Grants for Probeware

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) Program seeks to identify outstanding mentoring efforts that enhance the participation and retention of individuals (including persons with disabilities, women and minorities) who might not otherwise have considered or had access to opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The awardees serve as leaders in the national effort to develop fully the nation's human resources in STEM.

The ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant is awarded to teachers and institutions aiming to enhance the teaching and learning of high school chemistry. Applicants can receive up to $1,500 to support ideas that transform classroom learning and encourage student development.

Applications are accepted annually February 1 – April 1.

It is the goal of the AAPT to encourage high school teachers to experiment and improve on their teaching practices. It is our belief that as teaching practice improves, then physics enrollment and excitement among students increase. As a result, we offer the High School Physics Teacher Grant. We hope that this grant can provide the funds to kick start the implementation of these practices.

The grant(s) are given each year to teachers whose proposal meets the goal of the grant. That is, the procedure should result in better teaching practice, student understanding and interest, and/or increased enrollment. Also, the proposal should contain some innovative ideas. For example, the proposal may use a new teaching method or an adaptation of an existing idea.

Completed grant proposals must be received by December 1.

The Bauder Fund will consider applications that request funds for various projects, including: the development and distribution of innovative apparatus for physics teaching; local workshops; and grant projects.

Applications must be received by July 1 for consideration at the Summer Meeting or December 1 for consideration at the Winter Meeting. See web site for additional details.

The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. We support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment.

Four grant cycles, see web site for details.

The ASM Materials Education Foundation sponsors 10 annual grants for teachers. Each grant has a value of $500. The purpose of these grants is to enhance awareness of materials science and the role of materials scientists in society. With a network of local Chapters across North America, ASM members are willing to work closely with local teachers to develop and implement these lessons.

The Beckman Coulter Foundation is a separate, private foundation established in 2007 as an important part of Beckman Coulter, Inc.'s charitable giving efforts. The Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of Beckman Coulter, Inc., by funding programs which are focused around science, science education and healthcare-related research that improves patient health and the quality of life.

The mission of Captain Planet Foundation is to promote and support high quality, educational programs that enable children and youth to understand and appreciate our world through learning experiences that engage them in active hands-on projects to improve the environment in their schools and communities.

Deadlines for submitting grant applications are May 31, September 30, and January 15.

Dell TechKnow, one of the largest computer donation programs for students in the United States, is one way Dell is helping its K-12 customers meet the educational needs of their students and communities. Together, Dell and participating districts provide relevant, hands-on technology instruction to low-income or underserved middle school students. Upon graduation, the students earn their own home computer.

Submitted forms are due in August for the fall semester cycle, and November for the spring semester cycle.

DonorsChoose matches teachers with innovative projects with people or organizations who are interested in funding the projects.

This site contains a plethora of information on funding sources as well as free newsletters.

Our primary giving focus is education, with an emphasis on K-12 and higher education. We support schools and community programs that deliver the kind of educational opportunities that all students will need to prepare for success in the 21st century. Intel vigorously supports education through donations and grants¹ for programs that advance science, math, and technology education, particularly for women and underserved populations.

Applications are evaluated on a competitive basis each quarter.

The Foundation for Technology Education in cooperation with Pitsco/Hearlihy & Company proudly announces the $2,000 Pitsco/Hearlihy/FTE Grant in honor of Tom and Mary Hearlihy. The grant is for a technology teacher at any grade level (K-12). Its purpose is to recognize and encourage the integration of a quality technology education program within the school curriculum. Criteria include: (1) evidence of an effective quality technology education program, (2) documented success in the integration of technology education with other academic subjects, and (3) plans for professional development via the anticipated grant.

The Lexus Environmental Challenge is a nationwide education program and contest about the environment that empowers teens to create a better world. Through this program, MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8) and HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12) students can participate in two initial environmental challenges about land/water and air/climate.

Teams made up of 5 to 10 students and one teacher-advisor will define an issue, make a plan to address the issue, implement the plan, and report on the results within an online Action Plan. To accompany their efforts, teams will be encouraged to provide visual documentation in a variety of media including digital photos, digital videos, Web pages, and PowerPoint presentations.

Check the website for deadline information.

It's almost that easy when you take advantage of Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant program. Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) knows how hard you work for your kids and your community and we're dedicated to helping your parent-teacher group achieve even more for your school. Apply for our Toolbox for Education Grant now and build on your already impressive parent group success with Lowe's.

Now in its 6th year of helping build better schools and communities, the Lowe's Toolbox for Education program has provided nearly $25 million to more than 5,000 schools across the country.

