Education and Workforce Development Seed Funding supports Iowa science and curriculum teams in creating high school materials that connect biomanufacturing research to education and career pathways.
Technology Development/Technology Transfer Seed Funding supports Iowa students and researchers in developing and transferring technologies to advance biomanufacturing, federal funding, and economic growth.
Curriculum Development Program – Request for Proposals supports faculty developing NASA-aligned STEM curricula to strengthen student skills and prepare the future STEM workforce and preservice educators.
The Credentials to Careers Grant from the Iowa Department of Education funds Iowa school districts to expand CTE programs and help students earn industry-recognized credentials in high-demand fields.
The Career Academy Incentive Fund from the Iowa Department of Education supports innovative regional career and technical education partnerships between school districts and community colleges.
The Faculty Seed Grant from the Iowa Space Grant Consortium funds new, NASA-aligned research projects at Iowa institutions, emphasizing sustainability, student engagement, and STEM workforce development.