Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund

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There are now two (2) separate application forms for this grant funding for educator endorsements and district professional development, respectively. Districts may fill out either or both applications based on need. Please see updated guidance documents below as well as due dates. This is intended to help with application processing and grant tracking. 

The Iowa Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund was established to assist schools in meeting the goal of the General Assembly, that by July 1, 2019, each accredited high school offer at least one high-quality computer science course, each accredited middle school offer instruction in exploratory computer science, and each accredited elementary school offer instruction in the basics of computer science.

Grant funds are made available to eligible Iowa school districts or accredited nonpublic schools, in a year in which funds are appropriated by the Iowa legislature, for the following two purposes:

  • A school district or accredited nonpublic school, or a collaborative of one or more school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and area education agencies, may apply to the department to receive moneys from the fund to provide proven professional development activities for Iowa teachers in the area of computer science education.
  • A school district or accredited nonpublic school may apply to the department to receive moneys from the fund to provide tuition reimbursement for Iowa teachers seeking endorsements or authorizations for computer science under section 272.2, subsection 20.

The goal of this grant program is to build the capacity of Iowa schools to provide high quality computer science instruction. Funds must be used to supplement, not supplant, funds that would otherwise be used for the activities supported by the program.

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Educator Endorsement Application Due Dates, Forms & Guidance

Applications will be accepted from the opening date listed below through the close date or until associated funds have been expended. First come, first served.

Budget:

  • Max allowance of $705/credit.
  • Textbook allowance of up to $300.
  • Mileage, stipends and substitute fees are NOT permitted.

Due Dates:

  • Application opens in IowaGrants.gov on July 10, 2023.
  • Application closes in IowaGrants.gov on May 31, 2024.
  • Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis for approval.
  • Submit Project Amendments in IowaGrants.gov by April 14, 2024.
  • Submit End-Of-Year Status Report in IowaGrants.gov by Oct. 21, 2024.
  • Submit Final Claim report in IowaGrants.gov by Oct. 21, 2024.

Grant Documents:

Online Application Forms can be accessed on the IowaGrants.gov website.

IowaGrants Login Instructions - first time and returning users

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Professional Development Application Due Dates, Forms and Guidance

Note the dates below. This portion of the Computer Science Incentive Fund is competitive and scored based on the associated rubric. Applications will be ranked according to the score on the review form. The number of grants to be awarded will be determined by the Iowa Department of Education based on quality of grant application, established need and availability of funds. 

Applicants will be asked to answer questions regarding their proposed project. Application questions can be found on the associated grant document linked below. 

Due Dates

  • Application opens in IowaGrants.gov on Sept. 1, 2023.
  • Application closes in IowaGrants.gov on Nov. 3, 2023.
  • Applicants will be notified on or around Dec. 4, 2023.
  • Spending window closes Sept. 30, 2024.
  • Claims for expenses Dec. 4, 2023 through June 30, 2024 are due by July 26, 2024.
  • Claims for expenses July 1, 2024 through Sept. 30, 2024 are due by Oct. 21, 2024.
  • Submit End-Of-Year Status Report in IowaGrants.gov by Oct. 21, 2024.
  • Submit Final Claim report in IowaGrants.gov by Oct. 21, 2024.

Grant Documents

Online Application Forms can be accessed on the IowaGrants.gov website.

IowaGrants Login Instructions - first time and returning users

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Laws, Rules and Policy

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Awards

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