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Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums, and NASA Visitor Centers, Plus Other Opportunities (CP4SMPVC+) is sponsored by NASA Office of STEM Engagement. This program solicits proposals to support NASA-inspired space, science, technology, engineering, or mathematics informal education projects, including exhibits, through partnerships with K-12 schools or districts, youth-serving organizations, higher education, and/or other agen…
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gov Maintenance Calendar 2017 Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums and NASA Visitors Centers (CP4SMPVC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:NNH17ZHA0002N Funding Opportunity Title:2017 Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums and NASA Visitors Centers (CP4SMPVC) Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Grant Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:Informal Education Expected Number of Awards:10 Assistance Listings:43.
008 -- Education Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 14, 2017 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 14, 2017 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Legally recognized by a federal , state or local authority as a non-profit; located in the United States or its Territories; and provide STEM education programming through partnerships with K-12 schools or districts, youth-serving organizations, higher education, and/or other federal, state, or local agencies.
## Additional Information Agency Name:National Aeronautics and Space Administration Description:NASA’s Office of Education, in cooperation with NASA Headquarters’ Offices of Communications, Chief Scientist, and Chief Technologist, the Mission Directorates, and Mission Support Directorate, solicits proposals led by Informal Education Institutions (IEIs) to uniquely perform NASA education or research engagement and/or exhibits through partnerships with K-12 schools, youth-serving organizations, libraries, higher education institutions, and/or other agencies that support Federal STEM education goals through inquiry- or experiential-based activities that feature NASA’s missions, science, engineering, exploration, or technologies.
This solicitation further seeks projects that feature NASA-themed content in space exploration, aeronautics, space science, Earth science, or microgravity, or a combination of these topics (consult Appendix A) to support federal and NASA education outcomes.
CP4SMPVC seeks to provide authentic STEM engagement and/or professional development opportunities for informal and formal educators that: • Leverage NASA assets and NASA-related content to provide experiential authentic STEM opportunities that encourage innovation, critical thinking, and problem solving skills; • Utilize partnerships to improve reach and better serve groups historically underrepresented in STEM fields; • Support the learner experience through appropriate connections to state and local needs, STEM learning systems and coordinated interconnected experiences, and effective engagement across classrooms and out-of-school settings; • Use or develop evidenced-based educational strategies in designing and implementing the project; and • Provide a measureable impact on learner interest in and positive attitudes towards STEM topics and improve self-perception of the learner’s ability to participate in STEM.
For this solicitation, informal education projects shall focus on STEM engagement and advancement of STEM literacy for youth (particularly those in grades 4-12), families, and informal and formal educators serving those audiences.
Proposed projects shall be one of the following types: (1) Project Development and Implementation, utilizing evidence-based approaches (i.e. backed by research evidence that proves its effectiveness); (2) Pilot Project, that also budgets for a needs assessment, conference gathering or symposia, or other type of study to understand the effectiveness of an approach; or (3) Combination of types (1) and (2).
Organizations submitting a proposal under this NRA are certifying that they meet the following criteria to propose as the lead or managing organization: • legally recognized by a federal, state or local authority as a non-profit; • located in the United States or its Territories; and • provide STEM education programming, (such as but not limited to exhibits) through partnerships with K-12 schools or districts, youth-serving organizations, higher education, and/or other federal, state, or local agencies.
An eligible institution is not required to have the words museum, visitor center, science, planetarium, youth, or library in its legal name. All types of NASA Visitor Centers (e.g., private, state or federal entities) are eligible to propose (consult Appendix D, Identification of Entities as NASA Visitor Centers Special Guidance: STEM Education Activities and NASA Visitor Centers).
A Principal Investigator (PI) shall be the President, Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chairman of the Board, Superintendent of Schools, Planetarium Director, Director of Sponsored Research, or similarly ranked executive from an eligible institution. PI status is a key indicator that the proposal has sufficient institutional engagement to be successfully implemented.
For additional information for the detailed rationale and criteria for Principal Investigators, consult Appendix E, Principal Investigator Criteria Details.
Not later than the due date for proposals, proposers to this NRA shall have: 1) a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, 2) a valid registration with the System for Award Management (SAM), 3) a valid Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Code, 4) a valid registration with NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) (this also applies to all entities that are proposed for subawards or subcontracts.)
Every institution that intends to submit a proposal to this NRA, including the proposed lead institution or any partner whether an IEI, other non-profit institution, state and local Government agency, and any other organization that will serve as a subawardee or contractor, shall be registered in NSPIRES.
Electronic submission of proposals is required by the due date and must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Such registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit the electronic proposal. All principal investigators and other participants (e.g. co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of submission system.
Potential proposers and proposing organizations are urged to access the system(s) well in advance of the proposal due date(s) of interest to familiarize themselves with its structure and enter the requested information. Electronic proposals must be submitted via the NASA proposal data system NSPIRES or via Grants. gov. Organizations that intend to submit proposals via Grants.
gov must be registered with Grants. gov and with NSPIRES. Additional programmatic information for this NRA may develop before the proposal due date.
If so, such information will be added as a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) or formal amendment to this NRA and posted on http://nspires. nasaprs. com.
It is the proposer’s responsibility to regularly check NSPIRES for updates to this NRA. Awards to eligible applicants who are selected will be made as grants or cooperative agreements. Link to Additional Information:[](http://nspires.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Museums, science centers, planetariums, NASA Visitor Centers, youth-serving organizations, and other eligible non-profit institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified, past awards ranged from ~$177,000 to $1.25 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums, and NASA Visitor Centers, Plus Other Opportunities (CP4SMPVC+) is funded by NASA Office of STEM Engagement. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, increase the commercial application of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) supported research results, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133S-1. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the SBIR Program at: http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g. , search for 84.133, not 84.133S). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-090908-001. Assistance Listing: 84.133. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: Up to $75K per award.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
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