ONR STEM Education and Workforce Program

The FY25 ONR STEM Education and Workforce Program sits under the Office of Naval Research and funds projects that build the Navy’s future STEM pipeline from K-12 through post-doctoral levels. Its stated purpose is to grow student interest, support certifications and degrees, create research opportunities, improve mentor and educator quality, and expand institutional STEM capacity. The program was posted on July 7, 2025, and the full proposal deadline is June 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. It is a grant program open to nonprofits, universities, and research organizations, while for-profit applicants and individuals are not eligible. The public page does not publish a standard award range, and the PDF holds the detailed applicant categories and award information. The strongest proposals will tie outreach or training work to measurable learner outcomes, stronger mentoring, or a clearer institutional capability to keep students in STEM. Because ONR labels this as an annual program, teams can plan ahead, but they still need a clear Navy-facing rationale rather than a broad education project with no operational link.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.