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August Newsletter (Grants)

18 Aug 2024 12:18 PM | Steven Ushakov (Administrator)

Grants for Educators

National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) Eligible Grants

Teacher-Leader Professional Learning Grant (Pre-K-12)

This grant provides professional learning assistance to a school or district for mathematics teachers and mathematics teacher-leaders during the 2024-2025 school year. Maximum of $4000 for professional learning which is focused on one of NCSM’s signature initiatives, Equity & Access Leadership Learning Communication Exchange. To be completed during the 2025-2026 school year, deadline is: November 1, 2024


National Council Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Eligible Grants

Deadline November 1, 2024


Advanced Mathematics Education Course Work Scholarship for Grades 9–12 Teachers

By: Carol A. Edwards Fund and NCTM  

This grant provides financial professional learning support to improve competence in the teaching of mathematics by completing advanced coursework in mathematics education. Maximum of $3000 for an individual teacher teaching in grades 9-12.


Connecting Mathematics to Other Subject Areas Grant (9-12)

By: Theoni Pappas Fund

This grant supports the development and implementation of high school lessons and/or materials that engage students in mathematical modeling and making interdisciplinary curricular connections.  Maximum of $4000 for individuals or groups of teachers teaching grades (9-12).


Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching (K–8)

By: Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation and NCTM 

This grant encourages teams of mathematics educators to engage in the process of writing and editing materials for mathematics teachers.  Maximum of $5000 a year up to 3 years for a leadership team of mathematics educators.


Designing Lessons that Develop Conceptual Understanding Grant (PK-5)

By: Chuck Thompson Fund

This grant supports elementary teachers in designing, implementing, and sharing engaging hands-on lessons to support students’ conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts. This grant is particularly intended to support teachers of students who are underrepresented in STEM to create lessons that draw on students’ linguistic and cultural assets. This grant could be used to fund materials, such as manipulatives, mathematics-related children’s literature, etc. The expectation is that the recipient of the grant would share their lessons with other teachers, in their school/district, and beyond.  


Early Career Research Grant

By: Eugene P. and Clara M. Smith

Mathematics Education Research Fund and NCTM

Administered by: NCTM and AMTE

Support of research in mathematics education conducted by early career mathematics educators and doctoral candidates in mathematics education.  A maximum of $10,000 for and individual teacher that is an early career mathematics educators and doctoral candidates in mathematics education


Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grant

By: NCTM

This grant aims to increase the breadth and depth of the mathematics content knowledge of an elementary school teacher who has demonstrated a commitment to mathematics teaching and learning.  Maximum of $6000 to an individual elementary school teacher or coach with at least 3 years of experience.


Equity in Mathematics Grant (PK-6)

By: Iris Carl Fund and NCTM 

This grant supports the incorporation of classroom materials or lessons that will improve the achievement of student groups that have previous records of underachievement, sometimes identified by race, gender, ethnicity, region, or culture.  Maximum of $8000 for an individual PK-6 teacher.


Equity in Mathematics Grant (6-12)

By: Lee V. Stiff Fund

This grant supports the incorporation of classroom materials or lessons that will improve the achievement of student groups that have previous records of underachievement, sometimes identified by race, gender, ethnicity, region, or culture.  Maximum of $8000 to a classroom teacher in grades 6-12. 


Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grant

By: John and Stacey Wahl Fund 

This grant supports the development of activities that will enable students to better appreciate, understand, and apply some aspect of geometry that is consistent with adopted standards and connects to a context outside of mathematics.  Maximum of $4000 for an individual educator in grades PK-8.



Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarship for Grades PK-5 Teachers

By: Dale Seymour Fund and NCTM 

This grant provides financial support for improving teachers' understanding of mathematics by completing graduate coursework in mathematics or mathematics education.  Maximum of $3200 for an educator in grades PK-5.


Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarship for Grades 6-8 Teachers

By: Dale Seymour Fund and NCTM

This grant provides financial support for improving teachers' understanding of mathematics by completing graduate coursework in mathematics or mathematics education.  Maximum of $3200 for an educator in grades 6-8.


Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarship for Grades 9-12 Teachers

By: Dale Seymour Fund and NCTM

This grant provides financial support for improving teachers' understanding of mathematics by completing graduate coursework in mathematics or mathematics education.  Maximum of $3200 for an educator in grades 9-12.


Partnership for Transition to College Readiness Grant

By:  William and Marjorie Speer Family Fund and NCTM 

This grant supports partnerships between high schools and local higher education entities and to support innovation in 12th grade preparation promoting successful transition to college mathematics.  Maximum of $8000 for a high school/higher education team over a two-year to a High school and higher education faculty partners in support of 12th grade students.


Teacher Professional Development Grant (PK-5)

By: John Van de Walle Fund 

This grant supports professional development to improve the competence in the teaching of mathematics of one or more classroom teachers.  Maximum of $3000 to an individual teacher in grades PK-5 with at least 3 years of experience.


Teacher Professional Development Grant (6-8)

By: Mary Dolciani Fund and NCTM 

This grant supports professional development to improve the competence in the teaching of mathematics of one or more classroom teachers.  Maximum of $3000 to an individual teacher in grades 6-8 with at least 3 years of experience.


Teacher Professional Development Grant (9-12)

By: Mary Dolciani Fund and NCTM 

This grant supports professional development to improve the competence in the teaching of mathematics of one or more classroom teachers.  Maximum of $3000 to an individual teacher in grades 9-12 with at least 3 years of experience.



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