Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund is sponsored by State of Iowa. Credentials to Careers Grant <a data-entity-type="nod

Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund | Department of Education Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund Computer Science Educator Endorsement Computer Science Professional Development There are two (2) separate application forms for this grant funding for educator endorsements and district professional development , respectively. Districts may fill out either or both applications based on need.

See application due dates, forms and guidelines for each grant opportunity. Documents are intended to help with application processing and grant tracking.

The Iowa Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund was established to assist schools in meeting the goal of the General Assembly, that by July 1, 2019, each accredited high school offer at least one high-quality computer science course, each accredited middle school offer instruction in exploratory computer science, and each accredited elementary school offer instruction in the basics of computer science.

Grant funds are made available to eligible Iowa school districts or accredited nonpublic schools, in a year in which funds are appropriated by the Iowa legislature, for the following two purposes: A school district or accredited nonpublic school, or a collaborative of one or more school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and area education agencies, may apply to the department to receive moneys from the fund to provide proven professional development activities for Iowa teachers in the area of computer science education.

A school district or accredited nonpublic school may apply to the department to receive moneys from the fund to provide tuition reimbursement for Iowa teachers seeking endorsements or authorizations for computer science under section 272. 2, subsection 20. The goal of this grant program is to build the capacity of Iowa schools to provide high quality computer science instruction.

Funds must be used to supplement, not supplant, funds that would otherwise be used for the activities supported by the program. Computer Science Educator Endorsement Computer Science Educator Endorsement The application window for the Computer Science Educator Endorsement is open through May 1, 2027.

List items for Computer Science Educator Endorsement Accordian Applications will be accepted from the opening date listed below through the close date or until associated funds have been expended. First come, first served. Max allowance of $300/credit.

Textbook allowance of up to $500. Mileage, stipends and substitute fees are NOT permitted. Application closes in IowaGrants.

gov on May 1, 2027. Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis for approval. Submit End-Of-Year Status Report in IowaGrants.

gov by Oct. 29, 2027. Claims for expenses July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 are due by July 20, 2027.

Claims for expenses July 1, 2027 through Sept. 30, 2027 are due by Oct. 29, 2027.

Endorsement Allocation Grant Application and Implementation Guidelines. pdf (211. 92 KB) .

pdf - Applicants should thoroughly read prior to completing the application and budget forms in IowaGrants. gov . Computer Science Professional Development Computer Science Professional Development The application window for the Computer Science Educator Endorsement closed on Nov.

14, 2025. Check back this fall for the next opportunity to apply. List items for Computer Science Professional Development Accordion Note the dates below.

This portion of the Computer Science Incentive Fund is competitive and scored based on the associated rubric. Applications will be ranked according to the score on the review form. The number of grants to be awarded will be determined by the Iowa Department of Education based on quality of grant application, established need and availability of funds.

Applicants will be asked to answer questions regarding their proposed project. Application questions can be found on the associated grant document linked below. Application closes in IowaGrants.

gov on Nov. 14, 2025. Applicants will be notified December 2025.

Spending window closes Sept. 30, 2026. Claims for expenses July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 are due by July 23, 2026.

Claims for expenses July 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2026 are due by Oct. 30, 2026.

Submit End-Of-Year Status Report in IowaGrants. gov by Oct. 30, 2026.

Submit Final Claim report in IowaGrants. gov by Oct. 30, 2026.

Professional Development Allocation Grant Application and Implementation Guidelines. pdf (221. 71 KB) .

pdf - Applicants should thoroughly read prior to completing the application and budget forms in IowaGrants. gov . Application Questions.

pdf (115. 95 KB) . pdf Procedures Used to Determine Grant Awards (Application Scoring Rubric).

pdf (125. 11 KB) . pdf Frequently Asked Questions.

pdf (106. 15 KB) . pdf IowaGrants Login Instructions (373.

52 KB). pdf (373. 52 KB) .

pdf - first time and returning users Senate File 250 - outlines new grant dates Senate File 274 (Iowa Acts 2017, Chapter 106) Iowa Administrative Code 281-12. 11 Iowa Administrative Code 281-98 2023-24 Awards for the Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund (102. 43 KB) .

pdf 2022-23 Awards for the Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund (115. 4 KB) . pdf 2021-22 Awards for the Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund (77.

55 KB) . pdf 2020-21 Awards for the Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund (235. 29 KB) .

pdf 2019-20 Awards for the Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund (59. 06 KB) . pdf 2018-19 Awards for the Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund (67.

25 KB) . pdf Contact Michelle Meier at michelle. meier@iowa.

gov or 515-238-6780 regarding program questions. Contact Maryam Rod Szabo at maryam. rodszabo@iowa.

gov or 515-360-7369 regarding teacher endorsement or authorization questions. Michelle Meier, Computer Science and Information Solutions Consultant