There is a fall cycle and spring cycle to apply. Check the web site for information.

Medtronic's continued success in combating chronic disease requires the development of a new generation of healthcare innovators determined to explore new ideas and challenge old assumptions. Our Medtronic grant making is focused in two fundamental areas:

(1) STEM education, with an emphasis on ensuring access to quality STEM education for under-represented students in primary, secondary and post-secondary institutions.

(2) Education reform, with an emphasis on ensuring the high quality of administration and teachers in primary and secondary education.

We invest in programs and partnerships to stimulate positive change in education here in the United States and around the world. Specifically we focus on programs and offerings for education leaders, educators, and students.

Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) awards are given for "exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth Sciences at the pre-college level." Any teacher or other K-12 educator who covers a significant amount of earth science content with their students is eligible. Ten national finalists are selected, one from each NAGT regional section. Some sections also recognize state winners. Individuals may apply themselves or nominate a colleague for the award.

Nominations may be submitted at any time during the year but nomination deadlines for the current year vary by section. See web site for details.

Through Outdoor Nation, the Outdoor Foundation and its partners provide seed grants to young leaders as well as organizations that are working to get youth outside.

See web site for more information on current grant programs.

List of all recently announced National Science Foundation funding opportunities.

NSF Biology grant announcements

NSF Education grant announcements

NSF Engineering grant announcements

NSF Geosciences grant announcements

NSF Math and Physical Science grant announcements

NSTA award, grants, and competition page. Award deadlines are November 30, 2011, with the exception of Shell on October 15, 2011, and SeaWorld on March 5, 2012.
Includes information on:

• Vernier Technology Awards
  
• "Angela" Award
  
• DCAT “Making a Difference” Award
  
• Delta Education/Frey-Neo/CPO Science Education Awards for Inquiry-based Science Teaching
  
• Distinguished Informal Science Education Award
  
• Distinguished Service to Science Education Awards
  
• Distinguished Teaching Awards
  
• Faraday Science Communicator Award
  
• Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers
  
• Ron Mardigian Memorial Biotechnology Explorer Award
  
• NSTA Fellow Award
  
• NSTA Legacy Award
  
• Robert H. Carleton Award
  
• SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment Environmental Educator of the Year
  
• Shell Science Teaching Award
  
• STEM Educator Award
  
• Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers
  
• Wendell G. Mohling Outstanding Aerospace Educator Award
  
• Zula International–NSTA Early Science Educator Award

Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants are awarded annually to teachers/educators of grades K-12 to help improve the education of their students, school and/or community in the science of meteorology. The Grant is intended to allow teachers to:

• Purchase scientific materials and / or equipment for the classroom, school or community.
  
• Begin new school and / or community science outreach and education programs.
  
• Enhance and / or expand existing meteorology / science education programs.
  
• Attend accredited courses, workshops and /or conferences related to meteorology that will significantly enhance their teaching activities.

The NWA awards up to seven (7) $750 grants each School Year. The application process is completed totally on-line and is open from January through June 1st. Grants are awarded in late summer.

At the NEA Foundation, we support new ideas and practices to strengthen teaching and learning. Our goal is to fund and share successful strategies to educate and prepare children for bright and rewarding futures. Application deadlines vary.

The NEA Foundation – Nickelodeon Big Help Grants are available in the form of Student Achievement grants to K-8 public school educators. The Big Help Grants program is dedicated to the development and implementation of ideas, techniques, and approaches for addressing four key concerns – environmental awareness, health and wellness, students’ right to a quality public education, and active community involvement.

The grants target these four concerns as areas of great promise in helping develop a sense of global awareness in 21st century students that will encourage and enable them to make a difference in their world. Both the NEA Foundation and Nickelodeon are strongly committed to supporting the development of these skills and attributes for America’s students.

Applications may be submitted at any time, and are reviewed three times per year.

Nominations for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's Outstanding Young Educator Award are now open. Self nomination are accepted. To be eligible, teachers and administrators must be under 40 years of age and "demonstrate exemplary commitment and exceptional contribution to the profession." Educators can work with any grade level or with any subject area. In addition to a $10,000 check, the winner is honored with a personal profile in Educational Leadership magazine, an all-expense paid trip for the winner and a guest to the ASCD annual conference, professional development opportunities, membership in ASCD, and worldwide recognition in the education community.

The Program is designed to help high school science teachers work with a mentor doing cutting-edge research over the course of two summers. The purpose of this grant is to bring the knowledge from the research lab back into the high school science classroom, promoting hands-on science education.

