Closed · MDA-STEM-BEST-ROBOTICS-GRANT-2025-2026 · CFDA 12.330 · Discretionary

MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant

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

up to $30K
Award range
Closed
Status
August 20, 2025
Close date
3
Expected awards

The verdict

MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant is a closed discretionary listing from Missile Defense Agency that offered Up to $30,000 across 3 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $30K
award range
Closed
application status
3
expected awards
12.330
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant - is cataloged under number MDA-STEM-BEST-ROBOTICS-GRANT-2025-2026 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.330, posted by Missile Defense Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 16, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $30,000. The agency has projected $30,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 3 awards. If the agency funds the expected 3 awards from the $30,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $10,000. 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 20, 2025. 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 $30,000

Close Date

August 20, 2025

Posted

July 16, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$30,000

Expected Awards

3

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Program’s goal is to: Increase STEM awareness and proficiency among K-12 and college students to enhance the number of U.S. scientists and engineers capable of solving future missile defense challenges in the government, industry, and academia.MDA STEM’s participation in this initiative aligns with the MDA efforts to develop and foster an engaged STEM talent pool. By making these proactive investments, MDA STEM strengthens and broadens the STEM competent talent pool across the education continuum to support future workforce needs.The MDA STEM Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grants provide a means for official Local Competition Hubs, to obtain financial support for upgrading the robotics kits, in accordance with the BEST Inc. guidance for the 2025 or 2026 competition season.

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

Ambros D Montoya Grantor Phone 505-846-0602

Key Dates

Posted July 16, 2025
Close Date August 20, 2025
Archive Date September 19, 2025
Last Updated July 16, 2025

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 Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Program’s goal is to: Increase STEM awareness and proficiency among K-12 and college students to enha...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 20, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $30,000. Total estimated funding: $30,000. Expected number of awards: 3.
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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