STARBASE Wright Patt
Forecast
Air Force -- Research Lab plans to offer grants to state and local governments. It is a forecast, and no dates have been set yet.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 13, 2020. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceilingnot stated
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awardsnot stated
- Total fundingnot stated
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Forecast posted | November 13, 2020 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to state and local governments.
- Independent school districts
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
BACKGROUND: STARBASE is a Department of Defense (DoD) program which serves the local community youth across the country by offering students an opportunity to participate in a variety of learning experiences designed to increase interest in and knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Activities also help students to develop positive self-esteem, provide goal setting/achievement skills and tools to lead a drug free life-style. Hands-on approach and participatory learning experiences provide a strong motivation to learn. Teamwork is emphasized throughout the curriculum, teaching students to work effectively with others. Typical STARBASE Program is for 5th grade students from area schools who attend classes one day a week over a 4 or 5-week period. Program is targeted for at-risk youth. Students are identified and selected by the school system. Participating teachers from each class are provided supplementary materials designed to sustain student excitement between visits. Special programs can be offered for teachers and students year-round. STARBASE curriculum includes (but is not limited to) astronomy, model rocketry, physics of flight and can be customized to include local facilities and areas of expertise. Complete lesson plans corresponding to state math and science requirements have been developed for all activities. Evaluation of program impact is based upon pretest and post‑test score comparisons and questionnaires returned from students, teachers, parents, and participating personnel. STARBASE Wright-Patt received approval and funding from the Department of Defense Office of the Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs OSD-RA in December 2003 and began operations in September 2004. It is the only STARBASE Academy in Ohio and it joins 66 other established STARBASE Academies across the United States and Puerto Rico at active duty, Guard and Reserve military installations. STARBASE Wright-Patt is part of the existing Wright-Patterson AFB Educational Outreach (EO) program. STARBASE Wright-Patt is currently operating at full capacity and hosts approximately 1500 students per year. NEED: Community Partnerships are allowed and encouraged under the STARBASE concept and private donations may be accepted Hiring of STARBASE Staff is through a local academic institution that receives a grant to act as a fiscal agent for the program receiving reimbursement for staff salaries and benefits.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Jody Lindley, Grantor, jody.lindley@us.af.mil, 937-713-9984.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for STARBASE Wright Patt?
Air Force -- Research Lab accepts applications from state and local governments.
What is the deadline for STARBASE Wright Patt?
Forecast, no dates yet. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.