Toshiba America Foundation
Eligibility
Teachers at U.S. public and private K-12 schools can apply directly. No nonprofit intermediary is required. This makes Toshiba Foundation one of the most accessible grant programs for individual classroom teachers. Both tracks are open to teachers in Texas.
- Eligible: Individual teachers at U.S. public and private K-12 schools
- Projects must focus on math or science instruction
- Proposals must describe a specific classroom project with measurable outcomes
- Teachers apply through taf.toshiba.com
Program Goals
The Toshiba America Foundation funds innovative classroom projects in math and science for K-12 teachers in the United States. Unlike most corporate foundations, Toshiba funds individual teachers directly - no district office or nonprofit partner required. Projects using hands-on, inquiry-based approaches are the best fit.
The K-6 track supports elementary classroom projects. The Grades 6-12 track supports secondary classroom projects. Both tracks favor projects that show clear innovation compared to current classroom practice and include a specific plan for measuring student learning.
Application Timeline
K-6 applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year - submit any time. The Grades 6-12 track has a set annual deadline, typically in October. Check taf.toshiba.com for the exact date each year. Teachers must describe a specific project, explain how it will improve student learning, provide a detailed budget, and outline an evaluation plan.
Grant Award Amount
The K-6 track awards grants up to $5,000. The Grades 6-12 track awards grants up to $10,000. A classroom set of micro:bit kits or a MicroChat program fits comfortably within both grant ranges. Most applications are reviewed within 2-3 months of submission.
Allowable Purchases
Classroom Project Materials and Equipment
Toshiba funds the materials and equipment needed to run your specific classroom project. Physical computing and maker tools are a strong fit because they are concrete, measurable, and easy for reviewers to understand.
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micro:bit Classroom Kits
A classroom set of micro:bit kits is an ideal Toshiba project budget item. The cost fits within both grant tracks, and the hands-on, science-based nature of physical computing aligns with Toshiba's priorities. -
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit
An AI literacy unit using MicroChat tools makes a compelling Toshiba proposal. The topic is innovative, the curriculum is hands-on, and AI literacy is clearly relevant to math and science education. -
Coding for Good Kit
Project-based coding curriculum that connects to real-world problems. Well-suited for a Toshiba proposal that emphasizes inquiry, problem-solving, and applied science skills.
Keep in Mind
Toshiba reviewers respond best to proposals describing one specific project or unit. Instead of 'coding all year,' propose 'a 6-week physical computing unit where students build environmental sensors.'
Strong Toshiba applications describe how students will experience the project - what they will build, what they will discover, and why it matters to them.
Include a detailed budget showing exactly how you will spend the funds. Get a quote from Forward Education and list each item with unit cost and quantity.
Elementary teachers can submit anytime. Don't wait for a deadline - write and submit when your proposal is ready. Reviewed applications get faster decisions outside of peak submission periods.
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 - TEKS, Common Core, and state 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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