Opportunity Information: Apply for NAWCAD 12 0001
Apply for NAWCAD 12 0001
- 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 Jun 19, 2012 and posted on Jun 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $67,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The STEM Education Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number NAWCAD 12 0001) is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity offered through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) education outreach program located in Lakehurst, New Jersey, also known as the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst. The program is built around supporting schools that already have, or are in the process of establishing, a formal education partnership agreement with the Lakehurst organization. The overall purpose is to strengthen and increase innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics learning experiences for students in grades 4 through 12, with eligibility and program focus limited specifically to Ocean and Burlington Counties in New Jersey.
Funding under this opportunity is intended for a defined set of STEM-related activities, rather than general school operating costs. Applicants can request support in three main categories. First, the grant can cover expenses for a field trip to the Naval Air Systems Command Lakehurst facility when the trip is used to reinforce STEM curriculum; allowable costs include transportation and, if needed, substitute teacher coverage and other related expenses. Second, the grant can support teacher participation in a STEM education program or professional conference, including travel costs such as transportation, lodging, and per diem, along with conference registration fees. Third, funds may be used to support student participation in robotics competitions during the 2012/2013 and/or 2013/2014 school years, including registration and associated participation costs. The announcement highlights robotics programs such as FIRST, SEA PERCH, and VEX (spelled "ZEX" in the text, but commonly known as VEX), while also leaving room for other qualifying competitions.
The agency anticipated making about nine awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $67,500. Individual awards were capped at $7,500, and the opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is education. The opportunity was posted on June 6, 2012, with an original closing date of July 6, 2012, later extended to a current closing date of July 31, 2012.
Eligible applicants include independent school districts, county governments, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). In practical terms, the key threshold for schools is the requirement for a formal or pending partnership agreement with the Lakehurst, NJ NAVAIR/NAWCAD organization, since the program is designed to build on that direct relationship and to connect local students and educators to Navy-related STEM resources and experiences.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Kristen Dresser, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 732-323-7548. The notice also indicates an office email contact, though it is not fully shown in the provided text.
STEM Education Grants Program (NAWCAD 12 0001) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the STEM Education Grants Program (NAWCAD 12 0001)?
The STEM Education Grants Program is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity offered through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) education outreach program at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst (Lakehurst, New Jersey). Its purpose is to strengthen and increase innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning experiences for students in grades 4 through 12.
Which agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) education outreach program, located at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst (NAWCAD Lakehurst) in Lakehurst, New Jersey.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this program is NAWCAD 12 0001.
Where is the program based?
The program is based at the NAVAIR/NAWCAD Lakehurst organization in Lakehurst, New Jersey (Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst).
Who is this program intended to serve?
The program is intended to support STEM learning experiences for students in grades 4 through 12, with the program focus limited specifically to Ocean and Burlington Counties in New Jersey.
What geographic area is eligible for this grant?
Eligibility and program focus are limited specifically to Ocean County and Burlington County in New Jersey.
What grade levels are covered by the program?
The program supports STEM learning experiences for students in grades 4 through 12.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The overall purpose is to strengthen and increase innovation in STEM learning experiences for eligible students. The funding is intended for a defined set of STEM-related activities rather than general school operating costs.
Can the grant be used for general school operating costs?
No. The funding is intended for specific STEM-related activities described in the opportunity and is not intended to support general school operating costs.
What types of activities can be funded?
Applicants can request support in three main categories: (1) STEM-related field trips to the NAVAIR Lakehurst facility, (2) teacher participation in STEM education programs or professional conferences, and (3) student participation in robotics competitions during the 2012/2013 and/or 2013/2014 school years.
What field trip costs are allowed under this grant?
Field trip funding can cover expenses for a trip to the Naval Air Systems Command Lakehurst facility when the trip is used to reinforce STEM curriculum. Allowable costs include transportation and, if needed, substitute teacher coverage and other related expenses.
Do field trips have to be to a specific location?
Yes. The field trip category described in the opportunity is specifically for a field trip to the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Lakehurst facility, and it must be used to reinforce STEM curriculum.
Can the grant pay for substitute teachers for a field trip?
Yes. Substitute teacher coverage is listed as an allowable cost when needed for a STEM-reinforcing field trip to the NAVAIR Lakehurst facility.
What teacher professional development costs are allowed?
The grant can support teacher participation in a STEM education program or professional conference. Allowable costs include travel (transportation, lodging, and per diem) and conference registration fees.
Can the grant cover conference registration fees for teachers?
Yes. Conference registration fees are specifically listed as an allowable cost for teacher participation in a STEM education program or professional conference.
Can the grant cover travel costs for teachers attending a STEM program or conference?
Yes. Teacher travel costs may include transportation, lodging, and per diem, as described in the opportunity.
What robotics-related activities are allowed?
Funds may be used to support student participation in robotics competitions during the 2012/2013 and/or 2013/2014 school years, including registration and associated participation costs.
Which robotics programs or competitions are mentioned?
The announcement highlights robotics programs such as FIRST, SEA PERCH, and VEX (spelled "ZEX" in the text, but commonly known as VEX), while also leaving room for other qualifying competitions.
Are robotics competitions limited to only FIRST, SEA PERCH, or VEX?
No. While FIRST, SEA PERCH, and VEX are highlighted, the opportunity also indicates that other qualifying competitions may be supported.
What time period for robotics participation is covered?
The opportunity specifies robotics competition participation during the 2012/2013 and/or 2013/2014 school years.
How much total funding was anticipated for the program?
The agency anticipated an estimated total program funding level of $67,500.
How many awards were anticipated?
About nine awards were anticipated.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards were capped at $7,500.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is education.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include independent school districts, county governments, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The opportunity states that nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are eligible (provided they are not institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity indicates that eligible nonprofit organizations must not be institutions of higher education.
Do schools need a partnership agreement with NAWCAD Lakehurst to apply?
Yes. The program is built around supporting schools that already have, or are in the process of establishing, a formal education partnership agreement with the Lakehurst organization. This formal or pending partnership is described as a key threshold in practical terms.
Is a pending partnership agreement acceptable, or does it have to be finalized?
A pending partnership is acceptable. The opportunity is built around supporting schools that already have, or are in the process of establishing, a formal education partnership agreement with the Lakehurst organization.
Why is the partnership agreement important for this program?
The program is designed to build on a direct relationship with the NAVAIR/NAWCAD Lakehurst organization and connect local students and educators to Navy-related STEM resources and experiences.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 6, 2012.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was July 6, 2012, and it was later extended.
What is the current closing date listed?
The current closing date listed is July 31, 2012.
Who is the listed contact for assistance with the full announcement?
The listed contact is Kristen Dresser, Contract Specialist.
What phone number is provided for the contact?
Kristen Dresser can be reached by phone at 732-323-7548.
Is an email address provided?
An office email contact is indicated, but it is not fully shown in the provided text.
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