Opportunity Information: Apply for FOAAFRLAFOSR20240002
The Fiscal Year 2024 STEM Program grant opportunity, offered by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), is a discretionary grant program focused on strengthening and expanding the U.S. pipeline of STEM learners and professionals in ways that directly support the Department of the Air Force (DAF), including both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force. The central aim is to fund education and outreach efforts that either build new or improve existing STEM pathways so the DAF can sustain a diverse, highly capable science and technology workforce and preserve technological advantage in air and space domains. Proposed projects are expected to connect clearly to AFOSR-related science and technology areas and to produce practical outcomes that increase STEM engagement, readiness, and career opportunity for U.S. citizens.
AFOSR frames this program around the idea that the DAF science and technology workforce is tightly linked to STEM education systems and community outreach. Because of that, the opportunity encourages projects that do more than deliver isolated events; applicants are urged to improve the capacity of education systems and communities to create meaningful STEM experiences for learners of all ages, from early students through individuals already in the workforce. The intent is to support efforts that measurably improve student outcomes while also aligning educational activities with current and future DAF science and technology workforce needs. Projects should be designed to grow interest and participation in STEM, and to develop the specific skills, knowledge, and abilities that the DAF needs for its technical mission areas.
The program is explicitly seeking STEM education and outreach proposals that address scientific and technical topics tied to AFOSR thrust areas. While the solicitation notes that project scope can vary widely in size and complexity, it consistently emphasizes relevance: the education or outreach approach should connect to air and space-related workforce development and to technical areas that matter to AFOSR. Applicants are also encouraged to use findings from STEM education research to inform program design, meaning proposals are stronger when they draw on evidence-based practices for instruction, engagement, persistence, and career development rather than relying only on ad hoc activities.
Although not a strict requirement, the opportunity strongly encourages applicants to consider under-represented and under-served populations, including women and minorities, as part of their project planning. It also highlights special audience priority areas that may be of particular interest, such as military-connected students, veteran-focused initiatives, and education systems that are integral to the DAF science and technology ecosystem. Overall, the program signals a preference for inclusive approaches that widen participation and improve access to high-quality STEM learning and career pathways that feed into the DAF talent pipeline.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number FOAAFRLAFOSR20240002 and CFDA number 12.800. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is science and technology and other research and development. Eligible applicants include a broad range of responsible sources across academia, nonprofit organizations, and industry, including for-profit entities. The opportunity was created on January 17, 2024, and the original closing date listed is April 12, 2024. The award ceiling is $450,000, and the listing indicates expected awards but does not provide a specific number in the provided source text.Apply for FOAAFRLAFOSR20240002
- The Air Force Office of Scientific Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2024 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.800.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-01-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-12. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $450,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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