Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Aerospace Outreach Grants
Eligibility
Wisconsin K-12 educators and schools. Projects must focus on aerospace, STEM, or space science education. A 1:1 cost share is required (other funding must match the grant amount).
Program Goals
The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, part of NASA's National Space Grant network, funds aerospace and STEM outreach at Wisconsin K-12 schools. Grants support hands-on STEM experiences connected to space science.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through the WSGC website at wsgc.uwgb.edu. Annual competitive cycle. Monitor for current deadline.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. Check wsgc.uwgb.edu for current deadline and guidelines.
Grant Award Amount
Up to $5,000 per project with a required 1:1 cost share from other funding sources.
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
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for WI Space Grant outreach grants?
Wisconsin K-12 educators with aerospace and STEM outreach projects.
How much does WSGC provide?
Up to $5,000 with a 1:1 cost share.
What does the 1:1 cost share mean?
Schools must match the grant with equal funding from other sources.
How do WI educators apply?
Monitor wsgc.uwgb.edu for the current deadline and application.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Wisconsin aerospace and STEM grant applications.
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 — Wisconsin 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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