Technology, Engineering and Design Thinking Resource Grants
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation's Technology, Engineering and Design Thinking Resource Grants fund hands-on STEAM projects and resources for TK-12 teachers in Bay Area public schools.
Funder: Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (opens for 2026–2027 school year)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per grant; one grant per teacher, five grants per school per year.
Summary: Supports TK-12 teachers at low-income Bay Area public schools with hands-on STEAM projects, resources, and professional development in technology, engineering, and design thinking.
Key Information: Applications accepted by email; check funder site for current funding status.
Description
This program provides resource grants of up to $1,000 to TK-12 teachers at eligible low-income public schools in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, or San Mateo County. The goal is to enhance STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education through hands-on learning, classroom resources, experiential projects, guest expert sessions, field trips, and professional development focused on technology, engineering, and design thinking. Funds can be used for materials, resource kits (such as Rigamajigs), afterschool or summer STEAM clubs, and innovative curriculum supports that foster curiosity and real-world problem-solving among students.
