As spring planning accelerates and districts prepare budgets for the 2026–27 school year, February is a strategic month to secure funding for STEM, computer science, and CTE initiatives. This edition of the Ozobot Grant Report highlights current and upcoming K–12 grant opportunities that can help bring hands-on robotics, coding, and AI learning into classrooms nationwide.
Whether you are expanding CTE pathways, piloting a new robotics program, or integrating computer science across core subjects, Ozobot’s standards-aligned solutions make implementation simple and impactful. With ready-to-teach lessons and scalable coding robots, educators can drive engagement, build future-ready skills, and ensure every student has access to meaningful STEAM learning experiences.
61v Michigan Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Expansion Grant
State: Michigan
The 61v Michigan CTE Expansion Grant provides funding to local and intermediate school districts (up to $400,000 per new CTE program) to expand student access to, and enrollment in, high-quality CTE programs aligned with high-wage, high-skill, and high-
demand occupations through Section 61v of the State School Aid Act (2025-PA-0015).
Eligible Ozobot product:
- Ozobot Robotic Arm (ORA)
- Professional Development
Quick facts:
- Up to $400,000 per new CTE program
- Applications due February 23, 2026
- Learn more here
Massachusetts Life Science Out-of-School Time Grants
State: Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) seeks to further the development and expansion of life sciences education and training for Massachusetts K-12 students by investing in impactful out-of-school time (OST) programs. The MLSC anticipates awarding transformational grants that enable non-profit organizations to implement new or expanded programming offered beyond the traditional school day, predominantly serving underrepresented an/or low-income youth.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $30,000 per award
- Application deadline: February 23, 2026
- Learn more here
Massachusetts Life Science Elementary and Secondary Education Grants
State: Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) seeks to further advance and expand life sciences education at Massachusetts public schools through implementation of project and inquiry-based curriculum. Through this program, the MLSC awards grant funding to schools and curriculum providers for the purpose of teacher professional development and the purchase of equipment, materials, supplies and technology needed to support new or expanded curriculum.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $85,000 award
- Application deadline: February 23, 2026
- Learn more here
After School Education and Safety Program Universal Grant
State: California
The purpose of the ASES Program is to create incentives for establishing locally driven Expanded Learning Programs, including after school programs (ASP) that partner with public schools and communities to provide academic and literacy support and safe, constructive alternatives for youth.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $355,118.40 maximum award
- Application deadline: February 24, 2026
- Learn more here
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant
State: Arizona
A funded Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) assists students in meeting Arizona’s challenging academic standards, provides students with academic enrichment activities, and offers a broad array of other activities during non-school hours or periods when school is not in session that—
• Reinforce and complement the regular academic programs of the schools
attended by participating students; and
• Are targeted to students’ academic needs and align with the instruction
students receive during the school day.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $120,000 maximum award
- Application deadline: March 4, 2026
- Learn more here
Wyoming Education Trust Fund Grant
State: Wyoming
Districts can apply for the Wyoming Education Trust Fund Grant to create new, innovative, and improved educational opportunities for all grade levels.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $50,000 maximum award
- Application deadline: March 5, 2026
- Learn more here
