The 2024-2025 STEM Mini-Grant Cycle

Expenditures for program materials to enhance or extend a regular program or to create a new program are encouraged. If a pre-packaged kit is the major activity for your project, indicate how you would supplement the kit and customize it for your program. All purchases should be tax-exempt and sales tax will not be reimbursed.

Note: Stipends for work happening during the contracted time of employees of a school district or ISD/RESA are not an allowable expense under this STEM Mini-Grant program.

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• The application deadline is November 18, 2024. 

• Notification of awards will be made by December 18, 2024.  

• Funds will be dispersed in late January or early February.  

• Final reports are due by the end of the 24/25 academic year. ​

Criteria for Review  

Applications will be reviewed by a team of regional stakeholders. Winners are determined on a county-wide competitive basis, with awards going to the top-ranked proposals. Priority will be given to proposals that:

• Increase equity of access to STEM fields for under-served groups  

• Include a business/community partner   

• Demonstrate a potential for positive impact on students and community  

• Demonstrate an integrated/interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary approach to STEM education  

• Includes a detailed budget and clear rationale for expenses  

• Align to standards  

• Adhere to proposal guidelines  

• Have not already received funds from this program 

For questions or technical assistance, contact Olga L. Kryger at krygero@gvsu.edu