A collection of STEM, After School, CTE and Computer Science grant opportunities available now!
As schools settle into the new year and districts finalize fall budgets, October is an ideal time to explore education grant opportunities that fund STEM and CTE initiatives. The October edition of the Ozobot Grant Report highlights active and upcoming K–12 funding programs designed to help educators bring hands-on robotics, coding, and STEAM learning to classrooms across the country.
Whether you’re launching a new robotics program, expanding CTE pathways, or integrating computer science into core subjects, Ozobot’s coding robots and ready-to-teach curriculum make it easy to engage every learner. Our solutions support educators in building creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through fun, standards-aligned instruction.
Be sure to use our free Grant & Funding Tool to streamline your search. Find relevant STEM grants, simplify your applications, and maximize your funding opportunities to bring Ozobot products and curriculum to your school or district this school year and beyond.
New & Noteworthy
IL After School Programs – Non-School Districts FY26 Grant
State: Illinois
Grant funds academically focused after-school and out-of-school opportunities in a safe and healthy environment to provide activities and support that are expected to improve student academic achievement as well as overall student success. Each grantee must propose to serve a population of students that is at least 90% low-income.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Applications due October 14, 2025
- Learn more here
Comprehensive Literacy State Development Subgrant K-12 FY26
State: Ohio
The funding will support Ohio teachers in providing effective literacy instruction to help students maximize their reading and writing skills. Subgrants through this Request for Applications will be awarded in three age groups, including kindergarten to grade 5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $500,000 per award
- Application deadline: October 29, 2025
- Learn more here
2025-2026 Career and Technical Education, ESC Leadership Application
State: Texas
The ESC CTE Leadership program is designed to provide professional development and technical assistance to school systems in developing and implementing high quality CTE programs of study, providing quality work-based learning opportunities for students, and aligning CTE programs to the labor market.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Application deadline: November 3, 2025
- Learn more here
Iowa STEM Best Program (New and Returning Schools)
State: Iowa
The goal of the STEM BEST® Program is to support the launch of new or expanded STEM BEST® K-12 Program models specifically focused on creating work-based and career connected learning opportunities that allow students to develop future-focused, high-demand skills through real-world experiences. These future-focused skills align with the Iowa Academic Standards Universal Constructs and create opportunities for students to become leaders and innovators of a future-focused Iowa.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $50,000 award
- Application deadline: November 10, 2025
- Learn more here
Iowa STEM Teacher Award
State: Iowa
Iowa STEM is proud to honor teachers who inspire Iowa’s students to develop a passion for STEM subjects. This award is for teachers making a significant difference in the lives of students across the state by providing excellent curriculum, encouraging lifelong learning and inspiring a passion for STEM beyond the classroom and into the future.
The Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Google, honors one teacher from each of the six STEM regions for their contribution and dedication to STEM education in Iowa. Each recipient receives a monetary gift of $1,500 for personal use and a second of $1,500 to be used in their classroom.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- $1,500 personal & classroom awards
- Application deadline: November 10, 2025
- Learn more here
CTE Career Preparation and Launch
State: Washington
Purchase and install career and technical education equipment that expands career-connected learning and work-integrated learning opportunities.
Eligible Ozobot product:
Quick facts:
- Up to $200,000 per award
- Application deadline: November 12, 2025
- Learn more here
