Opportunity Information: Apply for ONR 15 FOA 0002
Apply for ONR 15 FOA 0002
- The Office of Naval Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics Education, Outreach, and Workforce Program (STEM)" 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 Oct 21, 2014 and posted on Oct 21, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This announcement will remain open until 30 September, 2015 or until replaced by a successor FOA or BAA, whichever first occurs. It is expected that white paper pre proposals will be accepted through 28 February, 2015, unless the program schedule is altered by budgetary irregularities or available funding is exhausted. Proposals are considered as they arrive and successful applications are funded on a rolling basis. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to submit early in the cycle as there is no guarantee of available program funding. Full proposals must be considered under the same FOA as submitted white papers, and therefore, invited full proposals based on white papers submitted by 30 April, 2015 may be accepted until the close of this announcement.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All responsible sources from academia, the nonprofit sector, and industry may submit proposals under this FOA. 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. DoN 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 potential projects. 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) is offering a discretionary grant opportunity under Funding Opportunity Number ONR 15 FOA 0002, titled the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education, Outreach, and Workforce Program (STEM). The central purpose of this program is to fund innovative, high-impact efforts that strengthen the United States STEM workforce in ways that directly support the Department of the Navy (DoN), including Navy and Marine Corps needs. ONR is looking for what it describes as "game changing" solutions that can help build, sustain, and diversify a pipeline of U.S. citizens who are interested in DoN STEM careers, whether in uniformed roles or as civilian employees. While the program can apply to any point in the STEM pipeline, the FY15 emphasis is mainly on high school students, postsecondary education, and outreach activities that measurably improve naval STEM workforce readiness and support the DoN mission.
A key feature of this opportunity is that proposed projects should align with the Navy's science and technology priorities, including major engineering and scientific areas laid out in the Naval S&T Strategic Plan and the set of "National Naval Responsibilities" referenced by ONR. ONR also signals that it is particularly interested in proposals that address known workforce gaps and emerging strategic workforce goals on both the uniformed and civilian sides of the Navy enterprise. In practice, that means applicants should not treat this as general STEM education support; proposals are expected to connect clearly to naval-relevant technical domains and to workforce outcomes that matter to DoN, such as recruiting, preparation, persistence, skills development, and transition into Navy/Marine Corps-related STEM opportunities.
The program is administered as a grant under the broader funding activity category of science and technology research and development, and it is associated with CFDA number 12.330. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated in the opportunity, which can reduce barriers for applicants that may not have substantial non-federal funding available. The solicitation was posted on October 21, 2014, and was designed to remain open until September 30, 2015, unless it was replaced earlier by a successor FOA or BAA. Importantly, the process is rolling: proposals are reviewed as they come in, and awards can be made throughout the open period. Because funding can be exhausted before the final closing date, ONR explicitly encourages submitting early and notes there is no guarantee funds will still be available later in the cycle.
The solicitation anticipates an initial white paper (pre-proposal) stage, with white papers expected to be accepted through February 28, 2015, subject to schedule changes caused by budget issues or funding availability. Full proposals must be submitted under the same FOA as the associated white paper, and invited full proposals tied to white papers submitted by April 30, 2015 may be accepted until the overall close of the announcement. This structure signals that applicants should plan for a two-step pathway: first a concise concept submission, then (if invited) a more detailed full proposal that expands on the technical approach, program design, and expected workforce impact.
Eligibility is broad across the non-federal ecosystem. "All responsible sources" from academia, nonprofit organizations, and industry may apply. However, several categories of federal research entities are not eligible to receive awards directly under this FOA, including Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and Department of Energy national laboratories, as well as DoN laboratories, warfare centers, and other Department of Defense or civilian agency labs. Those organizations are encouraged not to submit white papers or full proposals directly, but they may participate through teaming arrangements with an eligible prime applicant when allowed by their sponsoring agreements. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are generally eligible unless their DoD UARC contracts restrict them. The eligibility language is essentially designed to keep the awardee role focused on non-federal institutions while still allowing federal labs and similar entities to contribute as partners when appropriate.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or navigating submission issues, the listed point of contact for electronic access problems is Darnell Griffin, Contract Specialist (phone 703-696-2942), with the note that this support is for Grants.gov access. Programmatic coordination for ineligible federal organizations interested in participating is directed to the ONR STEM Program Office via onrstem@navy.mil. The full official announcement and related ONR BAAs/FOAs are hosted through Grants.gov and ONR's linked opportunity pages.
