Excellence in STEM Education Grant - Arkansas

Arkansas State Funding

Open to public schools, school districts, or approved STEM Centers in Arkansas serving 3rd–6th grade
Only one application per school (via school, district, or STEM Center)

Bridge the technology divide in Arkansas public schools serving grades 3–6
Fund hands-on STEM equipment/materials and professional development
Enable deeper student understanding in science, math, engineering, and technology

2025–2026 school year
Awards announced: October 3, 2025
Total funding available: $118,653 (from license plate proceeds and carryover funds)

Allowed: tangible, durable STEM equipment and materials (e.g., robotics kits, microscopes, makerspace tools)
Not allowed: field trips, memberships, competition fees, salaries (non-PD), indirect costs.

LEGO Education SPIKE Essential, SPIKE Prime, and LEGO Education Science kits qualify as durable, hands-on tools that support multi-year STEM learning. PD funds can be used for training teachers on the effective implementation of LEGO Education resources.

Must follow a detailed project timeline covering purchase, distribution, PD, classroom usage, and final reporting
Requires a one-page Project Narrative per school (needs, alignment, PD, justification)
Budget submitted via Excel template with item details and vendor info (Request a free quote to support your application).
Grant Assurance Form with handwritten signatures required
District or STEM Center applications require superintendent support letters

LEGO Education solutions align with Arkansas' state standards for Science and Technology
LEGO Education solutions provide free STEAM Lesson Plans to support your application program implementation and timeline.
First-time applicants receive priority consideration
Applications must score at least 70 points to be funded
Reviewers may not be educators, so avoid jargon
Strictly follow formatting and submission instructions (no zip files, inaccessible links, or e-signatures)