Missile Defense Agency STEM Outreach B.E.S.T. Robotics Grant

Post Date

December 4th 2012

Application Due Date

January 18th 2013

Funding Opportunity Number

MDA-2013-DACV-STEM-0001

CFDA Number(s)

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Education
Other
Science and Technology and other Research and Development

MDA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Outreach The goal of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) STEM Outreach program is to increase the awareness of K-12 and college students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, in order to enhance the number of U.S. scientists and engineers capable of solving future Missile Defense challenges in the Government, industry, and academia.

Eligibility Categories

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding

• Award Range:

  $1000 - $10000

Grant Description

The purpose of this announcement is to allow new, novice, and veteran official BEST Robotics Local Competition Hubs the opportunity to obtain financial support for purchasing new team robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the number of competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 populations.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Defense

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

  Michael Eagan
  Contract Specialist
  Phone 256-450-4689

• Agency Mailing Address:

  work email

• Agency Email Address:

  michael.eagan@mda.mil

• More Information:

  MDA STEM Outreach