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Mini-Grants for Education is a program from the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council and regional STEM hubs that funds the STEM Scale-Up Program, bringing high-quality STEM education offerings to Iowa schools, after-school programs, and other settings for grades PK-12.
Through legislative appropriation, the Council selects exemplary programs in science, technology, and mathematics/engineering that have demonstrated success in increasing student interest and achievement across all demographics. The program operates on a three-year implementation cycle with training and professional development provided in summer before each year.
Eligible applicants include PK-12 cross-curricular educators from public and private schools who have undergone a criminal background check. Award amounts typically range from $3,000 to $20,000. Applications are submitted through the Iowa WebGrants system.
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649668 - 2026 STEM Scale-Up Program Educator Application Funding Opportunity Details Final Application Deadline: Mar 10, 2026 4:59 PM Posted Date Mar 11, 2026 9:11 AM Award Amount Range Not Applicable Categorical Area Education Recurring Opportunity Yes Program Officer Mauree Haage Through legislative appropriation, the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council is able to offer exemplary STEM programs throughout the state.
The STEM Scale-Up Program has demonstrated success in increasing student interest and achievement in STEM across all demographics. Three programs, one each in science, technology and mathematics/engineering, have been selected to be offered on the 2026-27 STEM Scale-Up Program menu . These programs bring high-qualiity STEM education offerings to schools, after school programs and other settings for grades PK-12.
Each went through a rigorous review process, demonstrating an appeal to diverse youth, success in improving academic performance, evidence of integrating STEM concepts, development of school-business-community partnerships and sustainability beyond STEM Council financial support. SCALE-UP PROGRAM TIMELINE Jan.
27, 2026: Educator application opens March 10, 2026, 4:59 PM Central Time: Educator application submission deadline April 2026: Awardees notified Summer 2026: Training, professional development in preparation for program implementation during 2025-2026 academic year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027: Implementation of Year 1 July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028: Implementation of Year 2 July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029: Implementation of Year 3 PK-12 cross-curricular educators, both in and out of the classroom, are eligible to apply, so long as they have undergone a criminal background check as a requirement of employment .
Eligible applicant(s) include public and private school PK-12 teachers, youth organization leaders, informal education professionals, home school associations and others who deliver STEM education programming in Iowa. Every applicant must secure the commitment and signature of the institution’s lead administrator(s). THIS PROGRAM IS AN AWARD, NOT A GRANT.
It is a program delivered to selected applicants. The STEM Scale-Up Program funding is provided from the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council Regional STEM Hub Institutions directly to the STEM Scale-Up Program provider, rather than to the selected applicant. On occasion, some STEM Scale-Up Program options may require out-of-pocket funds as noted in the Scale-Up menu packet .
What’s Required of Educators? All awarded educators are required to attend and participate in the professional development session(s) in full for their STEM Scale-Up program as outlined by the program provider in the Scale-Up menu packet.
Once the program has been implemented, all awarded educators will be required to participate in assessing the effectiveness of their awarded program with the following: Completing the educator survey Providing a student participant list [Note: Some STEM Scale-Up Program providers may request additional evaluation data.] For additional information, please visit: educate. iowa.
gov/STEM/ScaleUp Instructions for Titling Application: Include each of the following, separated by a comma: Region (NW, SW, SC, NC, SE, NE) Name of program you are applying for SC, STEMwonder, Cowles Library NE, Exploring AI and the Future of Work, Clayton Ridge Middle School SW, FIRST Tech Challenge, Atlantic High School Applicants using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with the application writing process should not rely on generative AI to fully produce or fabricate their applications.
If AI tools are used, original narration and proper attribution must be provided. Example: (OpenAI, 2025) Description File Name Type Size Upload Date Scale-Up Lead Administrator Approval Form Scale Up Lead Admin Approval - Iowa Grant Version. docx.
pdf pdf 191 KB 01/23/2026 12:12 PM Website Links Website links Scale-Up Application Information https://educate. iowa. gov/iowa-stem/stem-scale/educator-application Scale-Up Menu and Fact Sheets https://educate.
iowa. gov/iowa-stem/stem-scale/stem-scale-program-menu
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Iowa schools, colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations implementing STEM programming for Iowa learners. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Often $3,000–$20,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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