Description
The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council is offering the 2026‑27 STEM Scale‑Up Program to PK‑12 educators statewide. Applicants must have completed a criminal background check, secure administrative sign‑off, and agree to attend required professional‑development sessions. Selected educators will receive program delivery support (materials, curriculum, training) for up to three years, and must submit post‑implementation evaluation data (educator survey and student participant list). The grant is a direct award to the program provider; educators do not receive monetary funds but gain access to high‑quality STEM resources.
• Eligible participants: PK‑12 teachers, youth‑org leaders, informal educators, homeschool groups across Iowa (must have background check).
• Timeline: Applications open Jan 27 2026, deadline Mar 10 2026; award notifications in Apr 2026; program implementation July 2026‑June 2029 (three‑year cycle).
• Requirements: Full attendance at provider‑led professional‑development, compliance with background‑check policy, submission of evaluation surveys and student lists each year.
• Funding structure: Not a cash grant to educators; the Council funds program providers directly to deliver curriculum, training, and materials.
• Renewal: Program is recurring annually; awardees are encouraged to remain for up to three years.