STEM Teacher Grants

STEM Teacher Grants is sponsored by APS Foundation. Provides grants to Arizona teachers for innovative, hands-on STEM projects in K-12 classrooms.

APS/Phoenix Suns STEM Teacher Grants Click the Español link on any page to view the page in Spanish. Please note: not all pages are available in Spanish at this time.

Billing and Payment Programs Billing and Payment Programs Billing and Payment Programs Billing and Payment Programs APS/Phoenix Suns STEM Teacher Grants APS/Phoenix Suns STEM Teacher Grants APS/Phoenix Suns STEM Teacher Grants APS/Phoenix Suns STEM Teacher Grants From autonomous robotic programming to solar car design to aquaponic farming techniques, we help teachers across the state by funding innovative science, technology, engineering and math projects that inspire students and their love of learning.

This program is funded by APS shareholders and not included in customer rates. Partnership with Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation In partnership with Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation, STEM Teacher Grants help bring learning to life with awards of up to $2,500 for K-12, public and charter school teachers who lead innovative, hands-on activities that introduce STEM concepts to the classroom.

A total of $50,000 is available each year. For classroom projects from January through May. September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025 How we evaluate applications This program offers grants of up to $2,500 to K-12 educators who teach in public and charter schools located in the APS service territory .

Approved grants will be provided to the school or school district for distribution to the teacher recipient who will use the grant money in accordance with the approved budget. Project funds must be spent on designated budget items within the school year in which they are approved.

An innovative approach to learning within the STEM subject areas Measurable, realistic goals to improve student achievement obtainable within the grant period An interdisciplinary approach that invites increased knowledge and application of STEM-related subjects Clearly defined and valid objectives and outcomes Well-defined activities specifically related to the project goals An itemized, reasonable budget that relates back to the project A realistic evaluation demonstrating quantifiable results All publicity pertaining to the STEM Teacher Grants must include acknowledgement of support by APS and Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation Funds may be used to purchase equipment, classroom supplies and/or other items that would otherwise not be supported by the school or school district and are a part of the project activities.

Please note, STEM Teacher Grants will not fund the following: School and/or school district responsibilities (i.e., salaries, stipends, textbooks, etc.) Equipment such as office machines, computers, tablets, phones, cameras, etc. Individual competitive teams (i.e., robotics) Teachers often pay out of their own pockets to buy classroom supplies.

To help ease the burden on teachers and provide students with the resources they need, we award 500 K-12 Title I teachers in our service territory with $500 each to purchase much-needed school supplies. Learn more at aps. com/supplymyclass .

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