| Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education and Workforce Program | White Paper due 5/28/2021; Full application 10/08/2021 | $600,000 | No | 3 years | Academia, nonprofits, industry | Provide solutions that establish, build, and/or maintain STEM educational pathways of U.S. citizens directly relevant to the needs of the Department of NavyÕs current and future workforce. Encouraging programs that improve the capacity of education systems and communities to create impactful STEM educational experiences for students of all ages and the naval related workforce. Programs must aim to increase engagement in naval relevant STEM and enhance the corresponding skills, knowledge, and abilities of participants. |
| Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Program | Application period is open for 1 year 03/31/2021 Ð 03/30/2022 | Variable | No | Variable | Academia, nonprofits, industry | Provide solutions that establish, build, and/or maintain STEM educational pathways and workforce opportunities for diverse U.S. citizens directly relevant to the Office of Naval Research science and technology areas. Encouraging projects that improve the capacity of education systems and communities to create impactful STEM educational experiences for students of all ages and the naval-related workforce. Projects must increase engagement in STEM, from students to the current workforce, and enhance people with needed Naval STEM skills, knowledge, and abilities. |
| National Defense Education Program (NDEP) | Mandatory White Paper due 1/25/2021; If invited, application due 4/19/2021 | $6,000,000 | No | 3 years | Industry, non-profit institutions, institutions of higher education, state and/or local educational agencies, or consortia of such institutions and/or industry | Seeks innovative applications on mechanisms to implement STEM education, outreach, and/or workforce initiative programs. NDEP also seeks innovative applications on mechanisms to specifically implement Biotechnology outreach and workforce development. Additional NDEP efforts also include a pilot program in Enhanced Civics education. |
| Manufacturing Engineering Education Program (MEEP) | White paper 03/28/2019; Full application 06/20/2019 | $5,000,000 | No | 3 years | Industry, not-for-profit institutions, institutions of higher education, or a consortia | Develop and enhance curricula and programs to effectively develop skills sets needed for students to operate in multidisciplinary design and manufacturing environments. |
