STEM Grant

The Department of Public Instruction offers an opportunity for school districts to submit an application for the 2009-2011 Stem Grants. These competitive grants are designed to increase innovation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs targeted to under-represented students. The availability and amount of funds will be determined through the state biennial process. The existing two-year grant program was funded at $61,500 per year. These grants are in accordance with Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 115.28 (46).

Purpose

Under s. 115.28 (46), Stats., the Department of Public Instruction awards grants to school districts to:

• develop innovative instructional programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics;
• support pupils who are typically under-represented in these subjects; and
• increase the academic achievement of pupils in those subjects.

Eligible Applicants

School districts may submit one or more applications.

Funding Availability

A maximum of $5,000 per application is available.

Grant Period

Grants shall be for the period of July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010.

Application Due Date

Please send an electronic copy, original application, and six (6) copies to the attention of Brent Kindred at the Department of Public Instruction. The applications must be received by 4:30 pm on May 1, 2009. Electronic copies of the STEM application may be submitted to: brent.kindred@dpi.wi.gov.

Please reveiw the application procedures and instructions to ensure eligibility.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Application (PI-2770)

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Budget/Budget Modification (PI-2770-Budget)