K-12 Robotics Competition Grant - Indiana

Indiana State Funding

Public schools, including charter schools
State-accredited nonpublic schools
Nonpublic schools accredited by a recognized national or regional agency
Must provide at least a 25% local match (cash or in-kind) from private or community sources

Expand STEM learning through participation in robotics competitions
Provide hands-on learning experiences and workforce awareness
Increase student interest and skills in STEM, including manufacturing and fabrication

LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI supports coding, robotics, and computational thinking aligned to competition-based STEM learning
Enables students to design, build, and program robots using structured Computer Science pathways that align to team-based competitions
Scales across elementary through high school to support progression from foundational coding to advanced robotics and AI concepts

Must include a partnership with a sponsor, business, higher education, or technical school
Must commit to participating in a robotics competition with a mentor or coach

Applicants must provide at least a 25% local match through private or community cash or in-kind contributions.
This is a reimbursement grant, so approved expenses are paid back after costs are incurred within the grant period.
Public school corporations with robotics teams from multiple schools must submit one application on behalf of all eligible teams seeking funding.
Review the FAQ, webinar slides, and webinar recording for further information on the grant
For any questions about the grant, please reach out to the IDOE - TLGrants@doe.in.gov