Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA AFRL AFOSR 2015 0002
Apply for BAA AFRL AFOSR 2015 0002
- The Air Force Office of Scientific Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Undergraduate Hawaii STEM Internship Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.800 Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 9, 2015 and posted on Jun 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $570,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Undergraduate Hawaii STEM Internship Initiative is a competitive funding opportunity issued by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) under Broad Agency Announcement BAA AFRL AFOSR 2015 0002. The goal is to fund the creation and execution of an undergraduate internship-based program centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in the state of Hawaii. A core priority of the program is outreach and participation by groups that are historically underrepresented in STEM, with a specific emphasis on Native Hawaiians. In practical terms, AFOSR is looking for an organization to design a structured, scalable internship pipeline that connects Hawaii-based undergraduate talent to meaningful STEM research or workforce experiences aligned with Air Force-relevant science and technology interests.
The effort is planned as a three-year program, with the possibility of extending the work through up to two additional one-year option periods if performance is strong and funds are available. Proposals are reviewed through a peer review process using evaluation criteria stated in the full announcement, and awards can be made using one of several instruments depending on what best fits the project and the government’s needs. Specifically, AFOSR indicates the award may be structured as a grant, a cooperative agreement, or a procurement contract. The funding falls under CFDA 12.800, Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program, and is categorized as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Financially, the opportunity anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1). The estimated total funding amount listed is $570,000, with an award floor of $390,000 and an award ceiling of $750,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. This makes the program more accessible to a wide range of organizations, including those that may not have large discretionary budgets to meet match requirements.
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses. This wide applicant pool suggests AFOSR is open to different implementation models, including university-led internship consortia, nonprofit-managed internship placement programs, tribal or community-based initiatives, and industry-supported internship structures, as long as the proposed approach convincingly serves Hawaii undergraduates and advances the stated outreach goals.
Applicants are required to submit proposals that are unclassified and that do not include proprietary information. This requirement is important because it shapes how applicants describe program design, partners, internship placement mechanisms, and any curriculum or training components; everything submitted must be shareable within the government review and oversight process without restrictions tied to classified content or proprietary claims. The original posting date for the opportunity was June 2, 2015, with a closing date of July 17, 2015, and an archive date of August 16, 2015, indicating the solicitation was time-limited and is now archived.
For support, AFOSR provided a technical contact email for questions related to the subject matter of the solicitation: hawaiianstembaa@us.af.mil. Separate business or submission procedure assistance is referenced, though the provided excerpt does not include a complete name or email for that point of contact. Overall, this opportunity is designed to fund one primary implementing organization to build a sustained STEM internship pathway in Hawaii, with strong, explicit emphasis on increasing access and participation for underrepresented students, particularly Native Hawaiians, over a multi-year period with potential continuation based on results.
FAQs: Undergraduate Hawaii STEM Internship Initiative (AFOSR)
What is the Undergraduate Hawaii STEM Internship Initiative?
It is a competitive funding opportunity issued by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) AFRL AFOSR 2015 0002. The intent is to fund the creation and execution of an undergraduate internship-based STEM program in the state of Hawaii.
What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The goal is to support an organization in designing and running a structured, scalable internship pipeline that connects Hawaii-based undergraduate students to meaningful STEM research or workforce experiences aligned with Air Force-relevant science and technology interests.
What does AFOSR mean by a “structured, scalable internship pipeline�
Based on the announcement description, this refers to a repeatable program model that can reliably place undergraduates into STEM internships and can grow over time (for example, by increasing student participation or expanding internship partners), while maintaining clear program structure and outcomes.
Where must the program be focused?
The program is centered on STEM in the state of Hawaii and is intended to connect Hawaii-based undergraduate talent to internships and related experiences.
Which student groups are a priority for outreach and participation?
A core priority is outreach to and participation by groups historically underrepresented in STEM, with a specific emphasis on Native Hawaiians.
Is this intended to fund multiple organizations or a single organization?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), meaning AFOSR expects to select one primary implementing organization.
How long is the planned period of performance?
The effort is planned as a three-year program, with the possibility of extending through up to two additional one-year option periods if performance is strong and funds are available.
Are the extension years guaranteed?
No. The two additional one-year option periods are contingent on strong performance and the availability of funds.
How are proposals reviewed?
Proposals are reviewed through a peer review process using evaluation criteria stated in the full announcement.
What types of awards/instruments might AFOSR use?
AFOSR indicates the award may be structured as a grant, a cooperative agreement, or a procurement contract, depending on what best fits the project and the government’s needs.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The funding falls under CFDA 12.800, Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $570,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $390,000 and the award ceiling is $750,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.
Can tribal governments or tribal organizations apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations are included in the eligible applicant types.
What content restrictions apply to submissions?
Applicants are required to submit proposals that are unclassified and that do not include proprietary information.
What does “unclassified and non-proprietary†mean for proposal writing?
It means the proposal narrative and supporting materials must be shareable for government review and oversight without classification restrictions and without limitations tied to proprietary claims.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The original posting date was June 2, 2015. The closing date was July 17, 2015.
Is the solicitation still open?
No. The archive date was August 16, 2015, indicating the solicitation was time-limited and is now archived.
Who can be contacted for technical questions about the solicitation?
AFOSR provided a technical contact email: hawaiianstembaa@us.af.mil.
Is there a separate contact for business or submission procedure questions?
Separate business or submission procedure assistance is referenced, but the provided excerpt does not include a complete name or email for that point of contact.
What kind of internship experiences is AFOSR looking to support?
The announcement describes internships and related experiences that provide meaningful STEM research or workforce exposure aligned with Air Force-relevant science and technology interests.
Does the opportunity specify exact STEM fields or research topics?
The excerpt indicates alignment with Air Force-relevant science and technology interests, but it does not list specific fields or topic areas within STEM.
What is the overall intent behind selecting one implementing organization?
The stated intent is to fund one primary organization to build and operate a sustained STEM internship pathway in Hawaii, with explicit emphasis on increasing access and participation for underrepresented students, particularly Native Hawaiians, over a multi-year period with potential continuation based on results.
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