Opportunity Information: Apply for ONRFOA12 002
Apply for ONRFOA12 002
- The Office of Naval Research in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY12 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Programs" 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 Sep 27, 2011 and posted on Sep 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY12 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Navy and Marine Corps STEM Programs (Funding Opportunity Number ONRFOA12-002) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) that invites proposals to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, outreach, and workforce development. The program is rooted in Title 10 authority (subsection 2192(b)(1)) and is designed to advance ONR's STEM mission: building nationwide interest, knowledge, and participation in STEM to ensure a strong future naval and national STEM workforce. Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, meaning ONR anticipates being substantially involved in the supported projects rather than acting only as a pass-through funder.
The FOA aligns projects to four core investment priorities that map to different education and career stages. First, it supports efforts that inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, primarily focused on grades K through 10. Second, it funds hands-on STEM learning experiences with clear Naval relevance, primarily aimed at grades 3 through 12. Third, it invests in higher education programs that prepare students for STEM employment tied to the Navy and Marine Corps, as well as related academic and naval contractor communities. Fourth, it supports initiatives that employ, retain, and further develop Naval STEM professionals, spanning higher education through professional development. The Naval STEM Strategic Plan (referenced at www.onr.navy.mil) is positioned as the guiding framework for understanding and addressing these priorities.
Across these priorities, ONR emphasizes building long-term, sustainable, and cost-effective Navy-sponsored STEM programs with national reach, spanning both K-12 and higher education. A major goal is to increase awareness of Naval-relevant STEM topics, research exposure, and career pathways by expanding education and outreach opportunities. The FOA also highlights the importance of creating and maintaining a student pipeline into Navy and DoD STEM programs, with particular attention to participation by women and underrepresented minorities. Related to that pipeline goal, ONR aims to increase the number of domestic students completing STEM degrees, especially students from underrepresented groups, by improving student interest and attitudes toward STEM fields.
The announcement also encourages strategies that broaden support systems around students, not just the students themselves. It calls for strengthening peer, family, and school support for STEM engagement, ensuring long-term inclusiveness of women and minorities in Naval science and technology programs, and increasing enrollment in college-preparatory science and math courses. Teacher capacity is another major theme: the FOA seeks to strengthen resources, training, and professional development opportunities for STEM educators so that instruction and programming are more effective and more closely connected to real-world STEM applications, including Navy and Marine Corps relevance.
In addition to direct student and teacher programming, the FOA allows for a variety of related activities. This can include financial assistance to organizations that run STEM efforts, support for national STEM competitions (including leveraging DoD personnel as judges or presenters), funding for STEM education and outreach conferences, and teacher training initiatives that may include stipends. Funding may also cover materials and resources needed to launch, implement, evaluate, and improve programs, as well as evaluations of existing Navy/DoD STEM efforts and marketing strategies to better reach intended audiences. ONR notes that it encourages publication of project results in appropriate academic journals at the end of the performance period, signaling an interest in evidence-based practices and dissemination of outcomes.
Eligibility is broad and includes entities such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, independent school districts, small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), city or township governments, and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The program is cataloged under CFDA 12.330 (STEM Education, Outreach and Workforce Program) and does not require cost sharing or matching. The FOA was posted on September 27, 2011, and had a closing date of September 30, 2012 (with an archive date of October 30, 2012). For applicants needing access help or administrative assistance, the contact listed is Elizabeth Ford, Grant Specialist, at 703-696-2576, and the full announcement is available through Grants.gov via the "FULL ANNOUNCEMENT" link on the synopsis page.
FAQs: FY12 Navy and Marine Corps STEM Programs (ONRFOA12-002)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY12 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Navy and Marine Corps STEM Programs, Funding Opportunity Number ONRFOA12-002. It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) inviting proposals that support STEM education, outreach, and workforce development.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to advance ONR's STEM mission: building nationwide interest, knowledge, and participation in STEM to ensure a strong future naval and national STEM workforce.
What legal authority is this program based on?
The FOA is rooted in Title 10 authority, subsection 2192(b)(1).
What type of award is expected?
Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements. This means ONR anticipates being substantially involved in supported projects rather than acting only as a pass-through funder.
What kinds of projects does ONR want to fund?
The FOA invites proposals for STEM education, outreach, and workforce development efforts that align with ONR priorities, including long-term, sustainable, cost-effective programs with national reach across K-12 and higher education.
What are the four core investment priorities in this FOA?
The FOA aligns projects to four core priorities tied to education and career stages: (1) inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers (primarily grades K-10), (2) hands-on STEM learning experiences with clear Naval relevance (primarily grades 3-12), (3) higher education programs preparing students for Navy and Marine Corps-related STEM employment (and related academic and naval contractor communities), and (4) initiatives that employ, retain, and further develop Naval STEM professionals (spanning higher education through professional development).
Which grade levels are targeted by this FOA?
Depending on the priority area, the FOA targets K-12 (with emphasis on grades K-10 and grades 3-12 for certain priorities) and also extends into higher education and professional development.
Does the FOA require Naval or Marine Corps relevance?
Yes. A key emphasis is increasing awareness of Naval-relevant STEM topics, research exposure, and career pathways. One priority area specifically highlights hands-on STEM learning experiences with clear Naval relevance.
Is the goal limited to student programming only?
No. The FOA encourages strengthening broader support systems around students, including peer, family, and school support for STEM engagement, as well as teacher capacity-building through training and professional development.
How does this FOA address diversity and inclusion?
The FOA calls for particular attention to participation by women and underrepresented minorities, strengthening long-term inclusiveness in Naval science and technology programs, and improving student interest and attitudes toward STEM fields, especially among underrepresented groups.
Does ONR want programs with local impact or national reach?
ONR emphasizes building Navy-sponsored STEM programs with national reach, while also being sustainable, long-term, and cost-effective.
What outcomes is ONR trying to achieve through this FOA?
Key outcomes include expanding education and outreach opportunities, increasing awareness of Naval-relevant STEM topics and career pathways, creating and maintaining a student pipeline into Navy and DoD STEM programs, and increasing the number of domestic students completing STEM degrees (especially underrepresented students) by improving interest and attitudes toward STEM.
Are teacher-focused activities allowed?
Yes. Strengthening resources, training, and professional development for STEM educators is a major theme, with the intent of improving instruction and connecting programming to real-world STEM applications, including Navy and Marine Corps relevance.
Are stipends for teacher training mentioned as allowable?
Yes. The FOA notes teacher training initiatives that may include stipends.
Are STEM competitions an allowable activity?
Yes. The FOA allows support for national STEM competitions, including leveraging DoD personnel as judges or presenters.
Can the funding support conferences?
Yes. The FOA allows funding for STEM education and outreach conferences.
Can the funding support materials and resources for programs?
Yes. Funding may cover materials and resources needed to launch, implement, evaluate, and improve programs.
Does the FOA support evaluation and marketing activities?
Yes. The FOA allows evaluations of existing Navy/DoD STEM efforts and marketing strategies to better reach intended audiences.
Is publishing project results encouraged?
Yes. ONR encourages publication of project results in appropriate academic journals at the end of the performance period.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, independent school districts, small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), city or township governments, and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are included in the eligibility list.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA lists small businesses and also for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) as eligible.
Are local governments eligible?
Yes. City or township governments are included as eligible applicants.
Are tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Native American tribal organizations are listed as eligible, with the clarification that this refers to tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is cataloged under CFDA 12.330, titled STEM Education, Outreach and Workforce Program.
When was the FOA posted and when did it close?
The FOA was posted on September 27, 2011, with a closing date of September 30, 2012. An archive date of October 30, 2012 is also noted.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement is available through Grants.gov via the "FULL ANNOUNCEMENT" link on the synopsis page.
Who is the contact for access help or administrative assistance?
The FOA lists Elizabeth Ford, Grant Specialist, as the contact for applicants needing access help or administrative assistance. Phone: 703-696-2576.
What framework or strategic document is referenced for understanding the priorities?
The Naval STEM Strategic Plan (referenced at www.onr.navy.mil) is identified as the guiding framework for understanding and addressing the FOA priorities.
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