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Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for the Utah STEM Action Center Professional Learning Grant

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Updated: Jan 27




The Utah STEM Action Center Professional Learning Grant is an incredible opportunity for school or district leadership to maximize their staff capacity. With this Grant, institution leaders can support their STEM teaching staff in improving their instruction, increasing efficacy in the classroom, and advancing their educational careers


This Grant provides Utah-based schools or districts with access to high-quality, STEM education training, and resources. Funded activities included in this Grant are:


  • Coaching

  • Mentoring

  • Self-reflection

  • Off-contract Work

  • Creating Effective Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).




Follow these simple five (5) steps to apply and utilize the funding for transformative STEM education services: 


  1. Ensure Your Eligibility


    Utah STEM Action Center Professional Learning Grant applications can be submitted by either a single Utah school or a district. All applications must be submitted by an authorized administrator based in the state of Utah. 


  2. Explore Professional Learning Opportunities


    Before applying, do some research on Professional Learning opportunities that align with your and your institution’s goals. For example; if you are looking to make instructional improvements in Elementary Math and prefer the vendor to be on-site, look at Utah-based Math Education consultants that specialize in grades K-6. Dive into their offerings and topics, check their resources, and their testimonials section to ensure they are the right guide for your instructional staff. 


  3. Choose a Professional Learning Consultant


    Narrow down your search to two or three consultants or Professional Learning providers and reach out. Here you can ask questions about how workshops and coaching sessions are conducted, how many teachers can be included in each training, and what topics are offered. This is a great time to ask about pricing and customized offerings as well to ensure you’re maximizing the impact of the Grant at your school or district. This Grant offers a maximum funding amount based on the number of participants in the program. The chosen program cannot exceed an average amount of $1,000.00 per participant per year. Now it’s time to decide which program you’d like to utilize!


  4. Have a Plan of Action


    Provide a clear plan for how the Professional Learning training will enhance STEM education at your school or district directly within the application. Strong applications align professional development goals with measurable student outcomes. Professional Learning programs or packages must include:

    • opportunities to build leadership capacity in teachers,

    • practices based on data-based decision-making, 

    • being able to support long-term growth,

    • and ongoing opportunities for professional development. 


    Programs and packages can also include the creation of a 2-year implementation plan.


  5. Apply!


    The Utah STEM Action Center Professional Learning Grant is open from February 1 to March 31, 2025. You can apply for the Grant on the Utah STEM Action Center website here. 


Access the application link, additional resources, and one-on-one support to apply for the Utah STEM Action Center Grant to fund Olson Educational Services below:



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