How much funding does Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation: Kit Grants provide?

Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation: Kit Grants provides Unspecified amount in in-kind support in funding.

When is the deadline for Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation: Kit Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation: Kit Grants?

Not funded: Overhead/indirect costs.

How often is Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation: Kit Grants offered?

Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation: Kit Grants accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation: Kit Grants

The American Ceramic Society Inc

Foundation Grants for Science Teachers STEM Education Grants Professional Development Grants for Teachers

Funding Amount

Unspecified amount in in-kind support

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.”

Can we apply?

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Geography

For teachers and community members to submit their applications for the kit-based grants.

Other requirements

All projects must be directly related to introducing students to ceramic and glass science or expanding materials science education.
Applicants may request a combination of Materials Science Classroom Kits, Mini Kits, or Glass Kits, but this combination must not include the maximum number of Materials Science Classroom Kits (10) or maximum number of Mini Kits (50).
Please note that while the maximum number of Materials Science Classroom Kits to request is 10, we strongly recommend one kit per instructor unless your project involves a larger scale collaboration, as the Materials Science Classroom Kits are designed to be reused for multiple classes and years.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Overhead/indirect costs
Not eligible: endowments, building campaigns, fundraising, special events, or annual funds.
Not eligible: buildings, laboratories, equipment, or instruments unless it can be demonstrated that such capital expenditures are essential to the success of a Foundation-supported project.
Not eligible: professor or staff salaries; administrative expenses; general office supplies.
Not eligible: organizations that discriminate on the basis of religion, gender, race, ethnicity, political beliefs, or disabilities.
Not eligible: lobbying or political activities.
Not eligible: research projects (unless a major component directly involves student outreach).
Not eligible: direct grants to individuals.
Not eligible: any commercial or business purpose.
Not eligible: for-profit institutions, except in rare circumstances.
Not eligible: travel not directly related to outreach activities.

Overview

The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation offers Kit Grants for teachers and community members to enhance materials science education through outreach projects. Applicants can request various science kits, including Materials Science Classroom Kits, Mini Kits, and Glass Kits, while adhering to specific limitations. The foundation aims to inspire the next generation of ceramic and glass professionals, ensuring all projects align with educational goals and promote student engagement with science.

NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Plan to submit your kit grant application at least four weeks before your intended project start date.
Background
The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) was created to attract, inspire, and support the next generation of ceramic and glass professionals. The CGIF is an Ohio Nonprofit Single Member Limited Liability Company and contributions to the CGIF are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The CGIF is wholly owned by The American Ceramic Society (ACerS), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and is treated as a disregarded entity for federal tax purposes.
Apply for a grant to bring science kits to your classroom or community outreach program!
This grant allows applicants to propose outreach or classroom projects focused around CGIF’s Materials Science Kits.

Eligibility

For teachers and community members to submit their applications for the kit-based grants.All projects must be directly related to introducing students to ceramic and glass science or expanding materials science education.Applicants may request a combination of Materials Science Classroom Kits, Mini Kits, or Glass Kits, but this combination must not include the maximum number of Materials Science Classroom Kits (10) or maximum number of Mini Kits (50).Please note that while the maximum number of Materials Science Classroom Kits to request is 10, we strongly recommend one kit per instructor unless your project involves a larger scale collaboration, as the Materials Science Classroom Kits are designed to be reused for multiple classes and years.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not provide funding for:overhead/indirect costs.
endowments, building campaigns, fundraising, special events, or annual funds.
buildings, laboratories, equipment, or instruments unless it can be demonstrated that such capital expenditures are essential to the success of a Foundation-supported project.
professor or staff salaries; administrative expenses; general office supplies.
organizations that discriminate on the basis of religion, gender, race, ethnicity, political beliefs, or disabilities.
lobbying or political activities.
research projects (unless a major component directly involves student outreach).
direct grants to individuals.
any commercial or business purpose.
for-profit institutions, except in rare circumstances.
travel not directly related to outreach activities.