Plastics and Polymer Industry Grant Opportunities
The SPE Foundation's Plastics and Polymer Industry Grant supports educational projects advancing plastics and polymer science through equipment and technology funding for schools and learning institutions.
Funder: Society of Plastics Engineers Foundation (SPE Foundation) — Funder Home Page
Due Dates: February 15 | August 15 | November 15 (Education/3D Printer Grants) | January 1 | April 1 | August 1 (Thermoforming Grants)
Funding Amounts: No fixed maximum; awards typically provide classroom equipment (e.g., 3D printers) or matching funds for thermoforming equipment.
Summary: Supports educational programs and classroom equipment to advance plastics and polymer science for students and the public.
Key Information: For educational institutions only; individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible.
Description
The Society of Plastics Engineers Foundation offers grants to empower educators and students in exploring plastics and polymer science and technology. The program funds innovative projects at educational institutions, including classroom equipment (such as 3D printers for junior high, middle, and high schools), as well as matching funds for thermoforming equipment and related software. The grants aim to foster public engagement and greater understanding of plastics education, benefiting students, the plastics industry, and the broader community.
