Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics
Forecasted
Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics supports North Carolina public school teachers with resources and training for hands-on learning that builds STEM excitement and science literacy.
Funder: Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 for one year, plus up to $1,500 for related professional development
Summary: PRISM supports North Carolina public school teachers with equipment, materials, supplies, and training for hands-on science and mathematics learning.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a North Carolina professional educator’s license and currently teach in a North Carolina K–12 public school.
Description
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) program helps North Carolina K–12 public school teachers provide engaging, inquiry-based science and mathematics experiences. It funds equipment, materials, and supplies for high-quality curricula, lessons, and projects that students use directly in classrooms or structured afterschool activities. The program aims to build excitement for STEM and strengthen science literacy by involving children in asking questions, conducting experiments, and exploring scientific principles.
PRISM also supports professional development tied to implementing the purchased equipment or materials. This training is intended to help teachers integrate new resources into their teaching and achieve the intended student outcomes. The program recognizes teachers’ role in stimulating students’ passion for science and mathematics, particularly when school budgets limit access to classroom resources.
