PreK-12 Classroom Grants support Utah public school educators and administrators in creating original, student-centered STEM projects for classrooms and school-sponsored after-school programs.
Funder: Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500 per award; reimbursement grant
Summary: Supports original, student-centered STEM projects in Utah public school classrooms.
Key Information: Copied or substantially similar proposals are declined from funding consideration.
The Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement’s STEM Action Center offers PreK–12 Classroom Grants to help Utah public school educators and administrators develop innovative STEM experiences. Projects should address the needs of students in an individual classroom rather than apply a standard approach across multiple settings. The grant can also support STEM activities in school-sponsored after-school programs.
The program aims to expand idea-sharing among educators. Findings from funded projects are shared at STEM conferences and in the STEM Resource Library. Reviewers consider creativity and originality, including how an applicant proposes to use a kit in a new way.