Grants for Innovation (North Dakota)

 
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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education

    Summary

    North Dakota's Career and Technical Education Grants for Innovation seek to provide new, innovative science, technology, engineering or innovation programs for students in kindergarten through grade twelve with preference given to projects involving robotics competition. Funds may be used for equipment, contest related consumables, travel, and registration fees. Awards are given in the form of unmatched Mini-Grants, K-12 Matching Grants for K-12 teachers and/or schools, and Post-Secondary Matching Grants for post-secondary institutions for the purpose of providing innovative STEM programs for K-12 students.


    Proposals may focus on, but are not limited to, the following:

    • FIRST Robotics (FLL FTC, FRC)
    • VEX Robotics
    • Other innovative programs relating to STEM
     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    All applications will be reviewed to determine appropriateness, completeness and innovation. Applications will be reviews by the Grants for Innovation Committee and awards will be made on the merit of the application. Priority will be given to applications involving robotics competition and new applicants.


    Funds may not be used for salaries or stipends to individuals, clothing or for purposes of supplanting state and local funds and thus cannot be used to fund existing state funded programs. 

    Contacts

    Don Fischer

    Don Fischer
    600 E. Boulevard Ave. Dept. 270
    Bismarck, ND 58505-0610
    (701) 328-3159
    701.328.1255
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Elementary or secondary teachers or schools and institutions of higher education are eligible to apply to this program.

    Deadline Details

    Applications were to be submitted by September 18, 2021. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    A total of $60,000 was available in fiscal year 2022. Awards vary by program area.

    • Mini-Grant - This non-matching grant will be available to K-12 teachers and/or schools for a maximum amount of $2000.
    • K-12 Matching Grant - This grant will be available to K-12 teachers and/or schools for a maximum amount of $3500. This grant will required a detailed budget showing a dollar-for-dollar match for the requested funding from CTE. Dollar-for-dollar matching funds for grant recipients may come from public source, private source or any combination of public and private sources.
    • Post-Secondary Matching Grant - This grant will be available to post-secondary institutions for the purpose of providing innovative STEM programs for K-12 students. The maximum allowable amount for this grant is $7200. Dollar-for-dollar matching funds for grant recipients may come from public source, private source or any combination of public and private sources. 

    Related Webcasts Use the links below to view the recorded playback of these webcasts


    • Funding Classroom Technology to Empower Students and Teachers - Sponsored by Panasonic - Playback Available
    • Maximizing Technology-friendly Workforce Development Grants - Sponsored by Panasonic - Playback Available
    • Funding Data-driven Workforce Development Projects - Sponsored by NetApp - Playback Available

 

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