October 12, 2026 Greg Bulla

Request for Proposals – STEM Grants 2026

Questions? Please contact us at info@sdincose.org

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY NOV 8TH, 2026 – THANKS!

Please submit your application for a 2026 STEM award from INCOSE San Diego using the following link:

INCOSE San Diego 2026–2027 STEM Grant Application – Fill out this form

RULES FOR APPLYING:

GRADES

  • STEM teachers in grades 4–12
  • Public, charter, and private schools within San Diego County
  • Priority consideration for:
    • Schools with limited STEM resources
    • Teachers proposing hands‑on, experiential learning
    • Programs serving underrepresented or economically disadvantaged students
    • Repeat applicants who demonstrate measurable impact

REQUIRED

Teachers will submit a short, structured proposal including:

  1. Teacher & School Information
    • Name, school, grade level, subject(s), contact information
  2. Project Summary
    • 150–250 words describing the STEM activity or equipment
  3. Educational Impact Statement
    • Expected number of students served
    • How the project enhances STEM learning
  4. Budget Request
    • Itemized list ($400–$1100 typical range)
  5. Timeline
    • When materials will be purchased and used
  6. Commitment to Reporting & Presentation
    • Agreement to provide status updates and a final presentation

A volunteer review panel scores proposals based on impact, feasibility, alignment with STEM goals, and equity considerations.

Selected teachers receive award letters and instructions for purchasing materials and submitting updates.

Teachers purchase approved materials, implement their STEM activities, and provide periodic progress updates.

Awardees present their project outcomes at a springtime INCOSE SD meeting, sharing student impact and lessons learned.

Each awardee will sign a Grant Participation Agreement outlining expectations. Awardees agree to:

  • Submit two brief status updates (dates will be specified)
  • Provide photos, student engagement examples, or short videos when possible
  • Participate in one check‑in call with the STEM Coordinator

Final Presentation Requirement

Awardees must:

  • Deliver a 10–15 minute presentation at a designated INCOSE San Diego Chapter Meeting
  • Share:
    • Project goals
    • Materials purchased
    • Classroom implementation
    • Student outcomes
    • Lessons learned and future plans

Also,

  • Funds must be used exactly as proposed
  • Any changes require approval from the STEM Coordinator

Publicity & Collaboration

Awardees consent to:

  • Allow INCOSE SD to feature their projects in newsletters, social media, and sponsor reports
  • Participate in optional collaboration activities with other awardees
  • Will use the INCOSE SD logo on their program materials

2027 SCHEDULE

  • April 1st – RFP released
  • May 1st – Applications due
  • May 31st – Review and award decisions
  • June – Funding provided to the awardees
  • Aug/Sept – (when school starts) Teacher project execution & updates
  • December – Status check with the STEM Coordinator
  • March – Status check with STEM Coordinator
  • April – STEM Celebration/Recognition event. Final presentations by awardees

Questions? Please contact us at info@sdincose.org