Grants & Funding

GRANTS & FUNDING

In order to provide hands-on STEM learning, grants are fantastic ways to help fund your program, school, or classroom.

We have compiled a list of awards for educators, schools, and groups for you to explore as well as tips on how to successfully write a grant proposal.

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Featured Grant

Gleda Estes Memorial Scholarship

The Gleda Estes Memorial Scholarship for Young Women in STEM honors a pioneering figure in model rocketry by supporting young women who are carrying that legacy into the future. This $3,000 scholarship is awarded to a female NAR member in good standing who is a high school senior or college freshman planning to major in a STEM field.

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  • Gleda Estes Memorial Scholarship for Young Wome...

    The Gleda Estes Memorial Scholarship for Young Women in STEM honors her legacy by supporting the next generation of rocketeers and enthusiasts she deeply cared for.Gleda Estes played a key...

    Gleda Estes Memorial Scholarship for Young Wome...

    The Gleda Estes Memorial Scholarship for Young Women in STEM honors her legacy by supporting the next generation of rocketeers and enthusiasts she deeply cared for.Gleda Estes played a key...

  • Cosmic Club and DonorsChoose Special Request

    Estes Rockets and DonorsChoose want to bring the fun and excitement of Cosmic Club straight to your school! Estes Rockets Cosmic Club offers teachers an immersive STEM learning experience for...

    Cosmic Club and DonorsChoose Special Request

    Estes Rockets and DonorsChoose want to bring the fun and excitement of Cosmic Club straight to your school! Estes Rockets Cosmic Club offers teachers an immersive STEM learning experience for...

  • Walmart Community Grants

    These grants are awarded through an open application process and provide funding directly from Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities to local organizations in the United States. Funds can be used...

    Walmart Community Grants

    These grants are awarded through an open application process and provide funding directly from Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities to local organizations in the United States. Funds can be used...

  • Voya Unsung Heroes Grant

    This program provides grants to K-12 educators who are seeking to use new teaching methods and techniques for classroom/school projects to enhance learning. Applications are judged based on innovation, creativity,...

    Voya Unsung Heroes Grant

    This program provides grants to K-12 educators who are seeking to use new teaching methods and techniques for classroom/school projects to enhance learning. Applications are judged based on innovation, creativity,...

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Grant Writing Guide & Resources

Whether it is your first time writing a grant or your twentieth, grant writing can be a challenge. We are dedicated to supporting you in this process. Check out our Grant Writing Guide for step-by-step support in writing your application, or look over our Sample Grant Proposal to see an example proposal for a rocketry program. If you are a teacher, use our Admin Support Letter Template to make getting a letter of recommendation easier and faster. Download them all for FREE!

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