Opportunity Information: Apply for N00173RA01
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- The Naval Research Laboratory in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Announcement NRL SCC PEP/STEM Program" 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 May 11, 2010 and posted on Apr 7, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 29, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Research Announcement titled "NRL SCC PEP/STEM Program" (Funding Opportunity Number N00173RA01) was a discretionary federal funding opportunity released by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), specifically through its detachment located at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi (NRL SSC). The central purpose of the announcement was to solicit proposals that support STEM engagement for young students, with an emphasis on stimulating interest and participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and advancing a related Pre-Engineering Program (PEP). The program authority is tied to the National Defense Education Act of 1959, reflecting a long-standing federal interest in strengthening the U.S. pipeline of technical talent and encouraging early exposure to fields that are important to national competitiveness and defense-related research.
In practical terms, the opportunity invited project ideas designed to motivate and educate younger learners in STEM and pre-engineering topics, likely through structured educational activities, outreach, curriculum-related enhancements, or hands-on learning experiences that align with NRL SSC goals. The announcement notes that the NRL SSC effort is visually depicted in a White House document (linked in the notice, with a reference to page 10 of the PDF), suggesting the program aligns with broader national STEM priorities and possibly recognized federal STEM initiative frameworks.
The funding mechanism allowed under this announcement included both grants and cooperative agreements. That matters because a cooperative agreement typically implies more substantial federal involvement during the project period than a standard grant, such as collaboration, technical input, coordination, or shared responsibilities between NRL and the award recipient. The funding activity category was listed as science and technology and other research and development, and the associated CFDA number was 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research), placing the program within the Department of Defense research support landscape even though the immediate focus is educational stimulation and pre-engineering exposure for youth.
Financially, the announcement estimated total available funding of $200,000, with an award ceiling also set at $200,000 and an award floor of $0. This structure indicates that the program could, in principle, fund one project up to the full amount or potentially multiple smaller projects, depending on proposal quality and agency intent. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which generally lowers barriers to participation for schools, nonprofits, and smaller organizations that may not have discretionary funds available to meet match requirements.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full text of the announcement. That typically implies potential eligibility for educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profits, state and local governments, and other organizations capable of carrying out STEM or pre-engineering outreach and programming.
As for timing, the opportunity was posted on April 7, 2010, with an original closing date of September 30, 2010, and a current closing date of September 29, 2010. It was archived on October 29, 2010, meaning it is no longer active, but it remains useful as a reference point for the type of STEM and pre-engineering education initiatives NRL SSC was seeking to support during that period.
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Mary Johnson in the Contracting Division, with a general phone number provided (202-767-2021). This suggests that proposals and administrative questions were routed through NRL contracting channels, consistent with Department of Defense funding processes.
NRL SCC PEP/STEM Program (N00173RA01) FAQs
What is the "NRL SCC PEP/STEM Program" funding opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity released by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for its detachment at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi (NRL SSC). The announcement solicited proposals that support STEM engagement for young students, with a focus on stimulating interest and participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and advancing a related Pre-Engineering Program (PEP).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is N00173RA01.
Who issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), specifically through NRL's detachment located at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi (NRL SSC).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The stated purpose is to support STEM engagement for young students by encouraging interest and participation in STEM fields and advancing a Pre-Engineering Program (PEP) related to those goals.
What types of project ideas were invited?
The announcement invited project ideas designed to motivate and educate younger learners in STEM and pre-engineering topics. Examples implied by the description include structured educational activities, outreach efforts, curriculum-related enhancements, or hands-on learning experiences that align with NRL SSC goals.
Does the opportunity mention any broader national STEM alignment?
Yes. The announcement notes that the NRL SSC effort is visually depicted in a White House document referenced in the notice (with a reference to page 10 of the linked PDF), suggesting alignment with broader national STEM priorities and potentially recognized federal STEM initiative frameworks.
What is the statutory or program authority associated with this opportunity?
The authority is tied to the National Defense Education Act of 1959, reflecting a long-standing federal interest in strengthening the U.S. pipeline of technical talent and encouraging early exposure to fields important to national competitiveness and defense-related research.
What funding mechanisms were available (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The announcement allowed for both grants and cooperative agreements.
Why does it matter whether the award is a grant or a cooperative agreement?
As described in the notice, a cooperative agreement typically implies more substantial federal involvement during the project period than a standard grant. That can include collaboration, technical input, coordination, or shared responsibilities between NRL and the award recipient.
What funding activity category was used for this opportunity?
The funding activity category was listed as "science and technology and other research and development."
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed was 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research), placing the program within the Department of Defense research support landscape even though the immediate focus is STEM stimulation and pre-engineering exposure for youth.
How much funding was available in total?
The announcement estimated total available funding of $200,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $200,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was $0.
Does an award floor of $0 mean very small awards were possible?
Based on the listed structure (floor of $0), the opportunity could potentially support awards of varying sizes. The description indicates it could fund one project up to the full $200,000 or multiple smaller projects, depending on proposal quality and agency intent.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full text of the announcement.
What kinds of organizations might "unrestricted eligibility" include?
The notice suggests this typically implies potential eligibility for educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profits, state and local governments, and other organizations capable of carrying out STEM or pre-engineering outreach and programming.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on April 7, 2010.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was September 30, 2010.
What was the "current" closing date listed in the notice?
The current closing date was September 29, 2010.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 29, 2010, meaning it is no longer active.
Why might this archived opportunity still be useful?
The notice indicates it can still be useful as a reference point for the type of STEM and pre-engineering education initiatives NRL SSC was seeking to support during that period.
Who was the point of contact listed for issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Mary Johnson in the Contracting Division.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The notice provided a general phone number: 202-767-2021.
What kinds of questions would the point of contact likely handle?
Based on the notice, the contact was specifically mentioned for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, and it also suggests proposals and administrative questions were routed through NRL contracting channels consistent with Department of Defense funding processes.
Does the announcement indicate where proposal and administrative questions were routed?
Yes. It indicates proposals and administrative questions were routed through NRL contracting channels, which is consistent with Department of Defense funding processes.
Where is NRL SSC located?
NRL SSC is the Naval Research Laboratory detachment located at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
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