New awards from Toshiba America Foundation support creative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education programs for grades 6–12.
Orange County, Calif. — August 20, 2026 — Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) today announced $119,704 in grants to fund 27 classroom projects for students in grades 6–12. These awards empower educators nationwide to bring STEM to life through hands-on, project-based learning.
The new grants will support programs in agriscience, biology, botany, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and more. Many projects also address community challenges through real-world applications in coding, robotics, drones, virtual reality, and sustainability.
One recipient, Mr. Castro of Amesbury High School will use a Blue Robotics boat purchased with Toshiba funds, his students will design, deploy, and operate high-precision sensor arrays to map critical water quality issues such as salinity, pH, and turbidity in local freshwater and tidal systems. Their findings will be shared with the local business, political and environmental communities.
“STEM occupations are vital to the long-term growth and stability of the U.S. economy,” said John Anderson, President of TAF. “Through these grants, TAF empowers teachers to create engaging experiences that inspire the next generation of problem solvers, innovators, and leaders.”
TAF’s “direct-to-teacher” grant model ensures immediate impact, funding classroom projects designed by educators themselves. By supporting creative, hands-on approaches to learning, the Foundation helps students see STEM as both accessible and exciting.
STEM educators interested in applying for a TAF grant can find details below:
- K–5 Grant Deadline: October 1
- Grades 6–12 Grant Deadlines:
- For grants over $5,000: May 1 and November 1
- For grants of $5,000 or less: March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1
About Toshiba America Foundation
Founded in 1990 with support from Toshiba Corporation and the Toshiba America Group Companies, Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) is a non-profit grant making organization dedicated to helping classroom teachers make STEM learning fun and successful for K to 12 students in U.S. schools. TAF grants support public and nonprofit private schools throughout the United States.For more information, please visit: www.toshiba.com/taf.
Toshiba America Foundation Contact:
Mizuho Fischer at mizuho.fischer@toshiba.com
A list of TAF Grant Recipients:
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School
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Project
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Teacher
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$
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Amesbury High School, Amesbury MA
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Project: AWQ REDHAWK: An Autonomous Environmental River Logger for Student-Led Water Quality Mapping and Analysis
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Mark Casto
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8,946
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Bristol County Agricultural High School, Dighton MA
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From Genes to Gels: Empowering Student Sciences Through DNA Analysis
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Diana Hopkins, Richard Fitzpatrick
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5,853
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Forest Ridge Academy, Schererville IN
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Food Science for Middle School
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Margaret Leitelt
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5,970
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Half Hollow Hills High School East, Dix Hills NY
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Using Plant Electrophysiology to Optimize Crop Health
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Chris Regini
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6,000
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John Boise Middle School, Warsaw MO
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Applying Energy Transfer and Efficiency Concepts Through Drone-Based Engineering Design
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Kari Winters
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5,834
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Robert H. Lewis High School, Sun Valley CA
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Growing Equity
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Harald Holcomb
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6,388
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Vinton High School, Vinton LA
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LionLab STEM Human Performance Research and Innovation Laboratory
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Guidry Kimberly
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8,800
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Big Walnut High School, Sunbury OH
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Providing Hands-On Biotechnology Instruction to Improve Student Engagement
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Noah Taylor
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4,969
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Breese Elementary, Breese IL
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Storm Safety Engineers: Designing Solutions for Extreme Weather
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Patty Sander
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2,750
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Cane Bay Middle School, Summerville SC
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From Trash to Tech: Student Powered Plastic Recycling Lab
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Julie Samosuk
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4,736
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Coconut Creek K-8 Academy Of Excellence, Coconut Creek FL
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Florida Alive, A living Ecosystem
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Ghadeer Alshawabkeh
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4,560
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Dutchman Creek Middle School, Rock Hill SC
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Transforming STEM Review into Immersive Scientific Investigation
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Roger Sanders
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4,746
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Harrison County Catholic School, Clarksburg WV
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Trout in the Classroom Project
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Susan Ricketts
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1,933
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Jefferson Middle School, Merritt Island, FL
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Empowering Future Innovators Through Earth & Space Science Exploration
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Brittany Marks
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1,758
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Landmark School, Prides Crossing, MA
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Building Scientists in the Field: A Student-Driven Coastal STEAM Program on Misery Island
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Douglas Walker
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3,432
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Libby Middle School, West Richland, WA
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Libby Plant Restoration Project
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Jared Farley
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4,655
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Lincoln Charter School, Denver NC
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Accessible Art Lab: Student-Led Adaptive Design
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Raymond Hutchinson
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4,000
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Lockhart ISD, Lockhart TX
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Engineering Energy: Transforming STEM Learning Through Hands-On Investigation
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Dawn Ramzinski
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2,167
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Mount Garfield Middle School, Clifton CO
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Bring the Ocean to the Classroom
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Marissa Vrooman
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1,190
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New Knoxville High School, New Knoxville, OH
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Bionic Innovations: Engineering Adaptive Solutions
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Natalie Stuttler
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1,201
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Olson Middle School, Tabernacle, NJ
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Pythagoras and Music
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Zachary Lutz
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4,748
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Osceola High School, Kissimmee FL
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Forensic Science 2
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Stacy Nichols
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5,000
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Ramona Convent Secondary School, Alhambra, CA
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Survive the Shake: Structural Engineering Challenge
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Aulikki Flagan
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5,000
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Stem Middle School, Dearborn Heights MI
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Drive the Future: From Model T to Solar Mobility
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Marla Kimmel
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4,285
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Stratford Stem Magnet High School, Nashville, TN
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From Bee to Bottle: Data-Driven Beekeeping and Process Engineering
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Jesi Seifert
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4,990
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Verde Valley School, Sedona, AZ
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VVS Local Water Quality Testing
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Kaylyn Oates
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2,293
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Whittier High School, Whittier, CA
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Secure IoT Sensor Network Design Challenge
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Steven Swanson
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3,500
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Total
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119,704
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