Awards, Grants & Recognition Programs
The Idaho State Department of Education (SDE) offers various awards, grant opportunities, and recognition programs to support schools and districts.
Award & Recognition Programs
Holiday Card Contest »
The annual SDE Holiday Card Contest is an opportunity for Idaho students to showcase their artwork and for the state to recognize the importance of arts in education.
Capstone Events »
Students in the Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars online course are invited to attend your regional Capstone Celebrations to commemorate participation and achievement!
Milken Awards »
The Milken Family Foundation National Educator Awards program is for elementary and secondary teachers and principals who demonstrate exceptional educational talent.
PAEMST »
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematic and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science.
Teacher of the Year »
The Idaho Teacher of the Year Program, which began in 1959, is one of the most prestigious honors in the state of Idaho.
U.S. Presidential Scholars »
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors.
Grant Opportunities
Below is a complete list of grants provided by SDE departments, including their corresponding applications and supporting documents.
| Title | Documents | Deadlines | Contact Details |
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| Content & Curriculum | |||
| Applications due November 29, 2019 by 5:00 pm MST.. | Linda Becker Grants/Contracts Specialist (208) 332-6974 lbecker@sde.idaho.gov |
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| Child Nutrition Program | |||
| Technology Improvement (TIG) Mini-Grant Application » | Applications due December 16, 2019. | Shawn Charters Program Specialist (208) 332-6822 scharters@sde.idaho.gov |
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| Special Education | |||
| Certified Special Education and Related Special Education Hard to Fill Positions » | Application submissions are CLOSED. | Anthony Mukuna Funding & Accountability Coordinator (208) 332-6916 amukuna@sde.idaho.gov |
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| Student Engagement/Career & Technical Readiness | |||
| 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) » | Apply for the Grant » |
Applications submissions are due January 31, 2020 6:00 PM MT | Sheena Strickler Program Coordinator (208) 332-6813 afletcher@sde.idaho.gov |
| Technology Services | |||
| Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant (BIIG) Fund » | Applications due BEFORE an FCC Form 471 is filed for special construction projects. | Todd Lawrence E-Rate Coordinator (208) 332-6959 tlawrence@sde.idaho.gov |
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| SketchUp Pro by Trimble Education License | Education License Request Form » | Application submissions are ongoing. | Todd Lawrence
E-Rate Coordinator (208) 332-6959 tlawrence@sde.idaho.gov |