Opportunity Information: Apply for N00421 14 2 STEM DAY 2014
Apply for N00421 14 2 STEM DAY 2014
- The NAVAIR in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "STEM Day 2014" 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 Dec 30, 2013 and posted on Dec 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 13, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
STEM Day 2014 is a one year, discretionary grant opportunity run through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River Education Outreach Grant Program under NAVAIR. The purpose is to fund a community outreach and engagement event that encourages earlier and more sustained interest in STEM among middle grade students, specifically grades 5 through 8, in Southern Maryland (St. Marys, Charles, and Calvert Counties). The program is designed as a single award with total funding not to exceed $10,000, with an award floor and ceiling both listed at $10,000, and it does not require cost sharing or matching.
The central goal of the grant is to create a combined student and parent experience that introduces STEM in a way that feels relevant and attainable. The event is meant to connect classroom concepts to real world problems, showing students how math and science ideas are applied in practical settings. A key emphasis is tackling common barriers that can prevent students from staying interested in STEM over time, especially as they progress toward higher education. Parents are intentionally included, since the event aims to equip them with concrete ways to support their childrens STEM interests by increasing awareness of local education pathways, financial aid options, and proven study habits and strategies.
The funded STEM Day 2014 package is expected to include several defined components. It calls for six 30 minute STEM demonstrations aligned with Maryland Core Curriculum math and science learning objectives. It also requires ten hands on STEM activities delivered through non traditional and immersive instructional methods. In addition, applicants must plan for two parent workshops focused on educational and financial resources that can support student STEM pursuits. Beyond programming, the organizer is responsible for essential event logistics, including securing a facility located in St. Marys County, arranging meals, addressing child safety needs, and coordinating volunteers.
Eligibility is limited and fairly specific. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (charitable, educational, or scientific), and they must already have Partnership Intermediary Agreements and an Educational Partnership Agreement in place with NAWCAD to participate in the grant process. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov is also required. The notice also lists public and state controlled institutions of higher education among eligible applicants, but the main emphasis is on qualified nonprofit partners with the required NAWCAD agreements already established.
Applications must follow clear submission requirements. Proposals need to include a one page executive summary, a description of the organizations qualifications, and a description of prior STEM related experience. Applicants must describe available facilities and how those facilities will support delivery of STEM Day 2014. A project plan of 10 pages or less is required, describing how the organization will execute a STEM Day by March 15, 2014 (or another date agreed upon with NAWCAD). The proposal must also include an itemized budget and explicit affirmations that the organization has the required NAWCAD Educational Partnership Agreement and has completed SAM registration, along with any other administrative or procedural requirements needed to support the grant process.
Proposals are evaluated on practical readiness and compliance as much as on ideas. NAWCAD will assess whether the applicant shows real understanding of STEM programs and has relevant experience; whether facilities are adequate to host the event; whether the execution plan is realistic and workable; whether the event can be delivered within the $10,000 grant amount; and whether the required NAWCAD partnership agreement and SAM registration are in place. The opportunity anticipated a single award. The funding opportunity number is N00421 14 2 STEM DAY 2014, posted December 30, 2013, with a closing date of January 13, 2014 (archived January 14, 2014). Questions were directed to the contracting officer, Rebecca Wathen, at Rebecca.Wathen@navy.mil or 301 737 2632.
STEM Day 2014 Grant FAQs
What is the STEM Day 2014 grant opportunity?
STEM Day 2014 is a one-year, discretionary government grant opportunity run through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River Education Outreach Grant Program under NAVAIR. It funds a community outreach and engagement event designed to build earlier and more sustained interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to fund a combined student and parent STEM experience that helps middle grade students see STEM as relevant and attainable. The event is intended to connect classroom concepts to real-world problems and address barriers that can reduce long-term STEM engagement as students progress toward higher education.
Who is the target audience for the STEM Day event?
The event targets middle grade students in grades 5 through 8, with a specific geographic focus on Southern Maryland (St. Marys, Charles, and Calvert Counties). Parents are also an intentional part of the audience through required parent workshops.
Why are parents included in the STEM Day event design?
