Advancing Student Achievement

The Actuarial Foundation's Advancing Student Achievement program is designed to bring together actuaries and educators in local classroom environments in the belief that interaction with real-world mentors will boost students' interest and achievement in math. To further that effort, the program awards monetary grants of up to $25,000 to U.S. schools and non-profit groups willing to develop a viable mentoring program involving actuaries in the teaching of mathematics to children in private and public schools. The Actuarial Foundation also provides a local network of actuaries ready to participate in the mentoring program, as well as suggestions on how to integrate math concepts from the workplace into the classroom. Groups applying for grants will be given wide latitude in designing programs that enhance learning and create a "love of math" in each student.

http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/grant/index.html

Achievement Mentoring Program

The Actuarial Foundation – through its Advancing Student Achievement Mentoring program – awards monetary grants to schools throughout the United States and Canada.* The basic requirement for schools seeking funding is that they develop a viable mentoring program involving actuaries in the teaching of mathematics to children in private and public schools.

http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/grant/what.html

Dominion Educational Partnership

The Dominion Foundation is currently accepting applications for Education Partnership grants to encourage the development of new programs to strengthen math and science education in kindergarten through grade 12. Maximum Award: $5000. Eligibility: Accredited public and private elementary and secondary schools and public school divisions in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Virginia. http://www.dom.com/about/education/grants/grants.jsp

Toyota USA Foundation

Geographic Scope: Accepts proposals from throughout the United States

Funding Scope: The Toyota USA Foundation is committed to improving the quality of K-12 education, with a primary interest in mathematics and science. Applying organizations must be located within and serve the people of the United States. They also must be financially sound.

If your organization meets the geographic and funding scopes of the Toyota USA Foundation, and the general limitations, and you would like to apply for funding, click here. MAIL-IN APPLICATIONS For additional information, please call 212 715 7486

Toshiba America Foundation

The mission of Toshiba America Foundation is to contribute to the quality of science and mathematics education in U.S. communities by investing in projects designed by classroom teachers to improve science and mathematics education for students in grades K thru 12.

Toshiba America Foundation's grant making program is teacher-directed and project-based. Teachers are the source of the program's success and innovative science and mathematics projects are the catalysts these teachers use to help their students become resourceful, life-long learners.

TAF has offered grants of up to $1,000 for teachers of Kindergarten through six grade. Any K-6 teacher in a public or private (not-for-profit) school is eligible.

Toshiba America Foundation contributes to the quality of science and mathematics education by investing in projects designed by classroom teachers to improve instruction for students in grades 7-12.

The Foundation strongly encourages projects planned and led by individual teachers or teams of teachers for their own classrooms. Many successful grantees have designed projects that tap into the natural curiosity of their students, enable students to frame their own scientific questions, and incorporate the expertise of community partners.

http://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/home/default.jsp

SolidWorks STEM Educators Grant

With backing by the National Science Foundation, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is an emerging movement in American education, which is increasingly realizing that global competitiveness requires students to be technologically literate.

SolidWorks Corporation supports US STEM educators in an initiative aimed at improving students' math and science skills and their interest in STEM related careers. The SolidWorks STEM Educators II Grant focuses on the teacher. SolidWorks is committed to providing the most innovative resources for teaching and learning math, science and engineering principles.

Through 3D modeling, virtual simulation, and online delivery, SolidWorks will provide examples in basic math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, art, economics and new technologies. Teachers can utilize these examples directly in their classroom to reinforce core competencies and enhance the learning experience.

SolidWorks STEM Educators Grant includes:

• One copy of the SolidWorks Student Edition modeling and analysis software for the instructor
• One copy of the SolidWorks Education Edition Curriculum and Courseware CD for the instructor
• A self paced on line course that demonstrates ways educators can incorporate 3D geometry with STEM concepts
• 20+ hour of step-by-step tutorials
• 30 hours of Professional Development Points (PDPs) and Certificate of Completion after competency lesson is submitted and approved
• Access to the SolidWorks Teacher Community Website, http://blogs.solidworks.com/teacher
• Monthly online SolidWorks-STEM lessons focusing on new approaches to basic math, algebra, geometry, biology, chemistry, physics, robotics, art, and economics

http://www.solidworks.com/pages/products/edu/RoboticsEducatorsGrant.html

Siemens Westinghouse Competition

Siemens Foundation Funding Protocols

The Siemens Foundation’s mission is to support programs in the U.S. that enhance math and science education. We do so through our three signature programs the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology, the Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement and the Siemens Teacher Scholarships. A limited number of grants are made available each year to academic institutions and sciencebased organizations offering programs that support our mission.

Proposals must target programs at academic institutions and sciencebased organizations that foster development in science, math and engineering education. The Siemens Foundation only provides grants on an annual basis.

All proposals and requests for funding must be in writing. Proposals must be no longer than five pages of text and supporting documentation. Filing deadline for proposals is March 1st of each calendar year. Grants are announced and awarded May 1 st . Please send all proposals in hard copy format to: Siemens Grant Review Committee,

Siemens Foundation, 170 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ 08830

No phone calls, faxes or emailed proposals will be accepted. Thank you.

http://www.siemens-foundation.org/competition/

DTE Lead Grant Program

Programs that help children maintain their curiosity and excitement about math, science and engineering technology DTE Energy Foundation's Energy and Our World Mini-Grants for Educators Program awards teachers to fund hands-on energy related projects that will encourage students' curiosity about science, math and the environment.

http://www.dteenergy.com/community/foundation/grantInformation.html

Exxon Education Foundation

The Exxon Education Foundation supports projects that enhance math education programs in grades K-3, including new math planning projects that help teachers change the way math is taught in their classrooms and help both students and parents think positively about math. The foundation reviews and awards proposals throughout the year. The foundation awarded about $3 million in 1996 to K-12 education, ranging from $200 to $200,000. Available to school districts and partnerships between schools and teacher preparatory colleges. Contact: Exxon Education Foundation, 5959 Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039, (214)444-1104.

