Welcome and thank you for your interest in the ST Math School Grants Program. The program was created by MIND Research Institute to augment local funding for the implementation or expansion of ST Math in {{vm.stateName}}. Grants are provided thanks to the generous contributions of our philanthropic partners.
This competitive opportunity is open to all K-6 public elementary schools in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We are looking for schools that:
Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Competitive preference will be given to schools in districts with at least 15% of students designated as economically disadvantaged.
MIND Research Institute is a neuroscience and education social impact organization. Its mission is to ensure that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world's most challenging problems. To achieve this goal, we created ST Math, a visual instructional program that builds a deep conceptual understanding of math through rigorous learning and creative problem solving to deeply engage, motivate, and challenge students toward higher achievement.
The Mass STEM Hub, a program of the One8 Foundation, partners with schools to implement high-quality, applied learning programs in Massachusetts. The One8 Foundation is also a philanthropic partner of MIND Research, generously funding the ST Math School Grants Program.
We support public elementary schools (K-6) that plan to implement ST Math with a high degree of fidelity and have a strategy to sustain momentum once the grant has expired. This grant is not available for Middle School or High School implementations of ST Math.
Yes, this is a long term commitment. The initial high-touch model of professional learning is for the first three years, with additional benefits beyond the initial term.
The portal allows you to login and make adjustments at any point in the process before clicking "Submit."
Yes, you will have an option to print your final application through the portal.
Yes, we hope to see all schools apply that previously applied.
For new ST Math schools, the award includes over $40,000 in licensing, implementation, professional development, and support fees over the three-year term. For existing ST Math schools, the award includes any additional licensing fees to expand ST Math for all elementary students (K-6) in addition to over $20,000 in implementation, professional development, and support fees over the three-year term. All schools will be responsible for a participation fee of $3,500 each year of the grant.
Part One of the application is due 2/17/2023. Schools invited to continue in the process will be notified by 3/1/2023. Part Two of the application is due 3/24/2023. Final award notifications will occur on or before 4/13/2023.
Yes, early application submissions are accepted and encouraged. You are able to create your online application and revisit it as many times as you would like before submitting (no need to complete in one sitting).