October 30, 2014 Lisa Seitz Planning & Grant Writing Specialist Madison-Oneida BOCES

 Highlight grant opportunities for technology and STEM  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

 N-Vision A Brighter Future Grant Program for STEM, Westinghouse Electrical Co and-Education/Educational-Grant and-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

 Toshiba America Foundation 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

 The Lemelson-MIT Program InvenTeam Grants 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.

 The Honda Foundation 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

 Digital Wish Various grants for technology equipment such as Apply for grants by submitting a lesson plan that incorporates the requested technology

 Foundation for Technology and Engineering Educators Excellence in Teaching Technology and Engineering Grant Program 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.

 USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program  National Science Foundation, Discovery Research (K-12) Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers Cyberlearning and Future Learning Technologies

 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)

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

 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?

 Lockheed Martin are/community/education.html are/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 Explore the PBS database of nearly 4,000 STEM resources for grades preK-12.  National Education Association: The 10 Best STEM Resources Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Resources for preK-12

 Madison-Oneida BOCES Planning and Grant Writing Page,  Grant Wrangler:  Grants Alert:  Fund for Teachers: opportunities/grants-math.phphttp:// opportunities/grants-math.php  Federal grants:  Philanthropy News Digest:

 Thank you for your time and attention.  And thank you for the work you do with our learners.