618714 - FY26 Computer Science Incentive Fund ENDORSEMENTS
Funding Opportunity Details

Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund

Final Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 11:59 PM

Description

• Description

  618714 - FY26 Computer Science Incentive Fund ENDORSEMENTS

   

   

  This application is for Computer Science and 5-12 CTE Information Technology endorsement grants ONLY. Districts and schools seeking professional development funding should apply through the CS INCENTIVE FUND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT funding opportunity.

   

   

  Reimbursement funding may cover tuition (up to maximum $800/credit), textbooks (up to $500) and associated fees. Mileage not permitted. Stipends not permitted. Sub fees are not permitted.

   

   

  Reimbursement funds go to the district, not the teacher(s). All tuition expenses must be paid prior to September 30, 2026. Any program going beyond that date, requiring purchases beyond that date, will require another application to be filled out for the next cycle.

   

   

  The goal of the Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund (CSPDIF) program is to build the capacity of Iowa K-12 schools to provide high-quality computer science instruction. Eligible applications include all Iowa school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, or collaboratives consisting of one or more school districts, nonpublic schools, and/or area education agencies.

   

   

  Grant funds are made available to eligible applicants for the following purposes:

  • A school district, or an accredited nonpublic school, or a collaborative 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.

   

  For the current award, the life cycle runs the beginning July 1 of the current year and ending September 30 of the following year.

   

  Please note that all CS funding opportunities work on a reimbursement basis directly to the district/schools awarded. Funds must be expended prior to the close of the associated spending window, and claims must be submitted for reimbursement. Please read all associated guidance documents thoroughly.