[Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh](https://chemistryoutreach.org)

Rolling (Applications accepted year-round)

$200 in Foldscope gift cards per awardee; for purchase of Foldscope equipment for classroom use.

Supports K-12 teachers in the US and Canada with Foldscope equipment for hands-on science instruction.

Open year-round; teachers outside US/Canada can express interest for future cycles.

--- ## Description This grant provides K-12 teachers with funding to acquire Foldscope paper microscopes and related equipment, enabling hands-on, visual science demonstrations in the classroom. The program aims to make microscopy accessible and affordable, allowing students to explore and understand the microscopic world as part of their science curriculum. Foldscopes can be used with mobile phones or projectors for group viewing, and are suitable for a wide range of biological and non-biological investigations. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted year-round; there is no fixed deadline. - Awards are made on a rolling basis. --- ## Funding Amount - Each awardee receives $200 (USD) in Foldscope gift cards. - Gift cards are to be used exclusively for obtaining Foldscope equipment for classroom instruction. --- ## Eligibility - Open to teachers in any schools in the United States and Canada who teach science in grades K-12. - Applicants do not need to be officially designated as a science teacher. - Teachers outside the US or Canada may submit an application to express interest, but are ineligible for the current cycle (their information will be considered for future program expansion). --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application form available on the [program page](https://chemistryoutreach.org/awards-grants/grants/foldscope-grant/). - Required information includes: - School name, website, EIN, and address - Contact information for the applicant - Description of how Foldscopes will be used in the curriculum - Indication of whether this is a new or existing program addition - Grades and number of students impacted - Brief description of the school and its demographics - Questions may be directed to [info@chemistryoutreach.org](mailto:info@chemistryoutreach.org). --- ## Additional Information - Foldscope is a paper-based microscope with 140x magnification and 2 micron resolution. - The grant is designed to facilitate hands-on science learning and can support demonstrations for whole classrooms via mobile phone or projection. - Teachers are encouraged to describe innovative or impactful uses of Foldscope in their applications. --- ## External Links - [Foldscope Grant Program Page](https://chemistryoutreach.org/awards-grants/grants/foldscope-grant/) - [About Foldscope](https://chemistryoutreach.org/outreach/foldscope/) - [Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh](https://chemistryoutreach.org) - [Contact Page](https://chemistryoutreach.org/societies/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------|-------------------------------------------| | Email | [info@chemistryoutreach.org](mailto:info@chemistryoutreach.org) | | Phone | (412) 825-3220, ext. 208 | | Address | 2150 Eldo Road, Monroeville, PA 15146, USA |

Foldscope Elementary, Middle, and High School Equipment Grant

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