Gravely Grants Program for Chapters
The Gravely Grants Program supports outstanding STEM teachers with resources to enhance classroom and extracurricular STEM activities, especially in underserved schools, through AFCEA chapter-selected grants.
Funder: AFCEA Educational Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (chapter report submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 per chapter per year, intended to be matched by chapter funds; additional chapter contributions encouraged
Summary: Supports AFCEA chapters in awarding grants to outstanding STEM teachers to enhance classroom and extracurricular STEM activities.
Description
The Gravely Grants Program for Chapters is a collaborative initiative between the AFCEA Educational Foundation and its local chapters to promote effective STEM teaching at the elementary and high school levels. The program enables AFCEA chapters to select exceptional STEM teachers in their communities and provide them with grants to enhance classroom and extracurricular STEM activities. Grants support the purchase of consumables, hardware, software, equipment, and funding for clubs and competitions. The program prioritizes teachers in underserved or economically disadvantaged schools and aims to make a direct impact on students’ STEM learning experiences.
