Opportunity Information: Apply for NAWCAD 11 0002
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- The NAVAIR in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "STEM Education Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 5, 2011 and posted on Jun 21, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2011 Close date has been extended to 19 August 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The STEM Education Grants Program (Funding Opportunity No. NAWCAD 11 0002) was a 2011 discretionary grant opportunity offered through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Education Outreach Program at Naval Air Systems Command Lakehurst in Lakehurst, New Jersey (also known as the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst). The program was set up to support and strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics learning for students in grades 4 through 12, specifically within Ocean County and Burlington County, New Jersey. A key condition of eligibility was that applicant schools needed to have a formal or pending education partnership agreement with the Lakehurst organization, tying the funding directly to established or developing collaboration with the installation.
The grants were competitive and intended to increase innovation and engagement in local STEM education by covering practical, program-supporting costs in three main areas. First, funding could be used for expenses related to field trips to the NAVAIR Lakehurst facility that reinforce STEM curriculum, including transportation and, where necessary, substitute teacher coverage and other associated trip costs. Second, the program allowed support for teacher participation in STEM education programs or conferences, covering typical travel-related expenses such as transportation, lodging, per diem, and conference registration fees. Third, the opportunity supported student participation in robotics competitions during the 2011/2012 and/or 2012/2013 school years, including registration and related participation costs. The announcement cited example robotics programs such as FIRST, SeaPerch, and VEX (and noted that competitions were not limited to those examples).
From a funding and administration standpoint, NAVAIR anticipated making about six awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $30,000 and an award ceiling listed as $30,000. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds. Eligible applicants included independent school districts, county governments, and nonprofit organizations (both those with IRS 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status), excluding institutions of higher education. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was education.
The opportunity was originally posted on June 21, 2011. The original closing date was July 21, 2011, but the deadline was extended, with the current closing date listed as August 19, 2011 (and an archive date of August 22, 2011). For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Kristen Dresser, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 732 323 4188.
STEM Education Grants Program (Funding Opportunity No. NAWCAD 11 0002) - FAQs
What is the STEM Education Grants Program (NAWCAD 11 0002)?
The STEM Education Grants Program (Funding Opportunity No. NAWCAD 11 0002) was a 2011 discretionary, competitive grant opportunity offered through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Education Outreach Program at Naval Air Systems Command Lakehurst in Lakehurst, New Jersey (also known as the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst).
Who offered and administered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was offered through NAVAIR's Education Outreach Program at Naval Air Systems Command Lakehurst (Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst) in Lakehurst, New Jersey.
What was the purpose of this grant program?
The program was set up to support and strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning for students in grades 4 through 12. It aimed to increase innovation and engagement in local STEM education by funding practical, program-supporting costs tied to STEM learning activities.
Which grade levels were targeted by the program?
The program focused on students in grades 4 through 12.
What geographic area did the program focus on?
The program specifically focused on Ocean County and Burlington County, New Jersey.
Was this a competitive grant?
Yes. The announcement described the grants as competitive.
What kinds of activities or costs could the grant pay for?
Funding could support practical costs in three main areas:
- STEM-related field trips to the NAVAIR Lakehurst facility that reinforce STEM curriculum (including transportation and, where necessary, substitute teacher coverage and other associated trip costs).
- Teacher participation in STEM education programs or conferences, including travel-related expenses such as transportation, lodging, per diem, and conference registration fees.
- Student participation in robotics competitions during the 2011/2012 and/or 2012/2013 school years, including registration and related participation costs.
Are field trips supported only if they go to NAVAIR Lakehurst?
Based on the announcement, field trip funding was described in connection with trips to the NAVAIR Lakehurst facility that reinforce STEM curriculum.
What field trip expenses were explicitly mentioned as allowable?
The announcement explicitly mentioned transportation and, where necessary, substitute teacher coverage, along with other associated trip costs.
What teacher conference or program expenses were explicitly mentioned as allowable?
The announcement cited typical travel-related costs, including transportation, lodging, per diem, and conference registration fees.
What robotics competitions were mentioned as examples?
The announcement provided examples of robotics programs such as FIRST, SeaPerch, and VEX.
Were robotics competitions limited to FIRST, SeaPerch, and VEX?
No. The announcement noted that competitions were not limited to those examples.
Which school years were referenced for robotics competition support?
The announcement referenced robotics competition participation during the 2011/2012 and/or 2012/2013 school years.
How many awards were expected to be made?
NAVAIR anticipated making about six awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the program?
The announcement estimated a total funding pool of $30,000.
What was the maximum award amount?
The announcement listed an award ceiling of $30,000.
Was there a cost sharing or matching funds requirement?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What was the activity/category for this opportunity?
The activity category was education.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- Independent school districts
- County governments
- Nonprofit organizations (both those with IRS 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status)
Were institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility description excluded institutions of higher education.
Did applicant schools need a partnership with NAVAIR Lakehurst?
Yes. A key condition of eligibility was that applicant schools needed to have a formal or pending education partnership agreement with the Lakehurst organization. The funding was tied to an established or developing collaboration with the installation.
What does "formal or pending education partnership agreement" imply for eligibility?
Based on the announcement, schools needed either an existing formal partnership agreement or one that was pending with the Lakehurst organization in order to meet this eligibility condition.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on June 21, 2011.
What was the original closing date, and was the deadline extended?
The original closing date was July 21, 2011, and the deadline was extended.
What was the extended (current) closing date?
The current closing date listed in the announcement was August 19, 2011.
What archive date was listed for the opportunity?
The archive date listed was August 22, 2011.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Kristen Dresser, Contract Specialist.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Kristen Dresser could be reached by phone at 732 323 4188.
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