Ohio · National Grant

Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) (Ohio)

Toshiba America Foundation funds innovative STEM classroom projects for K-12 teachers across the U.S., including Ohio educators who want to bring hands-on science, math, and technology learning beyond the textbook.

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 (grades 6-12); April 1 (K-5)

Type

National Grant

About This Grant

The Toshiba America Foundation has supported innovative K-12 STEM classroom projects since 1990. Ohio teachers are eligible for this accessible national grant, which funds individual teacher projects focused on hands-on science, math, and technology learning. TAF values projects that move students from passive learners to active investigators.

Ohio's strong manufacturing and engineering heritage gives teachers compelling context for TAF projects. Programs that connect physical computing and coding to Ohio's industrial or scientific challenges — measuring environmental data, engineering solutions to local problems, or exploring manufacturing processes — resonate with TAF's vision of relevant STEM education.

TAF is particularly useful for Ohio teachers who don't have access to a district grant office. The application is designed for individual educators and can be completed independently. First-time grant applicants in Ohio often start with TAF before moving to larger, more complex funding sources.

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Eligibility

U.S. K-12 teachers in public or private schools
Ohio classroom teachers with innovative STEM project ideas
Projects must focus on science or math as the primary learning area
Projects should be genuinely novel compared to standard curriculum

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 Ohio 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 heavily weights 'innovative quality' — describe what makes your project different from textbook instruction.
Grades 6-12 deadline is October 1; K-5 is April 1. Hard deadlines, no extensions.
Write in first person as an excited teacher with a specific, well-developed project idea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Ohio teachers need district approval to apply?

No. TAF is designed for individual teachers. You can apply without district grant office involvement.

Is there a separate Ohio TAF program?

No. TAF is national; Ohio teachers compete in the national pool.

What's the maximum award for a high school teacher?

6-12 grants can reach up to $20,000 for well-developed, innovative projects.

Can a coding kit be part of a TAF project?

Yes, if framed as a science or math investigation tool. The kit must be used to investigate questions, not just as a standalone tech activity.

How can Forward Education help?

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