Apply for the Excellence in STEM Education Grant!
Applications for the 2025-2026 grant cycle are CLOSED!
Applications for the 2026-2027 cycle will be available here on August 1, 2026.
Applications for the 2026-2027 cycle will be 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 20, 2027, no later than 5:00 PM
Download 2025-2026 Applications
CHECK BACK FOR 2026-2027 Applications on August 1, 2026!
(2026-2027 Applications will likely be very similar)
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 3rd-6th.
- CLICK HERE to download application in Word
- CLICK HERE to download application as a PDF (not a fillable PDF)
- CLICK HERE to Download 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 are more likely to be successful!


