{"id":11848,"date":"2024-05-22T14:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T14:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makewonder.com\/?page_id=11848"},"modified":"2025-03-05T11:31:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T11:31:56","slug":"grants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.makewonder.com\/de\/grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup of STEM Grant Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11848\" class=\"elementor elementor-11848\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b8ce008 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7b8ce008\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a518ede exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a518ede\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">STEM Grant Opportunities<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09182f2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"09182f2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22c5db3 elementor-align-center exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"22c5db3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#grantlist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-down\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Jump Down to Grant List<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a29095d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a29095d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7188b19 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7188b19\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0b455a exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0b455a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Subscribe<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c70febf exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c70febf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Looking for more great content like this? 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Grants will be up to $2,000 for awarded STEM programs\/projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible, teachers applying for the grant must be teaching a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) subject at a elementary or secondary\/intermediate school in the United States and be a U.S. citizen. Teachers working in schools with economically disadvantaged students will be considered first. The awards are available to public and private schools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grants are awarded on a rolling basis.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/afcea.users.membersuite.com\/community\/competitions\/competition-details\/512d674c-00aa-ccfd-fba4-0b4752ac9e6e\">More information<\/a><\/p><p><strong>SAXENA Foundation<\/strong><\/p><p>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.<br \/>The Foundation anticipates most grants will be in the $5,000-$50,000 range.<\/p><p><strong>Grant applications can be submitted throughout the year,<\/strong>\u00a0and are reviewed by the Selection Committee as they are received.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/saxenafoundation.com\/guidelines\/\">More information<\/a><\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2><span style=\"color: #00acd7;\"><strong>APRIL ROUND-UP<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><h3><b>BY STATE\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p><b>COLORADO<\/b><\/p><p><strong>RMA Spring 2025 Community Commitment Grant<\/strong><\/p><p>Navarro supports and encourages educational initiatives.\u00a0 Through our Community Commitment Grants Program, we focus on advancing the next generation of workers and improving the educational experience in our local schools.<\/p><p>We are now accepting applications (below) for our 2025 Community Commitment Grants Program. We designed the program to recognize and support excellence in teaching by providing funds for specific projects or curricula in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).<\/p><p>Grant eligibility is open to public, private, and charter schools in the Adams County School District 14 in Colorado. All K-8 schools and classrooms are eligible to apply; however, preference will be given to applications supporting clearly defined STEM-based activities.<\/p><p>Deadline to submit a grant application is 5:00 p.m. MST on April 30, 2025.<\/p><p>APPLY HERE: <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/navarro-inc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Navarro-STEM-Application_Fillable_Spring-2025_RMA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Navarro STEM Application Spring 2025 RMA \u2013 PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 and submit PDF to <strong>STEMRMA@navarro-inc.com<\/strong>.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/navarro-inc.com\/apply-today-rma-spring-2025-community-commitment-grant\/\">More information<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>MINNESOTA<\/b><\/p><p><strong>Stillwater Area Foundation<\/strong><\/p><p>The Stillwater Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the St. Croix Valley Foundation, is excited to announce the launch of its newly renamed Community Impact Grant, designed to enhance the Stillwater area by supporting impactful local initiatives.<\/p><p><strong>Grant Focus: Youth Enrichment<\/strong><\/p><p>The 2025 Youth Enrichment Grant aims to fund programs that inspire growth, connection, and learning through initiatives including:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Skill-Building Opportunities<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Supporting programs such as STEM workshops, literacy programs, and tutoring.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Grant Application Details<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Application Opens: March 1, 2025<\/li><li>Application Deadline: April 15, 2025<\/li><li>Foundation Board Review: May 13, 2025<\/li><li>Grantees Announced: June 2025<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Applications will be evaluated based on project impact, sustainability, community engagement, reach, and financial need. To learn more or begin the application process, visit the Stillwater Area Community Foundation\u2019s website:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stillwaterareafoundation.org\/community-impact-grant\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/stillwaterareafoundation.org\/community-impact-grant\/<\/a>.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><b><span style=\"color: #00acd7;\">MARCH ROUND-UP<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>NATIONWIDE<\/b><\/h3><p><strong>National Lieutenant Governor\u2019s Association STEM Scholarship Program 2024 APPLICATION PERIOD is open, January 27 \u2013 March 7, 2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>NLGA annually awards a scholarship to 12 different schools for STEM-related projects in the classroom.