Kit Grants
Apply for a grant to bring science kits to your classroom or community outreach program!
This grant allows applicants to propose outreach or classroom projects focused around CGIF’s Materials Science Kits.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Kit Grant Application Tips
- Plan to submit your kit grant application at least four weeks before your intended project start date.
- Applicants may request a combination of Materials Science Classroom Kits, Mini Kits, or Glass Kits, but this combination must not include the maximum number of Materials Science Classroom Kits (10) or maximum number of Mini Kits (50).
- Kit Quantity Examples
- 2 Materials Science Classroom Kits, 25 Mini Kits ✅
- 0 Materials Science Classroom Kits, 50 Mini Kits ✅
- 10 Materials Science Classroom Kits, 25 Mini Kits ❌
- 2 Materials Science Classroom Kits, 50 Mini Kits ❌
- Please note that while the maximum number of Materials Science Classroom Kits to request is 10, we strongly recommend one kit per instructor unless your project involves a larger scale collaboration, as the Materials Science Classroom Kits are designed to be reused for multiple classes and years.
- Does your project idea involve open flame, liquid nitrogen, or other potentially dangerous activities for students? Please give us insight into your safety procedures in the Implementation Plan section of the grant application.
- Already participating in our Kit Grant Program? An update is due every March 15 and September 15 until the completion of your project. Visit the Kit Grant Update Portal to submit your update.
- Review our Grant Funding Guidelines for a more complete list of funding requirements and reach out with questions before applying!
- Kit Quantity Examples
Glass Science Kit
Interested in teaching glass science? Our Glass Science Kit contains three special lessons focusing on the properties of glass.
Learn more about our Glass Kit and request one on your Kit Grant application!
Example Applications
Kit Grant Application
For teachers and community members to submit their applications for the kit-based grants.
For teachers and community members to submit their applications for the kit-based grants.
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Questions?
Please contact us at foundation@ceramics.org.