JVInvenTeams Grant

Classroom Grant

Available Funds/Award: $2,000

Opens: Fall 2014

Proposals Due: Fall 2014

Final Applications Due: Fall 2014

Winners Chosen: December 2014

Recurring? Annually

Granting Organization: The Lemelson Foundation

Description: The Lemelson Foundation ”Lemelson-Mit JV InvenTeams are comprised of students in grades 9-10 who hone their hands-on skills and enrich their STEM education through invention-based design activities”.

Requirements: Must implement an invention based design program with a team of student in grades 9 and 10.

Eligibility: STEM educators at public private and charter schools

Application Link: http://lemelson.mit.edu/inventeams

Additional Information Link: http://lemelson.mit.edu/inventeams

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