Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM)

National Aeronautics And Space Administration

The aerospace industry must continually cultivate a highly skilled and competitive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce today and in the future to achieve and maintain America’s position as a global leader in innovation and technology. To address the growing talent gap in STEM, NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) will sharpen its focus on America’s STEM workforce development needs to accelerate students toward obtaining STEM jobs. The Office of STEM Engageme

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Helps students gain skills and knowledge for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Provides opportunities like internships and competitions to prepare them for the workforce.

Quick Facts

Funding
$929,576.94 - $4,209,048.89
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
STEM Research & Education
Organization
National Aeronautics And Space Administration

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What Is This Program?

NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) prepares students for tomorrow’s workforce. NASA seeks to build the next generation STEM workforce by broadening pathways to STEM fields. The agency’s investments provide students with knowledge and skills fundamental to future technological and scientific advancements. OSTEM grants and cooperative agreements increase the capability and size of the nation’s future STEM workforce.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Identify the specific STEM engagement opportunity you wish to apply for.
  • Prepare the necessary documentation and materials as outlined in the opportunity description.
  • Submit your application through the designated portal or method specified in the opportunity details.
🌐Application Portal
https://www.nasa.gov/stem
📤Submission Method
online
🔄Intake Type
continuous

📄What Documents Are Required?

Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
✉️Supporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required.

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • STEM workforce development activities
  • internships
  • fellowships
  • research and development opportunities
  • challenges and competitions
  • pre-college and college STEM experiences
  • virtual learning
  • faculty support
  • institutional support
🚫Ineligible Expenses
  • costs related to commercial endorsements
  • costs for unauthorized use of NASA materials
💳Payment Model
mixed

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
📢Branding Requirements
NASA should be acknowledged as the source of the material.
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Torry.johnson@nasa.gov
(202)358-1474

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