Opportunity Information: Apply for W911NF 10 R 0002
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- The Dept of the Army Materiel Command in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Science (YS) Cooperative Outreach Agreement (COA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.630 Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 8, 2010 and posted on Jan 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 9, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $17,220,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The following are eligible to apply small businesses, industrial, non profits, and academic institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The Youth Science (YS) Cooperative Outreach Agreement (COA) is a U.S. Army-led federal funding opportunity designed to expand and strengthen STEM education and outreach across the United States in partnership with the Department of Defense. Its central goal is to support and stimulate science, technology, engineering, and math learning by building a collaborative structure where government works alongside a consortium of organizations to deliver coordinated, nationwide STEM programming. In practical terms, the Army is looking for a partner (or partners working as a consortium) that can help plan, manage, and execute STEM education and outreach activities at scale, aligning those efforts with DoD and Army priorities for developing future STEM talent and awareness of defense-relevant science and engineering.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically means the government expects to be substantially involved during the period of performance, rather than simply providing a grant with minimal interaction. The funding activity is categorized under STEM education and outreach programs (listed as "Other" with a clarifying explanation), and it is associated with CFDA number 12.630, Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering. While the CFDA label references research broadly, the stated focus here is clearly on education and outreach that supports the broader national STEM ecosystem connected to the Army and DoD mission space.
The award structure in the posting indicates a single funding level: an award ceiling of $17,220,000 and an award floor of $17,220,000, implying an anticipated total award amount of $17.22 million under this announcement. No cost sharing or matching is required, which lowers the barrier for participation and allows applicants to propose strong programmatic approaches without needing to commit non-federal matching dollars as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is open to a wide set of organization types, including small businesses, industrial organizations, nonprofit entities, and academic institutions. The announcement also emphasizes a consortium approach, signaling that the Army expects collaboration among multiple organizations or the ability of a lead organization to coordinate a network of partners. That consortium concept is central to the Army's intent: not isolated, local STEM activities, but a coordinated national effort that can unify outreach, share resources, and scale effective programs.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number W911NF 10 R 0002 and was posted on January 26, 2010. The original closing date was March 11, 2010, and the current closing date listed is April 9, 2010, with an archive date of April 10, 2010. The sponsoring agency is the Department of the Army, Materiel Command. For access issues or assistance with the full announcement, the listed contact is Ernie Dixon (919-549-4270, ernie.dixon@us.army.mil). An additional information link is provided through the Army Research Laboratory site: http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfmAction6Page8.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Youth Science (YS) Cooperative Outreach Agreement (COA)
What is the Youth Science (YS) Cooperative Outreach Agreement (COA)?
The Youth Science (YS) Cooperative Outreach Agreement (COA) is a U.S. Army-led federal funding opportunity intended to expand and strengthen STEM education and outreach across the United States, in partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD). The core purpose is to support and stimulate science, technology, engineering, and math learning by creating a collaborative structure where the government works alongside a consortium of organizations to deliver coordinated, nationwide STEM programming.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to build a coordinated national STEM education and outreach effort that aligns with DoD and Army priorities for developing future STEM talent and awareness of defense-relevant science and engineering. The Army is looking for a partner (or partners organized as a consortium) that can plan, manage, and execute STEM education and outreach activities at scale.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically means the government expects to be substantially involved during the period of performance, rather than providing funding with minimal interaction.
Which agency is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the Department of the Army, Materiel Command.
What kinds of activities does this opportunity support?
Based on the posting, the focus is on STEM education and outreach programs delivered at a coordinated, nationwide scale. The opportunity is intended to support the broader national STEM ecosystem connected to the Army and DoD mission space.
Is this opportunity considered research funding?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 12.630, titled "Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering." However, the stated focus in the description is clearly STEM education and outreach that supports the broader STEM ecosystem tied to Army and DoD priorities.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 12.630 (Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering).
What is the total funding amount available under this announcement?
The award ceiling is $17,220,000 and the award floor is also $17,220,000, which implies an anticipated total award amount of $17.22 million under this announcement.
How many awards will be made?
The posting shows a single funding level with the same award floor and ceiling ($17,220,000), which typically indicates an anticipated single total award amount under this announcement. The provided information does not explicitly state the number of awards, but the structure suggests one anticipated total award amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to a wide range of organization types, including small businesses, industrial organizations, nonprofit entities, and academic institutions.
Does the Army expect applicants to apply as a consortium?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes a consortium approach and signals that the Army expects collaboration among multiple organizations, or that a lead organization can coordinate a network of partners to deliver a coordinated national effort.
What does "consortium approach" mean in this announcement?
In this context, it means the Army is not seeking isolated local STEM activities. Instead, it is looking for a coordinated national effort that can unify outreach, share resources, and scale effective STEM education and outreach programs through collaboration among multiple organizations.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W911NF 10 R 0002.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is January 26, 2010.
What is the closing date for applications?
The original closing date was March 11, 2010. The current closing date listed is April 9, 2010.
When is the archive date?
The archive date listed is April 10, 2010.
Who can be contacted for access issues or help with the full announcement?
The listed contact is Ernie Dixon. Phone: 919-549-4270. Email: ernie.dixon@us.army.mil.
Where can additional information be found online?
An additional information link is provided through the Army Research Laboratory site: http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfmAction6Page8.
What is the broad subject area for this funding opportunity?
The funding activity is categorized under STEM education and outreach programs (listed as "Other" with a clarifying explanation). The practical emphasis is nationwide STEM education and outreach aligned with Army and DoD priorities.
What does it mean that this is a "discretionary" award?
The posting describes it as a discretionary award, meaning it is awarded at the agency's discretion under the terms of the announcement, rather than being an entitlement or formula-based allocation.
What role does the government typically play in a cooperative agreement like this?
The description indicates substantial government involvement during the period of performance. In practice, that generally means the government will actively engage with the recipient(s) on planning and execution rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
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