Parents are included to help them support their childrens STEM interests in practical ways. The event is expected to increase parent awareness of local education pathways, financial aid options, and proven study habits and strategies that can help students stay engaged in STEM over time.
How much funding is available?
The opportunity is designed as a single award with total funding not to exceed $10,000. The award floor and ceiling are both listed at $10,000, meaning the anticipated award amount is $10,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching.
How many awards does NAWCAD anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What are the required program components for the funded STEM Day 2014 package?
The funded package is expected to include defined elements, including:
- Six 30-minute STEM demonstrations aligned with Maryland Core Curriculum math and science learning objectives
- Ten hands-on STEM activities delivered through non-traditional and immersive instructional methods
- Two parent workshops focused on educational and financial resources that can support student STEM pursuits
What does "aligned with Maryland Core Curriculum" mean in this context?
It means the six required 30-minute STEM demonstrations should be tied to Maryland Core Curriculum math and science learning objectives, so the demonstrations reinforce concepts students encounter in school.
What kinds of instructional methods are expected for the hands-on activities?
The notice specifies that the ten hands-on STEM activities must be delivered using non-traditional and immersive instructional methods, emphasizing engaging, experiential participation rather than purely lecture-based instruction.
What topics should the parent workshops cover?
The two parent workshops are expected to focus on educational and financial resources that can support student STEM pursuits. The description also highlights increasing awareness of local education pathways, financial aid options, and proven study habits and strategies.
Where must the event be held?
The organizer must secure a facility located in St. Marys County, Maryland.
What logistics is the organizer responsible for?
Beyond the STEM programming itself, the organizer is responsible for key event logistics, including securing the facility in St. Marys County, arranging meals, addressing child safety needs, and coordinating volunteers.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited and specific. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (charitable, educational, or scientific) and must already have Partnership Intermediary Agreements and an Educational Partnership Agreement in place with NAWCAD to participate in the grant process. The notice also lists public and state controlled institutions of higher education among eligible applicants.
Do applicants need an agreement with NAWCAD before applying?
Yes. The notice specifies that applicants must already have Partnership Intermediary Agreements and an Educational Partnership Agreement in place with NAWCAD to participate in the grant process, and proposals must explicitly affirm that the required NAWCAD Educational Partnership Agreement is in place.
Is SAM registration required?
Yes. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov is required, and the proposal must include an explicit affirmation that SAM registration has been completed.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is N00421 14 2 STEM DAY 2014.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was posted on December 30, 2013. The closing date was January 13, 2014 (and it was archived on January 14, 2014).
By when must the STEM Day event be executed?
The project plan must describe how the organization will execute a STEM Day by March 15, 2014, or another date agreed upon with NAWCAD.
What must be included in the application package?
Based on the notice, proposals must include:
- A one-page executive summary
- A description of the organizations qualifications
- A description of prior STEM-related experience
- A description of available facilities and how they will support delivery of STEM Day 2014
- A project plan of 10 pages or less explaining how the STEM Day will be executed by March 15, 2014 (or another agreed date)
- An itemized budget
- Explicit affirmations that the organization has the required NAWCAD Educational Partnership Agreement and has completed SAM registration
- Any other administrative or procedural requirements needed to support the grant process (as referenced in the notice)
Is there a page limit for the project plan?
Yes. The project plan is limited to 10 pages or less.
What does NAWCAD look for when evaluating proposals?
Proposals are evaluated on readiness and compliance as much as on program ideas. NAWCAD will assess:
- Whether the applicant demonstrates real understanding of STEM programs and has relevant experience
- Whether the proposed facilities are adequate to host the event
- Whether the execution plan is realistic and workable
- Whether the event can be delivered within the $10,000 grant amount
- Whether the required NAWCAD partnership agreement and SAM registration are in place
Does the proposal need to show that the event can be done within the grant amount?
Yes. One of the evaluation considerations is whether the event can be delivered within the $10,000 grant amount, supported by an itemized budget.
Who can be contacted with questions about the opportunity?
Questions were directed to the contracting officer, Rebecca Wathen, at Rebecca.Wathen@navy.mil or 301 737 2632.
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