Purpose
The Robotics Grant Program provides funding to Local Education Agencies (LEAs), schools, and nonprofit organizations associated with public schools. The program aims to support the development and expansion of robotics programs across the state, and to provide students with the opportunity to engage in high-quality STEM education that prepares them for success in the 21st Century workforce.
When will the application be open?
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Application Submission Date
Monday, July 10, 2023. No later than 5:00 p.m. EST
Customer Service Support Sessions
MSDE will hold three customer service support sessions for interested applicants. During these sessions, MSDE personnel will provide an overview of the application process. The sessions will be on:
Customer Service Support Session 1
Thursday, June 1, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Video call link
Or dial: (US) +1 651-571-0634 PIN: 196 977 201#
Customer Service Support Session 2
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Video call link
Or dial: (US) +1 651-571-0634 PIN: 196 977 201#
Customer Service Support Session 3
Monday, June 12, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Video call link
Or dial: (US) +1 651-571-0634 PIN: 196 977 201#
MSDE staff will also be available to provide technical assistance throughout the grant application process. Contact Scott Nichols at
charles.nichols@maryland.gov with questions related to the Maryland Robotics Grant Program.
This funding opportunity, including all attachments and updates, can be downloaded from the
MSDE Office of Grants Administration and Compliance website.
Questions
If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact the Program Monitor:
Charles Nichols
Coordinator of Career Programs, STEM, and Computer Science
(410) 767–0177
A list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers will be posted to the MSDE website following customer service support sessions.