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Toshiba America Foundation (TAF)

Toshiba America Foundation grants for K-12 teachers improving STEM instruction through innovative, hands-on projects.

Funding

Up to $10K (grades 6-12); up to $1K (K-5)

Eligibility

K-12 teachers at US public and private schools

Grade Focus

K-12

Subject

STEM, Science, Mathematics

Deadline

February 1 (grades 6-12); October 1 (K-5)

Type

Private National Grant

About This Grant

The Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) funds K-12 teachers who are developing innovative projects to improve STEM instruction. Unlike many grants that fund school-level programs, TAF grants go directly to classroom teachers for specific instructional projects. Awards up to $10,000 for grades 6-12 and up to $1,000 for K-5 teachers make this an accessible entry point for individual educators.

New York teachers have a long history of successfully applying to TAF. The foundation looks for classroom projects with a clear instructional innovation - something that changes how students engage with STEM content, not just a purchase of materials. Hands-on, inquiry-based projects involving physical computing or environmental science are strong fits.

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Eligibility

K-12 teachers at US public and private schools
Projects must improve classroom STEM instruction
Grades 6-12 projects eligible for up to $10,000
Grades K-5 projects eligible for up to $1,000

Allowable Uses

STEM curriculum materials and classroom tools
Physical computing hardware and science equipment
Materials for specific instructional projects
Items that change how students learn STEM content

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for innovative STEM instruction. A TAF project built around micro:bit coding - for example, students designing environmental sensors or building math models - fits the foundation's focus on instructional innovation.
CHARGE Climate Sensor Kit — Environmental data collection kit for inquiry-based science. TAF projects using real data collection and analysis are competitive, especially those connecting to local environmental questions.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum for classroom innovation. A TAF proposal built around a semester-long Coding for Good project - with clear before/after teaching changes - is a strong application.

Keep in Mind

The application asks about instructional change

TAF wants to know how your project changes how you teach, not just what you buy. Describe the specific shift in your classroom practice and why it leads to better learning.

Applications go directly from teachers

This grant is for individual teachers, not schools or administrators. The teacher writing the grant is the teacher doing the project.

Two separate deadlines

Grades 6-12 applications are due February 1. Grades K-5 applications are due October 1. Do not miss these deadlines - they are fixed.

Smaller grant, simpler application

TAF applications are much simpler than federal grants. A strong TAF application is 2-3 pages of clear, concrete description of your classroom project and its impact on students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who applies for TAF grants?

Individual K-12 teachers applying on behalf of their own classroom projects.

How much can teachers receive?

Up to $10,000 for grades 6-12 projects. Up to $1,000 for K-5 projects.

What makes a strong TAF application?

A clear, specific description of how the project changes your classroom practice, what students will learn, and how you'll know it worked.

When are applications due?

February 1 for grades 6-12. October 1 for K-5. These deadlines are fixed and firm.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide project design ideas, curriculum alignment documents, and pricing letters to support TAF applications. Our kits are specifically designed for the kind of hands-on, inquiry-based learning TAF funds.

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Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?

Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.

Curriculum alignment documents — NY CS & Digital Fluency Standards mapped to our kits
Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines

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