FY25 Department of the Navy (DoN) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Workforce Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- N0001425SF003
- Agency
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Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Applications due
- Award size
- $50,000 to $600,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement, Grant
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is seeking proposals for the FY25 Department of the Navy STEM Education and Workforce Program through a competitive grant opportunity. The program aims to develop and support STEM education initiatives that enhance learners' knowledge, attract students to STEM careers, provide research opportunities, and improve educational capacities across secondary, post-secondary, and informal science communities. Eligible applicants include academia, non-profit, and industry organizations, with a focus on projects that demonstrate naval technological relevance and scientific merit. Key evaluation criteria will emphasize the program's alignment with Navy technological needs, scientific/technical quality, and long-term sustainability. Critical dates include a mandatory white paper submission deadline of April 11, 2025, with full proposals by invitation only due on August 29, 2025, and potential award announcements expected by December 12, 2025.
The grant opportunity anticipates awarding approximately 8 grants, with each award valued at $200,000 per year for up to 3 years, totaling potential $600,000 per grant. The anticipated project start date is February 1, 2026, with funding provided under CFDA 12.330 (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Education, Outreach and Workforce Program). Proposals must be submitted by U.S.-based organizations, with a clear focus on creating educational pathways and workforce opportunities directly relevant to Department of Navy science and technology needs. The program explicitly excludes pure research applications, prioritizing educational initiatives that support STEM development and Navy technological priorities.
Synopsis
This NOFO is for STEM education programs and activities vital to the Department of the Navy, which is formal or informal education that is primarily focused on physical and natural sciences, technology, engineering, social sciences, and mathematics disciplines.
STEM education programs and activities that could be supported by this NOFO include one or more of the following as the primary objective:
- Develop learners' knowledge, skill, or interest in STEM.
- Attract students to pursue certifications, licenses, or degrees (two-year degrees through post-doctoral degrees) or careers in STEM fields.
- Provide growth and research opportunities for post-secondary, college and graduate students in STEM fields, such as working with researchers or conducting research that is primarily intended to further education.
- Improve mentor/educator (K-12 pre-service or in-service, post-secondary, and informal) quality in STEM areas.
- Improve or expand the capacity of institutions to promote or foster STEM fields.
This NOFO will not consider applications for research, with the exception of those whose primary purpose is intended to further education (as described in third bullet above) and that are not expected to generate intellectual property. Efforts for research, including those supporting STEM, should be submitted under the current fiscal year Long Range BAA.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N0001425SF003 Amendment 3.pdf | ||
| N0001425SF003 Amendment 2.pdf | ||
| N0001425SF003 FY25 DoN STEM Amendment 1.pdf | ||
| N0001425SF003-DON STEM.pdf |
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