STEM Education Innovation Program

Grant Reference: GRANT-002 • Department of Education

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ActiveEducationDepartment of Education
78% Compatibility Match

STEM Education Innovation Program

Supporting innovative approaches to STEM education at K-12 levels. Projects should demonstrate measurable improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes through technology-enhanced teaching methods, maker spaces, and experiential learning programs.

Total Available Funding250,000
Application DeadlineNov 30, 202680 days left
Active Applicants128 SubmissionsCompetitive Review
Award TypeDirect Project GrantNon-dilutive funding
Eligibility Criteria
Review the mandatory eligibility standards to ensure institutional qualification.

K-12 educational institutions

Verified against current institutional profile parameters.

Non-profit educational organizations

Verified against current institutional profile parameters.

State education departments

Verified against current institutional profile parameters.

Required Deliverables & Proposal Package
All applications must include the following documentation formatted according to agency guidelines.
1
Program proposal with learning objectives
Required PDF
2
Assessment methodology
Required PDF
3
Sustainability plan
Required PDF
4
Letters from partner schools
Required PDF
Grant Lifecycle Schedule

August 1, 2026

Solicitation & Call for Proposals Opened

Application portal opened for initial registrations.

Nov 30, 2026

Final Proposal Submission Deadline

Portal closes at 5:00 PM EST sharp. No grace period.

January 20, 2027

Peer Review Committee Evaluation

Independent panel scoring and budget feasibility evaluation.

March 1, 2027

Notice of Award & Fund Disbursement

Final contracts executed and preliminary milestone disbursements.

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Award Agency Contact

Department of Education

Program Management Division

Inquiries: grants-desk@departmentofeducation.gov

Phone: +1 (800) 555-0199

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