Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching (K–8) Grant

Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching (K–8) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: September 20, 2025

Summary

The Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching grant, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aims to enhance K–8 mathematics education through collaborative writing and material development. With an initial award of $5,000 and potential for renewal up to $15,000, this grant encourages teams of educators to create engaging, non-routine lessons that focus on key mathematical themes. Eligible applicants include leadership teams from multiple schools, fostering innovation in teaching practices.

Overview

Mission Statement The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student. Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching (K–8) The Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation sponsors this grant to support synergy of ideas. Mary Dolciani was a prolific and innovative author of mathematics teaching materials. This grant encourages the time-honored tradition of writing and supports the research showing that collaboration with educators on new ideas can increase the breadth and depth of the mathematics content knowledge of mathematics teaching and learning. Purpose The purpose of this grant is to encourage teams of mathematics educators to engage in the process of writing and editing materials for mathematics teachers. Proposals PreK-8 lessons and activities should: provide students rich, challenging, relevant, and nonroutine experiences.be piloted in classrooms and revised as the project progresses.focus on a mathematical theme. Grant Amount $5,000 will be awarded in the first year. Grants may be renewed annually for a maximum of two additional years for a maximum of $15,000 for the lifetime of any grant.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible ApplicantsA leadership team of mathematics educators representing the following:Two (2) or more K-8 schoolsInvolving two (2) or more K-8 classroom teachers, with a minimum of one per schoolA mathematics educator from a community college, college, or universityThis grant encourages the inclusion of coaches and preservice teachers as a part of the design process.Each leadership team may also include high school mathematics teachers or pre-service teachers.No person(s) may receive more than one award administered by the Mathematics Education Trust in the same academic year.On review by the MET Board, successful grants may be renewed annually for a maximum of two additional years.Organizational AwardFor the purposes of MET grants, an organization is defined to be a school, school district, university, or non-profit mathematics education organization. Project activities are to be completed between June 1 and May 31.Funds may be used for: stipends, piloting,expenses related to writing, piloting and revising lessons, and professional development expenses if the professional development focus is aligned with the mathematical theme of the grant. Classroom materials should not be more than 10% of the proposed budget. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The primary applicant must be a current (on or before the application deadline) Essential or Premium member of NCTM.

Ineligibility

No indirect costs are permitted.Funds may not be used for: substitute services of any type, travel and lodging for professional development, or food for workshops.