NAVAIR

Description

2011 STEM Education Grants ProgramEducation Outreach ProgramNaval Air Systems Command Lakehurst, New JerseyThe Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) education outreach program offers an opportunity for schools with formal or pending education partnership agreements with the Lakehurst, New Jersey organization (also known as the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst), to submit an application for the 2011 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Grants Program. These competitive grants are designed to increase innovation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs only for students� grades 4 � 12 in Ocean and Burlington Counties in New Jersey. Funding opportunities associated with this grant are in the following categories:� Costs associated with a field trip to the Naval Air Systems Command Lakehurst Facility to reinforce STEM curriculum Includes transportation, substitute teacher (if needed) and other associated costs. � Costs associated with teacher participation in a STEM education program or conference. Includes travel expenses (transportation, lodging and per diem) and conference registration. � Robotics competition participation in the 2011/2012 and/or 2012/2013 school years. Includes registration and associated costs. Robotics competitions include, but are not limited to, FIRST (www.usfirst.org), SEA PERCH (www.seaperch.org) and ZEX (www.vexrobotics.com).

Who can apply

• County governments
• Independent school districts
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)

Contact

Kristen Dresser <br/>Contract Specialist <br/>Phone 732-323-4188
kristen.dresser@navy.mil