Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund

There are two (2) separate application forms for this grant funding for educator endorsements and district professional development, respectively. Districts may fill out either or both applications based on need. See application due dates, forms and guidelines for each grant opportunity. Documents are intended to help with application processing and grant tracking. 

The Iowa Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund was established to assist schools in meeting the goal of the General Assembly, that by July 1, 2019, each accredited high school offer at least one high-quality computer science course, each accredited middle school offer instruction in exploratory computer science, and each accredited elementary school offer instruction in the basics of computer science.

Grant funds are made available to eligible Iowa school districts or accredited nonpublic schools, in a year in which funds are appropriated by the Iowa legislature, for the following two purposes:

  • A school district or accredited nonpublic school, or a collaborative of one or more school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and area education agencies, may apply to the department to receive moneys from the fund to provide proven professional development activities for Iowa teachers in the area of computer science education.
  • A school district or accredited nonpublic school may apply to the department to receive moneys from the fund to provide tuition reimbursement for Iowa teachers seeking endorsements or authorizations for computer science under section 272.2, subsection 20.

The goal of this grant program is to build the capacity of Iowa schools to provide high quality computer science instruction. Funds must be used to supplement, not supplant, funds that would otherwise be used for the activities supported by the program.

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Computer Science Educator Endorsement

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Computer Science Educator Endorsement

The application window for the Computer Science Educator Endorsement is open through May 31, 2026. 

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Applications will be accepted from the opening date listed below through the close date or until associated funds have been expended. First come, first served.

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Computer Science Professional Development

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Computer Science Professional Development

The application window for the Computer Science Educator Endorsement closed on Nov. 14, 2025. Check back this fall for the next opportunity to apply.

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Note the dates below. This portion of the Computer Science Incentive Fund is competitive and scored based on the associated rubric. Applications will be ranked according to the score on the review form. The number of grants to be awarded will be determined by the Iowa Department of Education based on quality of grant application, established need and availability of funds.

Applicants will be asked to answer questions regarding their proposed project. Application questions can be found on the associated grant document linked below. 

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Laws, Rules and Policy

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Awards

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Questions?

Contact Michelle Meier at michelle.meier@iowa.gov or 515-238-6780 regarding program questions.

Contact Maryam Rod Szabo at maryam.rodszabo@iowa.gov or 515-360-7369 regarding teacher endorsement or authorization questions.

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