615231 - Computer Science Teacher Endorsement Incentive
Funding Opportunity Details

Computer Science Funds

Final Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 11:59 PM

Description

• Computer Science Teacher Bonus Program

   

   

   

   

  Purpose

   

  The purpose of these guidelines is to assist grantees in understanding, administering, and implementing the provisions of this grant. Please review this document in its entirety before beginning your application.

   

   

  General Provisions

   

  The goal of this grant funding is to increase the access to computer science endorsed teachers. The funds provided are as a bonus for completing a computer science teaching endorsement (277, 278, 279, 2781) between July 1, 2020 and Oct. 31, 2025 and currently teaching a computer science class or content. The $500 bonus will be paid to the school district to be dispersed to the individual teacher.

   

   

  Eligible Applicants – all Iowa teachers in public school districts and accredited nonpublic school systems. Expenses must have occurred between July 1, 2020 and Oct. 31, 2025. The teacher must currently be teaching a computer science course or content.

   

   

  District/System Size Categories:

   

  ● Small – K-12 student population under 1,200

  ● Medium K-12 student population between 1,200 and 4,999

  ● Large K-12 student population of 5,000 or over

   

   

  Grant Award Agreement

   

  The approved Grant Application (IowaGrants.gov) serves as the Grant Award Agreement (GAA) between the Department and the grantee. By accepting the grant award, the grantee agrees to comply with the program objectives and the project monitoring and fiscal requirements outlined in the executed Grant Agreement (GAA).

   

   

  Project Reports and Monitoring

   

  Project monitoring is designed to be instructive, not disruptive, and to foster information exchange and partnership. The Department monitors each project to ensure the grantee is operating the project as agreed upon, is working towards its objectives, and is following appropriate fiscal procedures. During communication with project stakeholders, project participants, and/or any staff directly or indirectly involved in the performance of the project. Project monitoring is designed to verify compliance with grant and fiscal requirements, provide technical assistance, offer guidance on program development and design, and observe program activities.

   

   

  Non-Compliance/Termination

   

  The Department will impose sanctions in the event of noncompliance or violation of any grant provision by the grantee. Appropriate sanctions may include, but are not limited to, withholding payments, suspension, or termination of all or part of the grant. The Department will provide a ten-day notice to the grantee if the grant is terminated for convenience, as outlined in the Statement of Assurances. Grants terminated for cause will take effect immediately, as per 281 IAC 65. If the grant is terminated, the grantee will be paid only for activities/services allowable under the grant contract that were completed before the effective termination date.

   

   

  Department Contact Information

   

  Michelle Meier, Consultant, michelle.meier@iowa.gov (515) 238-6780