Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics: Kits 2019
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
Thepurpose of this announcement is to allow official Boosting Engineering,Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Local Competition Hubs, within theirfirst five years of existence, the opportunity to obtain financial support forpurchasing new robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the numberof competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with K-12 populations. Pleasedirect questions to Amber Horton and Wendy Kirk at stem@mda.mil.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Andrea Mitchell
Grantor
Phone 256-450-1375
MDA email
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| BESTGrants_RFP_FY19_Kits_V2.pdf | MDA STEM Robotics: Kits 2019 RFP | Jan 14, 2019 03:42 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: May 15, 2019
Award
$75,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$1,500
Award Minimum
$15,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
MDA-2019-CTV-STEM-0001
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:
7
Posted date:
January 14, 2019
Archive date:
May 15, 2019
