NDEP STEM Open NFO
Washington Headquarters Services
About This Grant
This is an open NFO, applicants may apply to this posting or subsequent amendments for specific STEM activities. See the Related Documents tab for the full NFO, and amendments announcing new funding opportunities. The Department of War (DoW) Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) seeks innovative applications on mechanisms to implement and research the effectiveness of STEM education, outreach, and/or workforce initiative programs, here onto referred as STEM activities. In response to this NFO, the Department intends to release amendments and solicitations, such as Industry Days, Opportunity Days, etc., detailing funding opportunities through award(s) in STEM activities. These activities include, but are not limited to: STEM Education and Outreach Support for STEM Education at Two-Year Institutions/Community Colleges (2YI/CCs) Manufacturing Engineering Education Program Education and Workforce Development aligned to the DoW Critical Technology Areas STEM Scholarship Programs Strategic Partnerships Program Evaluations, Assessments, Data Analytics and Visualizations Other NDEP Congressional Initiatives and Programs As funding becomes available, NFO amendments or Industry Day/Opportunity Day announcements detailing opening and closing dates for topics of interest will be posted. In response, applicants may be asked for a mandatory white paper submission, emailed to osw.ndep.dowstem@mail.mil. Refer to the amendment for formatting the email subject line. Use of the white paper is intended to determine which efforts are of merit preparatory to submission of a full application as described in Section IV. Applicants will be selected from the white paper submissions to be invited by the Government via email to submit a full application on Grants.gov for evaluation and possible award consideration. White papers that fail to address the areas listed in the Program Description of the NFO amendment or Industry Day/Opportunity Day announcement will not be evaluated and will not receive an invitation to submit a full technical application. White paper submissions will only be accepted in response to active NFO amendments or Industry Day/Opportunity Day announcements. In addition to the submission requirements outlined in Section IV, all responses should address items in the specific NFO amendment or Industry Day/Opportunity Day announcement.
Grant Summary
NDEP STEM Open NFO is a Washington Headquarters Services grant providing $100K to $10M. Applications are due 2028-02-08 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
$100K–$10M
2028-02-08
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NDEP STEM Open NFO from Washington Headquarters Services, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Washington Headquarters Services before the deadline.
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NDEP STEM Open NFO: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the NDEP STEM Open NFO?
NDEP STEM Open NFO is offered by Washington Headquarters Services and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the NDEP STEM Open NFO provide?
NDEP STEM Open NFO provides between $100K and $10M per award from Washington Headquarters Services. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the NDEP STEM Open NFO deadline?
Applications for NDEP STEM Open NFO are due 2028-02-08 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Washington Headquarters Services, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the NDEP STEM Open NFO?
To apply for NDEP STEM Open NFO, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Washington Headquarters Services.