VERIFICATION HOLD — current WVDE page has a 2025/2026 application-window conflict; deadline time zone and complete current application funding terms also require verification
WVDE-HB5405-2026West Virginia
West Virginia HB 5405 Math and Science Professional Development and Teacher Certification Grants 2026
FundingThe current public WVDE program page does not state a fixed award ceiling. The required application budget must identify the requested grant amount and matching county funds; do not infer an award cap or match ratio without authoritative current application terms.
DeadlineWVDE's current page is internally inconsistent: its Apply Online section says the HB 5405 application form can be used beginning October 30, 2025, while its Important Dates section states the application window is October 30, 2026 through December 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The page does not state a controlling time zone. VERIFICATION HOLD.
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026
Required next actionVERIFICATION HOLD. Obtain authoritative WVDE clarification of the application-window year conflict and the controlling time zone for the December 31, 2026 4:00 p.m. deadline, then verify the live application form's current funding amount, match terms, certifications, and submission requirements before publication or applicant outreach. Once resolved, limit eligibility to West Virginia county school districts and preserve the verified math/science professional-development or teacher-certification scope.
Broad Eligibility
West Virginia county school districts. The program supports (1) Regional Professional Learning Cadres or Teacher Leadership Networks focused on mathematics and science and (2) resources for educators working toward full certification in their current positions.
Atlas Analysis
Atlas scoring is withheld pending authoritative resolution of WVDE's internal application-window year conflict, confirmation of the deadline time zone, and verification of the complete live application funding terms. School/education publication fit is legitimate. Provisional N9+ Fit 0/100, QC Healthcare Fit 0/100, and Dr. Miltie direct-applicant/vendor fit 0/100 because the verified program scope is educator professional development and teacher certification rather than healthcare delivery, telehealth, diagnostic equipment, remote examination, or clinical technology procurement.
Source verificationReferenced source · wvde.usAtlas last verified this record September 18, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