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Toshiba America Foundation

K-5 and 6-12 STEM classroom grants

Teacher-led K-12 STEM classroom grants: K-5 up to $1,000; grades 6-12 up to $5,000, or more.

Amount
K-5 up to $1,000; 6-12 up to $5,000 and above $5,000
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026 (31 days left)
Who this fits
Private school · MicroschoolTeacher-led STEM projects in K-12 schools. Private schools aren't excluded in writing; religious projects are.
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National
Last checked
Oct 1, 2026on toshiba.com
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Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Whether private schools are eligible (they aren't excluded in writing).
  • ?The spring deadline for 6-12 grants over $5,000 (the site says both May 1 and Jun 1).

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Pick a teacher-led STEM project (not summer, club or after-school)
  2. Step 2: Apply by the deadline for your grade band

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

Who can apply

“TAF funding is usually directed to K-12 schools. Educational nonprofits and universities working with K-12 teachers are occasionally considered, but please call the foundation first.”
In the funder’s own words, from toshiba.com, checked Oct 1, 2026.

Religious or political projects aren't funded, and organizations that discriminate on the basis of religion aren't eligible. No grants to individuals; co-ops don't fit.

  • K-12 school, teacher-led
  • Not summer, club or after-school programs

Timing

K-5: due Oct 1 each year. Grades 6-12 under $5,000: Mar 1, Jun 1, Sep 1 and Dec 1. Grades 6-12 over $5,000: Nov 1, plus a spring date the site lists two ways.

Related guides

  • How to write a grant application as a small school

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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