Our Programs > Mathematics Resource Grants
Funding for this program is currently exhausted.
Mathematics Resource Grants are available to preschool teachers serving low-income families and public school teachers for grades K-3 in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Click here for the Mathematics Resource Grants Flyer!
Who: Preschool teachers in programs serving low-income families and public school teachers of grades K-3 in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Limit of two grants per school site.
What: Grants of up to $500 are available to fund books, materials, software, manipulatives and professional development related to mathematics. We encourage requests which show curriculum resources are articulated between grade levels (ex. Preschool with Kindergarten, 1st with 2nd grade, etc.)
How: We've made it easy! Simply fax in a description of your idea on school letterhead, including the following information:
- Date and notation on it that request is for a Mathematics Grant
- School and district name, address, telephone and fax number
- Your name, email address and grade level
- Total amount requested
- Description of your project
- Item by item listing of how the money will be spent
- For K-3rd grade teachers: Applications must be signed by both the submitting teacher and the school principal. For preschool teachers: Applications must be signed by both the submitting teacher and the executive director of the preschool program.
Deadline: Send your request in as soon as it is ready. If approved, funds will immediately be disbursed.
*Please note the limit of two grants per school*
This program is made possible with funding by the Heising-Simons Foundation.
Through PVF's Mathematics Resource Grants Program, teachers are encouraged to apply for funding for mathematics manipulatives, projects, and software.
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"The children were very excited about the games. I was excited to see them have their 'ah-ha' moment for tough concepts." Andrea Neff, 3rd grade teacher, Santa Teresa Elementary School, San Jose, California.
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"These items have already made a huge difference in my classroom. The whole class is begging to stay late! These materials will be used for years to come." Holly Morgan, Kindergarten teacher, Ravenswood Elementary, East Palo Alto, California.
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"Many of my second language students are starting to use the math vocabulary more, because the math games provide a relaxing way of learning difficult concepts that stimulate and electrify their English language abilities." Jennifer Miller, 2nd grade teacher, Santa Teresa Elementary School, San Jose, California.