Robotics Education Development Grants Request for Applications

The New Hampshire Department of Education is offering Robotics Education Development Grants aimed at public and charter schools to establish robotics teams and participate in competitions. Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, with budgets ranging from $2,000 to $15,000. Schools must demonstrate partnerships with sponsors and focus on expanding student participation in STEM fields. Proposals will be evaluated based on competitive priorities, including the percentage of eligible students served.

NOTE: Applications will be received on a rolling basis until funding is allocated. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
Robotics Education Development Grants Request for Applications
The New Hampshire Department of Education will issue competitive grants for a two year grant cycle for NH public and public charter schools that meet eligibility requirements for financing the establishment of a robotics team and its participation in competitive events. Responses to this request for applications received by the deadline will be scored by independent peer reviewers. The primary purpose of these grants is to motivate public and charter school students to pursue educational and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, while building critical life and work-related skills.
Funding
While there is no award minimum or maximum amount for each proposal, the estimated budget for each proposal is $2,000 to $15,000.

Eligibility

Must be for students at a public or public charter school.Proposals must be submitted by the school or the school district on behalf of the school.The school must have an established partnership with a at least one sponsor.Proposals must include a valid letter of commitment from at least one sponsor, business entity, or institution of higher education for the purpose of participation in a robotics competition.Participation in a robotics competition.Proposals must include the identification of at least one competitive event in which the program will participate.Absolute Priority:Expanding Participation  - Proposals that focus on how the funding will expand or increase the number of students served through the use of funds.The NHED will not accept applications that do not meet this competitive priority.