ONR STEM Education and Workforce Program
Supports K to 12 and beyond STEM education growth for Navy workforce pipelines.
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) issued Broad Agency Announcement N0001425SF006 on July 7, 2025, funding STEM education and workforce development initiatives that feed the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics pipeline from kindergarten through post-doctoral levels. The program targets five interrelated objectives: developing learner knowledge, skills, and interest in STEM; attracting students to pursue STEM certifications, degrees, and careers; providing growth and research opportunities for graduate and post-secondary students; improving the quality of K-12 and post-secondary STEM educators and mentors; and expanding the institutional STEM capacity of applicant organizations. ONR, the Department of the Navy's primary science and technology investment arm, supports this program as part of its commitment to sustaining a qualified naval and national STEM workforce.
Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations, universities, and research institutions operating within the United States; for-profit entities are not eligible under this BAA, and individual applications are not accepted. Three solicitation amendments were issued through January 2026; applicants must download the current amendment package before submitting. Full proposals are due June 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Award amounts and period of performance are specified within the full BAA PDF available on the ONR funding-opportunities page and were not published on the landing page.
Applicants should design programs with measurable outcomes tied directly to one or more of the five stated objectives, as ONR evaluates proposals for alignment with naval workforce needs. Organizations with existing K-12 outreach infrastructure, university research training programs, or partnerships with Navy laboratories are well positioned. The June 30 deadline requires near-term action; teams should verify they are working from the latest solicitation amendment before finalizing proposals.
Developing STEM knowledge/skills/interest; attracting students to STEM degrees and careers; providing graduate and post-secondary research opportunities; improving K-12 and post-secondary educator quality; expanding institutional STEM capacity.
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