Grant Opportunities for STEM and Technology Projects October

Grant Opportunities for STEM and Technology Projects October 30, 2014 Lisa Seitz Planning & Grant Writing Specialist Madison-Oneida BOCES

Presentation Objectives Highlight grant opportunities for technology and STEM projects in the classroom Instructional technology for teachers Technology purchases at the district level Discuss varying eligibility requirements – what to look for Review feasibility considerations – to apply or not to apply Provide resources and online links so that you can get started on your own grant research and development

STEM Projects in the Classroom Ø N-Vision A Brighter Future Grant Program for STEM, Westinghouse Electrical Co • http: //westinghousenuclear. com/About/Communityand-Education/Educational-Grant • Funding for a hands-on project dealing with STEM • Technology equipment is an allowable expense if it is one component of a well-planned project, integrated with other curriculum materials and activities. • Three schools will receive $1, 000 to complete their project and an additional $2, 000 for other science department needs • Any U. S. elementary, middle or high school can apply • Applications due online by November 14, 2014

STEM Projects in the Classroom Ø Toshiba America Foundation • http: //www. toshiba. com/taf • Funding for hands-on math and science projects • Teachers are eligible applicants Grades K-5 Grants Up to $1, 000 Deadline: October 1 Grades 6 -12 Grants Two levels: Up to $5, 000 or more than $5, 000 Rolling deadline for requests of up to $5, 000 Requests over $5, 000 are due February 1 st and August 1 st of each year

STEM Projects in the Classroom Ø The Lemelson-MIT Program Inven. Team Grants • http: //web. mit. edu/inventeams/ • Grants of up to $10, 000 to teams of high school students, teachers, and mentors who invent technological solutions to real-world problems • Science, math, and technology educators in high school are eligible to apply. • Applications due in February.

STEM Projects in the Classroom Ø The Honda Foundation • http: //corporate. honda. com/america • Application deadlines in February, May, August, and November • Funding priority is youth education, specifically in the area of STEM • Imaginative, creative, youthful, forward thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative projects encouraged. • Grant awards range from $20, 000 to $75, 000 over a one year period

Instructional Technology Ø Digital Wish • www. digitalwish. com/dw/digitalwish/grants • Various grants for technology equipment such as • Apply for grants by submitting a lesson plan that incorporates the requested technology

Instructional Technology Ø Foundation for Technology and Engineering Educators Excellence in Teaching Technology and Engineering Grant Program • http: //www. iteea. org/Awards/granthearlihy. htm • Grants of up to $2, 000 to technology and engineering teachers to encourage the integration of quality technology and engineering education program within their school’s curriculum.

District Technology Purchases Ø USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program • http: //www. rurdev. usda. gov/utp_dlt. html Ø National Science Foundation, www. nsf. gov • Discovery Research (K-12) • Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers • Cyberlearning and Future Learning Technologies

Other Grant Opportunities Local foundations including Central New York Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Rome Community Foundation, Sears Family Foundation, Gorman Foundation, Hamilton Emerald Foundation, etc. Business foundations including Verizon, Best Buy, Target Teachers Associations – National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Science Teachers Association, Instructional Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA)

Eligibility – What to look for Organization Type Tax Status Geography Prerequisites Call the program officer first to discuss concept By invitation only, we do not accept unsolicited proposals

Feasibility Review Is your organization eligible? Do your project goals align with funder priorities? Do your proposed activities align with allowable activities and expenditures? How many awards are being made? Is there a required match? Do you have the capacity to develop a competitive proposal? Are program requirements reasonable?

STEM Resources & Links Lockheed Martin • http: //www. lockheedmartin. com/us/who-weare/community/education. html • Lockheed Martin supports a wide-range of diverse and sustainable STEM activities that reach students and educators from elementary school through college. Through its Engineers in the Classroom STEM education outreach initiative, Lockheed Martin provides numerous opportunities for employees to interact with the next generation of engineers and technologists by serving as local school advisors, extracurricular activity mentors and career role models for students in communities where we live and work. PBS STEM Education Research Center • http: //www. pbs. org/teachers/stem/ • Explore the PBS database of nearly 4, 000 STEM resources for grades pre. K-12. National Education Association: The 10 Best STEM Resources • http: //www. nea. org/tools/lessons/stem-resources. html • Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Resources for pre. K-12

Grant Resources & Links Madison-Oneida BOCES Planning and Grant Writing Page, www. moboces. org/pgw Grant Wrangler: www. grantwrangler. com Grants Alert: http: //www. grantsalert. com/grants/all Fund for Teachers: http: //www. fundforteachers. org/fundingopportunities/grants-math. php Federal grants: www. grants. gov Philanthropy News Digest: www. philanthropynewsdigest. org/rfps

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