Idaho · State Grant

EcosySTEM Mini-Grants

Funding

$500-$2,500

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

March 15, 2026 (closed — next cycle TBD)

Level of Gov't

State — Idaho STEM Action Center

Eligibility

Idaho K-12 public schools. Projects must integrate environmental science and STEM learning, connecting students to Idaho ecosystems and natural resources.

Program Goals

Idaho's EcosySTEM Mini-Grants fund classroom projects that connect environmental science and STEM learning. Programs encourage students to explore Idaho's diverse ecosystems through hands-on science and data collection.

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Application and Distribution

Apply through stem.idaho.gov by the annual deadline. The March 15, 2026 deadline has passed. Monitor for next cycle.

Cycle Notes

Annual competitive cycle. March 15, 2026 deadline (closed). Next cycle expected early 2027. Monitor stem.idaho.gov.

Grant Award Amount

Mini-grants of $500-$2,500 for environmental STEM projects.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for EcosySTEM Mini-Grants?

Idaho K-12 public schools with environmental STEM project proposals.

How much do EcosySTEM Mini-Grants provide?

$500-$2,500 per award.

Can funds be used for environmental science tools?

Yes. Environmental science tools aligned to project goals are eligible.

How do Idaho schools apply?

Monitor stem.idaho.gov for the next cycle.

How can Forward Education help?

Our Climate Action Kit aligns directly to the environmental STEM outcomes EcosySTEM Mini-Grants fund.

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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