Opportunity Information: Apply for ONRFOA10 023
Apply for ONRFOA10 023
- The Office of Naval Research in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Long Range Funding Opportunity Announcement for Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics (STEM) for K 12 Institutions of Higher Education" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 1, 2010 and posted on Jul 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Long Range Funding Opportunity Announcement (ONRFOA10-023) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity focused on building and sustaining STEM education and outreach efforts that strengthen the future workforce needed for Navy and broader national competitiveness. Using its authority under Title 10, ONR is looking for proposals that expand science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning and participation across K-12 and higher education, with a strong emphasis on long-term, scalable programs rather than short, one-off events. The overall theme is creating a durable pipeline of students who are interested in STEM, prepared academically, and aware of Navy-relevant STEM pathways.
The opportunity is anchored in five mission goals that span the full education-to-career continuum. First, it aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, particularly in grades K-10, where early interest can be shaped. Second, it prioritizes engaging students in hands-on STEM learning for grades 3-12 using Navy-related content, meaning projects can connect STEM concepts to real Navy challenges, technologies, and careers. Third, it supports preparing higher education students for employment in Navy STEM disciplines or in related academic and defense contractor communities. Fourth, it includes efforts to employ, retain, and develop Naval STEM professionals through higher education and professional development activities, including faculty-related initiatives. Fifth, it encourages coordination and collaboration across Navy STEM programs so efforts are aligned and participants get the maximum benefit.
ONR describes several concrete objectives that proposals are expected to address. A major objective is establishing successful, sustainable, and affordable long-term programs that can operate Navy-wide and serve both K-12 schools and institutions of higher learning. Another central objective is maintaining a strong pipeline of students who apply for and participate in Navy education and outreach programs, with particular attention to women and members of minority groups. The announcement also highlights increasing the number of domestic students, especially those from underrepresented populations, who complete STEM degrees by improving interest, attitudes, and persistence in STEM fields. In addition, ONR emphasizes strengthening the broader support systems around students, including peer, family, and school encouragement, because those factors often determine whether students stay engaged long enough to reach advanced coursework and degrees.
A key equity and access thread runs through the entire announcement. ONR explicitly calls for long-term inclusiveness of women and minorities in science and technology programs, not just recruitment at the front end. Proposals are also expected to encourage more students to take college-preparatory science and math courses, helping ensure students meet prerequisites for STEM majors and technical training. Another expectation is that programs demonstrate appropriate curricular connections to state and national STEM learning standards, which signals ONR is looking for initiatives that integrate well with formal education requirements and can be adopted or sustained by schools and institutions.
Beyond core programming, ONR indicates it may support a range of related activities that strengthen the STEM ecosystem. These include financial assistance to organizations that run STEM activities; funding and support for national competitions (including involvement of Department of Defense personnel as judges or presenters); and support for STEM education and outreach conferences. Teacher-focused components are also clearly allowable, such as STEM education and training initiatives, stipends for teachers participating in professional development tied to the proposed activities, and funds to acquire materials and resources needed to launch, implement, assess, and improve programs. The announcement also notes interest in evaluation work, including evaluating existing Navy/DoD program efforts and developing strategies to better market program opportunities to targeted populations, which suggests ONR values evidence of effectiveness and improved outreach methods over time. ONR encourages publishing results in academic journals at the end of the period of performance, reinforcing that rigorous assessment and disseminated findings are welcome.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding instrument types listed are cooperative agreements and grants, and the activity category is Education under CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research). Cost sharing or matching is not required. Eligible applicants are broad and include public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, certain for-profit entities (other than small businesses are also listed as eligible), city or township governments, and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The opportunity was posted July 12, 2010, with a closing date of September 30, 2011 (and archived October 30, 2011). The listed agency is the Office of Naval Research, and a point of contact is provided for access issues: Tracie Simmons, Contract Specialist, phone 703-696-7827 (noted for Grants.gov questions only).
FAQs: Office of Naval Research (ONR) Long Range Funding Opportunity Announcement (ONRFOA10-023)
1) What is ONRFOA10-023?
ONRFOA10-023 is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) focused on building and sustaining STEM education and outreach efforts that strengthen the future workforce needed for the Navy and broader national competitiveness.
2) What is the main purpose or theme of this funding opportunity?
The overall theme is creating a durable pipeline of students who are interested in STEM, prepared academically, and aware of Navy-relevant STEM pathways. ONR emphasizes long-term, scalable programs rather than short, one-off events.
3) What kinds of programs does ONR want to fund?
ONR is looking for proposals that expand science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning and participation across K-12 and higher education, with a strong emphasis on sustainable, affordable, long-term programs that can scale Navy-wide.
