This grant helps early childhood and elementary teachers in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties access math resources and professional development to strengthen foundational math skills for students.
Funder: Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted for 2025–2026 school year)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per grant; limit of 1 grant per teacher and 3 per school per year.
Summary: Supports teachers in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties with funding for math materials and professional development to strengthen students' math foundations.
Key Information: Funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
This grant program provides up to $500 to support the purchase of books, materials, software, manipulatives, and professional development related to mathematics education for early childhood and elementary educators. The goal is to build a strong math foundation for students, especially in programs serving low-income families, by equipping teachers with resources that foster innovative and engaging math instruction. The program encourages proposals that demonstrate curriculum articulation between grade levels to promote continuity and collaboration in math learning.