FAQs: ONR STEM Education, Outreach, and Workforce Program (Funding Opportunity Number ONR 15 FOA 0002)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under Funding Opportunity Number ONR 15 FOA 0002. The program is titled the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education, Outreach, and Workforce Program (STEM).
What is the main purpose of the ONR STEM program?
The central purpose is to fund innovative, high-impact efforts that strengthen the United States STEM workforce in ways that directly support the Department of the Navy (DoN), including Navy and Marine Corps needs.
What kinds of solutions is ONR looking for?
ONR describes its interest as "game changing" solutions that help build, sustain, and diversify a pipeline of U.S. citizens interested in DoN STEM careers, either in uniformed roles or as civilian employees.
Which parts of the STEM pipeline can projects focus on?
The program can apply to any point in the STEM pipeline. However, the FY15 emphasis is mainly on high school students, postsecondary education, and outreach activities that measurably improve naval STEM workforce readiness and support the DoN mission.
Does ONR consider this a general STEM education grant?
No. The opportunity is not positioned as general STEM education support. Proposals are expected to connect clearly to naval-relevant technical domains and to workforce outcomes that matter to DoN, such as recruiting, preparation, persistence, skills development, and transition into Navy/Marine Corps-related STEM opportunities.
What should proposals align with on the Navy side?
Proposed projects should align with the Navy's science and technology priorities, including major engineering and scientific areas laid out in the Naval S&T Strategic Plan and the set of "National Naval Responsibilities" referenced by ONR.
Is ONR interested in targeting specific workforce needs?
Yes. ONR signals particular interest in proposals that address known workforce gaps and emerging strategic workforce goals on both the uniformed and civilian sides of the Navy enterprise.
What funding activity category is associated with this program?
The program is administered as a grant under the broader funding activity category of science and technology research and development.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 12.330.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the opportunity.
When was the solicitation posted and how long does it remain open?
The solicitation was posted on October 21, 2014, and was designed to remain open until September 30, 2015, unless replaced earlier by a successor FOA or BAA.
Is this a rolling submission and review process?
Yes. The process is rolling: proposals are reviewed as they come in, and awards can be made throughout the open period.
Should applicants submit early?
Yes. ONR explicitly encourages submitting early because funding can be exhausted before the final closing date, and there is no guarantee funds will still be available later in the cycle.
Is there a white paper (pre-proposal) stage?
Yes. The solicitation anticipates an initial white paper (pre-proposal) stage.
What is the white paper submission window mentioned in the opportunity?
White papers were expected to be accepted through February 28, 2015, subject to schedule changes caused by budget issues or funding availability.
How does the white paper relate to the full proposal?
Full proposals must be submitted under the same FOA as the associated white paper, and the full proposal is intended to expand on the technical approach, program design, and expected workforce impact.
How long can invited full proposals be accepted?
Invited full proposals tied to white papers submitted by April 30, 2015 may be accepted until the overall close of the announcement.
Who is eligible to apply as a prime applicant?
Eligibility is broad across the non-federal ecosystem. "All responsible sources" from academia, nonprofit organizations, and industry may apply.
Which organizations are not eligible to receive awards directly under this FOA?
Several categories of federal research entities are not eligible to receive awards directly, including Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), Department of Energy national laboratories, DoN laboratories, warfare centers, and other Department of Defense or civilian agency labs.
Can ineligible federal labs or similar entities participate in any way?
Yes. Those organizations are encouraged not to submit white papers or full proposals directly, but they may participate through teaming arrangements with an eligible prime applicant when allowed by their sponsoring agreements.
Are University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) eligible?
UARCs are generally eligible unless their DoD UARC contracts restrict them.
Where can applicants find the official announcement materials?
The full official announcement and related ONR BAAs/FOAs are hosted through Grants.gov and ONR's linked opportunity pages.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov access or electronic submission issues?
The listed point of contact for electronic access problems is Darnell Griffin, Contract Specialist, at 703-696-2942. The note indicates this support is for Grants.gov access.
Who should ineligible federal organizations contact if they want to coordinate participation?
Programmatic coordination for ineligible federal organizations interested in participating is directed to the ONR STEM Program Office via onrstem@navy.mil.
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