European STEM Grants Program (AFCEA Educational Foundation)

About this program

AFCEA Educational Foundation's European STEM Grants Program awards AFCEA European Chapters grants of up to $1,000 USD to support STEM education—especially elementary-level programs—by funding equipment, materials, extracurricular activities (e.g., robotics or cyber clubs), science fairs, and similar classroom initiatives. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with judges convening twice yearly and funds typically disbursed about 6–8 weeks after review; programs are funded annually and may be eligible for renewal. Eligible applicants are AFCEA European Chapters; proposals must identify a community need and include a title and description, number of teachers/students affected, goals and objectives, methods and timetable, and a detailed budget; matching funds are encouraged and selection is based on projected impact, methodological soundness, and financial need, and successful grantees must submit a report on fund usage and project impact for renewal consideration.