Toshiba America Foundation offers grants to teachers or groups of teachers who develop innovative projects that teach mathematics and science in the classroom. The projects must be designed by teachers and used in their own schools.
Teachers at public or non-profit schools may apply. Grants range from $1,000 - $5,000. Grants for teachers in grades K-5 can be submitted each year by October 1st. Grants for teachers in grades 6-12 who are requesting up to $5,000 may be submitted at any time during the year. Grants for teachers in grades 6-12 who are requesting more than $5,000 may be submitted twice a year on August 1st and February 1st.
The grants were developed to help teachers engage students in the fields of mathematics and science. Grant applicants must have a passion for these fields and a strong desire to make them more exciting for students.
Toshiba Corporation is a Japanese corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, that produces diversified products and services such as information technology and communications equipment and systems, electronic components and materials, power systems, industrial and social infrastructure systems, consumer electronics, household appliances, medical equipment, office equipment, lighting and logistics. The company is headquartered in Japan and has operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central and South America.
For more information on grants and how to apply, visit www.toshiba.com/taf/