Mathematics, Science & Technology Teachers (MST)

Grant Format

Reimbursement

Grant Type

Non-Competitive, Formula Driven

Inaugural Year

2017-2018

Grant Cycle

1-year

Current Year

Year 7 (2023-2024 School Year)

Online Application/Reimbursement

MST Year 7 Business Portal Application

Paper Application/Reimbursement

MST Y7 Non portal Application 

Program Guide

MST Year 7 Guidance

Eligibility Dates

7/1/2023-6/30/2024

Applications Due

8/1/2024

Workshop/Tutorial

MST Year 7 FAQ

Total Funding Available

$73M

Anticipated Amount of Award(s)

MST Year 7 Allocations

Purpose

The MST Grant provides New York State (NYS) religious and independent schools with reimbursement for teacher salary expenditures related to mathematics, science, and technology.

Eligibility

• Religious and independent schools (non-profit or not-for-profit schools only)
• Currently open/operational (at the time of application)
• 853 and 4201 schools are not eligible
• Possession of (or will obtain) a valid Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Vendor ID.
• New York State Education Department (NYSED) issued Basic Education Data System (BEDS) code
• BEDS enrollment data for 2023-2024 school year for grades 3-12

Allocation Methodology

In accordance with Education Law § 3037(2)(b), reimbursement for eligible teachers shall be the average comparable teacher salary and personal service, per subject area, of public-school teachers in the school district in which such nonpublic schools are located, multiplied by the percentage of full time equivalent secular instructional hours completed in the school day per subject area. Reimbursements shall not be provided for eligible teachers who provide instruction in mathematics, science, or technology, if such teachers also provide non-secular instruction in any capacity.

Per Education Law § 3037(2)(c), in the event that the total reimbursements requested exceed the appropriation available for this program, then each applicant shall only be reimbursed an amount equal to the percentage each such applicant represents to the total of all applications submitted. Applicants should keep in mind; eligible teacher salaries have historically exceeded their reimbursement rate. Employing religious and independent school must support the remaining expenses and should not plan to receive additional reimbursement.

Contact Name

Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS)

Contact Email

MST-ORISS@nysed.gov

Current Solicitation Profile

Year 7 (2023-2024 School Year) Announcement