STEM GRANTS: MARCH 2024 ROUNDUP
Posted by Wonder Workshop 3/2024 on 17th Mar 2024
MARCH ROUNDUP
NATIONAL
STEM Action Grants, Society for Science, Washington, DC. The STEM Action Grant program aims to bolster and support community-driven nonprofit organizations that are working to enhance the public’s understanding of science and to increase participation of underrepresented populations in STEM fields. Since 2016 the STEM Action Grant program has awarded over $828,000 to a total of 113 organizations wanting to improve access to STEM education.
SAXENA Foundation, Austin, TX
http://saxenafoundation.com/guidelines/
The Saxena Family Foundation is a privately funded, 501(c) (3) registered non-profit charitable foundation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The Foundation awards grants and supports programs that have a particular focus on S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education and around empowering women in the United States and in India.
The Foundation anticipates most grants will be in the $5,000-$50,000 range.
Grant applications can be submitted throughout the year, and are reviewed by the Selection Committee as they are received.
Humana Foundation
The Humana Foundation works to ensure seniors, veterans and school-aged children live connected, healthy lives by removing unnecessary barriers to health and healthcare. The Humana Foundation offers funding through various grant cycles each year and encourages organizations aligned with the Humana Foundation’s commitments to apply for grants through the online granting portal.
Regular Cycle – The Humana Foundation will open a grant cycle Apr. 1, 2024. This regular cycle provides more time for applicants who may need additional support in aligning around our mission and opportunities, while completing all neccessary steps. This grant cycle will remain open through May 10, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST.
VARIOUS CITIES
Deluxe Corporate Foundation
Greater Twin Cities, Greater Atlanta or Greater Kansas City area
The Foundation accepts grant proposals from qualifying nonprofit organizations that serve the Greater Twin Cities, Greater Atlanta or Greater Kansas City area in which Deluxe facilities are located. National-level non-profit organizations are also encouraged to apply. One of the Grant Focus Areas is Education, Entrepreneurship & Empowerment with an emphasis on the Focus Areas of STEM/STEAM, Women’s/Entrepreneurs Organizations, and the Achievement Gap
The application will be open from May 1 – August 31, 2024. Find more information here.
BY STATE
OKLAHOMA
Summer Academies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Colleges and Universities around OklahomaAttention rising 8th-12th graders in Oklahoma:
Apply to a FREE Summer STEM Academy in Oklahoma. This summer, spend time at an Oklahoma college or university and discover the fascinating worlds of robotics, drones, renewable energy, engineering, environmental conservation and much more!
Students will experience college life while learning on college campuses through the residential and commuter academies.
There are 17 academies at 14 different colleges or universities across the state of Oklahoma. ALL FREE.
See the full list of 2024 academies to apply.
UTAH
Park City Education Foundation
Express Grants (Ongoing $1,000 limit, Immediate Need)
Classroom Grants (due April 1 for next school year, up to $25,000)
- Mission: fund and support educator-powered initiatives that inspire all Park City students to reach their academic and lifelong potential.
- Vision: help launch well-prepared, curiosity-driven, creative problem solvers who are ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
Teachers who have bright ideas for how to encourage learning can now apply for a grant from the Park City Education.
More information about Express Grants
More information about Classroom Grants
FEBRUARY ROUNDUP
NATIONAL
National Lieutenant Governor’s Association STEM Scholarship Program 2024 APPLICATION PERIOD is open, February 1 – March 15, 2024!
Teachers or project advisors in state-accredited public, private, or tribal pre-K – 12th grade schools may apply for a scholarship to further STEM education through a project, equipment, program, or curriculum. Eight schools across the country will be awarded $1,000 each and four schools will be awarded $500 each.
Applications are currently being accepted until March 15. Those interested in applying need to fill out an application at https://nlga.us/strategies/
BY STATE
NEW YORK
Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) plans to award $1,000 STEM Classroom Grants to as many as 50 educators at schools (pre-kindergarten through grade 12) and youth groups for the 2024-2025 school year in communities located within O&R’s service area.
The application process is now open. The STEM Classroom Grants Program application can be found online at https://www.oru.com/en/
TENNESEE
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is accepting applications for its Education Grants program for 2024, offering $30,000 in grant funding for teachers in five East Tennessee counties.
Educators should complete and submit an online proposal at https://orausurvey.orau.
TEXAS
Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International (AFCEA), Alamo Chapter
The Alamo AFCEA Scholarships and Grants program oversees the Alamo AFCEA Education Foundation (AAEF), a certified 501(c)3 Chapter-affiliated organization. AAEF is dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines at all academic levels.
The Teaching Tool Grants provide additional funding for educators to purchase classroom STEM tools. AAEF requests the tools are durable and reusable.
K-5 = $750
6-9 = $1000
Apply here on a rolling basis