Opportunity Information: Apply for MDA 2018 DACV STEM 0001
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) STEM Outreach Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant: National Teacher Professional Development (NTPD) 2018 is a discretionary federal grant opportunity designed to strengthen K-12 STEM education by investing directly in teacher training tied to the BEST Robotics program. The central aim of the funding is to help local school systems support experienced BEST Robotics team teachers so they can attend BEST National Teacher Professional Development (NTPD) training. By covering participation in this national professional development, the program focuses on building teacher capacity in STEM instruction and improving the quality and consistency of the robotics season experience for students at the local level.
At its core, the opportunity is about preparing teachers to run stronger, more effective BEST Robotics teams and to translate robotics-based learning into broader classroom and extracurricular STEM engagement. The professional development component is intended to provide general STEM training and practical preparation that helps teachers guide students through the engineering design process, teamwork, problem-solving, and hands-on technical skills commonly emphasized during the BEST Robotics season. The expected downstream impact is increased awareness of STEM pathways and deeper engagement in STEM among both teachers and K-12 students, using robotics as a structured, motivating platform.
This opportunity is offered by the Missile Defense Agency under CFDA number 12.330 and is categorized under the funding activity area of Education. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the opportunity is listed as discretionary, meaning awards are made through a competitive or evaluative process rather than by formula. Eligible applicants are described as local school systems serving K-12 grades, reflecting the program intent to route support through school districts or similar school system entities connected to BEST Robotics participation.
Key administrative details included an opportunity number of MDA 2018 DACV STEM 0001, with a creation date of April 17, 2018, and an original closing date of June 1, 2018. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $10,500. While the posting indicates “ExpectedAwards:” without a number provided, the structure suggests the agency anticipated making one or more awards depending on submissions and available funds. Overall, the grant is narrowly targeted: it is not a general robotics equipment grant, but rather a training-focused investment meant to improve teacher readiness and to strengthen STEM outreach outcomes through the BEST Robotics ecosystem.
For questions or additional guidance, the contact listed for the opportunity was Amber Horton at 256-450-1953 or amber.horton.ctr@mda.mil.Apply for MDA 2018 DACV STEM 0001
- The Missile Defense Agency in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant: National Teacher Professional Development (NTPD) 2018" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.330.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-04-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-06-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,500.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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