Funding Opportunities
STEM BEST Program | Iowa | Forward Education
Iowa's STEM BEST (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) program connects schools with Iowa businesses to create STEM career experiences. Awards...
Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program | Iowa | Forward Education
Iowa's STEM Scale-Up Program provides free in-kind vetted STEM curriculum materials to Iowa K-12 schools through the Governor's STEM Advisory...
21st Century Community Learning Centers (Iowa FY27) | Iowa | Forward Education
Iowa's 21st CCLC program funds multi-year afterschool and summer enrichment programs at high-need schools using federal Title IV-B funds. The...
Career Academy Incentive Fund | Iowa | Forward Education
Iowa's Career Academy Incentive Fund supports CTE career academy development at Iowa high schools with awards from a $5M annual...
Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Program | Iowa | Forward Education
Iowa's CS PD Incentive Program reimburses school districts for the cost of computer science professional development for teachers. The November...
R.J. McElroy Trust Grants | Iowa | Forward Education
The R.J. McElroy Trust is one of Iowa's largest youth education funders, serving northeast Iowa with grants for youth and...
Iowa West Foundation Grants | Iowa | Forward Education
Iowa West Foundation provides education and community grants in southwest Iowa, including Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County. The September 15,...
Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants | Iowa | Forward Education
Alliant Energy Foundation provides annual community grants for education and STEM programs in Iowa and Wisconsin. The September 15, 2026...
