Technology, Engineering and Design Thinking Resource Grants
The Technology, Engineering and Design Thinking Resource Grants from Philanthropic Ventures Foundation support hands-on STEAM projects and experiential learning for Bay Area TK–12 classrooms.
Funder: Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (application opens for 2026–2027 school year)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per grant; limit 1 grant per teacher and 5 per school per cycle.
Summary: Supports hands-on STEAM projects and professional development for TK–12 educators in eligible Bay Area counties.
Key Information: Only TK–12 teachers at low-income public schools in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, or San Mateo County are eligible.
Description
This program provides resource grants to TK–12 teachers at low-income public schools in select Bay Area counties to enhance STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. Funding supports hands-on classroom projects, purchase of curriculum resources, professional development, guest expert visits, and experiential learning opportunities that integrate technology, engineering, and design thinking. The grant aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and real-world applications in school STEAM environments.
