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ActiveConnecticut Space Grant Consortium · 2026

K-12 Program Grant

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Agency: Connecticut Space Grant Consortium
Funding: Varies depending on project scope
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: K-12 Educators in Connecticut. Examples of fundable projects include providing supplies to begin a robotics team in a high school.

About This Grant

K-12 Program Grant is sponsored by Connecticut Space Grant Consortium. This grant offers funding to K-12 educators in Connecticut for a variety of STEM programs and activities, including hosting presentations from STEM/Aeronautics/Aerospace experts, creating district-wide design contests, or providing supplies for robotics teams.

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K-12 Educators | Connecticut Space Grant Consortium NASA CTSGC offers funding to K-12 students/teachers, including workshops for aeronautics and aerospace and STEM-related activities. Are you looking to host a presentation from STEM/Aeronautics/Aerospace experts for your students? Are you looking to create a district-wide design contest in a STEM field?

Are you looking for a way to provides supplies to begin a robotics team? NASA CTSGC offers funding to educators for a variety of STEM programs and activities. Apply online for CTSGC funding to help support your K-12 STEM program/activity/event.

Plant the Moon/Plant Mars Challenge: The Plant The Moon Challenge is a global science experiment, learning activity, and inspirational project-based-learning challenge to see who can grow the best crops using lunar regolith simulant. As we venture deeper into space, what will it take to sustain fresh food supply hundreds of thousands (or millions) of miles from Earth?

Participants in the Plant the Moon Challenge will have the opportunity to apply design thinking to the solution to this question with simulated lunar or Martian regolith (space dirt!) Applications for the Fall 2025 program will be announced soon. Check our PTMC page for details and application link.

Professional Development Scholarships : K-12 Educators are invited to apply to CT Space Grant for scholarships to attend STEM Professional Development programs. If you are applying to STEM-related PD programs and would like to explore funding to support registration or other expenses, we invite you to apply for funding online.

Field Trip Scholarships : Applications for Field Trip Scholarships are being accepted from CT K-12 Educators for field trips scheduled to any of the following locations: New England Air Museum , Windsor Locks Connecticut Science Center , Hartford SHU Discovery Museum , Bridgeport Copernican Planetarium and Observatory , Central CT State University, New Britain Robert K.

Wickware Planetarium , Eastern CT State University, Willimantic Wesleyan University, Middletown Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum , Mystic Mahan Planetarium , Wallingford Funds from Field Trip Scholarship awards can be used for program or transportation costs for STEM-themed field trips. A report must be provided to CTSGC from awardee following completion of the field trip.

A report link will be sent to the email address provided and must be completed promptly following the trip.

______________________________________________ Some Past K-12 Funded Projects: Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) activities at Annie Fisher STEM Magnet School (Hartford) and East Lyme Middle School (East Lyme) Aerospace Adventures: after school program held at Gales Ferry / Juliet Long School (Ledyard) Space Day activities: Doolittle Elementary School (Cheshire) and Rogers Park Middle School (Danbury) Robotics Club: Manchester Public Schools and Shepaug Valley School Solar Solidarity Project: Carmen Arace Intermediate School (Bloomfield) Examples of Possible Fundable Projects Presentation at school from expert in fields of aeronautics/aerospace and/or STEM Create a district-wide design contest in a STEM field Supplies to begin a robotics team in a high school Funds to begin an InventionX club Complete a short NASA CTSGC K-12 Grant Application Prepare an Appendix A: Budget worksheet to be attached to your application Provide a letter of support on letterhead from one of the following individuals: department chair, principal, or superintendent to be uploaded with your application Once the project is complete, a brief report must be submitted.

All necessary application and reporting forms will be sent to the awardee via email upon completion of the event/program. Join our Informal Educators mailing list to receive information on STEM topics and potential funding opportunties. NASA STEM Engagement – includes resources and downloads for students and educators on a variety of topics.

View past K-12 CTSGC Newsletters: 2023-2024 Academic Year Newsletters

Eligibility Requirements

K-12 Educators in Connecticut. Examples of fundable projects include providing supplies to begin a robotics team in a high school.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for K-12 Program Grant?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: K-12 Educators in Connecticut. Examples of fundable projects include providing supplies to begin a robotics team in a high school. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds K-12 Program Grant?

K-12 Program Grant is funded by Connecticut Space Grant Consortium. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for K-12 Program Grant?

This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

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