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Do I need to apply for an IowaGrants account?
Yes! To access IowaGrants you must first establish an account. Please follow the instructions linked here to establish your account. The approval process may take up to 2-3 business days before your account is activated. We encourage you to start the process early so we can help with this or any other issues that may arise. Don’t wait to sign up!
Are there specific guidelines for titling my application application?
Yes! Following the given format helps us efficiently award Scale-Ups. First include your STEM Region abbreviation (e.g. NE, NC, NW, SE, SC, or SW) followed by the name of the program you are applying for and lastly the organization's name. Separate each with a comma.
For example: If you're in the Northeast Iowa STEM Region, work at “ABC Daycare” and are applying for "Robotics for All" your title would look like this:NE, Robotics for All, ABC Daycare
Can multiple educators be listed in an application?
Yes. For example, if three fourth grade teachers from the same building are interested in applying for the same program, all of the educators should be listed within one application.
To do this, navigate to the bottom of Part 1 of your application to the section titled “Educators Implementing/Attending Required Professional Development." Then click the green “Add Row” button and enter the educator information. Add a new row for each additional educator.
We have three educators applying for the same program but one of the educators only requires professional development and not additional materials. How should this be noted in the application?
A new feature has been added to the 2025-26 Scale-Up application. To clearly indicate one educator who only needs professional development and not materials, navigate to the bottom of Part 1 of your application to the section titled “Educators Implementing/Attending Required Professional Development." When adding a new educator or editing one you have already input into the table, check the box for “PD Only (NO materials).”
Can I apply even if we have not hired the educator who would teach the program?
Yes! You may include a 'placeholder' educator in the “Educators Implementing/Attending Required Professional Development" section on your application. However, before implementing the program, the placeholder must be replaced with the name of an actual educator.
May I apply for multiple school buildings in one application?
For districts interested in applying for multiple buildings, each building will need to have its own application. Within the application portal, applications can be copied to make the process of applying for multiple buildings across a district easier.
I work with children in an after school program. Can I apply?
Yes! Educators from out-of-school programs benefit greatly from these programs. The Fact Sheets identify which programs are best suited for an out-of-school setting.
What do the programs provide?
Each program provides professional development and materials to implement the program. Some programs also provide participant support for the professional development component, such as an educator stipend, lodging and/or meals. More information about what is provided for each program can be found by viewing the Fact Sheets.
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