\u00a0 Teachers or project advisors in state-accredited public, private, or tribal pre-K &#8211; 12th grade schools may apply for a scholarship to further STEM education through a project, equipment, program, or curriculum.\u00a0 Eight schools across the country will be awarded $1,000 each and four schools will be awarded $500 each.<\/p><p><strong>APPLY HERE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nlga.awardsplatform.com\/\">nlga.awardsplatform.com<\/a>\u00a0<em>(no www)<\/em><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/nlga.us\/strategies\/nlga-state-strategies-in-stem\/nlga-lt-governors-stem-scholarship-program\">More information<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Society for Science<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>STEM Action Grants<\/strong><\/p><p>The Society\u2019s STEM Action Grant is designed to award innovative organizations using creative solutions to do work that supports our mission\u2014work that takes action to inform, educate and inspire people from all walks of life to pursue scientific endeavors.<\/p><p>Please complete this application to tell us about your organization and the work you do, and how the Society\u2019s funding will support your goals. Our external evaluators will review all submissions after the deadline and applicants will be notified in about 4-6 weeks. Funding decisions are at the discretion of the Society. Learn more about the\u00a0STEM Action Grant Program and eligibility requirements\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.societyforscience.org\/outreach-and-equity\/stem-action-grants\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p>December 2024 \u2013 March 2025 \u2013 Application window<br \/>March 2025 \u2013 Review and selection, Non-public notification of awards<br \/>April 2025 \u2013 Funding distributed<br \/>April 2025 to June 2026 \u2013 Programming or grant activities take place<\/p><p><b>Application Deadline: March 5, 2025 at 11:59pm EASTERN TIME.<\/b><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sag.societyforscience.org\/\">More information<\/a><\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2><strong>BY STATE<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>GEORGIA<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiateachersinitiative.org\/grants\/\">Georgia Teachers Initiative: Teacher Grants for Innovation<\/a><\/p><p>Are you a teacher with an innovative project designed to improve learning outcomes and make a measurable impact on your student\u2019s lives?<\/p><p>Through the Georgia Teachers Initiative, the Georgia Foundation for Public Education is awarding between $500 and $2,500 in Teacher Grants for Innovation to Georgia public school teachers to help bring your creative ideas to life.<\/p><p>Application period: January 16-March 15, 2025. Winners will be announced by April 15<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiateachersinitiative.org\/grants\/\">More information<\/a><\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2><b><span style=\"color: #00acd7;\">FEBRUARY ROUND-UP<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>BY STATE\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p><b>COLORADO<\/b><\/p><p><strong>Nathan Yip Foundation\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available to K-12 teachers in rural Colorado schools, as designated by the Colorado Department of Education<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Award amount: $2,000\u2013$30,000<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit letter of inquiry to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:christine@nathanyipfoundation.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">christine@nathanyipfoundation.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by February 14, 2025<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter of inquiry should include: information about your school\/district (include demographics such as socioeconomics, ethnicity, and extenuating circumstances), a brief description of the request and amount of grant request, including a very general budget overview.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funding priority is K-12 programs\/projects that will directly impact students, with a preference for funding projects in schools serving a lower income population.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/nathanyipfoundation.org\/what-we-do\/grants1.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><b>NEW MEXICO<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Albuquerque Public Schools Education Foundation<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Award amount: $3,000<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APS staff at any school or department are eligible to apply, even if they have received a previous grant. The money can be for a wide array of projects or initiatives.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application deadline: 5 p.m. on February 21, 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aps.edu\/education-foundation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><b>WEST VIRGINIA<\/b><\/p><p><strong>Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley: Expand Energy STEM Grants<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum award amount: $1,000<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grants available to K-12 teachers in Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel county schools for projects that incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts into the classrooms.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application window: Jan. 6, 2025\u00a0 &#8211; Feb 7, 2025<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cfov.org\/expand-energy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2><span style=\"color: #00acd7;\"><b>JANUARY ROUND-UP<\/b><\/span><\/h2><h3><b>BY STATE<\/b><\/h3><p><b>MISSOURI<\/b><\/p><p><strong>Randy Schilling STEM Educators Grant<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available to K-12 teachers in St. Charles County<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Award amount: $1,000\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This program is open to K-12 classroom teachers at public and private schools in St. Charles County, Missouri. Community organizations (YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, etc.) are also eligible to participate.