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S. D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation K-8 STEM Grants

Awards Funding for K-8 district STEM Programs

  • 10/01/13

Available Funds/Award: Varies

Opens: Aug. 14, 2013

Proposals Due: Oct 1, 2013

Final Applications Due: Oct 1, 2013

Winners Chosen: Ongoing

Recurring? Annually

Granting Organization: S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation

Description: S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation “Support district implementation of the new standards in math (Common Core State Standards) and science (Next Generation Science Standards) in grades K-8, as well as the development of high-quality models for K-8 teacher preparation and induction in STEM.”

Requirements: Submit a letter of inquiry by email and an application

Eligibility: Nonprofit schools and charitable organizations in California

Application Link: http://www.sdbjrfoundation.org/for-grantees/

Additional Information Link: http://www.sdbjrfoundation.org/

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