Robotics Program (Maryland)

 
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    CFDA#

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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    A - Primarily intended to fund technology

    Authority

    Maryland State Department of Education

    Summary

    The State of Maryland is committed to helping local school systems maximize the potential of new and emerging technologies to improve student outcomes and better prepare all students for the workforce needs of the 21st Century. House Bill 115 (2016), Education Robotics Grant Program – Establishment, created this program designed to increase the number of robotics programs in the state or to support existing robotic programs. To distribute these funds, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) will make annual grants available to a school or to a nonprofit entity partnering with a school. The robotics program or club may take place:

    • Before or after the school day;
    • On weekends and holidays; or
    • During the school day.


    COVID-19 Considerations:

    This year's Robotics grant program will be implemented during restrictions related to the COVID-19 crisis. Applicants must ensure that all aspects of the proposal describe how the program will be implemented consistent with applicable disinfecting, social distancing, masking, and other COVID-related safety and health guidelines followed by their local school system (LSS) at the time of the submission of the proposal. If restrictions implemented by the LSS change after the awarding of the grant, recipients must present amendments to the proposal that align with the new LSS COVID-19 requirements.


    Required Components:

    • To be considered for funding, proposals must include:
    • Qualified key personnel, including club sponsor;
    • Student access to essential technologies and materials; this may include physical and/or virtual robotics platforms;
    • Activities aligned to recognized robotics standards, curriculum, or instructional programs;
    • Schedule of meeting dates and location;
    • Evidence of compliance with the LSS safety and privacy policies, including those related to non-system employees;
    • Equivalent access for students with disabilities regarding location, technologies, and digital resources, and;
    • Description of how the proposal will be implemented consistent with applicable disinfecting, social distancing, masking, and other COVID-19 related safety and health guidelines 
     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    Non-fundable activities include:

    • Construction of temporary or permanent structures;
    • Membership to non-robotics organizations;
    • Food or meals;
    • Purchase of equipment for administrative purposes;
    • Renting or maintaining building space;
    • Costs of finger printing for LSS educators;
    • Supplementing salaries and/or stipends during the regular workday; and
    • Supplanting or supplementing an employee's existing salary if job duties and/or role are related to the robotics team/club (i.e. Coordinator, Program Director, etc.).

    Contacts

    Bruce Lesh

    Bruce Lesh
    200 west Baltimore Street
    Baltinmore, MD 21201-2595
    410-767-0519

    Val Emrich

    Val Emrich
    200 west Baltimore Street
    Baltinmore, MD 21201-2595
    410-767-0382
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible Applicants:

    • A public school with an existing robotics program,
    • A public school developing a robotics program,
    • A nonprofit entity partnering with a public school to support an existing robotics program,
    • A nonprofit entity partnering with a public school to develop a robotics program,
    • A nonprofit entity supporting an existing robotics program where the majority (51% or more) of members are public school students, and
    • A nonprofit entity developing a robotics program where the majority (51% or more) of members are public school students. 

    Deadline Details

    Applications are to be submitted by June 18, 2021. A similar deadline is anticipated, annually.

    Award Details

    Approximately $350,000 is available in funding. Up to 35 awards will be granted. Awards are $10,000. Project period is from July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022.

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