Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics: Kits 2018

The purpose of this announcement is to allow official Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Local Competition Hubs, within their first five years of existence, the opportunity to obtain financial support for purchasing new robotic kits.

The additional robotics kits increases

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the number of competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with K-12 populations.

Please direct questions to Amber Horton, 256-450-1953, or amber.horton.ctr@mda.mil.

Related Programs

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) for K-12 & Institutions of Higher Lear

Department of Defense

Agency: Department of Defense

Office: Missile Defense Agency

Estimated Funding: $20,000,000

Who's Eligible

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories

B01
Education, General/Other

U03
Engineering & Technology

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Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://www.grants.gov/

Additional Information of Eligibility:
This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.

CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education.

Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Colorado Plateau CESU Program.

Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.grants.gov/

Contact:

Agency Email Description:
MDA email

Agency Email:

Date Posted:
2018-04-17

Application Due Date:

Archive Date:
2018-07-01

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