3D Printer Grants
The SPE Foundation's 3D Printer Grant equips schools with a 3D printer to enhance hands-on plastics and polymer science education for junior high and high school students.
Funder: Society of Plastics Engineers Foundation
Due Dates: February 15, 2027 | August 15, 2026 | November 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: In-kind award: Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro 3D printer per grant; no cash component.
Summary: Provides schools with a 3D printer to enhance hands-on plastics and polymer education for junior high, middle, and high school students.
Description
The 3D Printer Grants program, offered by the Society of Plastics Engineers Foundation, supplies junior high, middle, and high schools with a Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro 3D printer. The grant aims to foster hands-on learning in plastics and polymer science, enabling students to explore STEM concepts and technologies related to the plastics industry. This initiative supports educators in delivering practical experiences in 3D printing, thus encouraging interest in plastics engineering and related fields among young learners.
