Opportunity Information: Apply for FOA AFRL RQKP 2016 0002
The Local STEM High School Research and Development (R&D) opportunity (FOA AFRL RQKP 2016 0002) was a discretionary funding program from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), specifically tied to the AFRL/RQ directorate. It was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the government expected to be actively involved with the recipient during project execution rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The overall purpose was to connect nearby designated STEM high schools with AFRL/RQ research interests by engaging high school students in basic research activities that align with Air Force technical objectives.
A key requirement was geographic and institutional targeting. The program focused on local STEM High Schools officially designated by the Ohio Department of Education and located within a 35-mile radius of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Area B. In practical terms, this narrowed the intended participant pool to schools close enough to realistically collaborate, coordinate mentoring, and participate in relevant events connected to AFRL/RQ.
The research emphasis centered on "6.1" basic research, which in Department of Defense budgeting refers to fundamental scientific study aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding, rather than developing a specific prototype or near-term operational system. Under this opportunity, students were expected to take part in AFRL/RQ-related external 6.1 student competitions and to carry out projects that support the directorate's mission. The program intent was not just classroom enrichment, but hands-on participation in research activities that are directly related to the technical objectives of AFRL/RQ, with students contributing through competitions and project work aligned to AFRL/RQ focus areas.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, which generally indicates that the funding announcement did not limit applicants to a narrow set of institution types in the eligibility field. However, the stated program objective makes clear that the work was designed to benefit and involve the targeted local STEM high schools in the specified area, so any viable application would need to credibly demonstrate how it would engage those qualifying schools and students and how the proposed activities would map to AFRL/RQ basic research priorities.
Administratively, the opportunity was cataloged under CFDA 12.800 (Air Force Research Laboratory), with an original closing date of August 18, 2016, and a creation date of July 7, 2016. The anticipated number of awards was one, suggesting AFRL planned to select a single recipient organization to coordinate and deliver the program across the targeted schools and activities. The award ceiling was not specified in the provided data, so the maximum possible funding amount was not stated in the summary information.Apply for FOA AFRL RQKP 2016 0002
- The Air Force -- Research Lab in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Local STEM High School Research and Development (R&D)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.800.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-07-07.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-08-18. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Local STEM High School Research and Development (R&D) opportunity?
The Local STEM High School Research and Development (R&D) opportunity (FOA AFRL RQKP 2016 0002) was a discretionary funding program run by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), tied specifically to the AFRL/RQ directorate. Its core aim was to connect nearby, designated STEM high schools with AFRL/RQ research interests by engaging high school students in basic research activities aligned with Air Force technical objectives.
Which AFRL organization sponsored this opportunity?
The opportunity was sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and was specifically associated with the AFRL/RQ directorate.
What type of award instrument was used?
The program was structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the government expected to be actively involved with the recipient during project execution rather than providing a fully hands-off grant.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
In this program, a cooperative agreement indicated that AFRL expected to participate in the project during performance. The recipient would not be operating completely independently; instead, there would be active government involvement while the work was carried out.
What was the main purpose of the program?
The purpose was to connect local, officially designated STEM high schools with AFRL/RQ research interests by involving high school students in hands-on basic research activities that align with Air Force technical objectives. The intent went beyond general STEM enrichment and emphasized real participation in research-related activities tied to AFRL/RQ mission needs.
What does "local" mean for this opportunity?
"Local" was defined very specifically. The program focused on STEM high schools located within a 35-mile radius of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Area B.
Which schools were targeted by this program?
The program targeted STEM high schools that were officially designated as STEM High Schools by the Ohio Department of Education and located within 35 miles of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Area B.
Why was there a 35-mile radius requirement?
The geographic requirement was meant to narrow participation to schools close enough to realistically collaborate with AFRL/RQ, coordinate mentoring, and take part in relevant AFRL/RQ-connected events.
What kind of research did the program emphasize?
The program emphasized "6.1" basic research. In the Department of Defense budgeting context, 6.1 refers to fundamental scientific study intended to increase knowledge and understanding, rather than work focused on building a specific prototype or near-term operational system.
What does "6.1 basic research" mean for participating students?
It means student activities were expected to align with fundamental research and learning, such as participating in basic research competitions and completing projects supporting AFRL/RQ mission interests, rather than developing a near-term deployable product.
Were students expected to participate in competitions?
Yes. Students were expected to take part in AFRL/RQ-related external 6.1 student competitions as part of the program activities.
What kinds of projects were expected under the program?
Projects were expected to support the AFRL/RQ directorate mission and align with AFRL/RQ basic research priorities. The program description emphasizes hands-on research activities connected to AFRL/RQ focus areas and Air Force technical objectives.
Was this program meant to be a classroom-only enrichment effort?
No. The program intent was explicitly more than classroom enrichment. It emphasized hands-on involvement in research activities directly related to AFRL/RQ technical objectives, including competitions and project work.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the eligibility field did not limit applicants to a narrow set of institution types. However, the objective clearly required that the proposed work credibly engage the targeted local STEM high schools and students and align activities with AFRL/RQ basic research priorities.
If eligibility was "unrestricted," does that mean any applicant could propose any audience?
Not based on the stated objective. Even with unrestricted eligibility, the program was designed to benefit and involve the specific set of qualifying local STEM high schools near Wright-Patterson AFB. A viable application would need to clearly show how it would engage those qualifying schools and students.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The anticipated number of awards was one, indicating AFRL planned to select a single recipient organization to coordinate and deliver the program across the targeted schools and activities.
What was the funding ceiling (maximum award amount)?
The award ceiling was not specified in the provided summary information, so the maximum possible funding amount is not stated in the details given.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity was cataloged under CFDA 12.800, which corresponds to the Air Force Research Laboratory.
What was the timeline for this funding opportunity?
The creation date listed was July 7, 2016, and the original closing date was August 18, 2016.
Where was the collaboration geographically anchored?
The collaboration was anchored around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Area B, since participating STEM high schools were required to be within a 35-mile radius of that location.
What does AFRL/RQ refer to in the opportunity description?
AFRL/RQ refers to the specific AFRL directorate tied to this funding opportunity. The program activities, competitions, and project work were expected to align with AFRL/RQ research interests and mission priorities.
What would a strong proposal need to demonstrate, based on the description?
Based on the description, a strong proposal would need to credibly demonstrate (1) how it will engage Ohio Department of Education-designated STEM high schools within 35 miles of Wright-Patterson AFB (Area B), (2) how it will involve students in AFRL/RQ-related 6.1 basic research activities, including external student competitions, and (3) how the work maps to AFRL/RQ basic research priorities and Air Force technical objectives.
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