Quick Facts
| Funder | National Science Foundation (NSF) |
|---|---|
| Award Amount | $350,000 to $750,000 |
| Eligible Grades | K-12 |
| Focus Areas | STEM, CS, robotics, science education, research |
| Application Due | Annual (check nsf.gov) |
| More Info | https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/stem-k-12 |
About This Grant
The National Science Foundation funds a range of K-12 STEM education programs through competitive grants ranging from $350,000 to $750,000. These are large grants intended for multi-year programs with measurable research components and rigorous evaluation plans.
Minnesota universities, school districts, science museums, and nonprofits can apply as lead organizations. Many successful NSF K-12 grants involve partnerships between universities and school districts. Programs that combine research-grade tools, CS education, and STEM skill development for underrepresented students tend to score well.
NSF runs annual solicitation cycles. Review the current NSF funding opportunities page for the most recent K-12 STEM solicitations, deadlines, and eligibility requirements. These grants require significant preparation time.
How Forward Education Kits Fit
Forward Education can serve as an industry or curriculum partner in NSF-funded K-12 projects. Our tools provide the hands-on student engagement component, and we can support research designs that measure student learning outcomes from CS and STEM interventions.
How Forward Education Helps
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents mapped to Minnesota K-12 standards, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for your application. Contact us before you submit so we can help you build a strong case.
