Opportunity Information: Apply for N00014 20 S F005
The FY20 Department of the Navy (DoN) STEM, Education and Workforce Program Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), administered by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number N00014-20-S-F005; CFDA 12.330) focused on strengthening and expanding the pipeline of U.S. citizens who can enter and thrive in Navy and Marine Corps STEM careers. The core purpose is workforce-driven: ONR is looking for projects that either enhance existing programs or introduce new, innovative solutions that help build and sustain a diverse, world-class STEM talent base needed to preserve U.S. naval technological advantage. Proposed efforts are expected to create or reinforce clear pathways into uniformed and civilian DoN STEM roles, with an emphasis on measurable engagement and capability-building rather than general STEM outreach alone.
A major theme of the FOA is alignment across the education-to-workforce continuum. ONR frames the DoN science and technology (S&T) workforce as tightly connected to both the basic research ecosystem and the broader STEM education system, so the agency is explicitly interested in efforts that can improve STEM student outcomes while also matching current and future Naval S&T workforce needs. Competitive concepts are expected to strengthen the capacity of schools, institutions, and community ecosystems to deliver high-impact STEM learning experiences, and to do so in ways that translate into relevant skills and career awareness. The announcement encourages designs that use active learning methods and incorporate 21st-century skill development, reflecting an interest in practical, modern instructional approaches that better prepare participants for real technical environments.
ONR also signals that proposals should be informed by evidence. Applicants are encouraged to leverage current STEM education research to guide project design and to deepen understanding of how and why individuals choose STEM careers, particularly those connected to naval-relevant opportunities. In other words, ONR is not only funding program delivery; it is also interested in projects that generate insight into effective pathways and decision points that lead people into STEM training and ultimately into the DoN workforce. Projects should ultimately increase student and worker engagement in STEM and build competencies that map to Navy-relevant STEM needs.
Eligibility is structured to prioritize non-federal performers. White papers may be submitted by responsible sources from academia and non-profit organizations, and foreign entities are not considered. Certain federal and federally linked organizations are specifically restricted from receiving awards under this FOA. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy national laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards; however, they may participate through teaming arrangements with an eligible prime applicant if such collaboration is allowed under the FFRDC’s sponsoring agreement. Likewise, Navy laboratories, military universities, warfare centers, and other Department of Defense or civilian agency laboratories are not eligible to submit white papers or applications directly. Those organizations may still collaborate by teaming with eligible applicants, and the FOA provides a coordination path: interested federal labs or similar organizations can contact the Naval STEM Coordination Office (NSCO) at ONRSTEM@navy.mil to discuss potential partnerships, using the subject line “N00014-20-S-F005 Potential Project Inquiry.” University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit white papers unless their specific DoD UARC contract prohibits it.
From a funding mechanics standpoint, cost sharing is not required and will not be used as a merit review factor, which lowers barriers for applicants that cannot contribute matching funds. That said, ONR notes it may consider voluntary cost sharing if it is offered, meaning applicants can include it strategically but should not treat it as a prerequisite for competitiveness. The opportunity was posted with a creation date of May 4, 2020, and an original closing date of October 16, 2020. The FOA lists the funding instrument as a grant and places the activity under science and technology and other research and development, consistent with ONR’s focus on both practical workforce outcomes and the use of research-backed educational strategies.Apply for N00014 20 S F005
- The Office of Naval Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY20 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Department of Navy (DoN) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), Education and Workforce Program administered by the Office of Naval Research (ONR)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.330.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2020-05-04.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-10-16. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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