AIAA Foundation (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)
Classroom Grants
Grants of up to $500 for aerospace-themed STEM classroom projects, such as kits, robotics parts and supplies for building things that fly. The teacher applies and the money goes to the school.
- Amount
- Up to $500
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Unclear: ask the funder
- Deadline
- Closed
- Who this fits
- Microschool · Private schoolFor K-12 classroom teachers; the money is paid to the school. Not limited to public schools. Homeschool isn't named.
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- National: schools in any US state
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026on aiaa.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Can a for-profit microschool receive the funds?
- When does the 2027 window open?
What to do now
- Step 1: Join AIAA as a free Educator Associate member
- Step 2: Plan a STEM project with an aerospace focus
- Step 3: Check the list of items it will and won't fund
- Step 4: Apply online when the next window opens
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Applicants must be a K-12 classroom teacher with funds that will be paid to the school.”
The teacher must be an AIAA Educator Associate member before receiving the grant. AIAA says educator membership is free for K-12 teachers of science, technology, engineering or math. The project needs a clear aerospace STEM link. Up to 2 grants per school per calendar year. It won't pay for computers, AV gear, competition fees, field trips or teacher workshops.
- K-12 classroom teacher
- Free AIAA Educator Associate membership
- Aerospace STEM project
- Up to 2 grants per school a year
- Paid to the school
Timing
The 2026 window ran August 19 to September 30, 2026 and has closed. Watch the page for the next round.