Gravely Grants Program for Chapters
The Gravely Grants Program supports AFCEA chapters in funding STEM teachers for hands-on classroom or extracurricular STEM activities, focusing on under-supported schools worldwide.
Funder: AFCEA Educational Foundation
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (annual report deadline) | September 30, 2025 (previous annual report deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500 per grant per chapter per year, intended to be matched by chapter funds
Summary: Supports AFCEA chapters in providing grants to STEM teachers for classroom and extracurricular STEM activities worldwide.
Key Information: Chapters select teachers; matching funds are expected; annual reporting required to maintain participation.
Description
The Gravely Grants Program for Chapters is a joint initiative between the AFCEA Educational Foundation and individual AFCEA chapters, designed to enhance STEM education in elementary and high schools globally. The program provides grants to chapters, which then select deserving STEM teachers—especially those serving economically disadvantaged or under-supported schools—to receive funding for classroom or extracurricular STEM activities. The grant aims to support the purchase of supplies, hardware, software, and equipment that promote hands-on STEM learning and engagement. The program honors Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, USN (Ret.), a pioneer in AFCEA’s teacher tool grants.
