TEA: Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Program Grant
Eligibility
- Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools
- Applicants must demonstrate a plan for mobile lab deployment across multiple campuses
- Priority given to districts serving high-need student populations
- Must align programming with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards
Program Goals
The Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Program funds fully equipped STEM labs that travel directly to schools, bringing hands-on coding, robotics, and physical computing experiences to students across the state. For districts without dedicated maker spaces or lab facilities, this grant removes the biggest barrier to STEM education: access. Schools in rural or underserved communities can reach students who would otherwise never interact with a physical computing kit or a robotics platform.
Application and Distribution
Applications are submitted through the TEA Grant Opportunities portal. Search for "Mobile STEM Laboratory" under open grant programs. Review all program guidelines, eligibility requirements, and required attachments before beginning your application. Contact your district's grants coordinator to confirm your submission timeline.
Visit the TEA Grant Portal →Related Resources
Texas AI & CS Funding Hub → Texas State Profile: HB 900, TEA Grants & K-12 Resources →Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
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Climate Action Kit
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Coding and Robotics Kits
Structured challenges aligned to K-12 TEKS CS standards -
Teacher Guides
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Scalable Packs
Classroom sets available for efficient kit-per-student deployment
Keep in Mind
Competitive grants have specific eligibility requirements and scoring rubrics. Match your language directly to the funder's stated priorities and outcomes.
Grant budgets need line-item detail. Contact Forward Education for an official quote and pricing letter before submitting your application.
Grant reviewers want to see how your program connects to curriculum standards. Forward Education can provide alignment documents for your state's standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for TEA: Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Program Grant in Texas?
Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools Applicants must demonstrate a plan for mobile lab deployment across multiple campuses Priority given to districts serving high-need student populations Must align programming with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards
How much funding is available through TEA: Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Program Grant?
Funding varies by cycle and applicant. Check the current program guidelines for up-to-date award amounts.
Can TEA: Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Program Grant funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. TEA: Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Program Grant 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 TEA: Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Program Grant?
Applications are submitted through the TEA Grant Opportunities portal. Search for "Mobile STEM Laboratory" under open grant programs. Review all program guidelines, eligibility requirements, and required attachments before beginning your application. Contact your district's grants coordinator to confirm your submission timeline. Visit the TEA Grant Portal → Related Resources Texas AI & CS Funding Hub → Texas State Profile: HB 900, TEA Grants & K-12 Resources →
How can Forward Education help with TEA: Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Program Grant funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Texas schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes TEA: Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Program Grant funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
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 — TEKS, Common Core, and state 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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