NAWCAD Patuxent River Education Outreach Grant Program

Post Date

September 4th 2012

Application Due Date

September 11th 2012

Funding Opportunity Number

NAWCAD-12-0003

CFDA Number(s)

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)

Submission Requirements The proposal should: (1) Contain an executive summary not to exceed one page; (2) Describe your organizationуs qualifications; and (3) Describe your organizationуs past experience related to STEM; (4) In 10 pages or less describe a plan to integrate a NFA-ACE into a local middle or high school. (5) Contain an itemized budget.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $250000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $250000

Grant Description

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION The specific goal of this grant is to implement one NFA Aviation Classroom Experience (ACE) lab in a local middle or high school. The National Flight Academy Aviation Classroom Experience (NFA-ACE) is a highly immersive integrated curriculum designed to stimulate student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and math by engaging in interactive flight simulation experiences. The primary objective is stimulating interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and reinforcing a sound understanding of math and science skills taught in traditional core courses. ACE supports the experiential learning of core STEM concepts in a lab environment that couples digital media, exciting virtual world game play and simulation technologies to challenge students to apply critical thinking skills. The following is a summary of the elements included an NFA ACE package: ╔Mission delivery software suite and instructional collateral ╔Three (3) dual-seat cockpit simulators ╔One (1) air traffic control workstation ╔Student desktop PC workstations ╔Room scenic/immersive design and treatment ╔On-site teacher training ╔Teacher development

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Defense

• Office:

  Office of Naval Research

• Agency Contact:

  Jeffrey Boyce
  Contract Specialist
  Phone 301-737-2657

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Contracts Point of Contact: Jeffrey Boyce

• Agency Email Address:

  jeffrey.s.boyce@navy.mil

• Location:

  NAVAIR