STEM Funding Center
Flexible microgrants for STEM learning across Oklahoma
Funding for STEM learning resources and student competitions, awarded three times a year to Oklahoma educators and STEM providers.
$500 – $2,500
this cycle
pk-12 educators & providers
across
Oklahoma
three cycles
a year
the funding center
STEM is everywhere.
STEM is everyone.
The STEM Funding Center is your one-stop shop to request financial support for STEM education from Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance. It’s designed to make funding more accessible and flexible for educators and providers statewide. All are welcome to apply.
This is a competitive application
Take time to plan your project and answer each question in full. The tips below cover what reviewers look for.
current funding options
Choose your funding type
Two funding types are open this cycle. When you apply, choose the award amount that fits your project.
during class time
Curriculum & Resources
Award Options
$500
$1,000
Instructional materials that enhance STEM learning during regular class time: hands-on kits, lab materials, STEM curriculum resources, and consumables tied to a specific lesson or activity.
STEM competitions
Competitions
Award Options
$500
$1,000
$2,500
Materials to prepare students for STEM competitions like robotics, drone challenges, science fairs, and engineering design challenges. Covers kits, equipment, and supplies directly tied to competing.
After school & summer
Out-of-School Time
When available
$500-$5,000
$500-$5,000
Not offered this cycle
Supports MOMENTUM digital badge providers delivering out-of-school time learning: materials, provider stipends, field trips, transportation, and other costs aligned to badge activities.
Paused for the winter cycle. We expect to offer these grants again in 2027.
Only approved MOMENTUM Digital Badge Issuers will be eligible.
Become an issuer now to be ready.
who can apply
Eligibility
You can apply if you are
- An Oklahoma educator, coordinator, administrator, organization, or STEM program provider with at least two years of experience
- Actively supporting or providing STEM-focused programming for Oklahoma PK-12 youth or educators for the full grant period
- Running a program that is free for participants
- The facilitator, manager, or lead of the program
Limits to know
- Awards are limited to two per school
- School-wide initiatives may not submit multiple applications for the same program, even with different teacher leads
- Funds may not be used for inherently religious activities
- Awards are made to the school or organization, not to individuals
priority consideration
Funding priorities
Every eligible application is considered. Priority goes to applicants who meet one or more of the following.
01
Title I schools
02
Current TRSA partners
03
Applicants who have not received TRSA funding in the last three years
04
Applicants who applied for or took part in TRSA student events last school year
05
Applicants who applied for or took part in TRSA professional development last school year
06
Programs that prioritize recruiting underserved populations
Meeting a priority strengthens an application but is not required.
2026 Funding Cycles
Deadlines and notifications
Cycles line up with when STEM programming usually happens, so awards arrive before each season starts. The application is open year-round. Cycles, funding types, and award amounts may change as funding allows.
Summer
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
Applicants Notified
March 23, 2026
Payment Issued By
April 10, 2026
Fall
Application Deadline
July 6, 2026
Applicants Notified
August 7, 2026
Payment Issued By
August 28, 2026
Winter
Application Deadline
October 12, 2026
Applicants Notified
November 9, 2026
Payment Issued By
November 30, 2026
Grant period
Use funds during the school year they’re awarded, unless you have prior approval.
Payment timing
After notification and signed paperwork, allow about four weeks to receive funding.
before you apply
Documents you may need
Depending on your organization, you may also need:
W-9
Non-school organizations
Letter of support
Out-of-school providers working in a school, confirming site approval
Certificate of liability
Out-of-school providers not hosted by a school
after you apply
How awards work
Every cycle follows the same five steps, from application to final report.
Apply
Submit your application by the deadline for the cycle you’re applying to. See the cycle dates above.
Get notified
We’ll email every applicant by the notification date for that cycle, whether or not you’re awarded.
Sign paperwork
Awarded applicants complete a short award agreement. Non-school organizations also submit a W-9.
Receive a check
Checks are made payable to your school or organization, not to an individual. Allow about four weeks after your paperwork is in.
Report back
Submit a short report within 30 days of implementing or completing your program. We’ll send you the form link.
resources
What makes a strong application
Strong applications clearly communicate a well-planned idea, its impact on learners, and how the funding will be used.
Clear project vision
Help reviewers see what students will do and why it matters. Describe the activities, setting, and timeline.
Meaningful learning goals
Name specific learning objectives. Reviewers look for hands-on, relevant, and creative STEM learning.
Strong STEM connection
Name the concepts, practices, or standards you’ll address, including Oklahoma Academic Standards when they apply.
Sustainability
Explain what happens after the grant period: reusing materials, repeating the program, or securing future funding.
Thoughtful use of funds
No itemized budget required. Explain what you plan to purchase and how it supports learning.
Broader impact (optional)
Share how your project serves an underserved population, builds partnerships, or meets an exceptional need.
We’re here to help
Questions before you apply?
Reach out to Melissa May, Program Director, at melissa.may@TulsaSTEM.org.