Delivering NASA stem education programs to underserved communities in broward county
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0975
- Awardee
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Museum Of Discovery And Science, Inc. UEI DFFSYZMK7J45
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $40,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $40,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Davie, FL 33312, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $40,000 |
About this award
The Museum of Discovery and Science, Inc., a Fort Lauderdale-based nonprofit organization, was awarded a $40,000 grant (Contract No. 23-TEAM2ANCHR-0024) to deliver NASA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education programs to underserved communities in Broward County, Florida. The award was issued on June 1, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of May 30, 2026. This civilian agency engagement carries no set-aside designation and represents a direct effort to expand equitable access to STEM educational opportunities in South Florida. The funding agency was the Shared Services Center, supporting NASA's broader educational mission to increase scientific literacy and career pathways in underrepresented communities.
The Museum of Discovery and Science specializes in community-focused STEM education across four primary content areas: environmental sustainability, early childhood education, health and wellness, and physical science. The organization has demonstrated substantial federal grant success through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, including notable programs such as a workforce development internship initiative valued at approximately $1 million and the STEMobile program, a mobile makerspace serving early learners in low-income areas. This NASA grant aligns with the museum's established track record of reducing educational disparities and providing hands-on learning experiences to approximately 1.9 million residents across Broward County, positioning the organization as a key hub for resilience and science education in the region.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0975?
80NSSC24K0975 was awarded to Museum Of Discovery And Science, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 1, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0975 worth?
The government has obligated $40,000 on 80NSSC24K0975.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0975 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0975 was full and open competition.
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