N00014-21-S-F005: FY 21 Office of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is forecast: STARBASE Cherry Point (N6852025RFPREQJC000000135). Status: Forecast, no dates yet. It is in our archive of Office of Naval Research notices from 2021.
Office of Naval Research offered grants of up to $1.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on March 30, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 22, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 31, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 30, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 29, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
All responsible sources from academia, non-profit organization and industry (for-profit) organizations may submit applications under this FOA. Foreign entities will not be considered. Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal Colleges or Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, Native-Hawaiian-serving institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions, Native American-serving nontribal institutions, Minority Institutions, and covered educational institutions in 10 USC 2362 are especially encouraged to apply. Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this FOA. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal applicants are allowed so long as they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC. Navy laboratories, military universities, and warfare centers as well as other DoD and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive awards under this FOA and must not submit either white papers or applications in response to this FOA. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) are eligible to submit white papers under this FOA unless precluded from doing so by their DoD UARC contract
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program awards averaged $885,007; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (50% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) seeks a broad range of applications for augmenting existing and/or developing innovative solutions that directly maintain and/or cultivate a diverse, world-class Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce to maintain the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ technological superiority. The goal of proposed efforts must provide solutions that establish, build, and/or maintain STEM educational pathways and workforce opportunities for diverse U.S. citizens directly relevant to ONR science and technology areas. As the capacity of the Department of the Navy (DoN) Science and Technology (S&T) workforce is interconnected with STEM education and outreach, ONR recognizes the need to support efforts that can jointly improve STEM student outcomes and align education and outreach efforts with Naval S&T current and future workforce needs. This announcement explicitly encourages 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 aim to increase engagement in STEM, from students to the current workforce, and enhance people with needed Naval STEM skills, knowledge and abilities. ONR encourages applications to utilize current STEM educational research for informing project design and advancing STEM careers and opportunities of naval relevance. This FOA is specifically seeking STEM education and outreach projects that address scientific and technical areas identified in the following thrust areas. Project scope may range in size and complexity. While not a formal requirement or program focus of this FOA, applicants are strongly encouraged to consider under-represented and under-served populations including women and minorities in project plans. Special audience priority areas may include, but not be limited to, military connected students, veteran initiatives, and education systems integral to naval science and technology.
Who has won Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program (12.330) awarded $99.1 million across 112 grant awards, an average of $885,007 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities Space Research Association | Maryland | 1 | $32.2 million |
| George Washington University (the) | District of Columbia | 1 | $5.9 million |
| University of California, San Diego | California | 2 | $4.9 million |
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | California | 2 | $4.4 million |
| California State University San Marcos Corp | California | 1 | $3.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, N6852025RFPREQJC000000135, which is forecast.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is N00014-21-S-F005 still open?
No. It closed on March 30, 2022. A newer notice is forecast: N6852025RFPREQJC000000135, forecast, no dates yet.
Who can apply for FY 21 Office of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program?
Office of Naval Research accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 21 Office of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program?
Closed March 30, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each.
Who has won Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Universities Space Research Association, George Washington University (the), University of California, San Diego. The program made 112 awards worth $99.1 million in that time.