Brandon DelCorvo Classroom Grant Program


Grant proposals are accepted February 1-April 30.

Each year, grants of up to $2,000 are awarded to NYSCATE members for projects consistent with its Mission Statement. They are intended to support innovative projects which align with New York Academic Content as well as the Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards. We encourage PK-12 educators as well as Higher Education faculty involved in teacher preparation to submit a proposal. The grants application window opens up in mid-Winter and is due by April 30 each year.  All grant proposals are reviewed independently by three separate reviewers based on the rubric in May with grant awards submitted to the NYSCATE Board in June for approval.  Grants are announced to the membership in July with grant award checks mailed in the summer.  
The Brandon DelCorvo Classrooms grants are named in memory of Brandon DelCorvo. Brandon graduated from Gates-Chili CSD and Wymoco (Wyoming and Monroe County) Computer Science Program in 2011.  Brandon was a student at Monroe Community College when he passed on September 20, 2012.  Born with significant physical issues, Brandon lived 19 years of an incredibly full life.  An avid sports fan, he could be seen watching every one his twin brother’s sporting events, knowing every stat on every one of his opponents.  For many years Brandon participated in the NYSCATE Conference, either stuffing bags or working the bookstore with his siblings.  Technology played a large role in Brandon’s life.  It allowed Brandon to graduate with his classmates at GCHS as well as participate in various gaming events. Brandon is and will always be a staple of the DelCorvo family, and through the NYSCATE Classroom Grant Program, a reminder that technology can be a game changer for all students.​

Informational Webinar

Recorded March 24, 2026
Interested in applying for a Brandon DelCorvo Classroom Grant? Review this informational webinar designed to help you submit a strong, successful application.
Grant applications will open February 1, 2027

Jane Jamison First-Time Attendee Scholarship

For Teachers & Pre-Service Teachers

Honoring a fierce spirit and a lifelong educator
Jane Jamison was a visionary educator, NYSCATE's founder, and the organization's only Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. For 31 years, she taught mathematics and computer courses at Hornell High School. Her passion for technology, mentorship, and community service continues through this scholarship — helping an educator attend NYSCATE for the very first time.

The Scholarship Includes:

  • Full conference Registation
  • Hotel Acoomodations
  • Travel Reimbursement
Two scholarships will be awarded: one to a practicing educator and one to a pre-service teacher.
Two scholarships will be awarded: one to a practicing educator and one to a pre-service teacher.
Application Opens August 1st and Closes October 1.

NYSCATE Awards Program

Each year, NYSCATE recognizes outstanding work done by New York educators with our five main awards:
Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award
Outstanding Leader of the Year Award
Superintendent of the Year Award.
Empire Educator Award
Volunteer Hall of Fame
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These awards recognize members who have implemented or demonstrated the use of technology to improve education in an outstanding manner in their specific role. The nominee's work reflects NYSCATE’s mission to transform teaching and learning through technology
Nominations Open August 1, 2026
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