SPE Thermoforming Division Grants
SPE Thermoforming Division Grants from the Society of Plastics Engineers Foundation fund educational institutions to upgrade thermoforming equipment and software for plastics and polymer science education.
Funder: Society of Plastics Engineers Foundation
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | August 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Matching funds for thermoforming equipment/software; typical award size not published; applicants must provide partial project cost.
Summary: Supports educational institutions with matching funds to acquire or upgrade thermoforming equipment and software for plastics and polymer science education.
Key Information: Application requires matching funds; only educational institutions/programs are eligible.
Description
The SPE Thermoforming Division Grants, offered by the Society of Plastics Engineers Foundation, provide matching funds to educational institutions aiming to purchase or upgrade thermoforming equipment and software. Eligible items include forming equipment, auxiliary equipment, retrofitted controls or ovens for existing machines, trimming equipment, and specialized software. The grant is intended to enhance plastics and polymer science education, directly benefiting students, the plastics industry, the general public, and the SPE community. Recipients must contribute a portion of the project cost, with the grant matching part of that investment.
