Pat Santucci Education Fund Grants
Eligibility
Mississippi K-12 educators with classroom programs that demonstrate creative teaching and positive student impact. Programs in STEM, technology, and project-based learning are a natural fit.
Program Goals
The Pat Santucci Education Fund supports Mississippi teachers with grants that fund innovative classroom projects. STEM, coding, environmental science, and technology-integrated learning programs align to the fund's education mission.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications submitted through the Pat Santucci Education Fund. October 31, 2026 deadline. Applications should describe the classroom project, its innovation, and expected student outcomes.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. October 31, 2026 deadline. Monitor patsantuccifund.org for next cycle dates.
Grant Award Amount
Up to $2,000 per award. Funds can purchase classroom technology, STEM kits, and materials that directly support the proposed project.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Mississippi K-12 educators with innovative classroom programs.
What is the deadline?
October 31, 2026.
What types of projects are funded?
Innovative classroom programs with clear student impact. STEM, coding, environmental science, and technology-integrated projects are strong fits.
What can the $2,000 fund?
Classroom technology, STEM kits, sensors, and materials for the proposed project.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide program documentation and curriculum alignment to support teacher grant applications for Mississippi foundations.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Mississippi standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
