Grant Opportunities
WMEF has always sought to fund activities focused on mathematics education. These include grants for professional development opportunities to support high quality, rigorous mathematics instruction in classrooms in Wisconsin.
Since our beginning in 2011, WMEF has awarded over $200,000.
These scholarships and fellowships are funded by donations from individuals who have a vested interest in improving mathematics education in Wisconsin’s classrooms. Please consider making a donation today!
Dr. Julie Stafford Professional Development Grant
WMEF awards grants of up to $1,500 each to support an individual or team of mathematics educators to take course work or to attend conferences or workshops.
Grants are accepted for July 1st and December 1st selection cycles.
Dr. Hank Kepner Long Term Professional Development Grant
WMEF awards grants of up to $4,000 to support sustained professional learning focused on the teaching and learning of mathematics. These grants support groups of teachers who are working with at least one outside consultant.
Grants are accepted for July 1 and December 1 selection cycles
Jane Howell Leadership Grant
WMEF awards grants of up to $1,000 for professional development activities that will advance the teaching and learning of mathematics across the State of Wisconsin and encourage mathematical leadership in the process. Educators are encouraged to apply for reimbursement of the cost of their professional development.
Grants are accepted for July 1st and December 1st selection cycles.
Classroom Resources Grant
WMEF awards up to $750 to provide financial assistance to Wisconsin teachers, grade level groups, and school districts for the purchase of classroom resources. These resources could include, but are not limited to, new technology, manipulatives, and other teacher resources supporting the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies.
Grants are accepted for July 1st and December 1st selection cycles.
Student Activity Grant
WMEF awards grants up to $500 to encourage the involvement of students in mathematics activities beyond their regular classrooms.
Grants are accepted for July 1st and December 1st selection cycles.
WMC Annual Conference Grant
WMEF awards grants of up to $500 each, up to 10 grants per conference/year, to encourage and support an individual or teams of mathematics educators to attend the WMC Annual Conference.
Grant applications are accepted for the December 1 selection cycle only.