576) and references Grants.gov for submission-related questions, with program-level interest discussions directed to the ONR STEM Program Office email (onrstem@navy.mil).
FAQs: Office of Naval Research (ONR) STEM Education, Outreach, and Workforce Pipeline (ONRFOA14-002 / CFDA 12.330)
1) What is this funding opportunity about?
This ONR funding opportunity (ONRFOA14-002) is a discretionary grant program under CFDA 12.330 focused on strengthening the Navy and Marine Corps STEM education, outreach, and workforce pipeline. The intent is to support innovative, high-impact approaches that help develop and sustain a capable STEM workforce aligned with Naval needs.
2) What outcomes is ONR trying to achieve?
ONR describes the desired outcome as "game changing" solutions that build and maintain a diverse pipeline of U.S. citizens who are genuinely interested in Navy and Marine Corps STEM careers, including uniformed roles and civilian positions that support mission readiness.
3) Is the goal general STEM promotion, or something more targeted?
The opportunity is not framed as general STEM promotion. ONR is looking for targeted STEM education and outreach that translates into a stronger Naval workforce, including efforts that close specific STEM workforce gaps and support emerging strategic workforce goals for both military and civilian communities.
4) Which parts of the STEM pipeline can proposals address?
ONR notes that proposals can apply to any point along the STEM pipeline. However, the FY14 emphasis is primarily on efforts that engage and advance students at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels.
5) What technical or mission areas should proposals align with?
Proposals are expected to align with mission-relevant technical priorities, particularly those described in the Naval Science and Technology (S&T) Strategic Plan and related National Naval Responsibilities referenced on the ONR website.
6) What subject areas are explicitly highlighted as priorities?
ONR explicitly highlights several areas of heightened interest, including:
- Information technology, computer science, and cyber security
- Engineering disciplines across Navy and Marine Corps activities
- Improving the technician pipeline (preparing skilled technical workers for hands-on, mission-critical roles)
7) Does the program require cost sharing or a match?
No. The program does not impose a cost sharing or matching requirement.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as essentially unrestricted among non-federal applicants, including academia, nonprofit organizations, and industry, as long as the applicant is considered a responsible source.
9) Are HBCUs and Minority Institutions (MIs) eligible or encouraged?
Yes. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to apply and to partner with others. However, ONR states that no part of the funding will be set aside exclusively for these institutions.
10) Are applicants expected to address diversity or underrepresented populations?
While not presented as a formal requirement, ONR strongly encourages applicants to incorporate plans that consider underrepresented populations, including women and minorities. This indicates that meaningful inclusion strategies may be viewed favorably during review.
11) Can Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) apply as the lead?
No. FFRDCs (including Department of Energy national laboratories) are not eligible to receive awards directly. They may be able to participate through teaming arrangements with eligible lead applicants when allowed under their sponsoring agreements.
12) Can Navy laboratories, warfare centers, or other government labs submit proposals?
No. Navy laboratories and warfare centers, and other Department of Defense or civilian agency laboratories, are not eligible to submit white papers or full proposals directly. They are directed to contact the ONR STEM Program Office to discuss areas of interest and may collaborate through teaming arrangements with eligible academic, nonprofit, or industry applicants.
13) Can University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) apply?
Yes, UARCs may apply unless their Department of Defense contracts prohibit them from doing so.
14) What kinds of projects does ONR appear to be looking for?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development. This framing suggests ONR expects proposals to be more than routine outreach and to incorporate evidence-based or experimentally grounded approaches to workforce development.
15) When was this opportunity posted, and what were the deadlines?
The opportunity was posted on December 31, 2013. The original and current closing date listed is December 31, 2014. The archive date is January 30, 2015, indicating it was time-bounded to that period.
16) Who is the awarding agency?
The awarding agency is the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
17) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 12.330.
18) Where should administrative or access questions be directed?
For access issues or administrative questions, the announcement lists a grants officer contact: Elizabeth Ford (703-696-2576). For submission-related questions, the announcement references Grants.gov.
19) Who should be contacted for program-level discussions about areas of interest?
Program-level interest discussions are directed to the ONR STEM Program Office email: onrstem@navy.mil.
20) Is collaboration or teaming allowed for restricted organizations?
Yes. While certain federal or quasi-federal organizations are restricted from applying directly (such as FFRDCs and certain laboratories), the announcement indicates they may participate through teaming arrangements with eligible lead applicants when permitted by their sponsoring agreements and applicable rules.
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