4) What are the five mission goals described in the announcement?
The opportunity is anchored in five mission goals that span the education-to-career continuum:
- Inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, particularly in grades K-10.
- Engage students in hands-on STEM learning for grades 3-12 using Navy-related content.
- Prepare higher education students for employment in Navy STEM disciplines or related academic and defense contractor communities.
- Employ, retain, and develop Naval STEM professionals through higher education and professional development activities (including faculty-related initiatives).
- Coordinate and collaborate across Navy STEM programs so efforts are aligned and participants get maximum benefit.
5) Which grade levels or learner groups are specifically mentioned?
The announcement specifically references K-10 for inspiring interest early, grades 3-12 for hands-on STEM learning using Navy-related content, and higher education students for preparation toward Navy-relevant STEM careers. It also includes Naval STEM professionals for retention and development activities.
6) Does ONR prefer long-term programs over short events?
Yes. ONR emphasizes long-term, sustainable, scalable initiatives rather than short, one-off events.
7) What does ONR mean by "Navy-related content" for K-12 activities?
The announcement indicates hands-on STEM learning can connect STEM concepts to real Navy challenges, technologies, and careers, helping participants understand Navy-relevant STEM pathways.
8) What are the key objectives proposals are expected to address?
ONR describes several objectives, including:
- Establishing successful, sustainable, affordable long-term programs that can operate Navy-wide and serve both K-12 schools and institutions of higher learning.
- Maintaining a strong pipeline of students who apply for and participate in Navy education and outreach programs.
- Increasing participation and long-term inclusiveness of women and members of minority groups.
- Increasing the number of domestic students, especially from underrepresented populations, who complete STEM degrees by improving interest, attitudes, and persistence in STEM.
- Strengthening student support systems (peer, family, and school encouragement) that influence long-term engagement and persistence.
- Encouraging more students to take college-preparatory science and math courses.
- Demonstrating appropriate curricular connections to state and national STEM learning standards.
9) Is diversity, equity, and inclusion a stated priority?
Yes. A clear equity and access thread runs through the announcement. ONR explicitly calls for long-term inclusiveness of women and minorities in science and technology programs, not just recruitment at the front end.
10) Are there expectations related to STEM course-taking and academic preparation?
Yes. The announcement expects programs to encourage more students to take college-preparatory science and math courses so students meet prerequisites for STEM majors and technical training.
11) Do programs need to align with academic standards?
Yes. ONR expects programs to demonstrate appropriate curricular connections to state and national STEM learning standards, indicating initiatives should integrate with formal education requirements and be adoptable or sustainable by schools and institutions.
12) What types of activities may be supported besides direct program delivery?
ONR indicates it may support a range of related activities, including:
- Financial assistance to organizations that run STEM activities.
- Funding and support for national competitions (including involvement of Department of Defense personnel as judges or presenters).
- Support for STEM education and outreach conferences.
- Teacher-focused STEM education and training initiatives.
- Teacher stipends for professional development tied to proposed activities.
- Materials and resources needed to launch, implement, assess, and improve programs.
- Evaluation of existing Navy/DoD program efforts.
- Developing strategies to better market program opportunities to targeted populations.
13) Are teacher stipends allowed under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement explicitly allows stipends for teachers participating in professional development tied to the proposed activities.
14) Does ONR support competitions and conferences?
Yes. ONR notes potential support for national competitions (including Department of Defense personnel serving as judges or presenters) and for STEM education and outreach conferences.
15) Is evaluation or assessment encouraged?
Yes. ONR highlights evaluation work, including evaluating existing Navy/DoD program efforts, and encourages rigorous assessment to improve effectiveness over time.
16) Does ONR mention publishing results?
Yes. ONR encourages publishing results in academic journals at the end of the period of performance, reinforcing interest in disseminated findings.
17) What funding instruments are available?
The listed funding instrument types are cooperative agreements and grants.
18) What is the activity category and CFDA number?
The activity category is Education under CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
19) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a broad set of organizations, including:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status)
- Small businesses
- Certain for-profit entities (including entities other than small businesses, as also listed as eligible)
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
21) Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The listed agency is the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
22) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 12, 2010, with a closing date of September 30, 2011. It is noted as archived on October 30, 2011.
23) What is the opportunity number or identifier?
The announcement is identified as the ONR Long Range Funding Opportunity Announcement with reference ONRFOA10-023.
24) Who is the point of contact listed, and what is it for?
A point of contact is provided for access issues: Tracie Simmons, Contract Specialist, phone 703-696-7827. The listing notes this contact is for Grants.gov questions only.
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