Shrader STEM Teaching Grants
Shrader STEM Teaching Grants support high school teachers with creative curricula, hands-on activities, and educational technologies to expand equitable STEM learning in schools with high economic need.
Funder: AFCEA Educational Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (2026/2027 school year)
Funding Amounts: Up to 10 individual teaching grants of up to $3,000 each
Summary: Supports high school STEM teachers in developing creative curricula, hands-on activities, and educational technologies for schools with high economic need.
Key Information: Each school is limited to one grant for the 2026/2027 program.
Description
The Shrader STEM Teaching Grants, administered by the AFCEA Educational Foundation, support high school educators in advancing innovative, engaging, and impactful STEM learning experiences. Funding supports the development and implementation of creative STEM curricula, hands-on activities, and modern educational technologies that strengthen classroom instruction.
The program aims to broaden students’ exposure to STEM pathways while encouraging problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Equitable access to high-quality STEM education is a central priority, particularly in schools demonstrating financial need. Funded projects and their outcomes are shared through AFCEA communications, publications, and social posts using teachers’ project photos and stories.
