Funding Opportunities in Academia
In the realm of education, various organisations are offering grants to support teachers and schools in their pursuit of innovative projects and programs. Here's a roundup of some notable grants available for the academic year 2024-2025.
On January 21, 2025, the American Chemical Society-Hach Professional Development Grant supports high school chemistry teachers' professional development. This grant aims to foster growth in the field of chemistry education.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Discovery Research PreK-12 programme, active since November 12, enhances the learning and teaching of STEM by preK-12 students and teachers, through research and development of education innovations and approaches.
Toshiba America Foundation offers Science and Math Grants for both primary and secondary school classrooms. Grants for Grades K-5 are available from October 1, while grants for Grades 6-12 are offered from December 1. These grants support innovative ideas for project-based STEM learning.
The P Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education, effective from September 30, provides funding for art supplies for teachers to support a new or evolving program that integrates the arts into education in the school classroom setting, with a special focus on those who learn differently.
Mitsubishi Electric America Fund National Grant, available from November 1, supports innovative projects that help youth with disabilities develop the leadership and employment skills they need to succeed.
The National Weather Association Foundation Meteorological Satellite Applications Award Grants, awarded on March 27, 2025, help improve the education of K-12 students in meteorology and related sciences.
The Snapdragon Book Foundation, effective from February 2, 2025, provides grants to worthy projects in PreK-12 schools that put books in the hands of disadvantaged children.
Walmart Community Grants, available from October 15, support afterschool enrichment, tutoring or vocational training for low-income individuals and families in the local service area.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, available from December 13, is a project-based grant for public school students (grades 6-12) where students show how STEM can be used to create change in their communities.
The NSF Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science program, active from October 8, supports summer research experiences for K-14 educators that foster long-term collaborations between universities, community colleges, school districts and industry partners.
The ASM Foundation Living in a Material World K-12 Education Grants, effective from September 30, help K-12 teachers bring the real world of materials science into their classrooms.
The Fund for Teachers Fellowship Grant, available from January 31, 2025, supports educators' efforts to develop skills and confidence that impact student achievement.
When crafting a successful grant proposal, it's essential to understand the project thoroughly, know the funder well, create a compelling executive summary, support the proposal with solid evidence, develop a clear budget, follow instructions meticulously, use an engaging title, allocate sufficient time for writing, include supporting materials, and maintain relationships with funders.
More grants are available throughout the year, such as the U.S. Department of Energy Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program, the American Electric Power Teacher Vision Grants, The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grant, ITEEA Awards and Scholarships, the American Association of School Librarians Research Grant, Casey's Cash for Classrooms Grants, the McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation's Teacher Development Grants, the Farrell Family Foundation grants, Motorola Solutions Foundation grants, the AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant, NCTM grants, Walmart Community Grants, the Mockingbird Foundation grants, and the National Science Teachers Association Recognizing Excellence in Science Teaching/Shell Science Teaching Awards.
For educators seeking funding for innovative projects, these grants provide a valuable opportunity to make a difference in the lives of their students.
- In the realm of education-and-self-development, the American Chemical Society-Hach Professional Development Grant, effective from January 21, 2025, supports high school chemistry teachers' professional development to foster growth in chemistry education.
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Discovery Research PreK-12 programme, active since November 12, aims to enhance STEM learning and teaching by preK-12 students and teachers through research and development of education innovations and approaches.
- Toshiba America Foundation offers Science and Math Grants for both primary and secondary school classrooms from October 1 for Grades K-5 and from December 1 for Grades 6-12, supporting innovative ideas for project-based STEM learning.
- The P Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education, effective from September 30, provides funding for art supplies for teachers to support a new or evolving program that integrates the arts into education in the school classroom setting, with a special focus on those who learn differently.
- The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, available from December 13, is a project-based grant for public school students (grades 6-12) where students show how STEM can be used to create change in their communities.
- For educators seeking funding for innovative projects, the Fund for Teachers Fellowship Grant, available from January 31, 2025, supports educators' efforts to develop skills and confidence that impact student achievement.
