SupportSTEM Program

SupportSTEM is seeking the best plans for curriculum implementation or STEM instruction support for K-12 schools.

• Qualifications:
  Applicants must be a K-12 school, university/college  or  non-profit organization in good standing with the IRS and operating for three years or more in Louisiana or Mississippi.

  All budgetary items must directly impact STEM education in K-12 schools. Budgetary examples include but are not limited to: paid professional development, curriculum models, STEM kits, STEM conferences, transportation, consumable materials, equipment, and on-going STEM programs that enrich curriculum.

  All program and application requirements can be found on the first two pages of the application packet. The application packet is provided on this webpage while the application window is open, typically November through mid-March.

• 2025-2026 Grant RECIPIENTS:
  The application period has closed for this program year. 
  Grant period: September 1, 2025 – August 1, 2026. 
  FORMs for download:
  2025-2026 Year-End Report Form due 8/1/26
  2025-2026 Changes Form

  2026-2027 Grant RECIPIENTS:
  The application period has closed for this program year.
  Grant period: September 1, 2026 – August 1, 2027.
  FORMs for download:
  2026-2027 Mid-Year Report Form due 1/31/27
  2026-2027 Year-End Report Form due 8/1/27
  2026-2027 Changes Form
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Questions:
Contact Tina Bouzon, SupportSTEM Administrator
504-834-3433 Ext. 215
tinabouzon@thebrownfoundation.org