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High Speed Nevada Initiative Phase III List of Last-Mile Awardees
- Governor Lombardo Announces $375 Million to Connect Remaining Nevadans to High Speed Internet
- High Speed Nevada Initiative Phase III List of Last-Mile Awardees.pdf
- High Speed Nevada Initiative Phase III Dashboard
- High Speed Nevada Initiative Phase III Tree Map
- Post Challenge Locations Classification.csv
Nevada BEAD Program Draft Final Proposal
The Nevada BEAD Program Draft Final Proposal is now available for Public Comment. Please see the Nevada Draft BEAD Final Proposal, Instructions for Submitting Public Comment, and Exhibits below. Please note, provisional results are not final and are subject to approval by the NTIA.
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K-5 STEM Grant Request for Applications
Elementary teachers and schools are invited to apply for OSIT’s K-5 STEM Grant. Applications are due November 21, 2025 by 5:00PM PST.
OSIT’s K-5 STEM Grant is intended to increase:
- the prevalence of evidence-based, high-quality STEM practices and programs in Nevada’s elementary schools,
- the use of hands-on, evidence-based, experiential STEM learning in elementary schools,
- the percentage of elementary schools that teach STEM for three or more hours per week,
- interest in, awareness of, and achievement in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in elementary schools, particularly amongst groups with limited access to STEM.
The K-5 STEM Grant offers two options for applicants:
The Classroom Grant (up to $2,000 per educator) is intended to enhance teacher-created STEM learning experiences with materials and supplies.
The Program (School) Grant (up to $25,000 per school) is intended to introduce a new STEM program to students school-wide.
Review the grant details and find the application here: K-5 STEM Grant RFA FY26 Round Two.pdf
Submit applications online: https://forms.gle/cG4S1kBfMrA6UY3m6
Email LDziminski@gov.nv.gov with any questions or for technical assistance.
Governor STEM School Designation Program
The Governor's Office of Science, Innovation and Technology is charged with identifying and awarding recognition to schools in Nevada, each year, that demonstrate exemplary STEM learning environments. Such schools are designated as Governor’s STEM Schools and are honored at an annual recognition event. Designation as a Governor's STEM School denotes that the school meets the highest standards of STEM instruction and is a model for schools around the state.
Once designated, schools join the Designated STEM School Network wherein schools access professional learning, networking, and funding opportunities.
Applications for the designation are due December 5, 2025 by 5:00PM PST.
Review the designation application action guide here: Designation Application Guide Spring 2026.pdf
Email T.Howard@gov.nv.gov with any questions or for technical assistance.
Nevada STEM Framework
The Nevada STEM Framework describes the attribute of high-quality STEM schools. The Framework is used to evaluate schools which apply for the Governor STEM School Designation. It is also used by schools for self-evaluation, reflection, and strategic planning.
Review the Nevada STEM Framework here: Nevada STEM Framework.pdf
Nevada STEM List of Recommended STEM Programs
Fall/Winter 2025 Application Round - COMING SOON
Email T.Howard@gov.nv.gov with any questions or to be notified when applications open.
Current STEMList Programs Include:
- BootUp PD
- Camp Invention
- Defined STEM Ecosystem
- DRI’s Science Alive
- EiE Engineering and Computer Science Essentials
- EiE for Kindergarten
- EiE Wee Engineer
- Engineering Adventures
- Engineering Everywhere
- Engineering is Elementary
- Field Trips to the Discovery
- FIRST
- Gizmos
- Great Basin Outdoor School
- Green Our Planet's STEM Garden and Hydroponics Program
- Headwaters School Programs
- Investigating Everyday Phenomena
- Junior Botball Challenge
- KIBO Robot
- Lego Education
- Making Sense of SCIENCE
- Mathspace
- Nevada Robotics
- NextWaveSTEM (NWS)
- NISE Micro Certificate Online Courses
- NISE National Certificate for STEM Excellence (NCSE)
- NISE National Certificate for STEM Teaching (NCST)
- PBLWorks
- PCS Edventures STEAM Enrichment
- Project Lead the Way
- REC Aerial Drone Competition
- REC Factory Automation Competition
- REC VEX IQ Competition
- REC VEX Robotics Competition
- ST Math
- Tech Impact ITWorks
- Tech Impact PunchCode
- Ten80 Student Racing Challenge
- The UNLV STEM Academy
- UNLV TechTrekker Mobile STEM Lab
- Urban Roots
- UTeach Computer Science
- YES Elementary
- YES Enrichment
- YES Middle School
STEM Teacher / Advocate of the Year Award 2025-2026
OSIT seeks to recognize and celebrate Nevada’s incredible STEM teachers and advocates. Applications and nominations for these awards are open now!
Applications are due December 1, 2025.
STEM Teachers are defined as certified teachers currently employed at a Nevada school and teaching high-quality STEM to students.
STEM Advocates are defined as individuals working to advance high-quality STEM through outreach, hands-on experiences, or advocacy. Advocates may include (but are not limited to) volunteers, non-certified school staff, administrators, or employees of non-profit or informal education organizations.
Awards
Each region’s (Northwestern, Rural, and Southern) STEM Network Committee, along with OSIT, will score applications to select one STEM Teacher of the Year and one STEM Advocate of the Year. These regional winners will receive a $250 stipend* and a highlight on OSIT’s social media.
From the regional winners, OSIT will select one State STEM Teacher of the Year and one State STEM Advocate of the Year. These two winners will each receive a $1,000 stipend*, an OSIT swag bag, and an invitation to OSIT’s annual recognition ceremony with the Governor.
*Note: Registration as a Vendor with the State Controller’s Office is required to receive a stipend.
2025-2026 Application Documents
STEM Teacher of the Year Application
STEM Teacher of the Year Scoring Rubric
STEM Advocate of the Year Application
STEM Advocate of the Year Scoring Rubric
Nominate a STEM Teacher
Nominate an incredible STEM teacher or advocate by November 21, 2025 using the Nomination Form
Send any questions or concerns to T.Howard@gov.nv.gov.