I am a member of a group called the Vermont Academy of Science and Technology (VASE).. Vase has a mission to help spread love and understanding of science and technology across the Green Mountain State. One of the ways we do that is through our grants programs. We’re in the middle of this springs grant offering period. You can read about the grants here

Do you know a Vermont Science and/or Technology Teacher that deserves recognition  which includes a $1000 award and an invitation to speak at the VASE Annual Meeting. Check out the VASE Paula Fives Taylor Teacher of the Year Grants here  .  The nomination is  due by end of dat on April 30th.  

Are you .. or someone you know .. a classroom teacher who needs a a grant to buy equipment for hands on science and technology learning  ? If so, check out the VASE Small Equipment Grants (SEG) .. SEG grants can be forf up to $1500  . The grant application is  due by end of dat on April 30th.  The application is here 

or.. Are you .. or someone you know .. a   student, coach, teacher or mentor who need help with funding wh needs funds for an extracurricular Science or Technology club such as FIRST Robotics..then check out the VASE Hands-on Science and Technology (HOST) Grants .HOST Grants can be up to $1500. The grant application is  due by end of dat on April 30th.  The application is here. 

Finally.. if you or someone you know is a coach or mentor to an extracurricular science or technology activity like  a science club or  FIRST Robotics  you may be eligible for up to $2000 as a coach/mentor stipend. These grants are available thanks to the generosity of the Leahy Center on Rural Partnerships. (Note  due to the rural focus these grants are not available in Chittenden county) .The grant application is  due by end of dat on April 30th.   To learn more please check out  the application here. 

Help us help kids love science !

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-me