STEM GRANTS: MAY 2024 ROUNDUP

Posted by Wonder Workshop 5/2024 on 30th May 2024

NATIONAL

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

The AIAA Foundation thinks that providing grants to address students' educational needs, which have not been met or funded, is a crucial way to motivate and promote the future of Aerospace. Every academic year, AIAA provides grants of a maximum of $500 to deserving projects that have a substantial impact on student education.

Grant Rules

The grant proposal must include a strong link to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) with a focus on Aerospace.

Candidates must be a K-12 educator and the funds will be given to the school.
Applicants must be current AIAA Educator Associate members prior to receiving this grant.
Educator Association membership information
Each school is limited to up to 2 grants per calendar year.
Funds must be spent on the items proposed in the original application.

Funding will be considered for the following materials

Classroom STEM demonstration kits
Classroom STEM supplies
K-12 STEM software
Math manipulative materials
Parts and supplies for making flying objects
Parts and supplies for robotics programs

Important Dates

21 June 2024: Submission Period Opens
30 September 2024: Submission Period Closes
December 2024: Applicants Notified of Status

For more information visit the website here.

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Society for Science

STEM Action Grants

The STEM Action Grant program offers up to $5,000 in small grants to creative nonprofit organizations run by social entrepreneurs.

The STEM Action Grant program seeks to strengthen and aid nonprofit organizations driven by the community that are dedicated to improving public knowledge of science and promoting greater involvement of underrepresented groups in STEM fields. Since 2016, more than $828,000 has been granted by the STEM Action Grant program to 113 organizations seeking to enhance STEM education accessibility.

View past STEM Action Grantees: 2019 • 2020 • 2022 • 2023

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Toshiba Foundation

With a Toshiba America Foundation grant, sixth to 12th grade teachers can bring their best new teaching ideas to life.

Grants For Grades 6 – 12

Do you teach in a middle and high school classroom?
Do you have an innovative idea for improving STEM (Science, technology, engineering and math) learning in your classroom?
Is your idea project based learning with measurable outcomes?
What do you need to make learning STEM subjects fun for your students?

To begin the application process, please click here and you will be redirected to short questionnaire.

Please note the following:

We only accept on-line applications through the designated links above.
Applications must be for project based learning. We do not consider requests for computers, laptops or tablets.

Find out more here
Deadlines throughout the year

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Ciena Teaching Grant

The Ciena Grants are established to support classroom teachers with the implementation of innovative and engaging science technology engineering and math (STEM) programs, activities, and technology (software and hardware) to promote learning and digital equality.

The Ciena grant program will award deserving teachers in the DC metro area, DoDEA schools, and schools in all 50 states with grants up to $3,000. The grants will be applied toward materials and resources to support STEM programs and activities. Schools with high economic need (over 50 percent of the students qualifying for free or reduced lunch assistance) will be given priority consideration to support digital equality. Innovative distance and virtual learning projects and programs will be considered.

Applicants must:

Currently be teaching science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) in grades K-12 in the United States or at any DoDEA school.
Currently be teaching in one of the specific areas supported by the grant: DC metro area school, DoDEA school, or in any of the 50 US states.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

For more information, click here.

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Bayer Fund

STEM EducationGrants offered in eligible communities

They back educational programming by non-profit organizations that provide access to knowledge and empower students and teachers in communities nationwide, emphasizing STEM education. Emphasis is placed on programs held during school hours, as well as those offered after school and in the summer, along with technical training and academic programs that enhance or support school curriculums.

January 1 – February 29
July 1 – August 31

Learn More Here

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SAXENA Foundation, Austin, TX

http://saxenafoundation.com/guidelines/

The Saxena Family Foundation is based in Austin, Texas. It is a non-profit funded privately and registered as a 501(c)(3) charity. The Foundation gives grants and backs initiatives. It focuses on S.T.E.M education and empowering women. This is in the United States and 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.

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Humana Foundation

The goal of the Humana Foundation is to help seniors, veterans, and school-aged children lead healthy, connected lives by eliminating obstacles to health and healthcare. The Humana Foundation provides funding through different grant cycles annually and urges organizations in line with its commitments to apply for grants via the online granting portal.

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Sensata Foundation

The Sensata Foundation provides grants to fund specific programs/projects

An area of focus is STEM Education

The Sensata Foundation aims to assist future engineers by providing funding to non-profits that offer STEM education to youth in grades K-12, with a focus on ensuring equal access.

Key focus areas include:

Developing fair access for marginalized communities. The initiatives will guarantee that all people can access STEM. This will be true despite their gender or wealth. They will have access to resources, services, and programs. This involves improving access for racial and ethnic minorities. It also includes students with disabilities and girls in K-12. It also involves other underrepresented groups.
The initiatives give students tools to think innovatively and autonomously. They help students tackle obstacles or issues.
Advancing Education & Career Paths to Motivate Next-Generation Leaders: These initiatives offer more chances to learn, like mentorship. They help students advance their education in STEM fields

Learn more: https://www.sensata.com/about/sensata-foundation
Application deadline: June 30, 2024.

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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 non-profit organizations at the highest level are also welcome to submit their applications. Education, Entrepreneurship & Empowerment is highlighted as a Grant Focus Area, focusing on STEM/STEAM, Women’s/Entrepreneurs Organizations, and narrowing the Achievement Gap.

The application will be open from May 1 – August 31, 2024. Find more information here.

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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

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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