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.

The Foundation’s Board has the greatest respect for individuals who devote their professional lives to education. As a result, the grants program is designed to give teachers the additional resources they need to innovate, to challenge their students, and to become instructional leaders in their own schools. Each grant the Foundation makes is fully informed by the hands-on, classroom-level knowledge of a dedicated teacher.

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.
> www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/home/default.jsp

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.
> www.dom.com/about/education/grants/grants.jsp

Westinghouse Charitable Giving Program

Education grants support elementary and secondary programs that emphasize math and science. Consideration is also given to other relevant programs. Public, private, charter schools, and higher education programs are all eligible. Grants range up to $5,000.
> www.westinghousenuclear.com/E2.asp

FirstEnergy Education Grants in Math, Science, and Technology

FirstEnergy’s Mathematics, Science and Technology Education grants of up to $500 are available to educators at schools and community groups served by its operating companies – Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, Toledo Edison, Penn Power, Penelec, Met-Ed, and Jersey Central Power & Light.
> www.firstenergycorp.com:80/community/

Star Schools Program

U.S. Department of Education Star Schools Program encourages improved instruction in mathematics, science, and foreign languages, as well as other subjects (such as literacy skills and vocational education); and serves underserved populations, including disadvantaged, illiterate, limited English proficient populations, and individuals with disabilities through grants to eligible telecommunications partnerships to enable the partnerships to: (i) Develop, construct, acquire, maintain and operate telecommunications audio and visual facilities and equipment; (ii) Develop and acquire educational and instructional programming; and iii) Obtain technical assistance for the use of such facilities and instructional programming.
Maximum Award: $1,500,000-$3,000,000
Eligibility: school districts and LEAs that serve a significant number of elementary and secondary schools; state educational agencies; adult and family education program; institutions of higher education or a State higher education agency; teacher training centers; public or private elementary or secondary schools.
> a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-4441.htm

Advancing Student Achievement

Description: 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.
> www.actuarialfoundation.org/grant/index.html

Toyota’s Investment in Mathematics Excellence (TIME)

A grant awarding teachers up to $10,000 for innovative projects that enhance mathematics education within a school. It is sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, USA., Inc through its partnership with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and its Mathematics Education Trust Board. Any K-12 classroom teacher with 3 years experience teaching mathematics within the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U. S. Territories may apply.
> www.nctm.org/about/toyota/index.asp

MathMovesU Grants and Scholarships Program

Raytheon Company has launched the MathMovesU Grants and Scholarships Program to reward real-life "Math Heroes" for their dedication to improving math education and their inspiration of participation in math.
Maximum Award: $2,500
Eligibility: full-time teachers currently employed and teaching a mathematics curriculum at a middle school or high school in the U.S.
> www.mathmovesu.com/grants.html#hero

Grants for Robotics Educators

The SolidWorks-STEM Educators grant will award SolidWorks Student Edition CAD software to individual U.S. educators in a new initiative aimed at improving students’ math skills and their interest in technology-related careers. The grant includes training and lesson plans to help teachers and faculty from middle school through college integrate the four separate disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math for more effective education.
Maximum Award: N/A
Eligibility: Middle School teachers grades 6-8; High School teachers; Community College professors; University and College professors.
> www.solidworks.com/pages/products/edu/RoboticsEducatorsGrant.html

In-Service Training Grants for Mathematics Teachers

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics School In-Service Training Grants for Grades K-5 Teachers and Grades 6-8 Teachers provide financial assistance to schools for in-service education in mathematics.
Maximum Award: $4,000
Eligibility: schools with a current NCTM K-8 school membership.
> www.nctm.org/about/met/olander3.htm (K-5)
> www.nctm.org/about/met/olander.htm (6-8)

Mathematics Classroom-Based Research Grants

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Classroom-Based Research Grants for Grades K-12 Teachers are to support and encourage classroom-based research in precollege mathematics education in collaboration with college or university mathematics educators.
Maximum Award: $8,000
Eligibility: The applicant must be a current NCTM member or teach at a school having a current K-8 NCTM school membership. The college or university mathematics educator must be a member of the NCTM.
> www.nctm.org/about/met/begle.htm

Using Music to Teach Mathematics Grants

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Using Music to Teach Mathematics Grants are available for the incorporation of music into the elementary school classroom to help young students learn mathematics.
Maximum Award: $3,000
Eligibility: current NCTM members or those who teach in a school with a current K-8 NCTM school membership and currently teach mathematics or collaborate with teachers of mathematics in grades
K-2.
Deadline: November 3, 2006.
> news.publiceducation.org/t/5780/176869/183/0/

Siemens Westinghouse Competition

The Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science & Technology recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research. Through this competition, students have an opportunity to achieve national recognition for science research projects that they complete in high school. Students may submit research reports either individually or in teams of two or three members. Students whose projects are selected for further competition are invited to give an oral and poster presentation at one of the six regional events hosted by partner universities. At each of these regional competitions an individual and a team are selected as Regional Winners. These students receive scholarships of $1,000 each as a regional finalist (including team members) and $3,000 each as an individual regional winner. The winning team will receive $6,000 to be divided among team members. Regional winners then receive an invitation to advance to the National Competition in New York City. In the national competition, students’ presentations are judged by research scientists recruited for their specific expertise in the area of research for each project. The top individual and team winners receive additional scholarships of $100,000. Runners up receive scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
> www.siemens-foundation.org/competition

Advancing Student Achievement Grants

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.
> www.actuarialfoundation.org/grant/index.html

Time Warner Foundation Education Grants

Grants given to support K-12 and higher educational programs that help kids build skills in media and communications.

Program areas: Arts, general education, math, reading, science/environment, social studies, technology
Recipients: Public, private/charter, higher education
Proposal deadline: None
Total amount: Approximately $7.5 million
Average amount: Up to $375,000
Telephone: 212-484-8000
> www.dteenergy.com/community/foundation/index.html

DTE Energy Foundation

Education is a priority for this foundation. Michigan-based nonprofits interested in helping children learn math and science or sponsoring school-to-work programs and tutorial and academic-enhancement programs may want to contact this foundation whose headquarters are located in Detroit, Michigan.
> www.dteenergy.com/community/foundation/index.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.

American Honda Foundation

The American Honda Foundation supports projects with a focus on math, science, the environment, and technology. The Foundation also supports youth job training programs. Grants typically range from about $10,000 to $75,000. For grant guidelines, schools should send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
American Honda Foundation
P. O. Box 2205
Torrance, CA 90509-2205
Applications should be mailed to meet deadlines of February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1.
> corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf