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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center

## Office of Education

> Achievement of Excellence in Science, Technology,
>
> Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
>
> Diversity Outreach and Education Grant
>
> **Initial Announcement**
>
> **Number: NNJ05100991G**
>
> **Catalog of Federal Assistance (CFDA) Number: 00.000**
>
> Release Date: April 29, 2005
>
> Proposals Due: May 31, 2005

## Selection Announcement: July 15, 2005

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**EXECUTIVE SUMMARY**

Historically, minorities, women and individuals with disabilities have
been under-represented in the science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) professions. The Achievement of Excellence in STEM
Diversity Outreach and Education Program is designed to stimulate
interest and academic achievement among under-represented students in
STEM subjects, therefore, laying the foundation for students to pursue
college/university degree programs leading to careers in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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The goals of the Program are to:

1.  Improve the attitudes and aptitudes of under-represented students
    and/or students with disabilities regarding STEM subjects

2.  Encourage under-represented students and/or students with
    disabilities to pursue STEM careers

3.  Increase the number of under-represented students and teachers who
    utilize and/or participate in NASA-related educational resources and
    programs

The objectives of the Program are to:

1\. Engage students in participatory activities, such as hands-on
learning, research, use of technology and peer support groups

2\. Increase students' awareness of STEM careers and multicultural
contributions to STEM fields through career exploration and counseling

3\. Involve business, industry, research laboratories, museums, and
educational and professional organizations through mentoring, field
trips, and/or guest speakers

4\. Become educated on NASA educational resources and programs to share
with students

5\. If applicable, expand K-12 students' perspective by exposing them to
the college/university campus environment

**Number and Amount of Anticipated Awards**

The Government anticipates the award of three to six grants. Each
grant's annual value shall be up to \$50,000 per year for a minimum of
one year and a maximum of three years.

**Eligible Applicants**

Participation in this program is open to U.S. Colleges and Universities
that are designated by the Department of Education as minority
institutions. Primary and secondary schools as well as non-profit
educational institutions that target a significant number of
under-served students may also apply. Non-profit educational
institutions and Native American Tribal organizations are also eligible.

**Geographical Limitations**

The Johnson Space Center has a designated region of the country for
which it provides Education Outreach Support. Selection will be limited
to schools, institutions, and non-profit educational organizations
within the following eight state region: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas,
Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, and New Mexico.

**Cost Sharing or Matching**

If an institution of higher education, non-profit, or other eligible
applicants wants to receive a grant, cost sharing is not required:
however, NASA can accept cost sharing if it is voluntarily offered.
Section B, Provisions §1260.123 **Cost Sharing or Matching** of the
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Handbook describes the acceptable
forms of cost sharing.

**Number of Proposals**

Only one proposal in response to this announcement will be accepted from
eligible educational institutions, non-profits, and Native American
tribal organizations. This limitation also applies to individual
principle investigators and program directors. If multiple submissions
are received from an eligible organization, the organization will be
contacted to determine which proposal will be considered for review.

######## TABLE OF CONTENTS

**Executive Summary** I

**Table of Contents** III

I.  **Funding Opportunity Description** 1

Introduction and Background 1

Task Description 1

Project Content and Design 2

NASA Safety Policy 3

Availability of Funds for Awards 3

II. **Award Information** 4

Award Size and Duration 4

Renewals 4

New Award(s) 4

Number of Proposals 4

III. **General Eligibility Requirements** 4

> Higher Education Institutions 4
>
> Primary and Secondary Schools 4
>
> Non-Profit Education Institutions 5
>
> Geographic Location 5
>
> Program Manager/Director 5
>
> Cost Sharing or Matching 5
>
> Other 5

IV. **Proposal and Submission Information** 5

Proposal Package 5

Proposal Content and Submission 5

Proposal Guidelines 7

Proposal Compliance 8

DUNS Number 8

CAGE Code 8

Availability of Funds 8

Funding Restrictions 9

V.  **Proposal Review Information** 9

Evaluation Criteria 9

Review and Selection Process 9

Selection Announcement and Award 10

VI. **Award Administration Information** 10

Notification 10

Administration and National Policy Requirements 10

**VII. NASA Contacts** 11

**VIII. Other Information** 11

# [Appendices]{.underline}

**Appendix A**: Proposal Cover Page 15

**Appendix B**: Executive Summary 16

**Appendix C**: Certification of Program Manager/Director Eligibility 18

**Appendix D**: Certifications, Disclosures, and Assurances Pursuant to
Lobbying,

Debarment & Suspension, Nondiscrimination, and Drug-Free Workplace 19

**Appendix E**: Glossary of Acronyms and Definitions 20

**I. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION**

**(a) Introduction and Background**

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Vision,

*To improve life here, to extend life to there, and to find life
beyond,*

And its Mission,

*To understand and protect our home planet,*

*To explore the Universe and search for life, and*

*To inspire the next generation of explorers*

*...as only NASA can,*

depends upon people with the ingenuity to invent new tools, the passion
to solve problems, and the courage to ask difficult questions. To
inspire the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers, and
educators, we cannot rely on the past. We must engage the education
community and invite them to participate in our ongoing work and process
of discovery. To this end, the strategy of the Education Enterprise is:

Our approach...

*Integrate student programs into a seamless pipeline*

*Continue student affiliation*

*Achieve program excellence*

*Expand the pool of human capital*

to achieving our objectives...

*Increase elementary and secondary participation*

*Enhance higher education STEM capability*

*Increase under-represented and under-served participation*

*Expand e-education*

*Expand informal education participation*

in implementing this Strategy...

*Define education roles and responsibilities*

*Restructure programs and manage the portfolio*

*Institutionalize evaluation*

*Implement "Pathfinder" Initiatives*

results in the achievement of our goals!

*Inspire and motivate students*

*Engage the public*

The purpose of the Achievement of Excellence in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Diversity Outreach and Education
Program is to support innovative programs that inspire and motivate
under-represented students and/or students with disabilities to pursue
careers in STEM fields.

**(b) Task Description**

> The Principle Investigators/Program Director shall consider one or
> more of the following tasks in developing a proposed program:

1.  Develop, conduct, and analyze student surveys to assess student
    attitudes pre and post program participation:

    a.  toward STEM subjects

    b.  regarding plans to pursue academic degrees in STEM disciplines

    c.  regarding career aspirations in STEM fields

2.  Become educated on NASA educational resources and programs, share
    information with participants, and encourage utilization of
    NASA-related resources and/or participation in NASA educational
    programs

3.  Engage students through a variety of participatory activities, such
    as hands-on learning/experiential projects, competitions, research,
    use of technology, and peer support groups

4.  Coordinate student exposure to STEM careers and multicultural
    contributions to STEM fields through career exploration and
    counseling and/or career awareness seminars and presentations

5.  If working with K-12 students, coordinate at least one field trip to
    expose students to a college/university campus environment

6.  Develop and implement an evaluation tool and process to track
    program effectiveness

7.  Develop and implement a plan to involve business, industry, research
    laboratories, museums, and/or educational and professional
    organizations to provide "real life" examples of STEM professions as
    field trip hosts and/or guest speaker sources

8.  Create a plan to follow-up with and track students after the
    conclusion of program

9.  Manage the program budget to accomplish program goals

As a result of organization's participating in the Achievement of
Excellence in STEM Diversity Outreach and Education Program, the
following outcomes are expected:

1.  An increase in positive attitudes toward STEM subjects as indicated
    on a pre and post program student survey

2.  An increase in the number of under-represented students and/or
    students with disabilities who plan to pursue academic degrees in
    NASA-related STEM disciplines

3.  An increase in the number of under-represented students and/or
    students with disabilities with career aspirations in STEM fields

4.  An increase in the number of under-represented students and teachers
    who utilize and/or participate in NASA-related educational resources
    and programs

### (c) Project Content and Design

Describe in detail the project design and scope. Outline in detail (per
year if requesting a multi-year award) the breadth and depth of the
project including all components and activities, targeted disciplines
and levels, resources, curriculum, methodology, and follow-up
strategies.

Program Managers/Directors should explain how the project aligns with
the following goals:

1.  Improve the attitudes and aptitudes of under-represented students
    regarding STEM subjects

2.  Encourage under-represented students to pursue STEM careers

3.  Increase the number of under-represented students and teachers who
    utilize and/or participate in NASA-related educational resources and
    programs

Program Managers/Directors are strongly encouraged to seek information
and services available and demonstrate in the proposal how NASA
materials and services will be incorporated into their program.
Information on NASA educational materials and services, NASA speakers,
and field trips to NASA Centers can be found by accessing the following
website:
[http://education.jsc.nasa.gov](http://spacelink.nasa.gov/Educational.Services/How.to.Access.Information/precollege.html)

The Achievement of Excellence in STEM Diversity Outreach and Education
Program expects award recipients to incorporate activities of sufficient
breadth and depth to create significant, long-lasting impact on
participating students. Comprehensive year-round activities and/or
intensive summer programs of satisfactory duration are encouraged, while
isolated one-week sessions are not. Projects that only focus on summer
bridge programs for graduating high school seniors will not be funded.

The number of students participating in the project per year should be
clearly stated in the proposal. Also, state whether or not the same
students are expected to progress to the next session. For example, if
your program targets 7^th^, 8^th^, and 9^th^ graders, will 7^th^ graders
participate as 8^th^ graders and again as 9^th^ graders? Thus, will you
only recruit for new 7^th^ graders? Recruitment and retention should be
addressed in addition to describing the demographic profile of students
targeted by the project.

For proposals that target the K-12 educational arena, the project must
be designed to enrich and supplement the elementary and secondary school
curriculum and align with curriculum standards as established in
mathematics by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and in
Science by the National Research Council.

The design should also provide rigorous academic experiences that
integrate NASA resource materials, promote connections among STEM
disciplines, provide multicultural contributions to STEM fields, and
include hands-on experiences, inquiry learning, problem-solving
activities, research, and interaction with technology. As appropriate,
it should address communication skills development, both oral and
written, as they relate to mathematics and science. The design must
provide opportunities for career exploration and counseling and include
enrichment activities such as field trips, guest speakers, interaction
and/or mentoring with scientists and engineers, peer support groups, and
math and science fairs and competitions.

The Achievement of Excellence in STEM Diversity Outreach and Education
Program strives to produce results that are defined by measurable and
quantitative student-based outcomes. Describe how the project will
address the specific needs of students in the targeted K-12 school(s) or
college/university, how these needs were determined, and how the project
will address the overall goals outlined on the previous page. Clearly
and concisely state the purpose, goals, measurable expected outcomes,
evaluation plan, and the processes that will be used to collect and
analyze the tracking data for your proposed project. Define baseline
performance metrics using specific baseline data or pretest results.
Future levels of accomplishment should be measured from this
information.

The proposal should clearly and concisely describe the management
approach that will be used in implementing the project. Identify key
personnel and state the percentage of time they will devote to the
planning, implementation and evaluation of the project. Include the
roles and responsibilities of all personnel related to this project.
Describe the leadership qualities, experience, and capabilities of the
program manager/director. Provide vita for the program manager/director.

If the proposal involves a collaborative effort between organizations,
please describe the proposed partnership plan and define the roles and
responsibilities of each partner.

The proposed cost shall clearly and concisely describe the
appropriateness of the budget, including reasonableness of proposed
cost, cost elements, and cost sharing. Show the commitment of resources
consistent with the number of years of your budget request. The cost
must not exceed \$50,000 per year.

**(d) NASA Safety Policy**

Safety is the freedom from those conditions that can cause death,
injury, occupational illness, damage to or loss of equipment or
property, or damage to the environment. NASA's safety priority is to
protect: (1) the public, (2) astronauts and pilots, (3) the NASA
workforce (including employees working under NASA award instruments),
and (4) high-value equipment and property.

**(e) Availability of Funds for Awards**

Funds are not currently available for awards under this announcement.
The Government's obligation to make award(s) is contingent upon the
availability of appropriated funds from which payment can be made and
the receipt of proposals that NASA determines are acceptable for award
under this announcement.

**II. AWARD INFORMATION**

**(a) Award Size and Duration**

Awards will consist of an annual award of up to \$50,000 *per year* for
a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years. If requesting a
multi-year award, funding beyond the first year will be based on an
annual evaluation of documented progress. Funding is contingent on the
availability of funds and the amount of funds utilized from the total
funds disbursed during the award's period of performance.

**(b) Renewals**

Proposals for renewal or supplementation of existing projects are not
eligible to compete with proposals for new awards.

**(c ) New Award(s)**

NASA's goal is to initiate new awards within 46 days after the selection
of proposals is announced. However, this number may be longer based on
the workload experienced by NASA, the availability of funds, and any
necessary post selection negotiations with the proposing organization(s)
needed for the award(s) in question. Proposers are encouraged to submit
full and detailed explanations including supporting back-up documents of
the requested budget to help expedite the processing of the award should
their proposal be selected.

**(d) Number of Proposals**

Only one proposal in response to this announcement will be accepted from
eligible educational institutions, non-profits, and Native American
tribal organizations. This limitation also applies to individual
principle investigators and program directors.

**III. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS**

### (a) Eligibility of Applicants 

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###  (1)Higher Education Institutions

All proposals from higher education institutions must originate from
U.S. colleges or universities that are designated by the Department of
Education as minority institutions, and must identify themselves as one
of the following:

(i) Must be an accredited minority college or university with enrollment
    of a single under-represented minority group or the combination of
    under-represented minority groups that exceeds 50 percent of the
    total student enrollment as defined in the Higher Education Act as
    amended \[See 20 USC 1135d and 34 CFR 637.4b\]; and/or

(ii) Must be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) under Title III of the
     *Higher Education Act of 1965*, as amended \[See 20 USC 1059c;
     Public Law 102-325, Section 306, July 22, 1992\]; and/or

(iii) Must be a Historically Black College or University under Title III
      of the *Higher Education Act of 1965*, as amended \[See 34 CFR
      608.2\]; and/or

(iv) Tribal College and Universities must be cited in Section 532 of the
     Equity in Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994; Tribally
     Controlled College and University Assistance Act of 1978; or the
     Navajo Community College Assistance Act of 1978, Public Law 95-471.

###  (2) Primary and Secondary Schools

All proposals from elementary, middle or high schools must provide
complete demographic data for the school(s) involved in the program.
This program focuses on primary and secondary schools with a significant
number of under-served students due to one or more of the following
criteria: minority (greater than 50 percent African-American, Hispanic,
Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, Native
Alaskan); economically disadvantaged (Title I or greater than 40 percent
poverty rate); individuals with disabilities; geographic location (for
example: rural, urban). In the proposal, provide supporting information
about the community in which the school resides or information that
would be helpful in understanding the school\'s challenges.

###  (3) Non-Profit Educational Organizations

All proposals from non-profit educational organizations must provide
complete demographic data for the students served by the organization.
This program focuses on non-profit educational organizations that target
a significant number of under-served students due to one or more of the
following criteria: minority (greater than 50 percent African-American,
Hispanic, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian,
Native Alaskan); economically disadvantaged (Title I or greater than 40
percent poverty rate); individuals with disabilities; geographic
location (for example: rural, urban). In the proposal, provide
supporting information about the mission of the organization and any
other background information that is deemed appropriate.

**(4) Geographical Location**

The Johnson Space Center has a designated region of the country for
which it provides Education Outreach Support. Selection will be limited
to schools, non-profits, and institutes within the following eight state
region: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota,
Colorado, and New Mexico.

### (b) Program Manager/Director

The Principle Investigator/Program Director must be an employee of the
proposing organization.

**(c) Cost Sharing or Matching**

If an institution of higher education, non-profit, or other eligible
applicants want to receive a grant, cost sharing is not required:
however, NASA can accept cost sharing if it is voluntarily offered.
Section B, Provision §1260.123 **Cost Sharing or Matching** in the
Grants and Cooperative Agreement Handbook describes the acceptable forms
of cost sharing.

**(d) Other**

Entities found to be in violation of any Federal statute are ineligible
for award. Only one response to this announcement will be accepted from
eligible institutions. This limitation also applies to individual
principle investigators and program directors.

**IV. PROPOSAL AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION**

**(a) Proposal Package**

This announcement contains all proposal information required for
submission of a proposal.

**(b) Proposal Content and Submission**

**(1) Format and Content**

The proposal should be formatted according to the order listed in the
following table and should not exceed 25 pages including certifications,
forms, endorsement letters and appendices. Each proposal should adhere
to the table guidelines for the maximum number of pages for that
section.

+------------------------------------------------+--------+-----------+
| **Proposal Content**                           | **     | *         |
|                                                | Page** | *Appendix |
|                                                |        | Ref       |
|                                                | *      | erences** |
|                                                | *Guide |           |
|                                                | line** |           |
+================================================+========+===========+
| 1.  **Proposal Cover Page**                    | 1      | Cover     |
|                                                |        | Page      |
| > The proposal cover page must be signed by an |        | Located   |
| > organizational official who is authorized to |        | in        |
| > certify organizational support and           |        | Appendix  |
| > sponsorship of the program and of the        |        | A         |
| > management of the proposal.                  |        |           |
|                                                |        | Appendix  |
| The Proposal Cover Page **must** include the   |        | D         |
| following items:                               |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| -   Name of submitting organization            |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| -   Congressional District                     |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| -   Proposal Title                             |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| -   Name of Program Manager/Director           |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| -   Organization                               |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| -   Department (if applicable)                 |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| -   Telephone Number                           |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| -   Facsimile Number                           |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| -   Email Address                              |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| -   Mailing Address (including city, state and |        |           |
|     zip)                                       |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| -   Signature and Title of Principle           |        |           |
|     Investigator/Program Director              |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| -   Signature and Title of Authorizing         |        |           |
|     Organizational Official                    |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| > **Certifications Regarding Lobbying,         |        |           |
| > Debarment, Suspension and Other              |        |           |
| > Responsibility Matters and Drug-Free         |        |           |
| > Workplace Requirements Form:** The           |        |           |
| > authorizing organizational signature on      |        |           |
| >                                              |        |           |
| > the Proposal Cover Page automatically        |        |           |
| > certifies that the proposing organization    |        |           |
| > has read and is in compliance with these     |        |           |
| > certifications. For your convenience, the    |        |           |
| > full text is provided in Appendix D.         |        |           |
+------------------------------------------------+--------+-----------+
| 2.  **Executive Summary**                      | 1-2    | Appendix  |
|                                                |        | B         |
| > **Proposal Abstract (200-300 words):**       |        |           |
| > Provide a brief description of the program,  |        |           |
| > objectives, number of students involved,     |        |           |
| > method of approach, and outcomes.            |        |           |
| >                                              |        |           |
| > **Budget Figures:** Include figures for each |        |           |
| > year of the proposed program in the spaces   |        |           |
| > provided. Student support should be          |        |           |
| > categorized under the "Other Direct          |        |           |
| > Costs---Other" section of the budget. See    |        |           |
| > General Budget Instructions in Appendix B    |        |           |
+------------------------------------------------+--------+-----------+
| 3.  **Table of Contents**                      | 1      |           |
+------------------------------------------------+--------+-----------+
| 4.  **Certification of Organization and        | 1      | Appendix  |
|     Principle Investigator/Program Director    |        | C         |
|     Eligibility**                              |        |           |
+------------------------------------------------+--------+-----------+
| 5.  **Proposed Program:** Provide a detailed   | 8-10   |           |
|     discussion of the proposed                 |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| > program. Your description should speak       |        |           |
| > directly to the following evaluation         |        |           |
| > criteria:                                    |        |           |
| >                                              |        |           |
| > 1\) Customer Focus                           |        |           |
| >                                              |        |           |
| > 2\) Content                                  |        |           |
| >                                              |        |           |
| > 3\) Pipeline to STEM careers                 |        |           |
| >                                              |        |           |
| > 4\) Diversity                                |        |           |
| >                                              |        |           |
| > 5\) Evaluation Plan                          |        |           |
| >                                              |        |           |
| > 6\) Partnership/Sustainability               |        |           |
| >                                              |        |           |
| > 7\) Program Management                       |        |           |
| >                                              |        |           |
| > 8\) Cost                                     |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| More information regarding the first six       |        |           |
| criteria may be found in NASA's *Education     |        |           |
| Enterprise Strategy* located at:               |        |           |
|                                                |        |           |
| <http://www                                    |        |           |
| .education.nasa.gov/about/strategy/index.html> |        |           |
+------------------------------------------------+--------+-----------+
| 6.  **Personnel:** Submit Program              | 2-3    |           |
|     Manager/Director vitae                     |        |           |
+------------------------------------------------+--------+-----------+
| 7.  **Proposed Cost**: In addition to the      | 3-4    |           |
|     budget figures on the proposal cover page, |        |           |
|     a budget narrative by year for **each**    |        |           |
|     year for which funding is requested should |        |           |
|     accompany the proposal. Include            |        |           |
|     explanatory notes for each line item in    |        |           |
|     the budget. For cost narrative, consult    |        |           |
|     the "Budget Guidelines".                   |        |           |
+------------------------------------------------+--------+-----------+

**(2) Submission**

The original and three (3) copies of the proposal must be received at
NASA Johnson Space Center no later than **4:00 p.m. Central Standard
Time, May 31, 2005**. Proposals received after 4 p.m. CST, May 31, 2005
are not eligible for consideration. Proposals sent via commercial
delivery, courier service or through the U.S. Postal Service by first
class, registered or certified mail should be addressed to the
appropriate program contact as follows:

ATTN: Laurie B. Emmitte

Mail Code: BJ

NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center

2101 NASA Parkway

Houston, TX 77058-9864

281.483.4158

### (c) Proposal Guidelines

**(1) Proposal**

1.  The Proposal Cover Page must contain the signatures of both the
    Authorized Institutional Official and the Program Manager/Director.

2.  Submit the original and three copies of the proposal by the deadline
    specified. A submitted proposal should be no more than 25 pages in
    length, using standard-sized paper (8.5x11), one-inch margins (top,
    bottom, left and right), and 12-point font. Any appendices or
    attachments must fit within the 25-page limit. To facilitate the
    appropriate disposal of proposals after review, proposals should be
    submitted on plain white paper only. The use of cardboard stock,
    plastic covers, colored paper, ring binders, etc. is prohibited.

###  (2) Budget 

1.  The proposal must contain sufficient cost detail and supporting
    information to facilitate a thorough evaluation and award. The
    proposed costing information should be sufficiently detailed to
    allow the Government to identify cost elements for evaluation
    purposes. Generally, the Government will evaluate costs in terms of
    their reasonableness and acceptability. Each category should be
    explained. Exercise prudent judgment since the amount of detail
    necessary varies with the complexity of the proposal.

2.  Direct labor costs should be separated by titles or disciplines such
    as Principle Investigator/Program Director or clerical support, with
    percent of time. Estimates should include a **basis of estimates**
    such as currently paid rates or outstanding offers to prospective
    employees.

3.  

4.  With regard to other costs, each significant category should be
    detailed, explained, and substantiated. Requested travel allowances
    should include the number of trips, duration of each trip, per diem,
    rental car expenses, hotel expenses, etc.

**(d ) Proposal Compliance**

All submissions must comply with the general requirements of the
proposal guidelines. Proposals that do not meet the criteria below will
be returned to the proposer without further review.

1.  Submission of complete proposals on or before the due date specified
    in the Proposal Submission paragraph of this document.

2.  Submission of a proposal from an eligible higher education minority
    institution, non-profit, or elementary, middle or high school as
    specified in the General Eligibility Requirements.

3.  Submission of all appropriate forms as required.

4.  Submission of a budget that is within the proposal guidelines
    specified and that is for a funding period not exceeding three years
    in duration.

5.  Submission of proposals that are no more than 25 pages in length
    (**including** the cover sheet and any attachments and appendices).

### (e) Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System 

### All applicants must provide the Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number for their organization in the Cover Page of their proposal. The DUNS number is a unique nine-character identification number provided by the commercial company Dun and Bradstreet (D&B). Applicants may call D&B at 1-866-705-5711 to register and obtain a DUNS number, or access the D&B website at: <http://www.dnb.com/us/>. The process to request a DUNS number y telephone takes about 10 minutes and is free of charge. The process to obtain a DUNS number through the web site takes about fourteen days, and is also free of charge. Organizations will use the same DUNS number with every proposal submitted for a Federal grant and cooperative agreement. Note that the DUNS number is site-specific. 

### 

### (f) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code 

### NASA also requires the applicant's organization to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and obtain a Commercial And Government Entity code prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of this requirement is to help centralize information about grant recipients and provide a central location for grant recipients to change organizational information. Information for registering in the CCR and online documents can be found at [http://www.ccr.gov](http://www.ccr.gov/). 

\(g\) Availability of Funds

The Government's obligation to make award(s) is contingent on the
availability of appropriated funds from which payment can be made and
receipt of proposals that NASA Johnson Space Center determines are
acceptable for award under this program. The Government is not obligated
to make any awards as a result of this announcement.

\(h\) Funding Restrictions

The construction of facilities is not an allowable activity for this
program.

Profit for commercial organizations is not allowable under this grant.

The recipient institution is responsible for ensuring that costs charged
are allowable, allocable, and reasonable under the applicable cost
principles governed by OMB Circular No. A-21 or A-122. For further
information on the allowability of costs, refer to the cost principles
cited in the Grants and Cooperative Agreements handbook, Section
1260.127. The handbook can be found at
http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/hq/grcover.htm.

V. PROPOSAL REVIEW INFORMATION

\(a\) Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation by peers will be used to assess each proposal. Creativity in
the approach and the quality of each aspect of program design will be
carefully considered and will play a major role in the review process.
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria and weights:

\(1\) Technical Approach:

> Customer Focus
>
> Content
>
> Pipeline
>
> Partnerships/Sustainability
>
> Evaluation Plan
>
> Diversity
>
> Information on these criteria may be found at:
> http://www.education.nasa.gov/about/stategy/index.html

\(2\) Other Considerations: Program Management

\(3\) Price

Of the three factors, Technical Approach and Other Considerations when
combined are significantly more important than Price. Of the Technical
Approach and Other Considerations, Technical Approach is more important.

Cost sharing is not part of the evaluation criteria.

**(b) Review and Selection Process**

Each proposal will be evaluated by at least two reviewers. Emphasis will
be placed on innovative projects with cohesive, collaborative strategies
with measurable outcomes. NASA will assign the following ratings for use
by the reviewers in evaluating each proposal:

  --------------- --------------------------------------------------------
  **ADJECTIVE**   **DEFINITION**

  **Excellent**   A comprehensive and thorough proposal of exceptional
                  merit, with numerous strengths and no major weaknesses.

  **Very Good**   A proposal that demonstrates overall competence and is
                  worthy of support. However, the proposal has a few minor
                  weaknesses.

  **Good**        Proposals with a reasonable sound response. There are
                  more strengths than weaknesses.

  **Fair**        Proposals with strengths and weaknesses approximately
                  equal. However, as a whole, weaknesses are not offset by
                  strengths.

  **Poor**        Proposals with serious deficiencies and should not be
                  supported. There are numerous weaknesses and few
                  strengths.
  --------------- --------------------------------------------------------

###  

## (c) Selection Announcement and Award Date

## 

## NASA's stated goal is to announce selections within 150 days of the proposal due date. However, NASA does not usually announce new selections until the funds needed for those awards are approved through the Federal budget process. Therefore, a delay in the budget process for NASA usually results in a delay of the selection date(s). After 150 days past the Proposal Due Date for which a proposal was submitted, proposers may contact the responsible Grant Officer for the status of the selection activity. 

#######  {#section-8 .unnumbered}

####### VI. Award Administration Information {#vi.-award-administration-information .unnumbered}

####### (a) Notification {#a-notification .unnumbered}

## The selection official may provide each offeror whose proposal was selected for negotiation a notice stating that the proposal has been selected for award. This letter is not authorization to begin performance and any costs incurred by the offeror in anticipation of an award are at the offeror's own risk. 

## 

Terms and conditions applicable to the this announcement are in included
in the NASA Grants and Cooperative Agreement Handbook located at:
<http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/hq/grcover.htm>. Awards made through this
solicitation shall be administered in accordance with the Grants
Handbook.

**(b) Administrative and National Policy Requirements**

###### 

###### This solicitation does not invoke any special administrative or National policy requirements, nor do the awards that will be made involve any special terms and conditions that differ from NASA's general terms and conditions as given in the Grants Handbook. 

###### 

###### (c ) Reporting 

The reporting requirements for awards made through this solicitation
will be consistent with Exhibit G of the Grants Handbook. All reports
should include:

Activities performed during the appropriate quarter

Projection of activities to be performed during the next quarter

Progress toward meeting program goals

Any interventions taken if objectives and/or strategies have changed

Demographic make-up of program participants

Budget status

The final report should include a summary of all activities performed
during the award tenure, program accomplishments, and a final budget
status.

**VII. NASA Contacts**

Questions or comments regarding this announcement may be directed to the
following:

Laurie B. Emmitte

Grant Officer

<laurie.b.emmitte@nasa.gov>

BJ/Institutional Procurement Office

2101 NASA Parkway

Houston, Texas 77058-9864

phone: (281) 483-4158

fax: (281) 483-7098

Gregory J. DellaLonga

Team Lead

gregory.j.dellalonga@nasa.gov

BJ/Institutional Procurement Office

2101 NASA Parkway

Houston, Texas 77058-9864

Phone: (281) 483-8514

Fax: (281) 483-2138

Charla Stuart

Education Program Specialist

charla.stuart-1@nasa.gov

AH/Education Office

2101 NASA Parkway

Houston, Texas 77058-9864

phone: (281) 483-7617

fax: (281) 483-9192

**VIII. Other Information**

**Instructions for Responding to this Solicitation:**

\(a\) **General.**

\(1\) Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be used
only for evaluation pur­poses. NASA does not allow a proposal, the
contents of which are not available without restriction from another
source, or any unique ideas submitted in response to this solicitation
to be used as the basis of a solicitation or in negotiation with other
organizations, nor is a pre-award synop­sis published for individual
proposals.

\(2\) A solicited proposal that results in a NASA award becomes part of
the record of that transaction and may be available to the public on
specific request; however, infor­mation or material that NASA and the
awardee mutually agree to be of a privi­leged nature will be held in
confidence to the extent permitted by law, including the Freedom of
Information Act.

\(3\) This solicitation contains programmatic information and certain
requirements which apply only to proposals prepared in response to this
particular announcement. These in­structions contain the general proposal
preparation information.

\(4\) Any resultant grants awarded will be and administered in
accor­dance with the NASA Grant and Coopera­tive Agreement Handbook (NPR
5800.1).

\(5\) It is requested that proposals conform to the guidelines in these
instructions. NASA may accept proposals without discussion; hence,
proposals should initially be as complete as possible and be submitted
on the proposers\' most favorable terms.

\(6\) To be considered for award, a submission must, at a minimum,
present a specific project within the areas delineated by the
solicitation; contain sufficient technical and cost information to
permit a meaningful evalu­ation; be signed by an official autho­rized to
legally bind the submitting organization; not merely offer to perform
standard services or to just provide computer facilities or services;
and not significantly duplicate a more specific current or pending NASA
solicitation.

\(b\) **Solicitation-Specific Items.** Several proposal submission items
appear in the solicitation itself: the unique solicitation identifier;
when to submit proposals; where to send proposals; number of copies
required; and sources for more information. Items included in these
instructions may be supplemented by the solicitation.

\(c\) The following information is needed to permit consideration in an
objective manner. Each proposal copy shall contain all submitted
material, including a copy of the transmittal letter if it contains
substantive information.

\(1\) **Transmittal Letter or Prefatory** **Materi­al.**

\(i\) The legal name and address of the organization and specific
division or cam­pus identification if part of a larger organi­zation;

\(ii\) A project title intelligible to a scientifically literate reader
and suitable for use in the public press;

\(iii\) Type of organization: e.g., nonprofit, educational, etc.;

\(iv\) Name and telephone number of the principal investigator and
business person­nel who may be contacted during evalua­tion or
negotiation;

\(v\) Identification of other organi­zations that are currently
evaluating a proposal for the same efforts;

\(vi\) Identification of the solicitation, by number and title, to which
the proposal is responding;

\(vii\) Dollar amount requested, desired starting date, and duration of
pro­ject;

\(viii\) Date of submission; and

\(ix\) Signature of a responsible official or authorized representative
of the organi­zation, or any other person authorized to legally bind the
organization (unless the signature appears on the proposal itself).

> \(2\) **Restriction on Use and Disclosure of** **Proposal
> Information.** Information con­tained in proposals is used for
> evaluation purposes only. Offerors or quoters should, in order to
> maximize protection of trade secrets or other information that is
> confidential or privileged, place the following notice on the title
> page of the proposal and specify the information subject to the notice
> by inserting an appropri­ate identification in the notice. In any
> event, information contained in proposals will be protected to the
> extent permitted by law, but NASA assumes no liability for use and
> disclosure of information not made subject to the notice.
>
> **Notice**
>
> **Restriction on Use and Disclosure** **of Proposal Information**

The information (data) contained in \[[insert page numbers or other
identification]{.underline}\] of this proposal constitutes a trade
secret and/or information that is commercial or financial and
confidential or privileged. It is furnished to the Government in
confi­dence with the understanding that it will not, without permission
of the offeror, be used or disclosed other than for evaluation purposes;
provided, however, that in the event a contract (or other agreement) is
awarded on the basis of this proposal the Government shall have the
right to use and disclose this information (data) to the ex­tent provided
in the contract (or other agreement). This restriction does not limit
the Government\'s right to use or disclose this information (data) if
obtained from another source without restriction.

\(3\) **Abstract.** Include a concise (200-300 word if not otherwise
specified in the solicitation) abstract describing the objective and the
method of approach.

\(4\) **Project Description.**

\(i\) The main body of the proposal shall be a detailed statement of the
work to be undertaken and should include objectives and expected
significance; relation to the present state of knowledge; and relation
to previous work done on the pro­ject and to related work in progress
else­where. The statement should outline the plan of work, including a
description of methods and procedures. The project de­scription should
address the evaluation factors in these instructions and any spe­cific
factors in the solicitation. Any substantial collaboration with
individuals not referred to in the budget or use of consultants should
be described. Subcontracting significant portions of a project is
discouraged.

\(ii\) When it is expected that the effort will require more than one
year, ­the proposal should cover the complete project to the extent that
it can be reason­ably anticipated. Principal emphasis should be on the
first year of work, and the description should distin­guish clearly
between the first year\'s work and work planned for subsequent years.

\(5\) **Management Approach.** For large or complex efforts involving
interactions among numerous individuals or other organizations, plans
for distri­bution of responsibilities and ­ar­rangements for ensuring a
coordi­nated effort should be described.

\(6\) **Personnel.** The principal investigator is responsible for
supervision of the work and partici­pates in the conduct of the program
regard­less of whether or not compensated under the award. A short
bio­graphical sketch of the prin­cipal investiga­tor, a list of principal
publications and any exceptional qualifi­cations should be includ­ed. Omit
social security number and other personal items which do not merit
consider­ation in evaluation of the proposal. Give similar biographical
information on other senior professional personnel who will be di­rectly
associated with the project. Give the names and titles of any personnel
associated substan­tially with the project in an advisory capac­ity.
Universities should list the approxi­mate number of students or other
assistants, together with information as to their level of academic
attainment. Any special industry-university cooperative arrange­ments
should be described.

\(7\) **Facilities and Equipment.**

\(i\) Describe available facilities and major items of equipment
especially adapt­ed or suited to the proposed project, and any additional
major equipment that will be required. Identify any Government-owned
facilities, industrial plant equip­ment, or special tooling that are
proposed for use. Include evidence of its availability and the cognizant
Government points of contact.

\(ii\) Before requesting a major item of capital equipment, the proposer
should determine if sharing or loan of equipment already within the
organization is a feasible alternative. Where such ar­rangements cannot
be made, the proposal should so state. The need for items that typically
can be used for research and non-research purposes should be explained.

\(8\) **Proposed Costs (U.S. Proposals Only).**

\(i\) Proposals should contain cost and technical parts in one volume:
do not use separate \"confidential\" salary pages. As applicable,
include separate cost estimates for salaries and wages; fringe benefits;
equipment; expendable materials and sup­plies; services; domestic and
foreign travel; ADP expenses; publication or page charges; consultants;
subcontracts; other miscella­neous identifiable direct costs; and
indirect costs. List salaries and wages in appropri­ate organizational
categories (e.g., principal investigator, other scientific and
engineer­ing professionals, graduate students, re­search assistants, and
technicians and other non-professional personnel). Estimate all staffing
data in terms of staff-months or fractions of full-time.

\(ii\) Explanatory notes should accompa­ny the cost proposal to provide
identifica­tion and estimated cost of major capital equipment items to be
acquired; purpose and estimated number and lengths of trips planned;
basis for indirect cost computation (including date of most recent
negotiation and cognizant agency); and clarification of other items in
the cost proposal that are not self-evident. List estimated expenses as
yearly requirements by major work phases.

\(iii\) Allowable costs are governed by OMB Circulars A-21 for
educational institutions and A-122 for nonprofit organizations.

\(iv\) Use of NASA funds\--NASA funding may not be used for foreign
research efforts at any level, whether as a collaborator or a
subcontract. The direct purchase of supplies and/or services, which do
not constitute research, from non-U.S. sources by U.S. award recipients
is permitted. Additionally, in accordance with the National Space
Transportation Policy, use of a non-U.S. manufactured launch vehicle is
permitted only on a no-exchange-of-funds basis.

\(9\) **Security.** Proposals should not contain security classi­fied
material. If the program requires access to or may generate security
classified informa­tion, the submit­ter will be required to comply with
­Government securi­ty regulations.

\(10\) **Current Support.** For other current projects being con­ducted
by the principal investigator, provide title of project, sponsoring
agency, and ending date.

\(11\) **Special Matters.**

\(i\) Include any required statements of environmental impact of the
research, human subject or animal care provisions, conflict of interest,
or on such other topics as may be required by the nature of the effort
and current statutes, executive or­ders, or other current Government-wide
guidelines.

\(ii\) Identify and discuss risk factors and issues throughout the
proposal where they are relevant, and your approach to managing these
risks.

\(iii\) Proposers should include a brief description of the
organization, its facili­ties, and previous work experience in the field
of the proposal. Identify the cogni­zant Government audit agency,
inspection agency, and administrative contracting officer, when
applicable.

\(d\) **Renewal Proposals.**

\(1\) Proposals for renewal or supplementation of existing projects are
not eligible to compete with proposals for new awards.

\(e\) **Length.** Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, effort
should be made to keep propos­als as brief as possible, concentrating on
substantive material. Proposals need not exceed 25 pages. Necessary
detailed infor­mation, such as reprints, should be included as
attachments. A complete set of attach­ments is necessary for each copy of
the proposal. As proposals are not returned, avoid use of
\"one-of-a-kind\" attachments.

\(f\) **Joint Proposals.**

\(1\) Where multiple organizations are involved, the proposal shall be
submitted by only one of them. It should clearly describe the role to be
played by the other organizations and indicate the legal and managerial
arrangements contem­plated.

\(2\) Where a project of a cooperative nature with NASA is contemplated,
describe the contributions expect­ed from any participating NASA
investiga­tor and agency facilities or equipment which may be required.
The proposal must be confined only to that which the proposing
organization can com­mit itself. \"Joint\" proposals which specify the
internal arrangements NASA will actually make are not acceptable as a
means of establishing an agency commit­ment.

\(g\) **Late Proposals.** Proposals or proposal modifications received
after the latest date specified for receipt shall not be considered.

\(h\) **Withdrawal.** Proposals may be withdrawn by the propos­er at any
time before award. Offerors are requested to notify NASA if the proposal
is funded by another organization or of other changed circumstances
which dictate termination of evaluation.

\(i\) **Evaluation Factors.**

\(1\) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the principal
elements considered in evaluating a proposal are: customer focus,
content, pipeline to STEM careers, diversity, evaluation plan,
partnerships/sustainability, program management, and cost.

\(2\) Evaluation of the cost of a proposed effort may include the
realism and reasonableness of the proposed cost and available funds.

\(j\) **Evaluation Techniques.** Selection decisions will be made
follow­ing peer and/or technical review of the propos­als. Several
evaluation techniques are regularly used within NASA. In all cases
proposals are subject to scientific review by discipline special­ists in
the area of the proposal. Some proposals are reviewed entirely in-house,
others are evaluated by a combination of in-house and selected external
reviewers, while yet others are subject to the full external peer review
tech­nique (with due regard for conflict-of-interest and protection of
proposal informa­tion), such as by mail or through assembled panels. The
final decisions are made by a NASA selecting official. A proposal which
is scientifically and programmati­cally meritorious, but not selected for
award during its initial review, may be included in subsequent reviews
unless the proposer requests other­wise.

\(k\) **Selection for Award.**

\(1\) When a proposal is not selected for award, the proposer will be
noti­fied. NASA will explain generally why the proposal was not selected.
Proposers desir­ing additional information may contact the selecting
official who will arrange a de­briefing.

\(2\) When a proposal is selected for award, negotiation and award will
be handled by the procurement office in the funding installation. The
proposal is used as the basis for negotiation. The con­tracting officer
may re­quest certain busi­ness data and may for­ward a model award
instrument and other informa­tion pertinent to negotiation.

APPENDIX A

PROPOSAL COVER PAGE

**Name of Submitting Organization:**

**Mailing Address:**

**Congressional District:**

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Certification of Compliance with Applicable Executive Orders and    |
| U.S. Code**                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| By signing and submitting the proposal identified on this Cover Page, |
| the Authorizing Official of the proposing institution, as identified  |
| above:                                                                |
|                                                                       |
| 1\) Certifies that the statements made in this proposal are true and  |
| complete to the best of his/her knowledge;                            |
|                                                                       |
| 2\) Agrees to accept the obligations to comply with NASA awards terms |
| and conditions if an award is made as a result of this proposal; and  |
|                                                                       |
| 3\) Certifies to the following that are reproduced in their entirety  |
| in Appendix D:                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| a\) Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other          |
| Responsibility matters;                                               |
|                                                                       |
| b\) Certification of Compliance with the NASA Regulations Pursuant to |
| Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs.                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**\[1\] Program Manager/Director**

  ------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------------
  **Name:**                                **Department:**   

  **Organization:**                                          

  **Telephone:**                           **Fax:**          

  **Address:**                                               

  **City, State,                           **Email:**        
  Zip:**                                                     
  ------------------- -------------------- ----------------- ------------------------

Signature and Date:

**\[2\] Authorizing Official**

  ------------------- -------------------------------------------------------
  **Name:**           

  **Title:**          

  **Organization:**   
  ------------------- -------------------------------------------------------

Signature and Date:

**\[3\] Proposal Title**

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

###### 

\[4\] Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\[5\] Tax Identification Number (TIN):
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

######  

###### APPENDIX B

**EXECUTIVE SUMMARY**

**\[1\] Summary (Proposal Abstract -- 200-300 words)**

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

**\[2\] Budget**

+---------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-----------+
| ## Costs                        | *     | *     | *     | **Total** |
|                                 | *Year | *Year | *Year |           |
|                                 | 1**   | 2**   | 3**   |           |
+---------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-----------+
| ### Direct Labor Costs          |       |       |       |           |
+---------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-----------+
| **Other Direct Costs:** -       |       |       |       |           |
| Consultants                     |       |       |       |           |
+---------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-----------+
| \- Supplies                     |       |       |       |           |
+---------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-----------+
| \- Travel                       |       |       |       |           |
+---------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-----------+
| \- Other                        |       |       |       |           |
+---------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-----------+
| ### Indirect Costs              |       |       |       |           |
+---------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-----------+
| **Other Applicable Costs**      |       |       |       |           |
+---------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-----------+
| **Subtotal** -- Estimated       |       |       |       |           |
| Costs:                          |       |       |       |           |
+---------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-----------+
| **Less: Proposed Cost Sharing** |       |       |       |           |
+---------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-----------+
| **Budget Total**                |       |       |       |           |
+---------------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-----------+

**GENERAL BUDGET INSTRUCTIONS**

1.  [Direct Labor (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits)]{.underline}:
    Attachments should list number and titles of personnel, amount of
    time to be devoted to the award, and rates of pay.

2.  [Other Direct Costs]{.underline}:

    a.  [Consultants]{.underline}: Identify consultants to be used, why
        they are necessary, the time they will spend on the project, and
        rates of pay.

    b.  [Supplies]{.underline}: Provide general categories of needed
        supplies, the method of acquisition, estimated cost.

    c.  [Travel]{.underline}: Describe the purpose of the proposed
        travel in relation to the award and provide the basis of
        estimate, including information on destination and number of
        travelers where known.

3.  [Other]{.underline}: Enter the total of direct costs not covered by
    2a through 2d. Attach an itemized list explaining the need for each
    item and the basis for the estimate. Enter the student stipends
    (number of students multiplied by the amount of stipend for each).

4.  [Indirect Costs]{.underline}: Identify indirect cost rate(s) and
    base(s) as approved by the cognizant Federal agency, including the
    effective period of the rate. Provide the name, address, and
    telephone number of the Federal agency and official having
    cognizance. If unapproved rates are used, explain why, and include
    the computational basis for the indirect expense pool and
    corresponding allocation base for each rate.

5.  [Other Applicable Costs]{.underline}: Enter total of other
    applicable costs with an itemized list explaining the need for each
    item and basis for the estimate.

6.  [Subtotal-Estimated Costs]{.underline}: Enter the sum of items 1
    through 5.

7.  [Less Proposed Cost Sharing (if any)]{.underline}: Enter any amount
    proposed. If cost sharing is based on specific cost items, identify
    each item and amount in an attachment.

8.  [Total Estimated Costs]{.underline}: Enter the total after
    subtracting item 7 from item 6.

## APPENDIX C

### CERTIFICATION OF ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAM MANAGER/DIRECTOR ELIGIBILITY

**Completion of this form is required.**

**I. Organization Eligibility Certification**

1.  Educational Institution or Non-Profit Name:
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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3.  Proposal Title:
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

3\. Please check the appropriate eligibility designation:

U.S. Department of Education Accredited Minority Institution
designation:

> \_\_\_\_ Hispanic-Serving Institution
>
> \_\_\_\_ Historically Black College or University
>
> \_\_\_\_ Tribal College or University
>
> \_\_\_\_ Other Minority University
>
> \_\_\_\_ Non-profit educational organization (501 (c) 3) located in
> the U.S. that serves a significant number of under-represented
> students and/or students with disabilities
>
> \_\_\_\_ Elementary, middle or high school located in the U.S. that
> serves a significant number of under-represented students

**II. Program Manager/Director Eligibility Certification**

1\. Program Manager/Director Name (please print):
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

2\. Verification of Employment:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Employed by (Organization):
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

School/Department (if applicable):
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

###### 3. Authorizing Official Name (please print): \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Authorizing Official Title (please print):
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Authorizing Official Signature Date

**APPENDIX D**

**CERTIFICATIONS, DISCLOSURES, AND ASSURANCES PURSUANT TO DEBARMENT &
SUSPENSION, AND NONDISCRIMINATION**

A. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

As required by Executive Order 12549, and implemented at 14 CFR
1260.510, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions,
as defined at 14 CFR Subparts 1265.510 and 1260.117:

1\. The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its
knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:

(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
    declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal
    department or agency;

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(a) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been
    convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for
    commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with
    obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal,
    State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction;
    violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of
    embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction
    of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

(b) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly
    charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with
    commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of
    this certification; and

(c) Have not within a three-year period preceding this
    application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal,
    State or local) terminated for cause or default.

2\. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to
any of the statements in this certification, such prospective
participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

B. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

The institution, corporation, firm, or other organization on whose
behalf this assurance is signed, hereinafter called Applicant, HEREBY
AGREES THAT it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(P.L. 88-352), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C.
1680 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended
(29 U.S.C. 794), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 16101
et seq.), and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Regulation
of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (14 CFR Part
1250)(hereinafter called NASA) issued pursuant to these laws, to the end
that in accordance with these laws and regulations, no person in the
United States shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
handicapped condition, or age be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination
under any program or activity for which the Applicant receives Federal
financial assistance from NASA; and HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT it will
immediately take any measure necessary to effectuate this agreement. If
any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the
aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant by NASA,
this assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any
transfer of such property, and transferee, for the period during which
the real property or structure is used for a purpose for which the
Federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose
involving the provision of similar services or benefits. If any personal
property is so provided, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for
the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the
property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the
Applicant for the period during which the Federal financial assistance
is extended to it by NASA. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of
and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal grants, loans,
contracts, property, discounts or other Federal financial assistance
extended after the date hereof to the Applicant by NASA, including
installment payments after such date on account of applications for
Federal financial assistance which were approved before such date. The
applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance
will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made
in this assurance, and that the United States shall have the right to
seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding
on the Applicant, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the
person or persons whose signatures appear below are authorized to sign
on behalf of the Applicant.

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### GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS

**HBCUs** Historically Black Colleges and Universities

**HSIs** Hispanic Serving Institutions

**MI** Minority Institutions (refers collectively to HSI's, TCU's, and
other minority serving institutions of higher education)

**OMUs** Other Minority Universities (includes HSI's, TCU's, and other
minority serving institutions of higher education)

**PM** Program Manager

**STEM** Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

**TCUs** Tribal Colleges and Universities

**Black/African-American, not of Hispanic origin:** A person having
origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa

**American Indian or Alaskan Native:** A person having origins in any of
the original peoples of North America, and who maintains cultural
identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition

**Hispanic:** A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South
American, or other Spanish Culture

**Asian or Pacific Islander**: A person having origins in any of the
original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian
sub-continent or the Pacific Islands. For example: China, India, Japan,
Korea, the Philippines, Samoa, Vietnam, and Hawaii

**White, not of Hispanic origin**: A person having origins in any of the
original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East

**Targeted Disabled:** A person having a physical or mental impairment
that substantially limits one or more major life activities; who has a
record of such impairment or who is regarded as having such impairment

**Under-represented minority students:** Refers to students from racial
and ethnic groups whose enrollment in STEM education or participation in
STEM professions is much smaller than that group\'s representation in
the general population. African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans
and Pacific Islanders currently fit this definition.