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 30, 2027, no later than 5:00 PM
CHECK BACK FOR 2026-2027 Applications on August 1, 2026!
(2026-2027 Applications will likely be very similar to 2025-2026)
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 2025-26 application in Word
- CLICK HERE to download 2025-26 application as a PDF (not a fillable PDF)
- CLICK HERE to Download 2025-26 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!
If you have questions or need assistance, please call (501) 425-9995 or email Grants@ArkansasSTEMCoalition.com.
