Grants for Grades 6-12:
Elevating STEM Education in Middle and High Schools
Calling All Middle and High School Educators!
Are you a teacher with a groundbreaking idea to transform STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in your classroom? If you’re looking to implement project-based learning with measurable outcomes and make STEM subjects a thrilling experience for your students, we’re here to support you.
Grant Opportunity
Teachers from 6th to 12th grade are encouraged to apply online for a Toshiba America Foundation grant.
We offer:
- 1. Grants up to $5,000: For innovative projects that can be realized with a budget of $5,000 or less.
- 2. Grants exceeding $5,000: For more innovative projects requiring greater funding of $5,000 or more.
These grants are your opportunity to bring dynamic and novel teaching ideas to fruition in your classrooms.
Start Your Application
Ready to transform your innovative idea into an engaging classroom reality?
Toshiba America Foundation Grant Schedule:
| Grant type | Application received by | Decision by | Funds sent by |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-5 Less than $1K | 10/1 | 11/15 | 12/15 |
| 6-12 less than $5K | 3/1 | 4/15 | 5/15 |
| 6/1 | 7/15 | 8/15 | |
| 9/1 | 10/15 | 11/15 | |
| 12/1 | 1/15 | 2/15 | |
| 6-12 greater than $5K | 5/1 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| 11/1 | 1/15 | 2/15 |
Important Guidelines:
- Online Applications Only: We accept grant applications exclusively through the links provided above.
- Focus on Project-Based Learning: Our grants are specifically aimed at supporting project-based learning initiatives. We generally do not fund requests solely for computers, laptops, or tablets (see below).
Further Information:
- Discover what TAF does not fund.
Toshiba America Foundation will not contribute to general operations, capital projects, endowments, conferences, independent study, fund raising events, or similar activities. Religious or political projects will not be supported. Organizations that discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, disability or religion are not eligible for funding. No grants will be made to individuals. Summer projects, club or after school programs cannot be considered. Salaries, facility maintenance, textbooks, video production, audio-visual equipment (e.g. electronic white boards, document projectors, student response systems) and education research will not be funded. No grants are available for computer hardware (including laptops, desktop computers, and tablets). No single school may receive more than one grant at a time. No new applications will be considered from grantees until final reports are approved. TAF funding is usually directed to K-12 schools. Educational nonprofits and universities working with K-12 teachers are occasionally considered, but please call the foundation first.
- Learn what TAF looks for in applications.
Let's work together to inspire and engage our students in the fascinating world of STEM!