Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program
Eligibility
Iowa K-12 public and private schools. Apply for vetted STEM curriculum materials at no cost. Materials are delivered ready to implement.
Program Goals
Iowa's STEM Scale-Up Program distributes vetted, high-quality STEM curriculum materials to Iowa schools at no cost. The program ensures Iowa students have access to proven STEM programs regardless of district budget.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply online at iowastem.gov/scale-up. Rolling applications reviewed periodically.
Cycle Notes
Rolling availability. Apply at iowastem.gov. Materials ship once approved.
Grant Award Amount
Free in-kind materials. No cash grant. Schools receive curriculum kits, supplies, and resources directly.
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
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Iowa STEM Scale-Up materials?
Iowa K-12 public and private schools.
What materials are available?
Vetted STEM curriculum kits and resources. Check iowastem.gov for current available programs.
Is there a cost?
No. Materials are provided free to Iowa schools.
How do Iowa schools apply?
Apply online at iowastem.gov/scale-up.
How does Forward Education complement Scale-Up materials?
Our kits work alongside Scale-Up materials to extend coding and physical computing learning.
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 — Iowa 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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Our grant guide helps educators find the right funding sources and build strong applications for STEM and coding programs.
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