Student Outreach Awards Grant

The Student Outreach Awards, provided by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium, aim to support K-12 educators and organizations in Arkansas by funding projects related to aerospace and STEM fields. Eligible expenses include classroom supplies, science fair training tools, and educational materials, while unallowable costs encompass general office supplies and direct student compensation. This initiative fosters project-based learning, enhancing students' engagement with aerospace industries.

Arkansas Space Grant Consortium
The Arkansas Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) is part of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program NASA initiated in 1989; operations in the state began March 1, 1990. ASGC Includes 18 four-year universities and colleges throughout Arkansas. Our primary goal is to educate and familiarize faculty, undergraduate and graduate students with aerospace and related industries.
Project Scope: Funds are awarded exclusively for aerospace-related topics/projects. Non-science classroom projects will also be considered.
Funding Use: Funds can be used to train students for science fair projects but not to directly fund students. They can cover supplies for student activities but are not for teacher travel to professional development conferences unless directly sponsored by NASA.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply: Any educator, organization, or company working with K-12 students in Arkansas. Eligible applicants include K-12 schools, home school networks, cooperatives, community colleges, universities, private businesses, corporations, Civil Air Patrol, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs, etc.
Allowable Expenses:
Classroom supplies (e.g., glue, scissors, paint)Books and postersRegistration feesRockets/telescopesScience fair training supplies/tools for student trainingClassroom demonstrationsSoftware programsBus/van rentalsTeacher travelMeals (only during overnight travel)

Ineligibility

Unallowable Expenses:
General office supplies (e.g., pens, pencils, paper)ComputersiPadsPrintersReoccurring utilities (e.g., internet service)Furniture (e.g., desks, chairs, tables)Buildings or facility enhancementsStudent travel or direct compensationFood for events