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MDA STEM Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grants is sponsored by Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The MDA STEM Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grants provide financial support to official Local Competition Hubs to upgrade robotics kits for the 2025 or 2026 competition season, in accordance with BEST Inc.
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Opportunity Listing - MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant Agency: Missile Defense Agency Assistance Listings: 12. 330 -- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Program’s goal is to: Increase STEM awareness and proficiency among K-12 and college students to enhance the number of U.S. scientists and engineers capable of solving future missile defense challenges in the government, industry, and academia.
MDA STEM’s participation in this initiative aligns with the MDA efforts to develop and foster an engaged STEM talent pool. By making these proactive investments, MDA STEM strengthens and broadens the STEM competent talent pool across the education continuum to support future workforce needs.
The MDA STEM Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grants provide a means for official Local Competition Hubs, to obtain financial support for upgrading the robotics kits, in accordance with the BEST Inc. guidance for the 2025 or 2026 competition season. See full text of Grant opportunity for eligibility information Grantor contact information For questions related to this grant opportunity ambros. d.
montoya. civ@mda. mil File name Description Last updated BEST_RFP_Materials_2025_Final.
pdf BEST Notice of Funding Opportunity Solicitation Jul 16, 2025 03:15 PM UTC Link to additional information Archived: September 19, 2025 Funding opportunity number : MDA-STEM-BEST-ROBOTICS-GRANT-2025-2026 Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Official Local Competition Hubs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 12, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
MDA STEM Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grants is funded by Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grants (for Local Competition Hubs to purchase kits/supplies) is sponsored by Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This program provides financial support to Official Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Inc. Local Competition Hubs to purchase new robotic kits and/or supplies. This aims to increase the number of competing teams, enhance accessibility for underserved populations, and advance STEM awareness and engagement with K-12 populations.
MDA STEM Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grants (Teacher Professional Development) is sponsored by Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This grant provides financial support to Official BEST Robotics Inc. Local Competition Hubs for direct teacher professional development for teachers within their first three years of coaching a BEST Robotics team. The goal is to increase the number of students who can complete and engage in STEM learning and expand accessibility to underserved populations, especially Title I schools.
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