Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) Grant Program
Eligibility
Wisconsin public school districts. Funds school maker spaces, fabrication labs, and hands-on technology learning environments.
Program Goals
Wisconsin DPI's Fab Labs Grant Program funds school fabrication laboratories and maker spaces that provide students with hands-on technology learning. Programs focus on digital design, fabrication, and CS skills.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through Wisconsin DPI when the next round opens. The January 15, 2026 deadline has passed. Monitor dpi.wi.gov.
Cycle Notes
Competitive rounds as funding is available. January 15, 2026 deadline (closed). Monitor dpi.wi.gov/cte/fab-labs.
Grant Award Amount
Previous rounds provided $10,000-$25,000 per district for fab lab equipment and setup.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for WI Fab Labs grants?
Wisconsin public school districts. Funds maker spaces and fabrication labs.
How much do WI Fab Labs grants provide?
Previous rounds: $10,000-$25,000 per district.
Can funds be used for coding and physical computing tools?
Yes. CS and fabrication equipment are a core use.
How do WI districts apply?
Monitor dpi.wi.gov/cte/fab-labs for the next round.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Wisconsin schools.
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 — Wisconsin 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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