GrantTalk Ep 38 | Grants For STEM Education and K-12 Students | Dr. Allison Hamilton Molnar CNTA

🎓Grants for Teachers: Teachers, are you looking for funding to support STEM education in your classroom? CNTA provides grants up to $500 to support hands-on STEM projects for K-12 educators in eastern Georgia and western South Carolina.

 

Description: Ever wondered what happens after you hit "submit" on a grant application? In this episode of GrantTalk, host Libby Hikind sits down with Dr. Allison Hamilton from the Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA) to uncover what happens behind the scenes when applying for grants. Whether you're a teacher looking for classroom funding or a student entering an essay contest, this episode is packed with insider knowledge on winning grants and scholarships!

📌 What You Need to Know:

✅ Open to K-12 teachers, including public, private, and charter schools

✅ Focus on STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

✅ Preference for projects with sustained impact beyond a one-time activity

✅ Must include a budget, measurable outcomes, and alignment with state STEM standards

✅ Grant cycle runs October to February, with awards announced in the spring

 

💡 Example Project: One successful grant helped students study how radiation exposure affects plant growth, using X-rays from a parent working at an urgent care center! 🌱🔬

 

📢 Interested? Watch the full episode to learn how to write a strong grant application and increase your chances of securing funding!

✍️ High School Student Essay Contest: Are you a high school junior or senior with an interest in nuclear technology, energy, or space exploration? CNTA's annual essay contest offers cash prizes between $500 and $1,000 to students who research and write on key nuclear-related topics.

📌 Essay Details:

 

✅ Open to high school juniors and seniors

✅ Topics change each year – past topics have included: The role of nuclear technology in Mars colonization The future of nuclear energy in sustainability The impact of radiation in medicine and food safety

✅ Essays must be 1,000-1,500 words and well-researched

✅ Entries are reviewed by a panel of judges, with multiple winners each year

✅ Awards can be used for college tuition or technical school expenses

🛑 AI & Plagiarism Warning: All essays are checked for originality. Judges look for authentic student research and writing—AI-generated content won’t pass!

💰 Want to win scholarship money? Watch this episode for expert tips on writing a standout essay!

🔗 Useful Links:

📢 Check Out Grant Opportunities for Teachers → https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/199194/grants-to-georgia-and-south-carolina-k-teachers-in-eligible-counties-for-stem-related-education-projects.html

https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/199194/grants-to-georgia-and-south-carolina-k-teachers-in-eligible-counties-for-stem-related-education-projects.html

📢 Learn More About the Essay Contest → https://cntaware.org/

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