The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that was created in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..." The NSF funds hundreds of science programs annually through their grant programs. The Science, Technology, and Society Grant Program awards up to $300,000 for college/university projects and some projects from non-profit organizations dealing with science, technology and society. Recent recipients for this program were the University of Utah for a "Self-regulation, precaution and collective decision" study and the University of South Carolina Research Foundation for its "Reactions to Nanotechnology" study. Other science technology grants administered by the National Science Foundation include the Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology, Societal Dimensions of Engineering, Science, and Technology, and Nanoscale Science and Engineering. Funding opportunities are available on the NSF.gov website as well as the Grants.gov website, a website that lists funding opportunities from various federal agencies. Deadlines and grant amounts vary by program.
The National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22230
Telephone: 703-292-5111
Website: nsf.gov
The Motorola Foundation awards about $7,500,000 annually for science and technology related education projects and programs. There are three categories within this grant program. Innovation Generation Grants are awarded for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education programs in amounts ranging from $25,000 to $50,000. These grants are awarded to programs for pre-K through twelfth grade teachers and students. Innovation Generation Collaborative Grants are awarded for projects and programs from a partnership of two or more organizations or schools for STEM learning. Grant amounts range from $150,000 to $500,000. Innovation Generation University Grants are awarded to Universities in amounts up to $50,000. Deadlines vary annually. Funds may be used to purchase equipment, curriculum development, teacher training, workshops, competitions, seminars, and more.
Motorola Foundation
1303 East Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, Illinois 60196
Telephone: 847-576-6200
Email: [email protected]
Website: motorola.com
The American Honda Motor Company awards grants for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) projects and programs, and for the environment. Award amounts range from $20,000 to $60,000. Non-profit organizations, public school districts, and public or private elementary and secondary schools are eligible to apply for funding. There are four grant deadlines annually: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. Recent grant recipients include the Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools for its Math and Science Teaching (MAST) Program and the Detroit Educational Television Foundation (DPTV) for its "Think Squad" project.
American Honda Foundation
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mailstop: 100-1W-5A
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Phone: (310) 781-4090
Fax: (310) 781-4270
Website: honda.com