RFP - FY23 K-8 STEM Initiative Enhancement Project Grant

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), Office of Career and Technical Education is seeking competitive written proposals from qualified Applicants to participate in implementing the FY23 K-8 STEM Initiative Enhancement Project through grant awards issued by the Mississippi Department of Education. The purpose of the K-8 STEM Initiative Enhancement Project is to establish and/or enhance STEM-related programs in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The K-8 STEM Initiative Enhancement Project meets Goal 2 of the 2018-2022 Mississippi State Board of Education Strategic Plan which states that "Every student graduates from high school and is ready for college and career." The objective of this grant availability is to provide additional resources to support STEM-related activities that align with the current MS College and Career Readiness math and science standards, including computer science. A grant agreement will be signed at the discretion of the State Board of Education (SBE). This solicitation and any resulting grant agreement shall be governed by the applicable provisions of the State Board of Education Grant Policies. The grant agreement Assurances and Standard Terms and Conditions have been included as Form 2 and Form 3 for your review and acceptance. August 30, 2022 Deadline for submitting questions September 5, 2022 Questions will be posted to the MDE website October 17, 2022 Notification of awards and non-awards The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.

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