Science and Math Funding Opportunities
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"Living in a Material World"
SCOPE: ASM International Foundation's mission is to excite young people worldwide in materials careers. Members of ASM International visit schools and frequently observe that students are fascinated by materials, but rarely have an opportunity to learn anything about them. To help teachers bring the "real world" of materials science into your classroom, the ASM International Foundation is awarding grants for this purpose.
ELIGIBILITY: K-12 teachers
DEADLINE: May 25, 2008
FUNDS: Ten grants of $500 each
AREAS: Teachers need to submit a two-page proposal describing a curriculum based hands-on project, involving students' observation, communication, and mathematics and science skills while enhancing their awareness of the materials around them.
TIP: ASM International has local chapters across North America with members willing to work with local teachers to develop and implement materials science lessons.
CONTACT: ASM International Foundation, Attn: "Living In A Material World" Program, Materials Park, OH 44703-0002; (440)338-5151; e-mail, jdaether@asminternational.org; or visit their website (click on link at right).
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Sol Hirsch Education Grants
SCOPE: The National Weather Association is now accepting applications for its Sol Hirsch Education Grants program. The grants are awarded to help improve the education of students in meteorology.
ELIGIBILITY: K-12 teachers, program directors and school district supervisors.
DEADLINE: August 1
FUNDS: $500 per grant
AREAS: Applicants can take an accredited course in atmospheric sciences, attend a relevant workshop or conference, or purchase scientific materials or equipment for the classroom.
CONTACT: Click on link at right.
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National Weather Foundation |
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Akitas to Zebras Animal Challenge
SCOPE: By Kids For Kids, a company entirely dedicated to inspiring the innovative spirit within every teen, along with The Weather Channel, is accepting applications for its Akitas to Zebras Animal Challenge. The challenge asks young people to conceive new ideas and solutions, which protect the welfare of all animals, including endangered animals and pets.
ELIGIBILITY: Youth between the ages of 5-19 who have not yet graduated high school.
DEADLINE: June 30
FUNDS: $10,000
AREAS: Examples are: new ways to save an endangered species; and constructing a new toy for a pet, such as a dog or a cat.
CONTACT: Click on link at right.
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Akitas to Zebras Animal Challenge |
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
SCOPE: The AIAA offers grants to sponsor classroom activities making science fun. The Foundation's Classroom Grant program is designed specifically for use by AIAA Educator Associates. K-12 teachers who want to explore the development or application of science, mathematics, and technology within the educational curriculum may qualify for a grant. Grants can be used for classroom demonstration kits or classroom science supplies.
ELIGIBILITY: All K-12 teachers. Teacher must be a current AIAA Educator Associate member or an AIAA Professional member. There is no cost for membership.
DEADLINE: July 31, 2008
FUNDS: Up to $200 per individual request. Each school is limited to $1,000 per calendar year.
CONTACT: Click on link at right.
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Verizon Foundation Grants
SCOPE: The Verizon Foundation funds projects that focus on areas of education, literacy, domestic violence prevention or technology for healthcare and healthcare accessibility. To help you write a fundable proposal, the foundation provides a list of suggestions and detailed grant guidelines on its web site.
ELIGIBILITY: See above
DEADLINE: Applications accepted from Jan. 1 through Nov. 30. Applications must be submitted online.
CONTACT: Click on link at right.
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Monarchs in the Classroom Project
SCOPE: "Butterflies Make Better Teachers." In addition to being a source of beauty and wonder, since 1991, Monarch butterflies have been a source of ideas for introducing students to the scientific method and to subjects ranging from biology to ecology. For 12 years, the Monarchs in the Classroom Project has used the study of the Monarch's lifecycle and migration to engage and instruct K-12 educators. Throughout the school year, the project conducts workshops and provides materials on the butterflies for individual schools and school districts; it also holds intensive two-week trainings at its home base at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul. Schools or school districts must cover the $100 per hour cost of workshops during the school year, but all of the expenses incurred by teachers participating in the summer workshops are covered by the U.S. Education Department.
ELIGIBILITY: Schools and school districts
DEADLINE: None
FUNDS: Materials and workshops
CONTACT: For more information, including application forms, the project newsletter, and sample curricula, click on the link at right.
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Monarchs in the Classroom Project |
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Toshiba America Foundation Supports Math and Science Education
SCOPE: Grants for K-6: Grants for K-6 may be requested for the purpose of project materials for student use only. Any K-6 teacher in a public or private (nonprofit) school may apply. Grants will go to the teacher's school, and will be restricted for use by the teacher in his or her classroom. Winning projects must further the teacher's science and math teaching units, occur during the school day, be completed by May 1 so a report can be submitted by May 15, should take place over at least 3 class sessions, and should not be from a packaged kit. Applicants may request funds to buy project materials for student use only. Computer hardware, audio-visual equipment, and field trip expenses are not allowable in the budget.
Grants for 7-12: Support improved math and science teaching and grant proposals that will engage students, tap into their natural curiosity, and enable them to form their own scientific inquiry.
DEADLINE: Grants under $5,000 are accepted year round. Applications for grants over $5,000 are due Feb. 1 and Aug. 1 of each year.
FUNDS: See information above under "Deadline".
TIP: The downloadable application on the Toshiba America Foundation website will lead you step by step through the proposal process.
CONTACT: The grant application and more information on the grant process is available online. Click on link at right.
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Earth Science Week Kits Available
SCOPE: American Geologic Institute is offering kits to help teachers and others participate in Earth Science Week (Oct. 10-16) This year the theme of ESW is "Living on a Restless Earth." Kits contain activities - suitable for elementary through college-age students -for uses in the home or classroom, including a teachers' guide, a bookmark, a poster and a geological survey on CD and accompanying classroom activities. Other materials in the kits will be provided by NASA, IRIS (Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology), the Southern California Earthquake Center and the National Weather Service.
CONTACT: To request a kit or to sign up for a monthly ESW newsletter, click on the link at right.
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American Geologic Institute |
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Toyota TAPESTRY Grant Program
SCOPE: Intended to recognize outstanding science teachers and give students hands-on exposure to science at an early age. We hope that young people are inspired to pursue careers in the sciences including teaching. Grant proposals should demonstrate creativity, involve risk-taking, possess a visionary quality, and model a novel way of presenting science. Proposed projects should promote exciting and innovative activities to motivate students in science.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to K-12 teachers of science. The program is open to all middle and high school science teachers who teach at least two science classes per day. The program is open to elementary teachers who teach some science in the classroom or as teaching specialists. All applicants must have at least two years of science teaching experience in a K-12 school not including the current school year. Only the Project Director has to meet the above criteria. The project staff may consist of educators of any discipline or administrators.
TIP: There are Toyota TAPESTRY "How-To" sessions at all NSTA area conferences and at the NSTA National Conference. Also, many of our state ambassadors do sessions. You may contact your Toyota TAPESTRY state ambassador.
DEADLINE: Online proposals must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET January 28, 2008
FUNDS: 50 grants of up to $10,000, and at least 20 mini-grants of $2,500.
CONTACT: Click on link at right.
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Toyota TAPESTRY Grant Program |
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American Honda Foundation
SCOPE: National programs related to youth and scientific education may be funded by this foundation.
ELIGIBILITY: Public and private nonprofits.
DEADLINE: August 1, November 1, and February 1
FUNDS: Range from $40,000 to $80,000 per year.
CONTACT: Click on link at right.
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