Closed · MDA-STEM-BEST-HTPD-2023 · CFDA 12.330 · Discretionary

MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant

Federal grant opportunity posted by Missile Defense Agency, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $5K
Award range
Closed
Status
August 18, 2023
Close date
12
Expected awards

The verdict

MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant is a closed discretionary listing from Missile Defense Agency that offered Up to $5,000 across 12 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $5K
award range
Closed
application status
12
expected awards
12.330
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant - is cataloged under number MDA-STEM-BEST-HTPD-2023 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.330, posted by Missile Defense Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 21, 2023 and last updated on August 10, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $5,000. The agency has projected $60,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 12 awards. If the agency funds the expected 12 awards from the $60,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $5,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on August 18, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $5,000

Close Date

August 18, 2023

Posted

June 21, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$60,000

Expected Awards

12

Instrument

Grant

Description

The MDA STEM Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grants provide a means for Official BEST Robotics Inc. Local Competition Hubs to obtain financial support for providing direct teacher professional development to teachers within their first three (3) years of being a team teacher for a BEST Robotics team. This teacher professional development increases the number of students able to complete and engage in this meaningful STEM learning opportunity and expand the accessibility of this program to underserved populations, specifically Title 1 schools, who would otherwise not have access to the resources necessary to fully engage.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Luisa Martinez-Medina Grantor

Key Dates

Posted June 21, 2023
Close Date August 18, 2023
Archive Date August 20, 2023
Last Updated August 10, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant", offered by Missile Defense Agency. It is associated with CFDA program 12.330. The MDA STEM Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grants provide a means for Official BEST Robotics Inc. Local Competition Hubs to obtain financial support for providing direc...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 18, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $5,000. Total estimated funding: $60,000. Expected number of awards: 12.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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