TechPoint Youth Classroom STEM Grants (State Robotics Initiative)
Eligibility
Indiana K-12 public and private school classrooms are eligible. Applications focus on teachers who want to bring hands-on robotics and STEM programs to their students. No previous robotics experience is required. The program is open statewide across Indiana.
Program Goals
TechPoint Foundation for Youth's State Robotics Initiative provides Indiana K-12 classrooms with in-kind VEX robotics grants — including a full classroom robotics bundle, curriculum, and training — to build hands-on STEM learning. The program is one of Indiana's signature STEM initiatives, supported by TechPoint's network of Indiana tech industry partners. Grants are made on a rolling basis as funding allows. Apply early in the school year for best results.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted online at techpointyouth.org. The 2026-27 application is live with no posted deadline. Awards are made as funding allows — apply early in the school year. There is no competitive round or single deadline; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Cycle Notes
TechPoint Youth Classroom STEM Grants run on an annual cycle for each school year. The 2026-27 application is currently live. Visit techpointyouth.org to apply. Awards are made as funding allows, so earlier applications have a better chance of receiving the full in-kind package.
Grant Award Amount
In-kind award: a full VEX classroom robotics bundle including robots, curriculum, training, and ongoing support. The in-kind value is significant — VEX classroom kits retail for several thousand dollars. There is no cash award.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — complements TechPoint robotics grants with coding and physical computing curriculum
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — adds AI literacy instruction alongside TechPoint robotics programs
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS curriculum to pair with Indiana State Robotics Initiative kits
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for TechPoint Youth Classroom STEM Grants in Indiana?
Indiana K-12 public and private school teachers are eligible. The program is open statewide. No previous robotics experience is required.
What does the TechPoint Youth Classroom STEM Grant include?
The in-kind award includes a VEX classroom robotics bundle plus curriculum, training, and ongoing support for the teacher and classroom.
Is there a deadline for TechPoint Youth Classroom STEM Grants?
There is no posted deadline for 2026-27. Awards are made as funding allows. Apply early in the school year at techpointyouth.org.
Can TechPoint Youth grants be combined with other Indiana STEM grants?
Yes. TechPoint in-kind grants provide robotics equipment; schools can use other grants such as the IDOE Digital Learning Grant or Perkins V to fund complementary STEM and coding tools.
How can Forward Education help Indiana schools with STEM grant applications?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Our STEM kits complement TechPoint robotics programs with coding and AI literacy curriculum. Contact us to learn more.
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 — Indiana 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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