STEM BEST Award
Connects teachers and industry professionals to craft curriculum and projects that prepare students for local STEM careers.
Key facts
- Funder
- Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
- Status
- Active
- Next deadline
- November 3, 2026
- Amount
- Up to $50,000 with a required 2:1 match.
- Who can apply
- Schools
- Where
- IA
- Topics
- STEM, CTE, Innovation
- Official page
- https://educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem/stem-best
- Apply
- https://educate.iowa.gov/headline-story/2026-09-01/unlock-career-connected-opportunities-stem-bestr
- Last verified
- October 16, 2026
About this funding
STEM BEST (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) supports work-based and career-connected learning opportunities. Funds can be used for facility upgrades, equipment, travel, and professional development. The program focuses on high-demand skills like innovative thinking and complex collaboration.
How to apply
Applications open annually in September through the IowaGrants.gov portal. Both new and returning schools are eligible to apply.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for STEM BEST Award?
Schools
How much funding does STEM BEST Award offer?
Up to $50,000 with a required 2:1 match.
When is the STEM BEST Award deadline?
November 3, 2026
How do I apply for STEM BEST Award?
Applications open annually in September through the IowaGrants.gov portal. Both new and returning schools are eligible to apply.