Idaho · State Grant

STEM Connect Grants

Funding

$10,000-$20,000

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

February 6, 2026 (closed — next cycle TBD)

Level of Gov't

State — Idaho STEM Action Center

Eligibility

Idaho K-12 public schools. Applications must show how the grant will expand or deepen STEM education connected to Idaho workforce needs.

Program Goals

Idaho's STEM Connect Grants fund meaningful STEM programs that connect Idaho students to in-demand careers. The STEM Action Center prioritizes programs with clear student learning outcomes and community partnerships.

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Application and Distribution

Apply through the Idaho STEM Action Center at stem.idaho.gov. The February 6, 2026 deadline has passed. Monitor for the next cycle.

Cycle Notes

Annual competitive cycle. FY2026 deadline February 6, 2026 (closed). Next cycle expected early 2027. Monitor stem.idaho.gov.

Grant Award Amount

Awards of $10,000-$20,000 for STEM program development and implementation.

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
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for STEM Connect Grants?

Idaho K-12 public schools with STEM program proposals.

How much do STEM Connect Grants provide?

$10,000-$20,000 per award.

Can funds be used for coding tools?

Yes. CS and STEM equipment aligned to program goals are eligible.

How do Idaho schools apply?

Monitor stem.idaho.gov for the next cycle.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Idaho STEM applications.

Grant Support

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 — Idaho 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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