The State of Maryland is committed to helping local school systems maximize the potential of new and emerging technologies to improve student outcomes and better prepare all students for the workforce needs of the 21st Century. House Bill 115 (2016), Education Robotics Grant Program – Establishment, created this program designed to increase the number of robotics programs in the state or to support existing robotic programs. To distribute these funds, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) will make annual grants available to a school or to a nonprofit entity partnering with a school. The robotics program or club may take place:
COVID-19 Considerations:
This year's Robotics grant program will be implemented during restrictions related to the COVID-19 crisis. Applicants must ensure that all aspects of the proposal describe how the program will be implemented consistent with applicable disinfecting, social distancing, masking, and other COVID-related safety and health guidelines followed by their local school system (LSS) at the time of the submission of the proposal. If restrictions implemented by the LSS change after the awarding of the grant, recipients must present amendments to the proposal that align with the new LSS COVID-19 requirements.
Required Components:
None is available.
Non-fundable activities include:
Eligible Applicants:
Applications are to be submitted by June 18, 2021. A similar deadline is anticipated, annually.
Approximately $350,000 is available in funding. Up to 35 awards will be granted. Awards are $10,000. Project period is from July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022.