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ROBOTICS OUTREACH COMPETITION - ROC

NASA Ames Research Center

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) Robotics Alliance Project (RAP) intends to issue a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) soliciting proposals to design and administer the Robotics Outreach Competition (ROC) Program. This announcement, leading to the award of a Cooperative Agreement, will be issued pursuant to title 14 CFR Part 1260 for educational and nonprofit institutions. The ROC addresses the critical shortage in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields that the Nation is facing by providing hands-on robotics competition events while working with engineers and talented faculty from universities and high schools in the U.S. It is the strategic intent of this program that students will be inspired and motivated to pursue degrees that meet NASA's robotics competency requirements. A draft CAN was released September 23, 2010 and is available electronically through http://nspires.nasaprs.com . Do not submit a proposal in response to the draft notice. It is issued as an acquisition planning tool and as a means of soliciting industry comments for use in developing the final notice. Interested Parties are encouraged to furnish comments by September 29, 2010. The final CAN is expected to be released on or around September 30, 2010 and will be available electronically through http://nspires.nasaprs.com . Eligible organizations may submit proposals that provide evidence of the capability and proven experience necessary to provide both the technical and administrative framework required to implement a national, high caliber outreach program, including a high-quality national level robotics competition experience that leverages hands-on experiences in a technical environment. Electronically submitted Notices of Intent to propose are requested by October 12, 2010. The proposal due date is anticipated to be October 29, 2010. The electronic submission of each proposal in its entirety is required by the due date for proposal submission. Notwithstanding the posting of this opportunity at FedBizOpps.gov, Grants.gov, or at both sites, NASA reserves the right to determine the appropriate award instrument for each proposal selected pursuant to this announcement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

Grant Summary

ROBOTICS OUTREACH COMPETITION - ROC is a NASA Ames Research Center grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

sciencetechnology

Eligibility

Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.

Requirements

  • required to implement a national, high caliber outreach program, including a high-quality national level robotics competition experience that leverages hands-on experiences in a technical environment

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for ROBOTICS OUTREACH COMPETITION - ROC from NASA Ames Research Center, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to NASA Ames Research Center before the deadline.
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ROBOTICS OUTREACH COMPETITION - ROC: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the ROBOTICS OUTREACH COMPETITION - ROC?

ROBOTICS OUTREACH COMPETITION - ROC is offered by NASA Ames Research Center 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 ROBOTICS OUTREACH COMPETITION - ROC provide?

ROBOTICS OUTREACH COMPETITION - ROC provides an amount that varies by award per award from NASA Ames Research Center. 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 ROBOTICS OUTREACH COMPETITION - ROC deadline?

ROBOTICS OUTREACH COMPETITION - ROC accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, NASA Ames Research Center, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the ROBOTICS OUTREACH COMPETITION - ROC?

To apply for ROBOTICS OUTREACH COMPETITION - ROC, 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 NASA Ames Research Center.

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