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First create an account (Create Account Instructions Guide). Once you have created an account, click on “Login to Grants Portal to Apply” button at the top of our check Our Opportunities webpage. Proceed to login, once you are logged in, click on the “Apply” button to see all our open opportunities. If you would like more information on a particular opportunity, click on the title. If you would like to apply for one, click on the blue “Apply” button located to the right of the opportunity, then click on “Apply Now” and then click on “Start Application.” You will then be on your way to applying to the application.

Please make sure you read ALL the information thoroughly and answer all the questions completely and in detail. Once you have completed this information, click the “Submit Funding Application” button (we will not receive it as submitted until you click submit). Once your application is submitted, it will be evaluated by a review panel. You should hear back about your application within approximately one month.

Remember all applications are competitive, so use the rubrics provided in each grant and make sure your answers are complete and detailed.

What’s Next?

Review the step-by-step instructional video on what to do after you have been awarded your grant.

Click the forgot password link on the Community Grants Portal login page. You will receive an email with the link to reset your password. Check your spam/junk folder, and if you don’t receive an email within 24 hours, contact Stephanie Lee.

Eligibility

• Recipients must be Idaho residents
• K-12 public formal educators
• K-12 public informal educators
• PreK educators
• Participant must show a W9 or business license if place of work is unfamiliar to STEM AC. STEM AC may ask for proof of employment at a state licensed business.
• Public Libraries
• Educational non-profits
• Public-school students
• Public-school substitute teachers, special education teachers, resource room aids, and support staff
• Participant must be an employee of an Idaho public school district or charter

Each opportunity may vary, please view each individual opportunity for specifics. The Idaho State Constitution prevents the Idaho STEM Action Center from funding private, home-schooled, and parochial organizations, as well as out-of-state applicants.

Ineligibility

• Noncompliant applicants
  • Primary contacts who have failed to meet the terms of any award agreement shall be ineligible to apply for future funding opportunities with the STEM AC until the primary contact completes all terms of the agreement. Failure to meet final reporting deadlines will result in a six-month noncompliant probationary term between November 15 and May 15 (and vice-versa), beginning on the final reporting date and ending on the respective date after completion of final reporting requirements
• Preservice Educators
• Educators currently back in school
• If applicant loses their job between application submission and training
• Observers unless an invited guest, sponsor, or legislator
• Some restrictions may apply to repeat participants of a particular PD.
  • Due to the competitive nature of our opportunities, those that have attended a similar/related PD may not be eligible or may receive lower priority.

The STEM AC charges minimal fees for attending professional development trainings related to our programs. The fees are dependent on the number of hours of the training:

• 1 day: 0-8 hours | $20
• 2 days: 8.5-16 hours | $30
• 3 days: 16.5-24 hours | $40
• 4+ days: 24.5-32+| $50

Please note: Some STEM AC professional development trainings may be funded by grants or donors that cover the registration fee for educators. Please see the program overview or contact the program lead for more details.

All funding, unless otherwise indicated on the application, will be sent to your district office or administrative organization.

Those awarded will receive an agreement within two weeks after selection notification. The following is required before funding will be processed and participation will be allowed.

1. Return the signed agreement by whomever has authority by the deadline indicated in the email. Any agreement not returned by the deadline may result in your inability to participate. ALL agreements are required whether you are receiving funding or not.
2. Funding may take up to 30 days to process and in rare cases may take longer.

Applications may be downloaded and/or printed from the Community Grants Portal.

1. In order to receive travel reimbursement participant will need to complete all paperwork provided, return all required paperwork, and follow the Idaho STEM Action Center Travel Policy. After confirmation of your participation at the event, and all required paperwork is returned, STEM AC will submit your agreement for payment.
2. Funding may take up to 30 days to process and in rare cases may take longer.

Please watch the video above for instructions on How to Submit a Report. A link to this video is also available on Our Opportunities page.

For additional assistance, please contact Crispin Gravatt.

For your program contact, please refer to your agreement letter.