Governor's STEM Seal of Approval Application

Think Your Organization is a good fit?

This application is for out-of-school-time STEM programs operating in Alabama for 3+ years. Applications must represent a single, distinct program (not an entire organization) and demonstrate high-quality STEM education, consistent implementation, positive outcomes, and alignment with STEM best practices. Please complete all required sections and include links to supporting documentation where requested. Applications close on November 28, 2026, with awardees announced in early January 2027.

STEM Seal of Approval Application

Governor's STEM Seal of Approval

Contact Information

Organization Name: *

Program/Event Name: *

Primary Contact Person: *

Title/Role: *

Email Address: *

Phone Number: *

Counties Served In Alabama: *

Program Website/Info Page(s): *

Brief Program/Event Summary: *

Eligibility

Does this application represent a single, distinct STEM program (not the entire organization)? *

Is the program delivered by an out‑of‑school‑time provider (after‑school, community‑based, nonprofit‑led, summer)? *

Has the program been established and continuously operating for at least three (3) years? *

Is the program created, managed, and continuously operated within Alabama? *

Does the program provide high‑quality STEM education benefits (learning, engagement, enrichment)? *

Can your program show evidence of consistent implementation, positive outcomes, and alignment with STEM best practices? *

Program Structure

Program Model & Delivery: *

If above is other, please provide more detail below:

Total number of people served over the last three (3) years: *

Schedule and Frequency (ex: sessions/week, weeks/year, session length): *

Key Partnerships: *

Staffing and Qualifications (ex: # staff/volunteers, certifications/training): *

STEM Domains (Check All That Apply) *

Impact

List 2-4 specific learning objectives for your program: *

Academic & Enrichment Outcomes (ex: 3 year metrics such as attendance, retention, skill gains, etc): *

Participant Feedback: *

College and Career Exploration: *

If above is other, please provide more detail below:

Describe how your program aligns with Alabama’s workforce needs (e.g., industry connections, career pathways, in-demand skills/careers): *

Data Collection and Evaluation

Evaluation Plan: *

Who leads your evaluation? *

Internal Staff

External Evaluator

Both

Data Collected: *

If above is other, please provide more detail below:

Innovation - Provide an explanation: *

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Alabama Stem Council

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STEM Seal of Approval Application

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Data Collection and Evaluation

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