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FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program

Office of Naval Research

Deadline: Jun 30, 2026

Summary

The purpose of this grant is to support STEM education programs and activities that enhance knowledge, skills, and interest in STEM fields, attract students to pursue STEM careers, provide research opportunities, improve educator quality, and expand institutional capacity in STEM. Eligible applicants include responsible sources from academia, non-profit and for-profit organizations, as well as foreign entities, with University Affiliated Research Centers allowed to submit white papers unless restricted by their contracts. Application details are not specified, but inquiries can be directed to the grantor, Veronica Lacey, via phone or email.

Full description

This NOFO is for STEM education programs and activities, which is formal or informal education that is primarily focused on physical and natural sciences, technology, engineering, social sciences, and mathematics disciplines, topics, or issues (including environmental science education or stewardship).STEM education programs and activities that could be supported by this NOFO include one or more of the following as the primary objective:

•Develop learners’ knowledge, skill, or interest in STEM.

•Attract students to pursue certifications, licenses, or degrees (two-year degrees through post- doctoral degrees) or careers in STEM fields.

•Provide growth and research opportunities for post-secondary, college and graduate students in STEM fields, such as working with researchers or conducting research that is primarily intended to further education.

•Improve mentor/educator (K-12 pre-service or in-service, post-secondary, and informal) quality in STEM areas.

•Improve or expand the capacity of institutions to promote or foster STEM fields

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

All responsible sources from academia, non-profit and for-profit organizations may submit applications under this NOFO. Foreign entities will be considered.University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) are eligible to submit white papers under this NOFO unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense UARC contract.

Grantor contact information

Description

Veronica Lacey Grantor Phone 703-696-2593

Email

For additional questions related to this posting

veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil

Apply on official siteUpdated Oct 30, 2025

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