Educator Grants from the Air & Space Forces Association support STEM education projects with preference given to aerospace science activities.
Applications for up to $500 are due by December 15th. Awards will be announced in late February and must be spent within 6 months.
Eligibility
This grant is open to Kindergarten through 12th grade educators in the United States. Grant activities must benefit at least 15 students.
Allowable Expenses
Potential grant expenses include:
- Classroom science supplies
- Science and technology software
- STEM demonstration kits
- Supplies for making flying objects
- Supplies for robotics programs
Grant funds may not be spent on:
- Competition registrations
- Awards, t-shirts, or other promotional items
- Teacher workshop registrations
Evaluation Criteria
All applications will be evaluated based on:
- Project description clarity and completeness (25 points)
- Alignment with school district’s strategic education plan (15 points)
- Clearly articulated enhancement and enrichment of student learning (15 points)
- Teaching method (10 points)
- Evaluation plan (15 points)
- Plan to communicate results (10 points)
- Budget (10 points)
