Florida · National Grant

Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) (Florida)

Toshiba America Foundation funds innovative STEM classroom projects for grades K-12 across the U.S., with a focus on project-based science, math, and technology learning that goes beyond textbooks.

Funding

$1,000–$10,000 (K-5); up to $20,000 (6-12)

Eligibility

U.S. public and private school teachers

Grade Focus

K-12

Subject

STEM / Science / Math

Deadline

October 1, 2026 (grades 6-12); April 1 (K-5)

Type

National Grant

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About This Grant

The Toshiba America Foundation has been funding innovative K-12 STEM classroom projects since 1990. The foundation supports teachers who want to move away from textbook-only instruction toward hands-on, project-based learning in science, math, and technology. Florida teachers have been consistent TAF grantees, benefiting from the foundation's accessible application process and reasonable grant sizes.

TAF is unique in that it funds individual teacher projects — not schools or districts — making it one of the most direct paths for a Florida classroom teacher to get hardware, curriculum materials, and supplies. The foundation especially values projects that are genuinely innovative, where students are actively investigating questions rather than following prescribed procedures.

For Florida CS and coding teachers, TAF is an excellent source of supplemental funding. A well-written project description explaining how students will use physical computing tools to investigate real science or math questions — measuring temperature changes, collecting motion data, running experiments — aligns well with TAF's vision of innovative STEM teaching.

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Eligibility

U.S. K-12 teachers in public or private schools
Florida classroom teachers with innovative STEM project ideas
Projects must focus on science or math as the primary learning area
Projects should be genuinely novel — not routine curriculum implementation

Allowable Uses

Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
CS and AI literacy curriculum
Teacher professional development
Lab equipment, measurement tools, and science investigation supplies

Forward Education Products for This Grant

Forward Education offers classroom-ready kits that align with Florida CS standards and fit cleanly into grant budgets. All kits include teacher guides and curriculum.

micro:bit Starter Kit — Entry-level physical computing, perfect for introducing coding and computational thinking.
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — Hands-on AI literacy curriculum covering machine learning concepts for K-12 classrooms.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based learning kit connecting coding skills to real-world community challenges.
micro:bit Robotics Kit — Advanced robotics and engineering challenges for deeper CS exploration.

Keep in Mind

TAF scores 'innovative quality' heavily — describe specifically what makes your project different from standard textbook instruction.
Grades 6-12 applications are due October 1, 2026; K-5 applications are due April 1. Don't miss these hard deadlines.
First-person teacher narrative works well for TAF — write from your perspective as an educator with a specific idea you're excited about.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a teacher apply to TAF without a district grant office?

Yes. TAF is designed for individual teachers and the application is straightforward. You do not need district grant office involvement.

Is there a Florida-specific TAF program?

No. TAF is a national program open to U.S. teachers in public and private schools. Florida teachers compete nationally.

What's the difference between K-5 and 6-12 TAF grants?

K-5 grants are capped at $1,000 (or $5,000 for larger projects) with an April deadline. 6-12 grants can go up to $20,000 with an October deadline and require more detail in the application.

Can TAF fund physical computing kits?

Yes. Hardware used in direct student investigation is fundable. The key is framing the kit as a science or math investigation tool, not just a technology toy.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Florida CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for qualifying applications. Reach out before you apply.