STEM and CTE Mid-Year Grant Report
STEM and CTE Mid-Year Grant Report
Winter might be right around the corner, but the drive for classroom innovation is far from cooling off. Welcome to Robolink’s Mid-Year Grant Report, where we’re highlighting fresh funding opportunities to keep hands-on, future-ready learning soaring through the school year. These grants support educators who want to connect students to real-world STEM and CTE experiences using tools and technology that spark curiosity and build lasting skills.
Thinking about bringing drone tech like CoDrone EDU into your classroom? Whether you’re looking to reignite engagement mid-year or strengthen connections to coding, engineering, and workforce readiness, we’ve got you covered.
Not seeing your state in this roundup? Check out the national opportunities at the end—or explore our free Grants & Funding Tool for even more ways to take your classroom to new heights.
California
Tustin Public Schools Educational Fund
Description:
The Tustin Public Schools Educational Fund, managed by the Tustin Public Schools Foundation, provides grants to support projects that enhance student learning in Tustin Unified School District. These grants fund classroom innovations, enrichment activities, wellness programs, and resources across all grade levels.
Application Timeline:
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Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be a classroom teacher in Tustin Unified School District
Funding:
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Up to $2,000
How CoDrone EDU Applies:
This grant supports projects that enhance student learning, including robotics and STEM innovation. CoDrone EDU provides hands-on coding and engineering experiences for students, teaching programming through drone flight and problem-solving. These drones are an ideal fit for enrichment grants, as past awards have included funding for robotics and classroom technology that develop 21st-century skills. Grant applicants can request funding for CoDrone EDU kits (and included curriculum), justifying them as tools to inspire interest and achievement in STEM fields.
Georgia
Georgia Teacher Initiative
Description:
The Teacher Grants for Innovation from the Georgia Teachers Initiative, funded by the Georgia Foundation for Public Education, offer $500–$2,500 to Georgia public school teachers for creative projects that improve student learning and make a measurable impact.
Application Timeline:
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Application Open: October 16, 2025
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Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
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Notification Date: February 15, 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
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Applicants must be Georgia public school teachers with an innovative project designed to improve learning outcomes and make a measurable impact on students.
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Teachers who have previously received a Teacher Grant for Innovation are not eligible to apply again.
Funding:
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$2,500
How CoDrone EDU Applies:
CoDrone EDU is a strong match for this grant because it provides hands-on, innovative STEM experiences in coding, engineering, and drone technology. Grant funds can be used to purchase CoDrone EDU kits (and included curriculum), giving students the opportunity to learn programming and robotics through real-world applications. This aligns perfectly with the grant's goal to support original teaching approaches that enhance learning and help students develop future-ready skills.
Illinois/Missouri
Ameren Grants & Giving Programs
Description:
Ameren provides grants to nonprofit organizations that expand access to education and create meaningful learning opportunities. The company supports programs that help students develop essential skills, promote STEM learning, and prepare future generations for academic and career success. Through these education-focused grants, Ameren invests in initiatives that strengthen local schools, empower educators, and build pathways toward long-term community growth.
Application Timeline:
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Rolling basis (specific deadlines vary by region)
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be a nonprofit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3)
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Must operate in or provide services to a community where Ameren has a business presence
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Ineligible applicants include individuals, political organizations, religious organizations for religious purposes, for-profit organizations, and foreign organizations
Funding:
Undisclosed
How CoDrone EDU Applies:
CoDrone EDU aligns with Ameren's focus on creating education and economic opportunities by providing hands-on STEM learning experiences in coding, robotics, and drone technology. Grant funds can be used to purchase CoDrone EDU kits for nonprofit educational programs that support youth skill development and innovation in communities served by Ameren.
Indiana
Munster Education Fund
Description:
The Munster Education Foundation (MEF) Grant supports innovative and experiential learning projects proposed by educators in Munster schools. Grants are awarded bimonthly and prioritize proposals that have a wide impact, encourage collaboration across grades or departments, and promote diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational opportunities. MEF funds projects ranging from STEM initiatives to business prototype labs, with over $100,000 awarded last year across the district.
Application Timeline:
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Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
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Notification Date: January 15, 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be a classroom teacher in Munster School District
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Project must impact a large number of students, and create diverse, equitable and inclusive educational experiences and opportunities for all Munster students.
