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Closed on Jun 10, 2026

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

Office of Naval Research · Opportunity number N0001425SF006

View the official notice on Grants.gov

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 11, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jun 10, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberN0001425SF006
AgencyOffice of Naval Research
Department of Defense
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)12.330
PostedJul 7, 2025
DeadlineJun 10, 2026
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryScience technology and other research and development
Last updated hereJun 11, 2026

Summary from the notice

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

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

Past awards for this program

Totals for assistance listing 12.330 from public USASpending.gov data, as of May 24, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.

YearListingAwardsTotalAverage
2026 12.330 1 $34,666,528 $34,666,528

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