626731 - Credentials to Computer Science Careers Grant
Funding Opportunity Details

Computer Science Funds

Final Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2025 11:59 PM

Description

• Description

  Computer Science Industry Recognized Credentials Expansion Grant

   

   

  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 access to computer science-related Industry  Recognized Credentials (IRCs) for Iowa students. Funds must be used to provide access to computer science-related IRCs.

   

  Eligible Applicants – All Iowa public school districts and all Iowa accredited nonpublic school systems that do not currently (or have in the past) offer the computer science-related IRCs for which funding is being requested.

   

   

  Eligible Activities – Grant funds are made available to eligible Iowa school districts, accredited nonpublic school systems for the following purposes:

   

  ● Testing costs for students to earn the IRC

  ● Student training costs for the necessary learning for the IRC

  ● Teacher training for delivering student learning/IRC test proctoring

  ● Necessary materials for learning/testing

  ● Associated travel costs

   

   

  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 in accordance with 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 operative of 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 intended to verify compliance with grant and fiscal requirements, provide technical assistance, offer program development and design guidance, 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, 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