Georgia · Federal Research Grant

NSF ITEST: Innovative Technology Experiences (Georgia)

Funding

$500K–$1.5M per award

Grade Focus

K–12

Application Due

Check nsf.gov/funding for current ITEST solicitation (program URL has changed; verify status before applying)

Level of Gov't

Federal

Eligibility

Universities in Georgia partnering with K-12 districts
K-12 school districts partnering with research institutions
Nonprofit organizations with university research partners
Projects studying technology-rich STEM learning outcomes

Program Goals

NSF program for technology-rich STEM including coding, robotics, physical computing, and AI. Universities partner with districts.

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Application and Distribution

Submit full proposals through NSF's grants system. Verify current ITEST solicitation at nsf.gov/funding. Georgia Tech, UGA, and Emory have existing NSF relationships that can accelerate partnership formation.

Grant Award Amount

$500K–$1.5M per award

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

micro:bit Classroom Kits — Hands-on physical computing tools ideal as the core technology platform in an ITEST research project. Well-documented and widely used, supporting research reproducibility.
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum with clear learning objectives. Can serve as the research intervention in a study examining AI literacy outcomes for K-12 students in Georgia.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum that can serve as the curriculum platform in an ITEST project. Research-aligned with clear learning objectives and documented outcomes.

Keep in Mind

ITEST requires a university research partner

NSF ITEST projects must include a formal research component. Georgia schools need a university partner (Georgia Tech, Emory, University of Georgia, etc.) to lead the research design and evaluation.

Focus on research questions, not just implementation

ITEST funds programs that study how technology experiences affect student outcomes. Your proposal must articulate specific research questions and an evaluation plan, not just describe program activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for NSF ITEST: Innovative Technology Experiences (Georgia) in Georgia?

Universities in Georgia partnering with K-12 districts K-12 school districts partnering with research institutions Nonprofit organizations with university research partners Projects studying technology-rich STEM learning outcomes

How much funding is available through NSF ITEST: Innovative Technology Experiences (Georgia)?

$500K–$1.5M per award. Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges and allocation details.

Can NSF ITEST: Innovative Technology Experiences (Georgia) funds be used for STEM and coding tools?

Yes. NSF ITEST: Innovative Technology Experiences (Georgia) funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.

How do schools apply for NSF ITEST: Innovative Technology Experiences (Georgia)?

How can Forward Education help with NSF ITEST: Innovative Technology Experiences (Georgia) funding?

Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Georgia schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes NSF ITEST: Innovative Technology Experiences (Georgia) funds. Contact us before submitting your application.

Grant Support

Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?

Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.

Curriculum alignment documents — Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and CTAE standards mapped to our kits
Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines

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