New York State Contract Reporter #2140777

Smart Start 2.0 grants for K–8 computer science, engineering, and educational technology professional development

New York State is offering Smart Start 2.0 grants to strengthen K–8 educators’ skills in computer science, engineering, and educational technology. - Government buyer: New York State Department of Education (NYSED), Contract Administration Unit; contact: Taylor Gillis. - Opportunity: Smart Start 2.0 (RFP 138) funds development, delivery, and sharing of teacher professional development programs, activities, materials, and resources. - Funding: $18 million total, planned at $6 million annually. Continued funding after the first year depends on legislative appropriations, satisfactory performance, and timely reporting. - Eligible applicants: Public school districts and qualifying consortia of districts and/or BOCES. Charter, religious, and independent schools, higher education institutions, and 503(c) corporations are ineligible. Applicant and consortium participation limits apply. - Key requirement: Programs should support equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities. The stated MWBE participation goal is 30%. - OEMs and vendors: None named; no equipment or commercial products are requested.

Description

The New York State Department of Education seeks applications for a grant to develop, implement, and share programs that provide professional development and support in computer science, engineering, and/or educational technology for teachers in grades K–8. Eligible applicants include public school districts and qualifying consortia of districts and/or BOCES; several applicant eligibility and participation limits apply. Total funding is $18,000,000, with $6,000,000 annually, for a project period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. Funding after the first year depends on legislative appropriations, satisfactory performance, and timely annual reporting.

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