The Toshiba America Foundation funds hands-on, project-based science, technology, engineering and math in K-12 classrooms. Teachers apply online for a project they'll run with their own students, and there's a grant track for every grade band: up to $1,000 for K-5 and up to $5,000 or more for grades 6-12.
Award amounts and deadlines
| Grant | Award | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Grades K-5 | Up to $1,000 | October 1 |
| Grades 6-12 | Up to $5,000 | March 1, June 1, September 1 or December 1 |
| Grades 6-12 | Over $5,000 | May 1 or November 1 |
Decisions come by November 15 for K-5; by April 15, July 15, October 15 or January 15 for grades 6-12 requests up to $5,000; and by July 15 or January 15 for larger requests.
These dates are from the foundation's grant schedule. Its home page describes the grades 6-12 track under $5,000 as rolling and lists June 1 and November 1 for larger requests, so confirm the next date on toshiba.com/taf before you set your timeline.
Who can apply
K-5 teachers and grades 6-12 STEM teachers can apply for projects in their own classrooms. Know the rules before you write:
- Grants support classroom projects at K-12 schools. Toshiba doesn't make grants to individuals.
- A school can hold only one Toshiba grant at a time, so check with colleagues before you apply.
- For grades 6-12, summer projects, clubs and after-school programs aren't eligible.
- The grades 6-12 guidelines also rule out computer hardware (laptops, desktops and tablets), salaries, textbooks, conferences, capital projects and general operating costs.
What makes a strong application
Toshiba funds teacher-designed, project-based learning. Reviewers are looking for an innovative project, not a shopping list. Show them:
- The question or real-world problem your students will tackle
- What students will build, test and improve, and how many class periods it takes
- How you'll measure what they learned
- A budget where every item ties back to the project
Projects that fit a Toshiba grant
The Coding for Good Kit gives students 11 plug-and-play sensors and modules, 4 servos, a water pump and 66 LEGO-compatible building blocks to design solutions to real-world problems. Every lesson includes timing, standards, an assessment and Use, Modify and Create paths, so your project plan and outcome measures are already written. It runs in Chrome or Edge on the Windows, Mac and Linux computers or Chromebooks your school already has.
- Grades 6-12, up to $5,000: A Class Pack of 15 Coding for Good Kits ($4,125) plus 15 micro:bit V2 Go Packs ($21.99 each) comes to $4,454.85 before shipping. That's a full set for a class of 30 working in pairs.
- Grades 3-5, up to $1,000: Three Coding for Good Kits with micro:bit V2 Go Packs come to $890.97 before shipping, enough for a hands-on station where small groups take turns.
- Over $5,000: Take the project across several classrooms, or add MicroChat, our AI coding assistant, so students learn to plan, test and explain code they build with AI.
Two project ideas from our free lessons:
- Data-driven Smart Farming (grades 6-8): students build a system that waters a plant based on soil moisture and tracks how long the pump runs.
- Wildfire Detection with Autonomous Vehicles (grades 6-8): students build a vehicle that patrols an area and raises an alert when it detects bright light and loud sound.
How Forward Education helps
We help teachers turn a kit into a fundable project. Ask us for:
- A project plan built from our lessons, with timing and learning goals
- Standards alignment for your state
- An official quote for your grant budget
- A letter of support for your application
Frequently asked questions
How much can teachers get from the Toshiba America Foundation?
K-5 teachers can request up to $1,000. Grades 6-12 teachers can request up to $5,000, or more than $5,000 for larger projects.
When are Toshiba America Foundation grants due?
K-5 applications are due October 1. Grades 6-12 requests up to $5,000 follow a quarterly schedule (March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1), and requests over $5,000 are due twice a year. Check toshiba.com/taf for the next date.
Can a Toshiba grant pay for coding and robotics kits?
Toshiba funds classroom projects, so build your request around what students will investigate and build, then list the kits as project materials. Toshiba doesn't fund laptops, desktops or tablets, and the Coding for Good Kit runs on the computers or Chromebooks you already have.
Can after-school clubs apply?
No. For grades 6-12, summer projects, clubs and after-school programs aren't eligible. Plan a project you'll run during class.
How can Forward Education help with my application?
We can build your project plan from our lessons, align it to your state's standards, write an official quote for your budget and provide a letter of support. Contact our grant team before you submit.
Source: Toshiba America Foundation, toshiba.com/taf, grant pages and schedule checked November 1, 2026.
