David and Margaret Bottorff Math and Science Initiative for Elementary Teachers
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 23, 2026
25 days left
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- October 23, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: October
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Purpose: To provide grants to elementary teachers for math and science related programming.
Background: Dave served with Cummins management and Margaret taught in the elementary area with BCSC. The initiative was established to support young students with their aspirations and address future challenges through math and science.
Eligible Applicants: Elementary teachers
Use of Funds: Grants may be used in a variety of ways to stimulate, excite and inspire elementary students in math and science areas.
2026 Application Timeline:
- Application Opens: August 1, 2026
- Deadline: October 23, 2026
How to Apply
Application Process
Steps:
1. Create profile
2. Complete online application
Timeline:
Application Method: Online application portal
What Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 64
- Total given
- $4.25M
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $6,000–$782K
- By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Columbus, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Hope, IN.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Science teachers
- STEM education
- Education
- K-12 schools
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