Grants

Applications are now being accepted by the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium through January 16, 2025, for the two NASA grant awards described below. The first (Kelly Lane Earth & Space Science Grant) is limited to schoolteachers only, whereas the second (Dan Swets Robotics Materials Award) is open to both schoolteachers and informal educators. Applicants will be notified of selection results by February 3, 2025, and winners will be recognized later that week at the SD STEM Ed conference in Huron.

For SD science and math teachers only - Science and math teachers at public, private, or tribal schools in South Dakota may now apply for the 19^th annual (2025) “Kelly Lane Earth and Space Science Grant” provided by the NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium. A single $8,000 grant will be awarded to the winner, an increase from the maximum of $5,000 for a single award during previous years. The award seeks to improve STEM education in the state through the support of innovative programs in precollege STEM education. Preference will be given to applications focusing on topics pertaining to space science, earth science, and/or the use of geospatial technology. Applications must be received by Jan. 16, 2025. Details at:

For SD science and math teachers and informal educators - The NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium invites applications for the 14^th annual (2025) “Daniel Swets Robotics Materials Award”. The award is open to South Dakota teachers/educators who either: A) have taken robotics training or plan to take robotics training and want to begin new robotics programs and teams, or B) have sustained robotics programs/curriculum in their classrooms or at their schools and are in need of additional support due to growth in the number of student participants or aging robotics materials. Applications must be received by Jan. 16, 2025. Details at:

Dr. Marie Steckelberg, Ed.D.

Owner/Consultant

Steckelberg Consulting, LLC

Completed Daktronics applications will be kept on file for 3 years from the date of original submission.
(Please keep email contact info updated)

After 3 years, applicants must complete and submit a new application to be considered.



		Updated 12/09/2024 Applications are now being accepted by the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium through January 16, 2025, for the two NASA grant awards described below. The first (Kelly Lane Earth & Space Science Grant) is limited to schoolteachers only, whereas the second (Dan Swets Robotics Materials Award) is open to both schoolteachers and informal educators. Applicants will be notified of selection results by February 3, 2025, and winners will be recognized later that week at the SD STEM Ed conference in Huron. · Kelly Lane Earth and Space Science Grant ($8,000 for a single award): For SD science and math teachers only - Science and math teachers at public, private, or tribal schools in South Dakota may now apply for the 19^th annual (2025) “Kelly Lane Earth and Space Science Grant” provided by the NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium. A single $8,000 grant will be awarded to the winner, an increase from the maximum of $5,000 for a single award during previous years. The award seeks to improve STEM education in the state through the support of innovative programs in precollege STEM education. Preference will be given to applications focusing on topics pertaining to space science, earth science, and/or the use of geospatial technology. Applications must be received by Jan. 16, 2025. Details at: https://sdspacegrant.sdsmt.edu/KellyLaneTeacherGrant.htm · Daniel Swets Robotics Materials Award ($13,000 total): For SD science and math teachers and informal educators - The NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium invites applications for the 14^th annual (2025) “Daniel Swets Robotics Materials Award”. The award is open to South Dakota teachers/educators who either: A) have taken robotics training or plan to take robotics training and want to begin new robotics programs and teams, or B) have sustained robotics programs/curriculum in their classrooms or at their schools and are in need of additional support due to growth in the number of student participants or aging robotics materials. Applications must be received by Jan. 16, 2025. Details at: https://sdspacegrant.sdsmt.edu/DanSwetsRoboticsAward.html Dr. Marie Steckelberg, Ed.D. *Owner/Consultant* Steckelberg Consulting, LLC 2024 Daktronics Outstanding Math Teacher Application closes Dec. 1 Completed Daktronics applications will be kept on file for 3 years from the date of original submission. (Please keep email contact info updated) After 3 years, applicants must complete and submit a new application to be considered. 2024 Outstanding Elementary Math Teacher Award closes Dec. 1 Grant Title: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Organization: National Science Foundation Eligibility: Grades K-12 math or science teachers (K-6 and 7-12 in alternate years) Value: Up to 108 awards of $10,000 each Deadline: passed Each year, the President of the United States recognizes outstanding mathematics and science teachers by bestowing upon them the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Awards are given to teachers in each state and four U.S. jurisdictions, including Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; Department of Defense Schools; and the U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). The PAEMST program is administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House. The 2007 PAEMST program will honor 7th thru 12th-grade mathematics and science teachers. Each awardee receives a $10,000 award from NSF and gifts from a broad range of donors. Awardees and their guests are honored during events that take place in Washington, D.C., over the course of a week-long celebration. These events include an awards ceremony, celebratory receptions and banquets, and professional development programs. Contact: http://www.paemst.org/page.cfm?pageID=2

Completed Daktronics applications will be kept on file for 3 years from the date of original submission. (Please keep email contact info updated)

After 3 years, applicants must complete and submit a new application to be considered.

Completed Daktronics applications will be kept on file for 3 years from the date of original submission.
(Please keep email contact info updated)