AIAA Grant

This is a competitive grant program to educate students about math, science, technology, and engineering. Before submitting your proposal please consider these objectives and make sure that your grant fulfills this mission.

The following guidelines must be adhered to in order to receive the AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant:

1. Teacher must be a current AIAA Educator Associate member or an AIAA Professional member actively engaged as a K-12 classroom educator prior to receiving the grant.

2. One grant per teacher will be considered under this program. An Educator Associate may apply for up to $200 of grant funding. (NOTE: THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO LEGO GRANTS). LEGO GRANTS: Grants will be made for up to $100 per team for participation in robotics competitions. The AIAA Foundation should be acknowledged as a team sponsor. A maximum one-time grant of up to $200 (two Educator Associate members) will be granted to each school for participation in a robotics competition.

3. The grant proposal must include:

a. a full one-page synopsis of project including

i. how the project relates to the AIAA purpose

ii. how the funds are to be used

b. itemized price list of the items proposed for purchase

4. Failure to complete any of the required information will result in the rejection of the proposal.

5. Grants are limited to a maximum of five Educator Associates per school. Requests may not be combined to purchase a single item in excess of $200. The purchases must be separate items (i.e. cannot be one $1,000 item) with the following restriction: The grant proposal must be accompanied by a full one-page synopsis of how the requested funds are to be used, and a separate itemized price list of the items proposed for purchase from each teacher requesting funds.

6. Grants will be considered on a quarterly basis in January, March, June, and September. Grants must be received one month prior to be considered for the upcoming cycle. For example, grant proposals to be evaluated in January must be received by AIAA by 30 November.

7. Funds must be spent on the proposed items. The AIAA Foundation reserves the right not to reimburse items that were not on the original proposal, unless the item is no longer available and prior approval is given by the AIAA Staff Liaison.

8. Upon approval of the grant, a letter of commitment will be sent to the teacher. Reimbursement for items purchased after the grant approval will be made upon submission of receipts to AIAA Headquarters. A check will be mailed to the school within three weeks.

9. Funds must be used within six months of approval or the funds will revert back to the AIAA Foundation.

10. Teachers are encouraged to send pictures of the purchased items in use by students as well as copies of any publicity involving the purchased items and related activities. The AIAA Foundation reserves the right to allow/disallow other items not listed above at the discretion of the Precollege Outreach Committee.

http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=244

AAUW Educational Foundation

TWO-YEAR GRANTS ($5,000-$10,000 over two years)

Two-year grants provide start-up funds for longer-term programs that address the particular needs of the community and develop girls' sense of efficacy through leadership or advocacy opportunities. Topic areas are unrestricted, but should include a clearly defined activity that promotes education and equity for women and girls

Applicants must be women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Nonprofit organizations must bebased in the United States. Grant projects must have direct public impact, be nonpartisan, and take place within the United States or its territories.

Special consideration is given to projects focused on K-12 and community college girls' and women's achievements in science, technology, engineeringor math. http://www.aauw.org/education/fga//fellowships_grants/community_action.cfm

Equity in Mathematics Grants for Grades 6–8 Teachers

The purpose of this grant is to incorporate middle school classroom materials or lessons that will improve the achievement of student groups that have previous records of underachievement. For 2009–2010, grants with a maximum of $8,000 each will be awarded to persons currently teaching mathematics in grades 6–8. This award is for individual classroom teachers* or small groups of teachers collaborating in one grade or across grade levels. Proposals must address the following: the mathematics content as defined in the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics of NCTM; the plan for improving achievement of the targeted students; and the anticipated impact on their achievement. (*The definition of a classroom teacher is an individual who spends half or more of his/her work time teaching inthe classroom.)

http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=1322

Intel Schools of Distinction in Math and Science

Intel believes all students, everywhere, deserve to have the tools they need to become the next generation of innovators - and that good schools and good teachers are the foundation of student excellence.

Intel Schools of Distinction exemplify this excellence. Every year, Intel honors U.S. schools that have demonstrated excellence in math and science education as Intel Schools of Distinction. Eighteen schools – three elementary, three middle and three high schools in each of two categories – math and science – will be selected as Finalists, receiving a cash grant for $2,500 from the Intel Foundation. Six winners - one elementary, one middle and one high school in each of the two categories receive $10,000 cash grants and more than $100,000 in products and services from sponsors.

One of the six winning schools is chosen as the Star Innovator, and receives an additional $15,000 grant from the Intel Foundation as well as additional products and services.

In order to be considered as an Intel School of Distinction, schools must develop an environment and curricula that meet or exceed benchmarks, including national mathematics and science content standards.

Winning programs serve as models for schools across the country. By replicating proven programs such as these, schools everywhere can reinvigorate their own science and mathematics programs, inspiring generations of future scientists and mathematicians.

http://www.intel.com/education/schoolsofdistinction/index.htm

Innovation in Education Grant For Middle and High School

The 2009 HP Innovations in Education grants for secondary school districts in the US fund school districts to launch innovative pilot initiatives that support the administrators and teachers responsible for student success in math and science in middle schools and/or high schools.

In the US, HP plans to award approximately 25 grants to public or qualified private school districts Each grant is valued at more than $270,000 in HP technology, cash, and professional development.

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/us/hpiie.html