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Opportunity Summary:

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) Program is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport to support hands-on STEM education efforts in Kitsap County, Washington, with a specific emphasis on underwater robotics and related technologies. The program is framed as an education and outreach initiative meant to build early interest and practical skills in technical fields that align with Department of Defense workforce needs. In plain terms, NUWC Keyport is looking to fund organizations that can run and grow local STEM activities centered on ROVs and similar underwater systems, while also strengthening connections among schools, the Navy and DoD community, contractors, and local partners.

The core objective is workforce pipeline development: increasing STEM engagement in area schools and, over time, expanding the pool of students who may pursue science and engineering pathways relevant to national defense. The opportunity is not limited to a single event or curriculum. Instead, it supports a range of outreach projects that expose students to real engineering challenges, teamwork, and problem-solving using marine robotics themes. Examples specifically mentioned include high school ROV challenges, the SeaPerch program, autonomous underwater vehicle activities, elementary-level ROV programming, STEM festivals, competitions and demonstrations, and summer programs. These activities suggest a continuum of programming from elementary through high school, with multiple entry points for students and opportunities for repeated engagement over time.

Funding would be issued through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more collaborative relationship with the government than a standard grant, often involving coordination, shared goals, and periodic involvement from the agency during execution. The anticipated award structure includes a base year plus four option years, meaning the initial year of funding could be followed by up to four additional years if the government chooses to exercise those options. The notice makes clear that option years are not guaranteed, so applicants would typically need to show both a strong first-year plan and a scalable approach that could be sustained or expanded if additional years are funded.

The award size ranges from a floor of $40,000 to a ceiling of $300,000, and there is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement, which can lower the barrier for schools and nonprofits that may not have the resources to provide significant non-federal match. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding universities), and independent school districts. The funding is associated with CFDA number 12.330, which relates to STEM education, outreach, and workforce programming.

Key administrative details in the source listing include the original posting date of October 22, 2014, with a closing date that was extended to December 8, 2014, and an archive date of February 28, 2015. While those dates indicate this specific announcement is historical, the program description provides a clear picture of what NUWC Keyport was seeking to support: practical STEM outreach anchored in ROV and underwater vehicle experiences, delivered in partnership with local schools and community stakeholders, with the broader intent of motivating students toward STEM careers and strengthening the future technical workforce.

For questions or difficulty accessing the announcement, the contact listed is Cindy Harley, Grants Contracting Officer, at 360-315-3868.

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