BESTRobotics Grant: Hub's Teacher Professional Development (HTPD) 2020
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
The purpose of this announcement is to allow Official Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (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 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) training for teachers and a successful experience during their local BEST Robotics season, advancing the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 teachers and students.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
andrea.mitchell@mda.mil
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| BESTGrants_RFP_FY20_HTPD.pdf | BEST Grants RFP FY20 HTPD | Mar 16, 2020 08:24 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: June 14, 2020
Award
$60,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$295
Award Minimum
$2,975
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
MDA-2020-STEM-0002
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 16, 2020
Archive date:
June 14, 2020
