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APS/Phoenix Suns STEM Teacher Grants
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From autonomous robotic programming to solar car design to aquaponic farming techniques, we help teachers across the state by funding innovative science, technology, engineering and math projects that inspire students and their love of learning.
This program is funded by APS shareholders and not included in customer rates.
Partnership with Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation
In partnership with Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation, STEM Teacher Grants help bring learning to life with awards of up to $2,500 for K-12, public and charter school teachers who lead innovative, hands-on activities that introduce STEM concepts to the classroom. A total of $50,000 is available each year. For classroom projects from January through May.
Application open
Applicants notified
Funds distributed
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How we evaluate applications
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Project criteria
- An innovative approach to learning within the STEM subject areas
- Measurable, realistic goals to improve student achievement obtainable within the grant period
- An interdisciplinary approach that invites increased knowledge and application of STEM-related subjects
- Clearly defined and valid objectives and outcomes
- Well-defined activities specifically related to the project goals
- An itemized, reasonable budget that relates back to the project
- A realistic evaluation demonstrating quantifiable results
- All publicity pertaining to the STEM Teacher Grants must include acknowledgement of support by APS and Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation
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Usage of funds
Please note, STEM Teacher Grants will not fund the following:
- School and/or school district responsibilities (i.e., salaries, stipends, textbooks, etc.)
- Food and/or refreshments
- Capital campaigns
- Equipment such as office machines, computers, tablets, phones, cameras, etc.
- Individual competitive teams (i.e., robotics)