Georgia and South Carolina State Funding
K-12 STEM Catalyst Grants
Eligibility
- Central Savanna River Area Certified K-12 teachers or school administrators
- Central Savanna River Area Public, charter, or independent STEM schools
Goals
- Fund STEM learning projects in classrooms and schools
- Support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning for K-12 students
- Help students build real-life skills, problem-solving skills, and future readiness
Application Due Date
- May 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Grant Cycle
- Application window is February 23, 2026 through May 30, 2026
- Grants will be awarded in August 2026
Grant Award Total Amount
- One-time grants of $2,500 or $5,000
Allowable Purchases
- STEM learning projects
- Classroom STEM activities
- School-based STEM activities
Aligned to LEGO® Education Solutions
- Aligned to LEGO® Education Science
- Hands-on STEM learning projects aligned to state science standards and classroom science instruction
- Classroom-based STEM activities where students investigate, build, test, and explain real-world concepts
- Support teachers with implementation so materials are used effectively in classroom instruction
- Long-term sustainability by allowing teachers/districts to make a one-time purchase that can be used year over year with future students
- Supports the grant’s focus on helping educators bring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life for K-12 students
Program Implementation Requirements
- Grant-funded projects must incorporate STEM into the classroom curriculum
- Projects should bring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life through classroom or school-based learning activities
- Projects should support students in building real-life skills, problem-solving skills, and future readiness
- Grant-funded purchases become property of the school or organization and must remain with the school or organization if the grantee departs
- Grantees must complete an online Student Impact Report 30 days after the last day of school
Keep in Mind
- LEGO Education aligns with both South Carolina and Georgia Science State Standards.
- Applicants must incorporate STEM into classroom curriculum
- Religious schools are ineligible
- A current and signed W-9 must be submitted with the application
- The Student Impact Report must include how funds were used, students impacted, project implementation, barriers or concerns, student evaluations, and at least one photograph and video
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