\u00a0 Winners will be selected by the EDC Partners Education Committee, which is comprised of representatives from local public and private schools, as well as local business and civic leaders.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful submissions will:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab the imagination of students while laying the groundwork for future careers in STEM fields or later STEM coursework.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain how they would use the funding in their classroom.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request materials for innovative STEM activities that can be easily incorporated into a classroom setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request funding for materials not currently in the teacher\u2019s budget or utilized in their current curriculum.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priority will be given to requests for materials that can be used in subsequent years and across multiple classes\/grades.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a project budget exceeds $1,000 applicants must advise how the balance will be funded.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application deadline: End of business day January 31, 2025<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edcscc.com\/partners\/education\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><b>INDIANA, MINNESOTA, OHIO, and TEXAS<\/b><\/p><p><strong>CenterPoint Energy Foundation Community Vitality and Education Grant<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available to nonprofit organizations with addresses within CenterPoint Energy\u2019s footprint. Priority consideration is given to programs that serve low- to moderate-income families and under-represented populations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key focus areas of Education grants:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quality Literacy Programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Literacy and tutoring programs focused on early childhood through adult learners<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>STEM Programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education programs targeted to under-resourced areas and\/or under-represented populations; Digital device access<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Workforce Development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Programs addressing needs of our communities; credentialing programs providing skills for living wage jobs<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Cycle 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: January 13 &#8211; February 14, 2025 (cycle closes at 11:59\u200b\u200b p.m. CST)<\/span><\/p><p><b>Cycle 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: June 16 \u2013 July 18, 2025 (cycle closes at 11:59 p.m. CST).<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centerpointenergy.com\/en-us\/corporate\/community\/centerpoint-energy-foundation\/application-process\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><b>HAWAII<\/b><\/p><p><strong>Ke Alahele Education Fund<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Award amount: $3,000<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ke Alahele Education Fund was created by the Maui Economic Development Board to help local educators, individuals, parent groups and other organizations enhance student learning as well as augment their own professional development.\u00a0 The Fund\u2019s goals are to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support needs, actions and efforts in the STEM areas (science, technology, engineering and math) that enhance education systems and activities.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Align education initiatives with Focus Maui Nui\u2019s vision, values and strategies (see <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.focusmauinui.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.focusmauinui.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote education experiences that meet or exceed the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards set by the Hawaii Department of Education<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminate barriers to access tools that enrich educational opportunities in STEM<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application deadline: January 27, 2025<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medbpathways.org\/grants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>OHIO<\/b><\/p><p><strong>City of Toledo Parks and Youth Services<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Award Amount: $2,000 &#8211; $10,000<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focused on after school and summer programming for youth in areas of STEM, arts, literacy, or sports. The City of Toledo is seeking local programming partners prepared to advance the health and wellness of youth and young adults in Toledo through high-quality program offerings. Programs should provide opportunities to learn, be engaged, be active, and have fun. Those programs incorporating key mentoring goals and objectives, and those that work in collaboration with other programs, will be given additional consideration.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application window: Jan. 7, 2025 &#8211; Jan. 27, 2025<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/toledo.oh.gov\/departments\/parks-youth-services\/youth-programming-grants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><p><strong>Martha Holden Jennings Foundation\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum award amount: $3,000<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grants-to-Educators support the Foundation\u2019s basic objectives of recognizing and encouraging outstanding classroom teachers in Ohio\u2019s PK-12 public schools. Grants are available to teachers and administrators and are typically for classroom or school-wide projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants will need to identify which of the following Deep Learning Aspects are central to your project:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing students\u2019 skills in critical reading, writing, research, and\/or mathematics<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing students\u2019 problem-solving skills<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fostering students\u2019 self-directed learning<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging students to think as scientists, social scientists, and\/or artists<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging students in interdisciplinary learning<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging students in meaningful