SD2 Illumina STEM Educators Award
Funding Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Currently teaching junior high or high school STEM classes
- In San Diego County region
Other requirements
- Underrepresented educators
Overview
Funder: San Diego Squared (SD2) in partnership with Illumina Foundation
Number of Awards: 2 available per academic year
Geographic Scope: San Diego County region
Target Audience: Underrepresented educators currently teaching junior high or high school STEM classes
Focus Areas:
- Support for innovative educators who want to invest in their students
- Creating lasting impact in STEM education
- Empowering underrepresented students in STEM
Eligibility:
- Underrepresented educators
- Currently teaching junior high or high school STEM classes
- In San Diego County region
Background:
The award is motivated by SD2's desire to invest in educators as a catalyst to illuminating a path into STEM for students with untapped potential. Examples of use include purchasing materials and equipment for hands-on engineering experiences, classroom improvements, and program development.
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Visit the application link provided on SD2's website
2. Complete the award application form
3. Submit application materials
Required Materials: Not specified in available materials
Submission Format: Online application
Note: Specific application details, narrative questions, and deadlines not provided in source materials.
What San Diego Squared actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $120K
- Median grant
- $120K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: La Jolla, CA.
Example grants
Uc San Diego Foundation · La Jolla, CA
Undergraduate scholarships to students participating in PATHways to STEM program at UC…
$120K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- STEM education
- Science teachers
- Teacher development
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