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August Newsletter (Grants Continued)

18 Aug 2024 12:21 PM | Steven Ushakov (Administrator)

National Council Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Eligible Grants

Deadline May 1, 2024


Action Research on Mathematics Teaching Practices Grant

By: Ernest Duncan Fund and NCTM 

The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for action research conducted as a collaborative by university/college faculty, classroom teacher(s), and preservice teacher(s) seeking to improve the teaching of mathematics in PK-12 classroom(s).  Maximum of $6000 for a teacher in the PK-12 classroom, a mathematics coach

assigned to work with the classroom(s) where the research will be conducted, or a

university/college mathematics educator.


Enhancing Student Mathematics Learning Through the Use of Tools and Technology Grant (PK-12)

By: Isabelle P. Rucker Fund, Veryl Schult-Ellen Hocking Fund, and NCTM 

The purpose of this grant is to encourage the innovative use of technology and other tools to help teachers and students visualize and concretize mathematics abstractions.  Maximum of $3000 for an educator or math coach teaching at least 50% of the day


Future Leader Initial NCTM Annual Meeting Attendance Award

By: Edwin I. Stein Fund and NCTM 

The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to a first-time attendee at an NCTM Annual Meeting and Exposition.  Annual Meeting Registration + Maximum of $1,500 for travel and subsistence Expenses for a full time classroom teacher.



Grades 7-12 Preservice Teacher Coursework Scholarship

By: William and Evelyn Stokes Foundation

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college or university students preparing to teach secondary school mathematics.  Maximum of $10,000 for eligibility and qualifications please see!


Mathematics Grades 6–12 Pre-service Teacher Course Work Scholarship

By: Kuta Software

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college or university students preparing to teach middle or high school mathematics. Maximum of $4,000 each (up to 5 scholarships available each year) for eligibility and qualifications please see!


Professional Development Scholarship Emphasizing History, Number Theory, or Discrete Mathematics

By: The Father Stanley J. Bezuszka

and Margaret J. (Peg) Kenney Fund and NCTM 

To provide financial support for: 

  • completing credited course work, or designing and implementing a personal study plan in one of the following areas: some aspect of the history of mathematics, number theory, or discrete mathematics

  • creating and field-testing appropriate classroom activities and

  • preparing and delivering a professional development presentation to colleagues.

Maximum of $3000, for complete eligibility please see!



Prospective PK-6 Elementary Teacher Course Work Scholarship

By: The Edward J. Brennan Fund 

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college or university students preparing for teaching elementary school with a content focus in mathematics. Maximum of $10,000 for eligibility and qualifications please see!


Prospective 7-12 Secondary Teacher Course Work Scholarship

By: The Texas Instruments Demana-Waits Fund 

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college or university students preparing to teach secondary school mathematics.  Maximum of $10,000 for eligibility and qualifications please see!



Prospective Teacher NCTM Annual Meeting

Attendance Award

By: Julian H. Hlavaty Fund and NCTM 

The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to a future teacher of mathematics for attendance at an NCTM annual meeting.  Annual Meeting Registration + Maximum of $1,500 for travel and subsistence expenses.  For eligibility and qualifications please see!


School In- Service Professional Development Grant (PK-5)

By: Clarence Olander Fund and NCTM 

The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to elementary schools for in-service education in mathematics.  Maximum of $4000 for eligible teachers.



School In-Service Professional Development Grant (6-8)

By: Clarence Olander Fund and NCTM 

The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to elementary schools for in-service education in mathematics.  Maximum of $4000 for eligible teachers.


School In-Service Professional Development Grant (9-12)

By: Clarence Olander Fund and NCTM 

The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to elementary schools for in-service education in mathematics.  Maximum of $4000 for eligible teachers.


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