NAWCAD Patuxent River Education Outreach Grant Program
The summary for the NAWCAD Patuxent River Education Outreach Grant Program grant is detailed below.
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NAWCAD Patuxent River Education Outreach Grant Program: FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION The specific goal of this grant is to implement one NFA Aviation Classroom Experience (ACE) lab in a local middle or high school. The National Flight Academy Aviation Classroom Experience (NFA-ACE) is a highly immersive integrated curriculum designed to stimulate student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and math by engaging in interactive flight simulation experiences. The primary objective is stimulating interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and reinforcing a sound understanding of math and science skills taught in traditional core courses. ACE supports the experiential learning of core STEM concepts in a lab environment that couples digital media, exciting virtual world game play and simulation technologies to challenge students to apply critical thinking skills. The following is a summary of the elements included an NFA ACE package: -Mission delivery software suite and instructional collateral -Three (3) dual-seat cockpit simulators -One (1) air traffic control workstation -Student desktop PC workstations -Room scenic/immersive design and treatment -On-site teacher training -Teacher development
| Federal Grant Title: | NAWCAD Patuxent River Education Outreach Grant Program |
| Federal Agency Name: | NAVAIR |
| Grant Categories: | Science and Technology |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NAWCAD-12-0003 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | Information not provided |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Original Application Deadline: | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Posted Date: | September 4th, 2012 |
| Creation Date: | Sep 04, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 11, 2012 |
| Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $250,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Submission Requirements The proposal should: (1) Contain an executive summary not to exceed one page; (2) Describe your organization's qualifications; and (3) Describe your organization's past experience related to STEM; (4) In 10 pages or less describe a plan to integrate a NFA-ACE into a local middle or high school. (5) Contain an itemized budget.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Jeffrey Boyce Contract Specialist Phone 301-737-2657
Contracts Point of Contact: Jeffrey Boyce [[email protected]]