problem or project-based learning<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 funding cycles with applications due on the 15th of the following months: December, February, April, June, August, October<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhjf.org\/grantstoeducators\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2><span style=\"color: #00acd7;\"><strong>SEPTEMBER 2024 ROUNDUP<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><h3><strong>BY STATE<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>NEW MEXICO<\/strong><\/p><p>Albuquerque Public Schools Foundation:<\/p><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype\"><div id=\"h.4bdac1aad587e6e7_81\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-II5mzb Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-II5mzb Ktthjf-AhqUyc-II5mzb jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><div class=\"CjVfdc\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Classroom &amp; Grade Level Learning<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype\"><div id=\"h.4bdac1aad587e6e7_83\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-II5mzb Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-II5mzb Ktthjf-AhqUyc-II5mzb jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec wHaque g5GTcb\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Award Amount:\u00a0 $500 &#8211; $5,000<\/span><\/p><p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Classroom grants in the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), fine arts and literacy, ranging from $1,500 for a single classroom and $5,000 for a team of multiple classrooms.<\/span><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">One Grant Cycle per year- September 3 &#8211; October 25<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aps.edu\/apsefgrantportal\/grant-opportunities?authuser=0\">More information<\/a><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>TENNESSEE<\/strong><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) is sponsoring a $5,000 grant for a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classroom. The goal of the grant, designated for grades K\u201312, is to foster advancement of STEM activities in the classroom and to help develop Y-12\u2019s future workforce. CNS manages and operates the Y-12 National Security Complex for the National Nuclear Security Administration.<\/p><p>Oct. 4, 2024. Educators who are immediate family members of Y-12 employees are not eligible to apply for or receive a grant.<\/p><p>Y-12 staff will evaluate the grant applications and make recommendations for grant allocations.<\/p><p>Grants will be awarded during Nuclear Science Week, Oct. 21\u201325, and all funds must be spent in the 2024-2025 academic year.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.y12.doe.gov\/news\/press-releases\/y-12-accepting-stem-classroom-grant-applications-0\">Learn more here<\/a><\/p><\/div><p><strong>TENNESSEE (cont.)<\/strong><\/p><p>The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network and STEMx network, managed by Battelle, are pleased to announce the 2021-22 K-12 classroom STEM grant program sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated (a TVA retiree organization).<\/p><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>The grant application is open now at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsin.org\/classroom-grants\">www.tsin.org\/classroom-grants<\/a> and will remain open until October 18, 2021.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><span class=\"\">Applications should highlight STEM projects that are unique, innovative, and creative ideas that incorporate design thinking and promote 21st century skills. Points are awarded for projects that enhance college and career readiness and that are both collaborative and interdisciplinary across subjects and\/or grades.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">Applicants are encouraged to involve community partners in their projects and to expose students to real-world careers and in-demand skills.<\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><strong>WEST VIRGINIA<\/strong><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype\"><div id=\"h.4bdac1aad587e6e7_83\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-II5mzb Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-II5mzb Ktthjf-AhqUyc-II5mzb jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec wHaque g5GTcb\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div><div>Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc. (YCF) is currently accepting applications from non-profit organizations for the following grant programs: YCF Educator Mini-Grants, S.T.E.M. for Girls Fund, Stephen D. Tanner Children\u2019s Enrichment Fund, Taylor County Charitable Interest Fund, and the Women\u2019s Giving Circle of North Central West Virginia.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>Applications are due by Sept. 23, 2024. Brief descriptions of each grant program are outlined below, with full eligibility criteria and application instructions available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ycfwv.org\">www.ycfwv.org<\/a>.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>Awards will be announced and distributed in November.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2><span style=\"color: #00acd7;\"><strong>MAY ROUNDUP<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><h3><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong>NATIONAL<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics <\/strong><\/p><p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaa.org\/foundation\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"5b844e9107fd947894dcd42e\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaa.org\/foundation\">AIAA Foundation<\/a>\u00a0believes that one of the most significant means to inspire and advance the future of Aerospace is to fund grants to meet the unmet and unfunded educational need of students. Each school year, AIAA awards grants of up to $500 to worthy projects that significantly influence student learning.<\/p><h5>Grant Rules<\/h5><ul><li>A clear connection to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) with an emphasis on Aerospace must be included in the grant proposal.<\/li><li>Applicants must be a K-12 classroom teacher with funds that will be paid to the school.<\/li><li>Applicants must be current AIAA Educator Associate members prior to receiving this grant.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaa.org\/membership\/types-of-membership\/educator-membership-retired\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"5b844e9107fd947894dcd42e\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaa.org\/membership\/types-of-membership\/educator-membership-retired\">Educator Association membership information<\/a><\/li><li>Each school is limited to up to 2 grants per calendar year.