MATHEMATICS EDUCATION TRUST Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching Grant (PK-8)
This grant supports collaborative teams in creating, testing, and sharing innovative math lessons and activities for preK-8 classrooms to enhance math teaching and learning.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Full application deadline; annual cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per year; renewable for up to 3 years (total max $15,000)
Summary: Supports collaborative teams of PK-8 educators in developing, piloting, and sharing innovative mathematics lessons and activities.
Key Information: Primary applicant must be an NCTM Essential or Premium member by the deadline.
Description
This grant is designed to foster collaboration among mathematics educators to create, pilot, and refine innovative mathematics lessons and activities for pre-kindergarten through grade 8. Sponsored by the Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation and administered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the program aims to enhance classroom experiences by supporting the development of rich, challenging, and relevant materials focused on mathematical themes. Teams are expected to share their developed resources broadly—such as through conferences or publications—and to assess and report on their impact on teaching and learning.
