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The Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $451,405.00 to the Department of Military Oregon on October 1, 2025, under the STARBASE Program (CFDA 12.020), a non-discretionary, Congressionally directed initiative to raise interest and improve knowledge and skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among underserved youth.

The award funds STARBASE 2.0, an afterschool mentoring initiative for middle and high school students conducted in partnership with local school districts that combines STEM activities with relationship-rich, school-based programming. The funding modification added $225,408.00 to a prior obligation, bringing the total award to $451,405.00. Performance occurs in Oregon and runs through September 30, 2026. The Department of Military Oregon, a state government entity based in Salem, serves as the recipient and must work through the Oregon Adjutant General for program approval and execution. Recipients under the STARBASE Program are limited to the 50 States, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam National Guard entities. The program aims to support the development of a highly educated and skilled American workforce capable of meeting advanced technological requirements of the Department of Defense.