Opportunity Information: Apply for NAWCAD 11 0001
Apply for NAWCAD 11 0001
- The NAVAIR in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "STEM Grant 2011" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 11, 2011 and posted on May 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 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 $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having 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 Grant 2011 opportunity was a competitive education grant offered through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at Patuxent River, Maryland, under its Education Outreach Program. It was designed specifically to strengthen and modernize STEM learning for students in grades 4 through 12 in Southern Maryland, with eligibility limited to schools located in St. Marys, Charles, and Calvert Counties. A key condition was that applicant schools needed to already have a formal Education Partnership Agreement (EPA) in place with NAWCAD, meaning the program was intended to build on existing school-partner relationships rather than create new ones from scratch.
The grant focused on funding practical, hands-on activities that reinforce STEM curriculum and expose students and teachers to real-world science and engineering environments. Funding was available in three main categories. First, schools could request support for STEM-related field trips to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, with allowable costs including transportation, substitute teacher coverage if needed, and other related trip expenses. Second, the program could fund teacher participation in STEM education programs or conferences, covering typical travel costs such as transportation, lodging, per diem, and registration fees. Third, the grant supported participation in FIRST Robotics during the 2011/2012 and/or 2012/2013 school years, including registration and other associated participation costs, reflecting an emphasis on team-based engineering, problem-solving, and applied technology.
Administratively, this was a discretionary grant in the education activity category, issued by NAVAIR under Funding Opportunity Number NAWCAD 11 0001. The posting date was May 12, 2011, and applications were due by June 20, 2011, with the opportunity archived the next day on June 21, 2011. The announcement indicated an expected 14 awards and listed an estimated total program funding level of $50,000. The published award ceiling and award floor were both $50,000, suggesting the funding structure may have been set as a fixed award amount or that the public listing did not reflect variation across individual awards. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which lowered barriers for schools and partner organizations that might not have local funds available to contribute.
Eligible applicants included independent school districts, county governments, and nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education). For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Stoianka Encarnacion, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 301-737-2534.
STEM Grant 2011 (NAWCAD Patuxent River) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the STEM Grant 2011?
The STEM Grant 2011 was a competitive education grant offered through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at Patuxent River, Maryland, under its Education Outreach Program. Its purpose was to strengthen and modernize STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning for students.
Who offered and administered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by NAVAIR through NAWCAD (Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division) at Patuxent River, Maryland, as part of NAWCAD's Education Outreach Program.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) was NAWCAD 11 0001.
What type of grant was this?
This was a discretionary grant in the education activity category.
What was the geographic eligibility area?
Eligibility was limited to schools located in Southern Maryland, specifically within St. Marys, Charles, and Calvert Counties.
What grade levels were targeted by the grant?
The grant was designed for students in grades 4 through 12.
Did a school need to have an existing partnership with NAWCAD to apply?
Yes. A key condition was that applicant schools needed to already have a formal Education Partnership Agreement (EPA) in place with NAWCAD. The program was intended to build on existing school-partner relationships rather than create new partnerships.
What kinds of activities did the grant intend to support?
The grant focused on practical, hands-on activities that reinforce STEM curriculum and expose students and teachers to real-world science and engineering environments.
What were the main funding categories available under this opportunity?
Funding was available in three main categories: (1) STEM-related field trips to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, (2) teacher participation in STEM education programs or conferences, and (3) participation in FIRST Robotics during the 2011/2012 and/or 2012/2013 school years.
What costs were allowed for STEM field trips to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station?
Allowable costs included transportation, substitute teacher coverage if needed, and other related trip expenses tied to the STEM-related field trip to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
What did the grant cover for teacher participation in conferences or STEM programs?
The grant could cover typical travel costs associated with teacher participation in STEM education programs or conferences, including transportation, lodging, per diem, and registration fees.
How did the opportunity support FIRST Robotics?
The grant supported participation in FIRST Robotics for the 2011/2012 and/or 2012/2013 school years. Covered items included registration and other associated participation costs, reflecting an emphasis on team-based engineering, problem-solving, and applied technology.
Was this a competitive or non-competitive opportunity?
It was described as a competitive education grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 12, 2011.
What was the application due date?
Applications were due by June 20, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 21, 2011.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated an expected 14 awards.
What was the estimated total program funding?
The estimated total program funding level was $50,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The published award ceiling was $50,000 and the published award floor was also $50,000. This suggests the funding structure may have been set as a fixed award amount or that the public listing did not reflect variation across individual awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included independent school districts, county governments, and nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits could include both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education were excluded.
Could an institution of higher education apply?
No. The eligibility description specifically excluded institutions of higher education.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Stoianka Encarnacion, Contract Specialist.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Stoianka Encarnacion could be reached by phone at 301-737-2534.
What was the intended emphasis of the funded work?
The opportunity emphasized hands-on STEM learning, real-world exposure to science and engineering environments, and activities that reinforce existing STEM curriculum for grades 4-12 in eligible Southern Maryland counties.
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