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Bonus points if there’s collaborative interest, such as when staff or teachers come together to submit a grant that extends across grades, departments, or reaches students across an entire school.
Funding:
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Undisclosed
How CoDrone EDU Applies:
CoDrone EDU applies to the Munster Education Foundation grant because MEF funds innovative, hands-on learning tools that enhance STEM education and robotics programs in Munster schools. By integrating CoDrone EDU, educators can create engaging experiences in coding, engineering, and drone technology, which align with MEF's mission to support dynamic, future-focused classroom projects. Grant funds can be used to purchase CoDrone EDU kits (and included curriculum), allowing students to build real-world programming and problem-solving skills through drone flight activities and competitions. This type of project has been previously funded by MEF, as evidenced by grants awarded for robotics equipment and club expansions.
National Opportunities
Toshiba America Foundation Grants
Description:
Toshiba America Foundation provides grants to K–12 educators across the U.S. to support teacher-led, innovative STEM projects. These grants encourage hands-on learning and are designed to make science and technology more interactive, relevant, and impactful in the classroom.
Application Timeline
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Application Opens: Ongoing
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Next Deadline: May 1, 2026
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Allocation Date: August 15, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
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Must teach grades 6–12 in a U.S. school
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Projects must occur during school hours and support core instruction
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Grants may not be used to purchase hardware such as laptops or tablets
Funding
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Up to $5,000
How the CoDrone EDU applies:
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Target middle and high school classrooms with a program designed specifically for grades 6–12.
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Deliver age-appropriate instruction that integrates seamlessly into STEM, computer science, or engineering curricula.
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Use drones to teach coding, engineering, and problem-solving through immersive, real-world missions.
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Boost student excitement and participation in STEM by making learning feel like a challenge or game.
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Require minimal resources beyond drones, curriculum, and basic devices (i.e. Chromebooks).
Society for Science - STEM Research Grants
Description:
The Society for Science STEM Research Grants program provides funding to U.S. middle and high school teachers to support authentic student research in STEM fields. Teachers can apply for up to $5,000 to purchase equipment with a focus on enabling independent student investigations in science, engineering, and invention. Priority is given to schools with limited access to research resources, and the program aims to empower students to take part in projects beyond traditional classroom instruction. Research funded by this grant often leads to participation in science fairs or similar STEM competitions.
Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
Eligibility Requirements:
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Applicant must be employed full-time teacher by a school that includes at least one grade between 6th and 12th grade in the United States (including US territories)
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Funds must be accepted by the school or a nonprofit organization associated with the school such as a parent teacher association
Funding:
Up to $5,000
How CoDrone EDU Applies:
CoDrone EDU is an ideal match for the Society for Science STEM Research Grants because the grant supports hands-on student research and independent investigations in STEM disciplines. With CoDrone EDU, students can conduct real-world experiments in programming, robotics, and engineering using drones, which build coding skills and support inquiry-based learning. Teachers may use grant funds to purchase CoDrone EDU kits (and included curriculum), which align with the program’s goal of fostering authentic STEM research and preparing projects for science fairs or competitions. Schools with limited access to modern technology can especially benefit from integrating CoDrone EDU as a centerpiece for student-driven research and innovation.
Abell Foundation Small Grants Process
Description:
The Abell Foundation Small Grants Process provides funding of $10,000 or less for projects that support health, economic, and educational outcomes, with a focus on Baltimore City. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions typically communicated within 60 days.
Application Timeline:
Rolling basis (no specific window)
Expected Notification Date:
Within 60 days of submission
Eligibility Requirements:
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Open to organizations proposing projects that align with the foundation’s focus areas, especially those benefiting Baltimore City. Only one proposal per project per calendar year is allowed.
Funding:
Up to $10,000 per project request
How CoDrone EDU Applies:
CoDrone EDU aligns with the foundation’s educational goals by providing hands-on STEM learning experiences in coding, engineering, and drone technology. Funding could be requested to purchase CoDrone EDU kits for innovative classroom or community-based programs, supporting youth in Baltimore through engaging, skills-based STEM education.
Ready to keep the momentum going this school year? The right grant can be the boost that takes your STEM or CTE program to new heights. From hands-on engagement to career-connected learning with tools like CoDrone EDU, these opportunities can help you keep students inspired and learning through every season.
Looking for more support? Explore our free Grants & Funding Tool to find personalized tips, resources, and guidance to help your classroom soar.