New in 2021, the STEM HD (High Demand) program is designed to prepare students for the workforce in the high demand fields of computer science, health professions and advanced manufacturing opportunities.
The Iowa Legislature in 2021 authorized a special appropriation to the Iowa STEM Council to dramatically expand the STEM BEST Program (Business Engaging Students and Teachers) through a proposal process in the most in need and highest demand job sectors. The STEM BEST HD program is designed to prepare students for the workforce by providing awards of up to $40,000 to develop curriculum in job sectors of computer science/information technology, health professions, and advanced manufacturing.
This special RFP differs from the traditional STEM BEST in three significant ways:
- the grant amount is considerably higher, providing up to $40,000.
- The STEM BEST HD timeline is 19 months (February 2022 - August 2023)
- STEM BEST HD has a lower cost-share requirement (2:1)
The application window opened October 18th and will close on January 3, 2022. Awards should be announced in early February 2022.
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