Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant: Local Education Agency (LEA) National Teacher Professional Development (NTPD) 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
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Mitch Shelton Contract & Grant Specialist 256-450-4680
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| BESTGrants_RFP_FY17_LEA_NTPD_FinalRev_6_Jun17.docx | BEST LEA NTPD (Revised Request for Proposal (RFP) | Jun 6, 2017 08:05 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: July 30, 2017
Award
$75,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$2,703
Award Minimum
$14,191
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
MDA-2017-DACV-STEM-0003
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 offer support for local school systems, hereafter referred to as Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and their experienced BEST Robotics team teachers for the opportunity to attend BEST national teacher professional development training. Teacher professional development ensures general 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.
History
Version:
5
Posted date:
May 3, 2017
Archive date:
July 30, 2017
