Apply for the Excellence in STEM Education Grant!

Applications for the 2026-2027 grant cycle are OPEN!

Applications are due on Friday, September 18, 2026, no later than 5:00 PM.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2026-27  APPLICATIONS:

Applications Available: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Applications Due: Friday, September 18, 2026, no later than 5:00 PM
Funding Notification: Monday, October 5, 2026
Final Report Due: Wednesday, June 30, 2027, no later than 5:00 PM

DOWNLOAD 2026-2027 Applications

NOTE: Applicants must be a school, school district, or approved STEM Center applying to fund an Arkansas public school that is teaching AT LEAST ONE grade from K-6th.

  • CLICK HERE to download 2026-27 application as a Word document (RECOMMENDED)
  • CLICK HERE to download 2026-27 application as a PDF (not a fillable PDF)
  • CLICK HERE to Download 2026-27 Expense Budget Template

Click a date and time below to register for an ONLINE INFO SESSION. We will go through a sample application, provide tips, and answer your questions.

Applicants that participate in an online session will receive a sample application and are MORE LIKELY TO BE SUCCESSFUL! Be sure to sign up and attend!

If you have questions or need assistance, please call (501) 425-9995 or email Grants@ArkansasSTEMCoalition.com.