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Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences (AAPS)

G. Olsen Classroom Materials Grant (paleontology classroom materials)

A teacher can get up to $250 to buy fossils, replicas, kits, posters or books about paleontology for the classroom. Six grants a year: two each for elementary, middle and high school.

Amount
Grants up to $250 will be awarded to two classrooms per educational stage (elementary, middle, and high school) per year.
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026 (21 days left)
Who this fits
Private school · MicroschoolPrivate school educators are named. Homeschool is not mentioned, and the teacher must send a current educator photo ID card.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National: schools in any US state
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026on aaps.net
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  • ?No online application form is posted; the page lists what to send

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Pick the paleontology items you want (real fossils encouraged but not required)
  2. Step 2: Write the item list and how you will use them
  3. Step 3: Email the application and a copy of your educator photo ID to george@stonejungle.com (or mail to George F. Winters, 96 E 700 S, Logan, UT 84321-5555) so it arrives by November 1

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“This grant is available to public, private, and charter school educators to purchase paleontology-related materials for their classrooms.”
In the funder’s own words, from aaps.net, checked Oct 10, 2026.
  • Detailed statement of items to be purchased
  • Statement of intended use and desired outcomes
  • Classroom grade level
  • Copy of current educator photo ID card
  • AAPS membership not required

Timing

Application must be received by November 1 to be considered for the following calendar year (yearly).

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