Toshiba Project-Based Learning Grant -- THE Journal

Win $1,000 for a classroom project

Available Funds/Award: $1,000

Proposals Due: Oct. 1, 2013

Recurring? Annually

Granting Organization: Toshiba

Long Description: Toshiba's project based learning grant awards $1,000 to a K-5 teacher with a hands-on math or science project.

Requirements: Teachers must submit a project proposal and fill out an online application.

Eligibility: Any K-5 teacher in public or private schools

Application Link: http://www.cybergrants.com

Additional Information Link: http://www.toshiba.com/taf/k5.jsp

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