Mathematics Grant

Mathematics Grant is sponsored by Philanthropic Ventures Foundation. This grant funds books, materials, software, and professional development related to mathematics. It is available to preschool teachers in programs serving low-income families and K-3 public school teachers in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.

Mathematics Resource Grants Program – Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Mathematics Resource Grants Grants designed to help build a strong math foundation for students. I nfant, toddler, and preschool teachers in programs serving low-income families and public school teachers of grades TK-3 grade in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Limit of three grants per school and one grant per teacher.

Low-Income Eligibility Guidelines: All Title 1 schools are eligible for all grants within a given program.

If your school does NOT have Title 1 status, the following percentages of students eligible for Free and Reduced-Price Lunch applies: 50% or more – Eligible for all grants within a given program Under 50% – Staff will consider requests on a case by case basis Grants of up to $500 are available to fund books, materials, software, manipulatives and professional development related to mathematics.

We encourage requests which show curriculum resources are articulated between grade levels. (ex. Preschool with Kindergarten, 1st with 2nd grade, etc.) Applications are now being accepted for the 2026-2027 school year.

It’s easy! Scan and email your application to Aly Quiroz-Perez at aperez@venturesfoundation.

org with a description of your idea on school letterhead, including the following information: Date and Mathematics Grant notation School and district name, address, telephone and fax number Your name, email address and grade level Title 1 status and/or percentage of students eligible for Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Description of your project Item by item listing of how the money will be spent For TK-3rd grade teachers: Applications must be signed by both the submitting teacher and the school principal.

For infant, toddler, and preschool teachers: Applications must be signed by both the submitting teacher and the executive director of the program. Who the check should be made payable to (school, district or PTA only) and the address the check should be mailed to. For questions, please contact us at (510) 645-1890 or aperez@venturesfoundation.

org. “As a new teacher, I walked into the classroom with minimal materials, many of which were not age-appropriate for Transitional Kindergarten. But, with your generous donation, I have been able to supply my class with materials that are more suited for the concepts and skills taught to Transitional Kindergarten students.

I am appreciative of the generosity The Heising-Simons Foundation has provided in helping my students receive materials that are imperative to their learning. ” – Courtney Wong, Transitional Kindergarten teacher at Meadows Elementary School APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR. WANT TO STAY UP-TO-DATE ON OUR OPEN PROGRAMS?

This program is made possible with funding by the Heising-Simons Foundation. From Counting Blocks to Confidence: The Impact of PVF’s Mathematics Grants Back to School: Supporting Teachers Through Grants Fostering Mathematical Understanding Experiencing Math Through Artwork Math Resource Grant – Engaging with Math in an Interactive and Fun Way!

Math Resource Grant: Developing Professionals and Cultivating a Love of Numeracy Young Students are Learning and Loving Math Top banner photo credit: Craig Sherod Help us keep this program thriving. “Many of my second language students are starting to use the math vocabulary more, because the math games provide a relaxing way of learning difficult concepts that stimulate and electrify their English language abilities.

” – Jennifer Miller, 2nd grade teacher, Santa Teresa Elementary School, San Jose, California Philanthropic Ventures Foundation (PVF) All photos courtesy of PVF grantees unless otherwise noted. info@venturesfoundation. org Keep up to date about new programs and offerings of PVF.