The classroom technology micro-grant program is the foremost edtech grant program in the United States. Educators of America grants are available to not only supply teachers and educators with the classroom technology they need, but also train them to use it in the most effective ways possible. The mission of the grant program is to deliver new, sustainable, and useful educational technology to classrooms and schools across the country. The micro-grant program has provided chromebook labs in schools and trained teachers how to use them with students more effectively in order to improve overall student engagement and achievement.
Previous winners are typically highlighted via the funder's listserv.
The October 2019 competition was won by Raj Sundaram of Eduprize Charter Schools in Arizona. Sundaram is a Secondary School Teacher in Engineering and the Lead Mentor of the Robotics Team on campus at Eduprize Schools. More info on his project is available at https://educatorsusa.org/wp-content/uploads/EOA_Newsletter_MarApr2020.pdf
Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, the Education Technology MicroGrant program was temporarily suspended for most of 2020. Due to the physical closure of schools and the uncertainty on students, faculty, and administration's return in the fall in combination with financial constraints brought upon by the pandemic, the funder retained all applications submitted from April 2020 forward for review during the 2021 funding cycles. The awardee selected was not named, but highlighted on twitter. https://twitter.com/EducatorsUSA/status/1223383223486631937?s=20
Applicants are encouraged to be as specific as possible when filling out the application, including what technological resources, how they will be used, and what long term strategy will be employed to ultimately increase student achievement and technology integration.
Eligible applicants are K-12 Schools (Public, Private, Charter, or Religious), Young Adult Education Centers or Community Services Centers, English Language Learning Centers & Organizations and STEM/STEAM Centers & Organizations.
Applications are normally accepted throughout the year and should be emailed to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a biannual basis, and applications are due by the 15th of April and September.
Awards vary based on the scope and size of projects, but most range from $250 to $5000. Two awards are granted per year (one in the spring and one in the fall).