618714 - FY26 Computer Science Incentive Fund ENDORSEMENTS

The Iowa Department of Education is offering the FY26 Computer Science Incentive Fund – Endorsements grant, which reimburses Iowa teachers for tuition, books and related fees needed to earn a K‑12 Computer Science or 5‑12 CTE Information Technology endorsement. Eligible applicants are public school districts, accredited non‑public school systems, or collaboratives that form joint applications. The grant is funded on a reimbursement basis; all expenses must be incurred and claimed within the fiscal windows (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026 and July 1 2026 – Sept 30 2026). Applications are submitted through IowaGrants.gov, with a final deadline of May 31 2026. Recipients must submit semi‑annual progress reports and final reimbursement claims by the stipulated deadlines. • Reimbursable items: tuition (up to $800/credit), textbooks (up to $500), and associated fees – mileage, stipends, and other costs are prohibited. • Eligible entities: Iowa K‑12 public districts, accredited private school systems, or authorized collaboratives; the grant cycles annually and is a recurring opportunity. • Application process: register/login to IowaGrants.gov, complete all required sections (cover sheet, minority impact, narrative, budget), and submit by May 31 2026; a primary contact (Program Officer) is provided for assistance. • Reporting: semi‑annual progress reports plus final expenditure claims (July 24 2026 for FY25‑26 expenses, Oct 31 2026 for FY26‑27 expenses); non‑compliance may result in payment withholding or termination. • Funding limits: No explicit ceiling per applicant; reimbursements are capped per item (tuition $800/credit, books $500) and must be spent before the end of the spending window.