APPLICATION  AND PROGRAM TIMELINE

https://iowastem.gov/STEMBEST/application

February 10, 2020: Application portal opens

February-March: Five Part Informational Webinar Series 
          Session 1: "Work-based learning and STEM BEST®: What is it and why do I need it?" - February 12, 3:30 PM - Access recording HERE
          Session 2: " Tips to building partnerships with local business and industry." - February 24, 3:30 PM - Access recording HERE
          Session 3: "Grant writing 101" - March 5, 3:30 PM
          Session 4: "Cost-Share: What is it and how do I plan for it." - March 10, 3:30 PM
          Session 5: "How to navigate the online database for application submission." - March 31, 3:30 PM

          Please click this URL to start or join: https://uni.zoom.us/j/849600201
          Or, go to https://uni.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 849 600 201   

May 15, 2020: Application due

May 23, 2020: June 21, 2020: Application Review

July 2020: Awards Announced

August 1, 2020 - June 15, 2021: STEM BEST Program Plannin and Implementation

January 30, 2021: Progress Report 1 Due

May 31, 2021: Progress Report 2 and final invoice must be submitted to:

Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council, Attn: Program Manager, 214 East Bartlett Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614

June 30, 2022: Final Report Due