Pre-college
Forecasted
The Pre-college grant from the Alaska Space Grant Program funds K-12 STEM projects and educator development in Alaska, emphasizing NASA-related hands-on learning and increased student engagement.
Funder: Alaska Space Grant Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application Deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per project (1:1 non-federal match required); smaller awards (<$5,000) available.
Summary: Supports pre-college projects in Alaska that advance K-12 STEM education and educator professional development through NASA-related activities.
Key Information: All direct participants must be U.S. citizens; only personnel at affiliated institutions are eligible to apply.
Description
The Alaska Space Grant Program’s pre-college initiative funds projects aimed at inspiring and retaining students in STEM disciplines across Alaska. The program supports both educator professional development and authentic, hands-on STEM experiences for K-12 students, with a focus on NASA mission-related activities. Projects should demonstrate increased student engagement or enrollment in STEM fields and foster educator confidence and competence in teaching STEM subjects. The program particularly encourages proposals from women, underrepresented groups, and early career faculty.
