Simpler Grants.gov #FOA-AFRL-PZLDA-2021-0001

STARBASE Wright-Patt STEM Education Program Support Opportunity

The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) is seeking local school district partners to support the STARBASE Wright-Patt STEM education program for at-risk 5th grade students near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) - Program administered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) - Products/Services Requested: - Delivery of hands-on STEM curriculum (astronomy, model rocketry, physics of flight) - Hiring and payment of program staff through a local academic institution (grant mechanism) - Staff supervision by STARBASE Executive Director; employment decisions retained by WPAFB - Program serves approximately 1,500 students annually - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: independent school districts within 10 miles of WPAFB - Must provide a budget mechanism for staff and comply with federal/state employment requirements - Facilitate community partnerships and support program goals (teamwork, self-esteem, drug-free lifestyle) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for educational services, not a product procurement.

Description

STARBASE is a Department of Defense program aimed at local community youth to increase interest and knowledge in STEM through hands-on learning experiences. The program targets 5th grade at-risk students attending classes one day a week over 4 or 5 weeks, with curriculum including astronomy, model rocketry, and physics of flight. The program emphasizes teamwork, positive self-esteem, and drug-free lifestyle skills. The STARBASE Academy at Wright-Patterson AFB serves approximately 1500 students annually and encourages community partnerships. Responses to this request for information are due 30 days after posting and should be submitted via email in PDF or MS Word format, with a maximum of 5 pages.

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