Opportunity Information: Apply for USAFA FOA 2017 1
The STARBASE Hanscom funding opportunity is a Department of Defense discretionary grant (Funding Opportunity Number: USAFA FOA 2017 1) administered by the U.S. Air Force Academy on behalf of Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts. Its purpose is to solicit proposals from non-federal, non-profit and other eligible non-federal entities that can help the Air Force support and deliver the DoD STARBASE Program, a congressionally funded civil-military education initiative focused on improving science, mathematics, and technology education. STARBASE is established in federal law under 10 U.S.C. Section 2193b, with policy and oversight managed by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs and program execution carried out by DoD components at STARBASE Academies.
In practical terms, this opportunity is about operating or supporting a STARBASE Academy site associated with Hanscom AFB, providing STEM learning experiences aligned to the STARBASE mission. While the announcement does not spell out a curriculum in the text provided, the stated intent is clearly educational improvement in STEM areas, delivered under the broader DoD STARBASE framework and standards. The Air Force is looking for a qualified non-federal partner to help implement the program locally, consistent with how STARBASE is typically run as a DoD-supported outreach and education program.
Eligibility is broad across many non-federal applicant types, including state, county, and local governments; special districts; independent school districts; public and state-controlled colleges and universities; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education, where applicable); individuals; and other applicants as allowed under the announcement. Even though the narrative emphasizes “other than for-profit Non-Federal Entities (NFEs)” as the target, the eligibility list signals that many public and nonprofit education and community organizations could potentially apply, as long as they meet the non-federal and non-for-profit intent described.
The funding information reflects an estimated total value of up to $1,875,000 for a five-year agreement, with the important caveat that this figure is only an estimate and not a guarantee of funding. The announcement explicitly warns that funds were not available at the time of posting, that no award will be made until funds are available, and that funding levels and availability can change. The government also states it may cancel the announcement before or after the closing date, and that it is not obligated to reimburse applicants for proposal preparation or any other costs if cancellation occurs. In other words, prospective applicants are being told that the opportunity is real but contingent on appropriations and internal government decisions, and that applicants assume the risk of preparing a proposal without certainty of an eventual award.
Administratively, the opportunity falls under CFDA 12.404 and is categorized as a grant under a discretionary program, with the funding activity category labeled as “Other” (with clarification referenced elsewhere in the full announcement). The posting indicates an expected number of awards of one, suggesting a single primary partner/operator for the Hanscom-area STARBASE effort. Key dates in the listing show the opportunity was created June 1, 2017, with an original closing date of August 9, 2017, which matters for historical context and for understanding that this specific solicitation window has passed, even though the STARBASE program itself continues as a broader DoD initiative.Apply for USAFA FOA 2017 1
- The Department of Defense, Air Force Academy in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "STARBASE Hanscom" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.404.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 01, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 09, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,875,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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