Cooperative Agreement 80NSSC19M0004
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- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $2,279,958.75 cooperative agreement to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), a nonprofit organization that provides science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs to K-12 students. The funding will support FIRST's Robotics Competition and Tech Challenge programs, which engage students in hands-on learning activities such as designing, building, and programming robots. The...
- This is a $25,000.00 grant awarded by the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), a non-profit organization based in Manchester, New Hampshire. The grant supports FIRST's mentor-based STEM education programs that engage students in robotics competitions and other hands-on learning activities. The award is intended to inspire young people to become science and technology leaders by developing their skills in engineering, technology,...
- This federal contract award is a cooperative agreement between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center and For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), a non-profit organization that specializes in STEM-focused educational programs and competitions for K-12 students. The award, valued at $3,717,226.00, is to provide critical resources to increase the number of teams participating, the number of youth involved in robotics, and the...
- This is a $12,389,000 cooperative agreement awarded by NASA's Shared Services Center to the not-for-profit organization For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) to continue and expand access to the organization's FIRST Robotics Outreach Competition IV (ROC-IV) program. The ROC-IV program is designed to inspire and motivate students to pursue STEM disciplines through mentor-based robotics competitions and educational initiatives. The award does not have a set-aside...
- This is a $50,000.00 grant contract awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to For Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology (FIRST), a non-profit organization focused on STEM education and robotics programs. The contract is for the FIRST Robotics Competition regional event to be held in 2024 in Manchester, New Hampshire. This contract does not have a set-aside designation. FIRST has a history of securing federal grants and contracts...
- This federal contract award, identified as 80NSSC23K0847, is a grant for $50,000.00 provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the non-profit organization For Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology (FIRST), doing business as United States Foundation For Inspiration. The award supports the EO14042 FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BUCKEYE FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION REGIONAL, a STEM-focused educational program and robotics...
- The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $716,517.55 cooperative agreement to the KISS Institute for Practical Robotics (KIPR) to support the Botball Educational Robotics Program. The program aims to attract and retain students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, particularly in artificial intelligence and engineering, through participation in robotics competitions. The agreement will fund the recruitment of new teams and sustain...
- This is a $2,978,179.00 cooperative agreement awarded by NASA to the Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Greenville, Texas. The contract aims to expand and enhance the VEX Robotics Competition nationally to provide greater access to STEM learning opportunities for students across the country. The key objective is to use the robotics competition as a platform for introductory and advanced STEM education, helping to close the gap in STEM...
- This is a $6,000.00 firm fixed price purchase order awarded to For Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology (FIRST), doing business as United States Foundation For Inspiration, a non-profit organization. The award is from the Naval Sea Systems Command, a defense agency, for the FIRST ROBOTICS REGISTRATION requirement. FIRST is a key partner for government agencies in promoting STEM education and workforce development through robotics competitions, curricula, and mentorship programs....
- This is a $4,959,750 cooperative agreement awarded by NASA to the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation (REC Foundation), a non-profit organization based in Greenville, Texas. The contract, which runs from October 2024 to October 2029, is not set aside for any specific business type. The purpose of the contract is to support the REC Foundation's widespread and effective robotics competition program, which engages students in hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and...
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded a $25 million, 5-year Cooperative Agreement to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to support and expand its FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge programs. This funding will enable FIRST to serve over 483,500 youth participating in more than 52,500 teams competing in over 3,080 tournaments worldwide. FIRST's programs are designed to inspire K-12 students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by engaging them in mentor-based robotics competitions and hands-on STEM learning experiences. This award, which is not designated as a set-aside, leverages FIRST's expertise in delivering high-quality STEM education initiatives that align with NASA's goals of promoting STEM workforce development.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $0 | 1/16/24 | ||
| P00017 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 1/16/24 | |
| Not listed | $613.5k | 9/13/23 | ||
| P00016 | Funding Only Action | $613.5k | 9/13/23 | |
| P00015 | Funding Only Action | $750.0k | 3/20/23 |