Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant: Kits 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 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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
andrea.mitchell@mda.mil
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| BESTGrants_RFP_FY20_Kits.pdf | BEST Grants RFP FY20 Kits | Mar 16, 2020 06:16 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: June 14, 2020
Award
$45,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$1,500
Award Minimum
$15,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
MDA-2020-STEM-0001
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
