Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science & Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant: Higher Education Agency (HEA) Local Hub Teacher Professional Development (LHTPD) 2017
Agency: Missile Defense Agency
- 12.330 -- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Mitch Shelton Contract and Grant Specialist Phone 256-450-4680
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| BESTGrants_RFP_FY17_HEA_LHTPD.docx | HEA LHTPD Request for Proposal FOA | May 18, 2017 04:49 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: July 30, 2017
Award
$160,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$507
Award Minimum
$5,321
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
MDA-2017-DACV-STEM-0002
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Education
Category Explanation:
The purpose of this announcement is to allow Official BEST Robotics Inc. Local Competition Hubs the opportunity to obtain financial support for providing direct teacher professional development to teachers within their first three (3) years of being a team teacher for a BEST Robotics team. Teacher professional development ensures general STEM training for teachers and ensures a successful experience during their local BEST Robotics season, advancing the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 teachers and students.
History
Version:
3
Posted date:
May 3, 2017
Archive date:
July 30, 2017
