STEM Education
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Overview
STEM Education grants are designed to ignite and sustain students’ natural curiosity in science and technology though hands-on-K-12 programs, and help further develop innovators through science and engineering scholarships and fellowships at selected post-secondary institutions.
| Type of Grant: | Education |
|---|---|
| Who Can Apply: | Non-profit organizations or public institutions |
| Locations Served: | Selected U.S. Communities; Toronto, Canada; Netherlands: Limburg (Heerlen/Maastricht) Ireland: Galway and surrounding areas; Switzerland: Lac Leman and surrounding areas; Japan: greater Tokyo area. Mexico: greater Tijuana or national in scope; China: Greater Shanghai area or national in scope. |
| What: | STEM education with an emphasis on ensuring access to quality STEM education for traditionally under-represented students in primary (five years old) through post-secondary institutions |
GUIDELINES »
GUIDELINES
Currently Eligible Geographies
Australia, Canada, China, Europe, Japan, Mexico, United States
- Australia: Greater Sydney area or national in scope
- Canada: Greater Toronto area or national in scope
- China: Greater Shanghai area or national in scope
- Europe: Netherlands Limburg (Heerlen/Maastricht); Ireland: Galway and surrounding areas; Switzerland: Lac Leman and surrounding areas;
- Japan: greater Tokyo area
- Mexico: Tijuana or national in scope
- United States: Selected areas or national in scope
Excluded Activities
The Medtronic Foundation does not support individuals, endowments, capital projects, religious groups for religious purposes, fundraising events or activities, social events or goodwill advertising, reimbursable medical treatment, scientific research, lobbying, or political or fraternal activities.
Program Proposals and Application
If you wish to apply for a grant, you must first send a one to two page letter of inquiry. After receiving the letter, a Foundation representative will contact you regarding the status of your inquiry. If you are invited for a full application, the Foundation representative will send you an invitation to apply.
Grant Deadlines
Apply
GUIDELINES
Currently Eligible Geographies
Australia, Canada, China, Europe, Japan, Mexico, United States
- Australia: Greater Sydney area or national in scope
- Canada: Greater Toronto area or national in scope
- China: Greater Shanghai area or national in scope
- Europe: Netherlands Limburg (Heerlen/Maastricht); Ireland: Galway and surrounding areas; Switzerland: Lac Leman and surrounding areas;
- Japan: greater Tokyo area
- Mexico: Tijuana or national in scope
- United States: Selected areas or national in scope
Excluded Activities
The Medtronic Foundation does not support individuals, endowments, capital projects, religious groups for religious purposes, fundraising events or activities, social events or goodwill advertising, reimbursable medical treatment, scientific research, lobbying, or political or fraternal activities.
Program Proposals and Application
If you wish to apply for a grant, you must first send a one to two page letter of inquiry. After receiving the letter, a Foundation representative will contact you regarding the status of your inquiry. If you are invited for a full application, the Foundation representative will send you an invitation to apply.
Grant Deadlines
Apply