Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics: Kits 2018
Agency: Missile Defense Agency
Assistance Listings
- 12.330 -- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The purpose of this announcement is to allow official Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Local Competition Hubs, within their first five years of existence, the opportunity to obtain financial support for purchasing new robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the number of competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with K-12 populations.Please direct questions to Amber Horton, 256-450-1953, or amber.horton.ctr@mda.mil.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
John Michael
Grantor
Phone 256-450-1054
MDA email
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| BESTGrants_RFP_FY18_Kits_V5_002.pdf | MDA Kits 2018 Announcement | Apr 16, 2018 08:06 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: July 1, 2018
Award
$75,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$1,500
Award Minimum
$15,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
MDA-2018-DACV-STEM-0002
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
April 17, 2018
Archive date:
July 1, 2018
