A collection of STEM, After School, CTE and Computer Science grant opportunities available now!
With new budgets in place and back-to-school season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to secure funding for your district’s STEM, STEAM, and CTE initiatives. The August edition of the Ozobot Grant Report spotlights current K–12 education grants designed to help schools bring coding robots, computer science, and hands-on, standards-aligned learning into the classroom.
Whether your goal is to expand CTE pathways, enhance student engagement in core subjects, or integrate innovative technology, Ozobot provides turnkey solutions to support your vision.
Plus, take advantage of our free Grant & Funding Tool for expert support with grant writing, program planning, and maximizing every available funding opportunity.
New & Noteworthy
FY26 Alabama Robotics Program Grant
State: Alabama
To help local education agencies (LEAs) purchase equipment, training, curriculum, and/or professional development to support robotics education in schools.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $3,500 per school, with only one grant available per school
- Applications due September 30, 2025
- Learn more here
Alabama Middle School Computer Programming Initiative Competitive Grant
State: Alabama
The Alabama Middle School Computer Programming Initiative Competitive Grant will award funds to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) through a competitive grant application process for school systems seeking to fund computer programming to middle school students (Grades 6-8).
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $25,000 available for eligible applicants
- Applications due September 12, 2025
- Learn more here
West Virginia Science, Technology and Research (STaR) Opportunity Grants & Sponsorships Program
State: West Virginia
The purpose of the West Virginia Science, Technology and Research (STaR) Opportunity Grants & Sponsorships Program is to support STEM education, demonstrate the value of STEM in West Virginia, and/or support those in STEM careers. Projects typically funded include, but are not limited to, camps or workshops for West Virginia residents, STEM. diversity and inclusion initiatives, out of state faculty/student travel to scientific conferences or for research purposes, and sponsorship of state-wide scientific or technical conferences or events. Applicants are strongly encouraged to utilize STaR support as a supplement to other sources of funding. Sponsorships requests for conferences and/or events may be funded in advance of the event. Cost reimbursable grants are reimbursed after invoices for travel, supplies, etc. have been submitted to STaR.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- $5,000 available for eligible applicants
- Application opens July 1, 2025 and remains available until funds exhaust
- Learn more here
FY26 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cohort 13
State: Indiana
The FY26 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cohort 13 is for creating or expanding community learning centers in order to provide high-quality academic support, enrichment and youth development programs during non-school hours for young people and their families.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- $124,000 – $372,000 available for a minimum of 40 youth served
- Applications due August 15, 2025
- Learn more here
IN FY26 STEM Integration Grant
State: Indiana
The STEM Integration Grant is designed to expand access to high-quality instruction across K-12 schools in order to enhance student participation and achievement in STEM disciplines. Through allocation of these targeted funds, IDOE seeks to assist grantees in expanding their access to additional activities and high-quality materials to elevate
student learning.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $50,000 available dependent on amount of students served
- Applications due August 15, 2025
- Learn more here
Robotics Education Development Program Grants
State: New Hampshire
The primary purpose of these grants is to motivate public and charter school students to pursue educational and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, while building critical life and work-related skills.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $15,000
- Applications due August 22, 2025
- Learn more here
ID FY26 Science Education Grant
State: Idaho
The state department of education shall administer a program of matching grants to encourage the expansion or maintenance of science education programs in the state of Idaho. Matching grants shall only be made to nonprofit corporations incorporated or registered in Idaho and which shall have conducted such a science education program for at least one (1) year.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $24,100
- Applications due September 21, 2025
- Learn more here
Maryland Robotics Grant FY2026
State: Maryland
The program aims to support the development and expansion of robotics programs across the state and to provide students with the opportunity to engage in high-quality STEM education practices that prepare them for success in the 21st Century workforce.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $20,000
- Applications due August 15, 2025
- Learn more here
2025-2026 Perkins V: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century
State: Texas
The purpose of the CTE program is to develop more fully the academic knowledge, technical, and employability skills of secondary education students who enroll in CTE programs and programs of study.
Eligible Ozobot product:
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- Fund awards vary
- Applications due September 3, 2025
- Learn more here
CTE Innovation and Support RFA FY26
State: Kentucky
The purpose of the CTE Innovation and Support funding initiative is to support innovation in new or emerging career fields in Career and Technical Education.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $100,000
- Applications due November 20, 2025
- Learn more here