Toshiba America Foundation (TAF)
Grants from Toshiba America Foundation for hands-on science and math classroom projects in K-12 schools.
About This Grant
Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) funds hands-on STEM classroom projects. There are two grant tracks: grades K-6 (up to $5,000) and grades 6-12 (up to $10,000). Both tracks require innovative, hands-on approaches to teaching science, technology, engineering, or math.
TAF has two application windows for grades 6-12 (February 1 and August 1) and one for K-6 (April 1). This predictable schedule makes planning straightforward. The foundation values teacher-designed projects that go beyond standard curriculum.
Physical computing and coding projects that involve hands-on experimentation are an excellent fit for TAF.
View Toshiba America Foundation (TAF)Eligibility
- K-12 public and private school teachers in the US
- Projects must be innovative and hands-on
- Must be for direct use in the teacher's own classroom
- Projects going beyond standard curriculum are prioritized
Allowable Uses
- Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
- CS and AI literacy curriculum
- Teacher professional development
- Lab supplies, scientific equipment, and project materials directly used by students
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for CS education. Aligns to Michigan CS standards for computational thinking and programming at grades K-8.
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school. Addresses AI and data literacy components of Michigan CS standards.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Michigan standards.
- micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.
Keep in Mind
The February and August deadlines for grades 6-12 give you two chances per year. If your first application is unsuccessful, revise and resubmit.
Describe specifically how students will interact with materials and investigate questions.
TAF funds individual classroom projects, not school-wide programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can administrators apply?
No. TAF grants are for individual classroom teachers.
What is the application process?
Online application at toshiba.com/tai/taf.
Can we apply for multiple projects?
TAF generally allows one application per teacher per cycle.
Do we need to report outcomes?
Yes. TAF requires a final report.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Michigan CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.
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- Curriculum alignment documents — Michigan CS Standards mapped to our kits
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- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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