STEM Grant Program

Geographic Scope: K-12 teachers in El Paso County, Pueblo, and surrounding communities

Objective: Promote the advancement of technology-related programs and encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, and mathematics.

Eligible Uses of Funds

Grants may be used to purchase:

• Supplies and other science or math-related materials and classroom manipulatives
• Hardware and/or software intended for STEM-related instruction
• Materials for upgrades to existing programs or to start new STEM programs
• STEM kits (robotics, cyber, rocketry, drones, etc.)
• Projects deemed appropriate to further excellence in STEM

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a teacher at an accredited school in El Paso County and surrounding communities, including Pueblo
• Identify an appropriate use of funds based on the listed areas
• Submit completed application form with all seven areas fully completed by deadline
• After award, must provide receipts verifying the grant was used for the approved purpose

Award Details

• Typical Award Range: $2,000 - $5,000
• No minimum award: No grant request is too small to fund
• Multiple awards per school: Grant awards are not limited to one per school
• Award Ceremony: Mid-May
• Selection Emphasis: Total number of students benefiting from the grant; awards distributed across community from elementary to high school

Application Instructions

Deadline: April 30 (annually)

Required Information:

1. Details on Grant Use
   • Describe how you intend to use the grant
   • Specify what you will purchase
   • Explain the benefits your students will receive
   • Attachments may be provided with additional detail, such as cost estimates and project designs
2. Expected Cost by Item
   • Provide itemized costs
   • Itemized costs allow for partial funding if AFCEA Chapter cannot fully fund the total project
3. Special Circumstances (if applicable)
   • Describe any special circumstances associated with your request
   • Examples: unexpected reduction in funding, emergency repairs/replacement of equipment or supplies, increase in students enrolled in science and math programs

Required Form Fields:

• School Name
• School Address
• Submitter's Name
• Email
• Number of Students this Grant Will Benefit
• Phone
• Is this a Title I School?
• Certification that grant will be used for intended purpose
• Name of Approving Dept Head/Principal
• Email of Approving Dept Head/Principal
• Detailed Description of Request
• STEM Justification
• Total Amount of Request
• Cost Breakdown of Request