The Navapache Innovation Council has up to $40,000 per year for 12 grants.

Since this is an NSF grant, we must follow their guidelines. The following items are NOT covered by the grant:

• Salaries
• Program staff
• Utilities
• Administration cost
• Indirect costs
• Scholarships
• Food (up to 10%)

The RAIN STEM grant is an informal STEM grant. Therefore, it cannot be used in a K-12 classroom, during the instructional day. However, funds can be used for programs outside the school day.

Yes, for sustainability, we encourage partnerships with other organizations.

You should apply for your event approximately six months in advance. We will NOT fund retroactively.

Yes. The RAIN grant is an NSF grant. We encourage you to use grammar programs, such as Grammarly.

You will receive a response by the application due date.

You can send your supporting documentation to the grant coordinator at: STEAMingAheadWithSusan@gmail.com

• W9
• Flyer of your event and/or website link
• Letters of partnerships

• Funding is set up as a reimbursement. With your award announcement, you will receive a reimbursement form, which will be submitted to Susan Rodriguez (seteamingaheadwithsusan@gmail.com). This will be submitted along with a copy of your receipts.
• You will spend the funds first, then submit receipts. After receipts have been checked and aligned to the budget a check will be sent to the contact person.

• At least one submission to a forum on this RAIN website
• At least one submission to Facebook using the hashtag #4AZRAIN
• Summary of the event
• Pictures of participants/event

You will have 72 hours to address any deficiencies and resubmit. If submitted past the 72 hours, then your application will be considered for the next grant cycle.

Yes! We encourage you to consider the comments on your grant.

Yes, you can apply again. You will need to wait at least four grant cycles before submitting your grant.

You will need to submit a programmatic change.