JWDDBF: SupportSTEM Grant Program

JWDDBF: SupportSTEM Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation
Amount: Up to US $30,000
Last Updated: January 28, 2026

Summary

The JWDDBF: SupportSTEM Grant Program aims to enhance STEM education in K-12 schools in Louisiana and Mississippi by funding innovative curriculum implementation and instructional support. Eligible applicants include K-12 schools, universities, and non-profits with three years of operation. Grants can be requested for amounts up to $20,000, covering essentials like professional development, STEM kits, and ongoing programs. However, funds will not support capital projects or one-time events.

Overview

SupportSTEM SupportSTEM is seeking the best plans for curriculum implementation or STEM instruction support for K-12 schools. All budgetary items must directly impact STEM education in K-12 schools. Budgetary examples include but are not limited to: paid professional development, curriculum models, STEM kits, STEM conferences, transportation, consumable materials, equipment, and on-going STEM programs that enrich curriculum. Funding Grant requests may be for any amount up to $30,000.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be a K-12 school, university/college or non-profit organization in good standing with the IRS and operating for three years or more in Louisiana or Mississippi.

Ineligibility

Example of items they will not fund:Brick and mortar grants, one-to-one computer systems, or vehicles. One-time event based programs such as STEM outreach days. Contributions to endowments, building funds or large community wide capital drives.