MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant
Agency: Missile Defense Agency
Assistance Listings: 12.330 -- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program
Description
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Program’s goal is to: Increase STEM awareness and proficiency among K-12 and college students to enhance the number of U.S. scientists and engineers capable of solving future missile defense challenges in the government, industry, and academia.
MDA STEM’s participation in this initiative aligns with the MDA efforts to develop and foster an engaged STEM talent pool. By making these proactive investments, MDA STEM strengthens and broadens the STEM competent talent pool across the education continuum to support future workforce needs.
The MDA STEM Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grants provide a means for official Local Competition Hubs, to obtain financial support for upgrading the robotics kits, in accordance with the BEST Inc. guidance for the 2025 or 2026 competition season.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
For questions related to this grant opportunity
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| BEST_RFP_Materials_2025_Final.pdf | BEST Notice of Funding Opportunity Solicitation | Jul 16, 2025 03:15 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: August 20, 2025
Award
$30,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$30,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
MDA-STEM-BEST-ROBOTICS-GRANT-2025-2026
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 16, 2025
Archive date:
September 19, 2025
