# New York State Contract Reporter #2140777

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

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** December 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 2140777
**NAICS:** 611430, 611710

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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