VT starbase 4102 RUT no funding lapse

The Department of the Army Vermont Army National Guard awarded $515,000 to the Department of Military Vermont (doing business as the Vermont National Guard) on October 1, 2025, under the STARBASE Program (CFDA 12.020) to deliver afterschool and school-based STEM mentoring to middle and high school students in partnership with local school districts. The award supports STARBASE 2.0, a relationship-rich mentoring initiative designed to raise interest and improve knowledge and skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics among underserved youth. Performance occurs in Vermont and runs through September 30, 2026. This is a congressionally directed, non-discretionary cooperative agreement. The Vermont National Guard, through its Adjutant General, developed a plan including school district application and selection procedures, student enrollment targets, staffing, curriculum, facilities, and detailed budget. Records must be maintained for three years following closeout.