Description
The Iowa Department of Education is offering a categorical grant to Iowa public school districts and accredited non‑public school systems to reimburse costs associated with updating and implementing K‑12 Computer Science plans as required by state law. The grant covers expenses such as substitute teacher stipends, facilitator fees, mileage, and other direct costs incurred while planning, reviewing, and revising district CS curricula. Funding is disbursed on a reimbursement basis, with expenses eligible from November 1 2026 through June 30 2027. Districts must submit a single General Ledger claim by July 30 2027.
• Reimbursable items include staff stipends (up to $150/day), consultant fees, travel mileage, and related direct costs.
• Eligible applicants are all Iowa public districts and accredited non‑public school systems, categorized by size (small, medium, large).
• No indirect/overhead costs are allowed; all expenses must be documented and aligned with the approved budget.
• Grants are FY27‑only; unspent funds must be expended by June 30 2027 and cannot be carried forward.