Virtual STEM Scale-Up Workshop

We will be hosting two Virtual STEM Scale-Up Workshops to help learn about the programs on the STEM Scale-Up Program menu. Not only that, but participants will be assisted on accessing the new portal system as well as tips on how to submit a quality application. Registration details can be found below. Prior to attending the workshop, please make sure you have an active Iowa Grants account. This can take up to 72 hours to activate, so do that sooner rather than later. Help on setting that up can be found in this help guide. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Mauree Haage at mhaage@iastate.edu with any questions.

January 23

• 4 PM - 5 PM
• Registration Link

February 8

• 11 AM - Noon
• Registration Link

Application Process and Timeline

• January 9, 2023 - STEM Scale-Up application opens.  Applicants must apply online.
• February 28, 2023 – DEADLINE to apply for 2023-2024 STEM Scale-Up Programs
• April 7, 2023 – Tentative date for the announcement of 2023-2024 STEM Scale-Up awardees.
• July 1, 2023 – (pending legislation) – Scale-Up programming begins
• July – September – (depending on Scale-Up) Educator attends training.
• October 31 - All kits/materials are ordered and delivered to the organization (pending program).
• Educator implements the STEM Scale-Up program.
• March-May 2024 – Evaluation/Survey

Who can Apply?

PreK-12 cross-curricular educators, both in and out of the classroom, are eligible to apply, so long as they have undergone a criminal background check as a requirement of employment. Eligible applicant(s) include public and private school PreK-12 teachers, youth organization leaders, informal education professionals, home school associations and others who deliver STEM education programming. Every applicant must secure the commitment and signature of the institution’s lead administrator(s).

This Program is an Award, not a Grant

It is a program delivered to selected applicants. However, applicants who propose to cost-share by absorbing some expenses (e.g. supplies, travel or administration, etc.) or bringing additional funding (e.g. a grant or private sector donation, etc.) will be considered favorably during the review process. Some program options require cost-sharing as noted in their descriptions. The STEM Scale-Up Program funding is provided from the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council Regional STEM Hub Institutions directly to the program provider, rather than to the selected applicant.

Learn more about the STEM Scale-Up Program