SRP begins applications for classroom grants that provide up to $5,000 to Arizona teachers

PHOENIX – Arizona teachers are now eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in classroom grants that go toward STEM and social science education.

Salt River Project offers two grants for teachers. The STEM Grant gives up to $5,000 per school for projects that create innovative teaching methods in math and science.

The Social Science Grant provides up to $2,500 per school for the study of history, geography, civics, government and economics.

Funds from the grant can go toward purchasing equipment and supplies that will aid the teacher’s curriculum.

“The grant from SRP has helped fund a high-quality 3D printer for my classroom, which lets my students bring their ideas to life,” Dr. Melissa Wendell, engineering teacher at Corona del Sol High School, said in a press release.

SRP opened applications for the grants on Tuesday but educators can submit until Feb. 28, 2025.

When applying, teachers will need to address six metrics, which include a description of their project, an explanation of why the money is needed, a timeline of the project, how many students will be impacted, how the grant money will be spent and how the teacher plans to evaluate the success of the project.

To apply the educator must be a certified teacher in the metro Phoenix area, Pinal County, Gila County, Yavapai County, Page, St. Johns and NGS community chapters.

More information on the grants and the submission rubric can be found on SRP’s website.