NSF STEM K-12 Grants (NSF 25-545)
Eligibility
US universities partnering with K-12 schools. SC universities and K-12 partners eligible.
Program Goals
NSF STEM K-12 funds partnerships between university researchers and K-12 schools. Graduate students serve as STEM Fellows in classrooms. SC universities (Clemson, USC, etc.) can partner with SC schools.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications submitted by universities through NSF systems. SC schools partner with university applicants.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive NSF program.
Grant Award Amount
$350,000-$750,000 for university-K12 partnerships.
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
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Who applies for NSF STEM K-12?
Universities apply. K-12 schools are named partners.
How much does NSF STEM K-12 fund?
$350,000-$750,000.
How do SC schools get involved?
Partner with Clemson, USC, or another SC university applying to NSF STEM K-12.
What do STEM Fellows do?
Graduate students bring research experiences into K-12 classrooms.
How can Forward Education help?
Our kits support the hands-on STEM instruction NSF STEM K-12 partnerships build.
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 — South Carolina 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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