California Department of Education: STEM Grants (Various)

Overview

CDE periodically issues competitive grants for STEM, computer science, and environmental science education. Subscribe to the CDE funding mailing list for notifications on open opportunities.

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Grant Award Amount

Varies widely by program ($25K–$1M+)

Eligibility

California K–12 public schools and charter schools
California school districts and county offices of education
California nonprofit organizations serving K–12 students

Application Due Date

Varies; subscribe at cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/af/

How Forward Education Products Fit

Products aligned with this grant

micro:bit Starter Kit
Coding for Good kit
CHARGE (micro:bit climate sensor)
Coding for Climate kit

Keep in Mind

Watch for the application window

Deadlines for this grant vary by cycle. Subscribe to notifications from the funder and prepare your project proposal now so you can move quickly when the window opens.

Lead with learning outcomes, not equipment

Funders in this category care about measurable environmental literacy gains. Frame your request around what students will understand and do differently, with Forward Education tools as the vehicle to get there.

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