ID Science Education Grant Program

ID Science Education Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Idaho State Department of Education
Last Updated: September 09, 2025

Summary

The ID Science Education Grant Program, administered by the Idaho State Department of Education, provides matching grants for K-12 STEM education initiatives. With an appropriation of $24,100 for FY2026, this program aims to support the establishment and maintenance of science education programs in Idaho. Eligible projects must demonstrate a commitment to enhancing STEM awareness among elementary and secondary students, requiring applicants to contribute at least half of the funding through financial or in-kind support.

Overview

Purpose The Idaho Legislature has established matching grants for K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education programs. Title 33-129 of the Idaho Code specifies that the Idaho Department of Education shall administer a program of matching grant funds to encourage the establishment, expansion, or maintenance of science education programs in the State of Idaho Project Eligibility"Science education programs" include, but are not limited to, demonstration programs intended to encourage knowledge of and interest in the disciplines of STEM among Idaho’s elementary and secondary school students. These funds are for expansion or maintenance of existing science education programs in the State of Idaho Funding The Department of Education shall administer this program with funds appropriated to the science education program. The appropriation for FY2026 is $24,100 for support for the science education program. Matching RequirementThe program requires the applicant to provide at least one-half (1/2) of the financial support for the science education program with money or in-kind contributions.

Eligibility

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