<\/li><li>Funds must be spent on the items proposed in the original application.<\/li><\/ul><h5>Funding will be considered for the following materials<\/h5><ul><li>Classroom STEM demonstration kits<\/li><li>Classroom STEM supplies<\/li><li>K-12 STEM software<\/li><li>Math manipulative materials<\/li><li>Parts and supplies for making flying objects<\/li><li>Parts and supplies for robotics programs<\/li><\/ul><h5>Important Dates<\/h5><p>21 June 2024: Submission Period Opens<br \/>30 September 2024: Submission Period Closes<br \/>December 2024: Applicants Notified of Status<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaa.org\/get-involved\/students-educators\/aiaa-foundation-classroom-grant-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaa.org\/get-involved\/students-educators\/aiaa-foundation-classroom-grant-program\">For more information visit the website here.<\/a><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Society for Science<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>STEM Action Grants<\/strong><\/p><p>The STEM Action Grant program provides small grants of up to $5,000 to innovative nonprofit organizations led by social entrepreneurs<\/p><p>The STEM Action Grant program aims to bolster and support community-driven nonprofit organizations that are working to enhance the public\u2019s 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.<\/p><p>View past STEM Action Grantees:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.societyforscience.org\/outreach-and-equity\/stem-action-grants\/2019-awardees\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.societyforscience.org\/outreach-and-equity\/stem-action-grants\/2019-awardees\/\">2019<\/a>\u00a0\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.societyforscience.org\/outreach-and-equity\/stem-action-grants\/2020-awardees\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.societyforscience.org\/outreach-and-equity\/stem-action-grants\/2020-awardees\/\">2020<\/a>\u00a0\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.societyforscience.org\/outreach-and-equity\/stem-action-grants\/2022-awardees\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.societyforscience.org\/outreach-and-equity\/stem-action-grants\/2022-awardees\/\">2022<\/a>\u00a0\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.societyforscience.org\/outreach-and-equity\/stem-action-grants\/2023-stem-action-grantees\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.societyforscience.org\/outreach-and-equity\/stem-action-grants\/2023-stem-action-grantees\/\">2023<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/societyforscience.tfaforms.net\/886\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/societyforscience.tfaforms.net\/886\">Sign up<\/a>\u00a0to be notified when the 2025 application opens.<\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Toshiba Foundation<\/strong><\/p><p>With a Toshiba America Foundation grant, sixth to 12th grade teachers can bring their best new teaching ideas to life.<\/p><p><strong>Grants For Grades 6 &#8211; 12<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Do you teach in a middle and high school classroom?<\/li><li>Do you have an innovative idea for improving STEM (Science, technology, engineering and math) learning in your classroom?<\/li><li>Is your idea project based learning with measurable outcomes?<\/li><li>What do you need to make learning STEM subjects fun for your students?<\/li><\/ul><p>To begin the application process,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cybergrants.com\/pls\/cybergrants\/quiz.display_question?x_gm_id=4184&amp;x_quiz_id=4698&amp;x_order_by=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.cybergrants.com\/pls\/cybergrants\/quiz.display_question?x_gm_id=4184&amp;x_quiz_id=4698&amp;x_order_by=1\">please click here and you will be redirected to short questionnaire.<\/a><\/p><p>Please note the following:<\/p><ul><li>We only accept on-line applications through the designated links above.<\/li><li>Applications must be for project based learning. We do not consider requests for computers, laptops or tablets.<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toshiba.com\/taf\/612.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.toshiba.com\/taf\/612.jsp\">Find out more here<\/a><br \/>Deadlines throughout the year<\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Ciena Teaching Grant<\/strong><\/p><p>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.<\/p><p>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.<\/p><p>Applicants must:<\/p><ul><li>Currently be teaching science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) in grades K-12 in the United States or at any DoDEA school.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><\/ul><p>Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afcea.org\/ciena-teaching-grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.afcea.org\/ciena-teaching-grant\">For more information, click here.<\/a><\/p><hr \/><p>Bayer Fund<\/p><h2><strong>STEM EducationGrants offered in eligible communities<\/strong><\/h2><p>They support high-quality educational programming by nonprofit organizations that enable access to knowledge and information and empower students and teachers in communities around the nation, with a focus on furthering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering &amp; Math) education. Priority is given to programs that take place during the school day, but also includes after school and summer programs, technical training programs, and academic programs that enrich or supplement school programs.<\/p><p><strong>Application Periods:<\/strong><br \/>January 1 &#8211; February 29<br \/>July 1 &#8211; August 31<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fund.bayer.us\/grant\/2016\/7\/1\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.fund.bayer.us\/grant\/2016\/7\/1\/education\">Learn More Here<\/a><\/p><hr \/><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2><span style=\"color: #00acd7;\"><strong>APRIL ROUNDUP<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><h3><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong>NATIONAL<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Sensata Foundation<\/strong><br \/>The Sensata Foundation provides grants to fund specific programs\/projects<br \/>An area of focus is STEM Education<\/p><p>In an effort to support the next generation of engineers, the Sensata Foundation is focused on funding non-profits that provide STEM education opportunities and ensuring equitable access for youth in grades K-12.