Elevating Practice In Community: Mini-Grants for STEM Teachers & Schools
STEMteachersNYC is thrilled to introduce the EPIC STEM Mini-Grants! Designed to support your innovative teaching practices and foster vibrant community connections, these grants aim to elevate the impactful work already happening in your classrooms.
Why EPIC STEM?
Since 2011, STEMteachersNYC has proudly provided spaces for teachers to share challenges and expertise. The EPIC (Elevating Practice In Community) Mini-Grants further our mission by enabling you to enhance your educational impact and community collaboration.
Grant Categories and Awards
Teacher2Teacher Grant
This grant awards $1,000 to individual teachers, with up to five awards available. It is designed to support individual educators who wish to share successful strategies, lessons, or units with colleagues through workshops, small-group professional learning communities, or collaborative teaching sessions.
Teacher2School Community Grant
This category provides $5,000 to teacher teams, with up to three awards available. It empowers teams to extend successful collaborative efforts to other grades, schools, or districts. Projects might include sustainability initiatives within professional learning communities, inter-school collaboration programs, or practices involving co-teaching.
Teacher2STEM Community Grant
One significant award of $10,000 is available under this grant, targeted at expanding established projects, curricula, or educational units to broader communities or entirely new contexts. Examples include scaling successful STEM programs nationally or internationally, or developing larger community-oriented initiatives.
Optional School EPIC Extension
Schools may opt to contribute additional funding ($1,000 to $2,000) to support individual or team projects. These funds could enhance cross-curricular integration, intervisitation opportunities, or further professional development for teachers.
Project Priorities for 2025-2026
We encourage innovative proposals that help educators share their expertise broadly, establish or enhance local teacher learning communities, and foster collaboration across grades and disciplines through joint planning, intervisitation, and interdisciplinary projects.
Application Information
Applications are open to current public school STEM teachers of all grade levels and subjects. The application deadline is May 30, 2025, with award announcements scheduled for June 26, 2025.
Resources and Support
STEMteachersNYC offers mentorship and technical support throughout your project. Funds can be used for material purchases, educational research, professional travel, or substitute per diem costs.
Application Process
Ready to apply? Complete your application through our Application Portal.
Have Questions?
Contact us at [email protected].
We’re excited to see your innovative ideas and help bring them to life!