Future Scholars for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Development Programs

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, is seeking innovative applications for Future Scholars under Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Development Programs.

AFRL intends to award multiple grants and cooperative agreements,


subject to the availability of funds.This is a five year open Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) accepting proposals from the date of publication for award of grants and cooperative agreements, subject to the availability of funds.

Once the FOA has reached the five year period and/or funds are no longer available, the announcement will be modified to reflect the announcement as closed.

This FOA will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure awards are pertinent to the Government’s needs and ceiling values.Initial submission deadline for proposals is 21 July 2020, 2:00 PM EST.

Proposals submitted during the initial submission deadline will be prioritized for evaluations.

After, proposals may be submitted any time from the FOA issue date, until the final submission deadline for proposals and will be evaluated as they are received.

Prior to submitting a proposal, Recipients are required to submit a Letter of Intent to the Points of Contact (POCs) listed in Section VII - Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s).This FOA supports STEM Workforce Development programs or projects that align with the Federal STEM Strategy and the DoD STEM Mission.

This announcement encourages programs or projects that improve the capacity of education systems and communities to create impactful STEM educational experiences for students and teachers, and prepare the 21st century STEM workforce.

AFRL’s Workforce Development programs or projects include, but are not limited to:Internships (High School through Doctoral)Fellowship Apprentice/Residency ProgramsCollege or University project-based learning programsFormal or informal workforce development programs or projects that align with the Federal STEM Strategy and DOD STEM MissionBefore submitting an application, Recipients are highly encouraged to read the Federal STEM Education Strategy at https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/STEM-Education- Strategic-Plan-201 8. pdf and the DoD STEM’s Mission at https://dodstem.us/.AFRL anticipates a total of $50,000,00 0. 00 of Federal funding for multiple awards under this FOA.

Proposed efforts may range in size, complexity and periods of performance.

The Government reserves the right to fund, in whole or in part, any, all, or none of the applications submitted in response to the FOA.

Using the authority of 10 U.S.C.

§ 2192, AFRL will select proposed efforts that meet the anticipated FOA’s Funding Opportunity Description and clearly address the goals and objectives as stated in the FOA.Deadline for questions regarding the Initial Submission Deadline for proposals is 03 July 202 0. Questions submitted during the Initial Submission Deadline, will be prioritized for responses.

Questions concerning this DRAFT FOA may be emailed to:Sara Telano, Contracting Specialist, sara.telano@us.af.milLauren Davis, Contracting Specialist, lauren.davis.10@us.af.milEmail Subject:
FOA-20-AFRL/RVKE-0001 QuestionsPlease note, Questions and Answers related to the Notice of Intent DRAFT FOA have been posted and are available for review in Grants.gov.Recipients are advised to complete the following steps, which are required for application submission:Obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number (including the plus 4 extension, if applicable) at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform.Register in Grants.gov to receive automatic updates when Amendments to a FOA are posted.

Please note that applications will ONLY be accepted through Grants.gov.

http://www.grants.gov/.Register with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/.

To be eligible for an award, the Recipient must (1) be registered in the SAM before submitting its application; (2) provide a valid unique entity identifier in its application; and (3) continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by a Federal awarding agency.Recipients who are not registered with SAM.gov and/or Grants.gov should allow sufficient time to complete these requirements.

It is suggested that the process be started as soon as possible.

Questions relating to the registration process, system requirements, how an application form works, or the submital process must be directed to Grants.gov at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.

Questions relating to the SAM registration process must be directed to Federal Service Desk Contact Information at 1-866-606-8220 or at www.fsd.gov.

AFRL representatives cannot answer Grants.gov or SAM registration questions.Recipients wishing to receive additional information on this FOA, including future amendments, should register in Grant.gov as soon as possible.

Recipients will only receive an email when an amendment is posted on Grants.gov, if the Recipient is register for email notifications for the FOA in Grants.gov.

The Government recommends email registration as soon as possible after the release of the FOA to ensure notice of any amendments or other FOA information.
Related Programs

DOD, NDEP, DOTC-STEM Education Outreach Implementation

Department of Defense


Agency: Department of Defense

Office: AFRL Kirtland AFB

Estimated Funding: $50,000,000


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Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Information about the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program

Additional Information of Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for a WIOA Sec.

166 grant, an entity must have legal status as a government or as an agency of a government, private non-profit corporation, or a consortium whose members all qualify as one of these entities.

Per 20 CFR 684.200(f), these entities include: Federally recognized Indian tribes; Tribal organizations, as defined in 25 U.S.C.

450b; Alaska Native-controlled organizations; Native Hawaiian-controlled organizations; Indian-controlled organizations serving INAs; A consortium of eligible entities which meets the legal requirements for a consortium as described at 20 CFR 684.200(e); State-recognized tribal organizations as defined in 20 CFR 684.200(g)

Full Opportunity Web Address:
www.osha.gov/harwoodgrants

Contact:


Agency Email Description:
sara.telano@us.af.mil

Agency Email:


Date Posted:
2020-06-17

Application Due Date:


Archive Date:
2025-07-17



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