<br \/><strong>Key focus areas include:<\/strong><br \/>\u2022 <strong>Creating Equitable Access to Underserved Communities: <\/strong>Programs and initiatives that ensure all individuals, regardless of gender or socioeconomic status, have access to STEM-specific resources, services and programs. This includes providing greater accessibility to racial and ethnic minority groups, students with disabilities and girls in K-12, among other underrepresented groups.<br \/>\u2022 <strong>Empowering Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills:<\/strong> Programs that equip students with tools and resources to think creatively and independently to effectively address challenges or problems.<br \/>\u2022 <strong>Furthering Education &amp; Career Opportunities to Inspire Future Leaders:<\/strong> Programs that provide additional learning avenues (i.e., mentorships) that prepare students to further their educational growth in STEM-related fields.<br \/>Learn more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sensata.com\/about\/sensata-foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.sensata.com\/about\/sensata-foundation\">https:\/\/www.sensata.com\/about\/sensata-foundation<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sensata.com\/about\/sensata-foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.sensata.com\/about\/sensata-foundation\">Application deadline: June 30, 2024.<\/a><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>UNESCO<\/strong><\/p><p>Educational agencies, universities, research agencies, independent experts, NGOs, schools from European countries (with a priority focus on South-East Europe and the Mediterranean) are all eligible applicants.<\/p><p>Interested applicants are requested to submit all documents to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Regional.Bureau-SC@unesco.org\" data-cke-saved-href=\"mailto:Regional.Bureau-SC@unesco.org\">Regional.Bureau-SC@unesco.org<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0<strong>22 April 2024\u00a0by\u00a023:59 (CET).<\/strong>\u00a0Applicants may direct questions related to the preparation of the application to the same email address.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Applications are due April 22<\/strong><\/span><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/en\/articles\/call-proposals-revitalizing-stem-education-equip-next-generations-stem-competency-deadline-22-april\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/en\/articles\/call-proposals-revitalizing-stem-education-equip-next-generations-stem-competency-deadline-22-april\">More information can be found here.<\/a><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Humana Foundation<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanafoundation.org\/news-humana-foundation\/articles\/grant-cycle-announcement.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.humanafoundation.org\/news-humana-foundation\/articles\/grant-cycle-announcement.html\">The Humana Foundation<\/a> 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\u2019s commitments to apply for grants through the online granting portal.<\/p><p><strong><u>Regular Cycle<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; The Humana Foundation will open a grant cycle\u00a0<strong><u>Apr. 1, 2024<\/u><\/strong>. This regular cycle provides more time for applicants who may need additional support in aligning around our mission and opportunities, while completing all necessary steps. This grant cycle will remain open through\u00a0<strong><u>May 10, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST.<\/u><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><strong style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.75rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">BY STATE<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong><span style=\"color: #666666;\">FLORIDA<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>FPL\u00a0Robotics Scholarship<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Open to High School Seniors in Florida<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>The NextEra Energy Foundation is proud to provide a scholarship opportunity to reward FIRST<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0students whose experience has inspired their interest in an engineering or information management career. One $5,000, renewable scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who has two or more years in an FTC or FRC program in FPL&#8217;s service area. A weighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to apply and students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew each year, up to $20,000.<\/p><p>Before the award is paid out, the winning student must be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university majoring in information science (or related field) or engineering.<\/p><p>Applications are now open and will close May 15, 2024.\u00a0<a title=\"apply here\" href=\"https:\/\/learnmore.scholarsapply.org\/nextera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/learnmore.scholarsapply.org\/nextera\/\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to apply!<\/p><hr \/><p><strong>MASSACHUSETTS<\/strong><strong> (BOSTON)<\/strong><br \/>NBC Universal<\/p><p>NBC10 Boston (WBTS), NECN, Telemundo Boston (WNEU) and\u00a0Comcast NBCUniversal today announced that its competitive grant challenge, the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants, is returning in 2024 for its seventh year and will award $227,272 in unrestricted funds to eligible Boston-area nonprofits.<\/p><p>Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access more information and apply for NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.localimpactgrants.com\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.localimpactgrants.com\/\">localimpactgrants.com<\/a>\u00a0and the Spanish-language\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.becasdeimpactolocal.com\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.becasdeimpactolocal.com\/\">becasdeimpactolocal.com<\/a>\u00a0 today through April 19.<\/p><p><strong>NBCUniversal Local Impact Grant categories include:<\/strong><\/p><ol type=\"1\"><li><strong>Youth Education and Empowerment &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0In-school and out-of-school programs that equip youth with the tools they need to succeed, <strong>including STEM\/ STEAM education<\/strong> and youth entrepreneurship.<\/li><li><strong>Next Generation Storytellers\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Programs that promote access and develop pathways for emerging talent and youth voices from underrepresented communities to explore careers in arts, news, sports and entertainment.