DOD, NDEP, DOTC-STEM Education Outreach Implementation (12.560)
DOD, NDEP, DOTC-STEM Education Outreach Implementation (Assistance Listing 12.560) is run by the Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense. It awarded $18.3 million in 4 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $4.6 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $470,818. Half of the 4 awards fell between $379,472 and $4.9 million, and they ranged from $210,000 to $17.9 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$18.3 million
- Grant awards4
- Typical award$470,818
- Awarded in FY 2025$44,413
- Size rank1343 of 1824
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $7.8 million in fiscal 2021 to $44,413 in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1343rd largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 4 states and territories.
What the program funds
An opportunity for an educational institution to collaborate in the development of a United States Army Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Doctor of Ministry Resident Course, and associated curriculum, in cooperation with the Office of the Chief of Chaplains (OCCH) Graduate School. This program involves a partnership between OCCH-Graduate School and an educational institution to create a fully integrated academic and experiential professional degree, referred to herein as the CPE Doctor of Ministry Resident Course, for the purpose of Chaplain professional development.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Eligible Applicants include Association of Theological School accredited educational institutions. The OCCH Graduate School will work closely with the Recipient to collaboratively update the CPE Doctor of Ministry Resident Course conducted at the three component sites in the U.S. All Applicants are expected to have significant involvement and input into the program. To be qualified, potential Applicants must: • Have the management capability and adequate financial and technical resources to administerthe program of activities envisioned under the CPE Doctor of Ministry Resident Course.• Have a satisfactory record of administering such programs or activities (if a prior recipient of an award).• Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.• Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive a cooperative agreement under applicable laws and regulation. In deciding whether a Recipient is otherwise qualified, the Grants Officer shall ensure that the potential Applicant is registered and in good standing in the System for Award Management (SAM).
What the money can and cannot pay for
The Army CPE Doctor of Ministry Resident Course is an opportunity for educational institutions to collaborate in the development of a fully integrated academic and professional educational course that supports Chaplain professional development. This course includes a Doctor of Ministry degree component, provided by an Association of Theological Schools (ATS) accredited academic institution. The resulting course builds on the already existing Army CPE Resident Course, creating a more academically rigorous approach to professional development and certification of Army Chaplain Specialists in Spiritual Care and Instruction. The resulting agreement is a fully accredited (ATS, ACPE, and TRADOC) course of study, which includes course structure, assessments, and curriculum including class syllabi and any associated course materials. Recipients will collaborate with the Program Director of the School for Spiritual Care – Army CPE to develop the Army CPE Doctor of Ministry Resident Course. There are two (2) elements required to be part of a successful proposal for the CPE Doctor of Ministry Resident Course Program. These elements are as follows: 1. Development of Army CPE Doctor of Ministry Resident Course, including course structure, assessments and curriculum, that meets the recipient’s ATS accreditation and includes Army CPE Coursework, which involves ACPE and TRADOC accreditation standards where appropriate.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. N/A
Deadlines
Deadlines do not apply
Award range and average, in the agency's words
$0-$500K
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, DOD, NDEP, DOTC-STEM Education Outreach Implementation (12.560) awarded$18.3 million across 4 grant awards, an average of $4.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ncase | Pennsylvania | 1 | $17.9 million |
| Wesley Theological Seminary of the United Methodist Church | District of Columbia | 1 | $435,963 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Indiana | 1 | $210,000 |
| Universities Space Research Association | Maryland | 1 | $207,051 |
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 97% of the money, colleges and universities 2.6%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 2 | $17.8 million | 97% |
| Colleges and universities | 2 | $485,050 | 2.6% |
By state
1 state has a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. It is Pennsylvania.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $17.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $435,963 |
| Indiana | 1 | $210,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $207,051 |