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Robotics Competition Grant

Robotics Competition Grant

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is excited to announce the Robotics Competition Grant for Michigan’s school districts and nonpublic schools. This program serves as an effort to increase educational opportunities for students by fostering engagement in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), aligning with Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan. An eligible school district or nonpublic school who is approved for funding shall use the provided funds to participate in a robotics competition hosted by an approved 99h program provider.

Full Statutory Language

FY26 Application Timeline

  • The FY26 application window is closed. All applications were due by February 9, 2026, at 12 PM.
  • Grant Award Notifications (GANs) and funds will be made available to awardees in Spring 2026.

Eligible Applicants

  • Intermediate school districts (ISDs), local education agencies (LEAs), both traditional public school districts and public school academies (PSAs), are eligible to apply.

Important Links for Application

Notice to Nonpublic School Applicants Only: The Program Office has identified a technical issue within the application involving the Sigma Mail Code field on the Entity Type page. If you find that you are unable to enter your full Mail Code, please follow the 99h Mail Code Guidance. 

Information for Coaches

State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs)

Educators serving as coaches or mentors for the Robotics Competition Grant have the opportunity to earn SCECHs. These hours can be used for renewal and progression of certificates and licenses issued by MDE.

Requirements to Earn SCECHs

  • Applications for SCECHs under the Robotics Competition Grant must be submitted by the educator serving as a coach or mentor.
  • Applicants must include their Personal Identification Code (PIC) within their application. Directions to determine your PIC are included in the application.
  • Applicants may only claim hours as a coach or mentor for teams that participated in one competition.
  • Time spent at competitions do not count toward SCECHs and should not be logged.

SCECH Calculation

For every ten hours of contact, one SCECH is awarded. A maximum number of 40 SCECHs can be awarded for robotics coaching. Time spent at a competition or event does not count toward SCECHs and should not be included in your log.

1 SCECH = 10 hours of service

SCECH Log and Application Instructions

All Robotics Competition Grant SCECH applications are due June 1, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. Submitted SCECH applications will not be processed until after the June 1, 2026, due date. Please allow at least two weeks after the due date for your SCECH hours to update.

  1. Record your eligible coaching hours using the SCECH Log. Eligible coaching hours are outlined in the Requirements section above.
  2. Complete the SCECH Application by June 1, 2026. In the application, please upload your completed SCECH Log.

Contact Information

For more information or support, please contact MDE-EdTech@Michigan.gov.