<\/li><li><strong>Community Engagement\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Programs that enable individuals to engage and volunteer in their communities.<\/li><\/ol><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><hr \/><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2><span style=\"color: #00acd7;\"><strong>MARCH ROUNDUP<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><h3><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong>NATIONAL<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.societyforscience.org\/outreach-and-equity\/stem-action-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong>STEM Action Grants<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Society for Science, Washington, DCThe STEM Action Grant program aims to bolster and support community-driven nonprofit organizations that are working to enhance the public\u2019s 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.<\/p><p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/sag.societyforscience.org\/\">Apply now by May 1, 2024.<\/a><\/u><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>SAXENA Foundation<\/strong>, Austin, TX<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/saxenafoundation.com\/guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/saxenafoundation.com\/guidelines\/<\/a><\/p><p>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.<br \/>The Foundation anticipates most grants will be in the $5,000-$50,000 range.<\/p><p><strong>Grant applications can be submitted throughout the year,<\/strong>\u00a0and are reviewed by the Selection Committee as they are received.<\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Humana Foundation<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanafoundation.org\/news-humana-foundation\/articles\/grant-cycle-announcement.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Humana Foundation<\/a>\u00a0works 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\u2019s commitments to apply for grants through the online granting portal.<\/p><p><strong><u>Regular Cycle<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; The Humana Foundation will open a grant cycle\u00a0<strong><u>Apr. 1, 2024<\/u><\/strong>. 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\u00a0<strong><u>May 10, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST.<\/u><\/strong><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong>VARIOUS CITIES<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Deluxe Corporate Foundation<\/strong><br \/>Greater Twin Cities, Greater Atlanta or Greater Kansas City area<br \/>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\u00a0Education, Entrepreneurship &amp; Empowerment with an emphasis on the Focus Areas of\u00a0STEM\/STEAM, Women\u2019s\/Entrepreneurs Organizations, and the Achievement Gap<\/p><p>The application will be open from\u00a0<strong>May 1 &#8211; August 31, 2024<\/strong>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deluxe.com\/about\/deluxe-cares\/foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find more information here<\/a>.<br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p><h3 style=\"font-family: 'Museo Sans 500', sans-serif; color: #54595f;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">BY STATE<\/span><\/span><\/h3><p><strong><span style=\"color: #666666;\">OKLAHOMA<\/span><br \/>Summer Academies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math<\/strong><br \/>Colleges and Universities around Oklahoma<strong>Attention rising 8th-12th graders in Oklahoma:<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.okcollegestart.org\/High_School_Planning\/summer_academies\/summer_academies.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply to a\u00a0<strong>FREE<\/strong>\u00a0Summer STEM Academy in Oklahoma.<\/a>\u00a0This 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!<\/p><p>Students will experience college life while learning on college campuses through the residential and commuter academies.<\/p><p>There are 17 academies at 14 different colleges or universities across the state of Oklahoma.\u00a0ALL FREE.<\/p><p>See the\u00a0<a title=\"Summer Academies - Full List\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.okcollegestart.org\/high_school_planning\/summer_academies\/summer_academies_full_list.aspx\">full list<\/a>\u00a0of 2024 academies to apply.<br \/><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>UTAH<br \/>Park City Education Foundation<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Express Grants<\/strong>\u00a0(Ongoing\u00a0$1,000 limit, Immediate Need)<br \/><strong>Classroom Grants<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>due April 1<\/strong>\u00a0for next school year, up to $25,000)<\/p><ul><li>Mission: \u00a0fund and support educator-powered initiatives that inspire all Park City students to reach their academic and lifelong potential.<\/li><li>Vision: \u00a0help launch well-prepared, curiosity-driven, creative problem solvers who are ready to meet tomorrow\u2019s challenges.<\/li><\/ul><p>Teachers who have bright ideas for how to encourage learning can now apply for a grant from the Park City Education.<\/p><p>More information about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pcef4kids.org\/for-educators\/express-grants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Express Grants<\/a><br \/>More information about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pcef4kids.org\/for-educators\/classroom-grants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Classroom Grants<\/a><\/p><h2 style=\"font-family: 'Museo Sans 500', sans-serif; color: #54595f;\"><span style=\"color: #00acd7;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">FEBRUARY ROUNDUP<\/span><\/span><\/h2><h3 style=\"font-family: 'Museo Sans 500', sans-serif; color: #54595f;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">NATIONAL<\/span><\/span><\/h3><p><strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">National Lieutenant Governor&#8217;s Association\u00a0STEM\u00a0Scholarship Program 2024 APPLICATION PERIOD is open, February 1 \u2013 March 15, 2024!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">Teachers or project advisors in state-accredited public, private, or tribal pre-K \u2013 12th grade schools may apply for a scholarship to further\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">STEM<\/span><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">\u00a0education through a project, equipment, program, or curriculum.\u00a0 Eight schools across the country will be awarded $1,000 each and four schools will be awarded $500 each.