Scale-Up deadline extended to March 4

Summary

The Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program application deadline has been extended to March 4, 2025, giving PK-12 educators more time to apply for high-quality STEM learning opportunities.

Due to inclement weather, the Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program application deadline has been extended to March 4, 2025. Administered by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, the program provides PK-12 educators with high-quality STEM learning opportunities, reaching nearly 100,000 students annually. For the 2025-26 academic year, 13 programs were selected from 80 national proposals, focusing on areas like applied engineering, coding, ecology and STE(A)M career integration.

In order to apply, educators will need an account established with the IowaGrants system. First-time users will need to set up an account in IowaGrants, which can take up to three business days for a new account to be activated. For additional instructions on starting and finding a funding opportunity, view the FAQs and tips to navigate the IowaGrants system or use the STEM Scale-Up Application Help Guide. Additional information can be found on the STEM Scale-Up Program page.