Partners in Science grants provide research opportunities for teachers to work with investigators in academic labs or in labs associated with other non-profit institutions. Teachers are expected to arrange their own partnerships, although the Trust may provide some guidance. Approximately 25 grants are awarded each year to teacher-mentor partnerships in the Pacific Northwest.

See web site for additional details.

Grants support small grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect the environment. Grants can help local groups working to protect local habitat. Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $8,000.

If you are not applying to a retail store, applications must be submitted by April 30 or by August 31 to be considered. All applications received by April 30 will be responded to in August. All applications received by August 31 will be responded to in January. Only one proposal from an organization will be considered per year.

The Pittsburgh Conference and its sponsoring societies, the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP) and the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) are pleased to announce the SACP Elementary/Middle School Science Equipment Grant Program.

The program is open to teachers in any of the OH, PA, & WV counties who teaches science in grades K-8. You need not be designated officially as a science teacher to apply.

Samsung is dedicated to helping improve children’s health, education and sustainability with products that inspire passion and enable people to live smarter lives. This year, we are giving schools nationwide the opportunity to share the wonder of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and win part of $1 million in technology through our Solve for Tomorrow contest.

Lists PK-12 grant opportunities as well as grant-writing tips and sample proposals.

The Siemens "We Can Change the World Challenge" is a premier national sustainability challenge that empowers students in grades K–12 to develop and share environmental solutions that can help change the world. The Challenge is a collaborative effort of the Siemens Foundation, Discovery Education, the College Board and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) to educate, empower and engage elementary, middle and high school students and teachers to become "Agents of Change" in improving their schools, communities and world. To date, more than 17,500 students have participated, creatively engaging their communities to find solutions to a local environmental issue or global energy challenge. All participants research their issue using scientific investigation and create a replicable green solution using web-based curriculum tools powered by Discovery Education.

This annual competition challenges high school student teams to use science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills to develop the products of tomorrow. Along the way, coaches, world-renowned scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs are there to mentor you and help turn your idea into a reality.

The Spirit of Innovation Challenge gives you the chance to develop products or ideas centered around three different categories: Aerospace Exploration, Clean Energy, and Health and Nutrition.

STEM Grants features news, updates and a free downloadable guide to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) educational grants for K-12, educational non-profits, and universities.

Target stores provide grants to K-12 schools and other nonprofit organizations to bring art and cultural experiences to schools, support educational field trips, and provide early childhood reading programs.

The Teacher Wish List service connects parents with their children's teachers to help provide the classroom resources needed to ensure every child in every school has the best possible learning environment. By uploading their classroom supply wish lists to TeacherWishList.com, teachers now can communicate all of their classroom supply needs directly to the parents of their students, and parents now have a faster, easier way to get the information they need to donate much-needed items to their school community.

TI has collected a list of major funding opportunities for education as well as guidelines and tips that will help you become a grant writing expert. The grant information is updated quarterly.

A clearing house for available money from foundations and grants.

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has been making grants since 1967 to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world.

Wanted: Classroom Innovators! Toshiba America Foundation is currently accepting applications from teachers who are passionate about making science and mathematics more engaging for their students.

Do you teach 6-12 science or math? Do you have a wish list of instructional equipment that will make learning more exciting for your students? If the answer is yes to these questions, Toshiba America Foundation would like to hear from you.

Grade 6-12 applications for $5,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis, throughout the calendar year. Grants requests of more than $5,000 are reviewed twice a year. Applications for grants of more than $5,00 are due August 1st and February 1st each year.

K-5 grade teachers are invited to use Toshiba America Foundation's short application form to describe a set of lessons or a hands-on project they would like to introduce in their own classrooms.
With the Toshiba America Foundation grant, elementary teachers bring their best new teaching ideas to life.

Grant applications are due on October 1st each year.

Toyota TAPESTRY recognizes outstanding educators who are making a difference by demonstrating excellence and creativity in science teaching. Since 1991 the program has awarded more than $9.2 million to 1,147 teams of teachers for innovative science classroom projects. Thanks to these teachers’ tireless efforts to improve their skills and increase their effectiveness, students nationwide are gaining a better understanding of science principles and methodologies. Toyota and NSTA sincerely hope these grants continue to inspire teachers and serve as a catalyst for lifetime science learning.

A partnership between Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. , Inc. and the National Science Teachers Association, the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program offers grants to K–12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in the school and/or school district. 50 large grants totaling $500,000 in all, will be awarded in 2011. To apply for funding, qualified teachers must write a Toyota TAPESTRY proposal according to the proposal requirements.

List of technology grants available through the Office of Educational Technology.