\u00a0<\/span><br style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\" \/><br style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\" \/><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Applications are currently being accepted until March 15.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">Those interested in applying need to fill out an application at\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #007c89; font-family: Helvetica; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/makewonder.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=6c1539b72e697a4dc1503b46b&amp;id=f989aea01b&amp;e=b4ab91a0b0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/makewonder.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D6c1539b72e697a4dc1503b46b%26id%3Df989aea01b%26e%3Db4ab91a0b0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710373727174000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0S9uobD4ONHF94OeWpDPog\">https:\/\/nlga.us\/strategies\/<wbr \/>nlga-state-strategies-in-stem\/<wbr \/>nlga-lt-governors-stem-<wbr \/>scholarship-program\/<\/a><\/p><h3 style=\"font-family: 'Museo Sans 500', sans-serif; color: #54595f;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">BY STATE<\/span><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>NEW YORK<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\" \/><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&amp;R) plans to award $1,000\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">STEM<\/span><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">\u00a0Classroom 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&amp;R\u2019s service area.<\/span><br style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\" \/><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">The application process is now open. The\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">STEM<\/span><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">\u00a0Classroom Grants Program application can be found online at\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #007c89; font-family: Helvetica; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/makewonder.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=6c1539b72e697a4dc1503b46b&amp;id=a9849fa7d0&amp;e=b4ab91a0b0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/makewonder.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D6c1539b72e697a4dc1503b46b%26id%3Da9849fa7d0%26e%3Db4ab91a0b0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710373727174000&amp;usg=AOvVaw19t4JJ2bcKbxFzJ2ebJaqe\">https:\/\/www.oru.com\/en\/<wbr \/>community-affairs\/teachers-<wbr \/>students.<\/a><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">\u00a0 The proposal application must be\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>received by O&amp;R no later than March 31, 2024.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">\u00a0The grants will be awarded in May.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>TENNESEE<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\" \/><a style=\"color: #007c89; font-family: Helvetica; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/makewonder.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=6c1539b72e697a4dc1503b46b&amp;id=fcdb2a6654&amp;e=b4ab91a0b0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/makewonder.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D6c1539b72e697a4dc1503b46b%26id%3Dfcdb2a6654%26e%3Db4ab91a0b0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710373727174000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2cDO-VQZ8wkeG8-aPW6We2\">Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)<\/a><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">\u00a0is accepting applications for its Education Grants program for 2024, offering $30,000 in grant funding for teachers in five East Tennessee counties.<\/span><br style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\" \/><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">Educators should complete and submit an online proposal at\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #007c89; font-family: Helvetica; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/makewonder.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=6c1539b72e697a4dc1503b46b&amp;id=2bbf0db987&amp;e=b4ab91a0b0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/makewonder.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D6c1539b72e697a4dc1503b46b%26id%3D2bbf0db987%26e%3Db4ab91a0b0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710373727174000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0LcMME4zgbKaHaHJxq9-Qa\">https:\/\/orausurvey.orau.<wbr \/>org\/n\/educationgrants.aspx<\/a><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">.\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">All proposals are due by 5 p.m. April 19<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica; color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>TEXAS<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\" \/><strong style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">Armed Forces Communications &amp; Electronics Association International (AFCEA), Alamo Chapter<\/strong><br style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\" \/><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">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 (<\/span><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">STEM<\/span><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">) disciplines at all academic levels.\u00a0<\/span><br style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\" \/><span style=\"color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 24px;\">The Teaching Tool Grants provide additional funding for educators to purchase classroom\u00a0STEM\u00a0tools. AAEF requests the tools are durable and reusable.<\/p><p style=\"margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 24px;\">K-5 = $750<br \/>6-9 = $1000<\/p><p><a style=\"color: #007c89;\" href=\"https:\/\/makewonder.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=6c1539b72e697a4dc1503b46b&amp;id=0c50e321d3&amp;e=b4ab91a0b0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/makewonder.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D6c1539b72e697a4dc1503b46b%26id%3D0c50e321d3%26e%3Db4ab91a0b0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710373727174000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0_PIoo11hWx7Q-9dukO4O9\">Apply here<\/a>\u00a0on a rolling basis<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STEM Grant Opportunities Jump Down to Grant List Subscribe Looking for more great content like this? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Bookmark This Page! 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