Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation & Honeywell – Futureshapers STEM Grants Program (2026)
Grants Supporting Creative STEM Projects in Arizona K–12 Schools
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and Honeywell are supporting outstanding STEM educators and education initiatives through the Futureshapers STEM Grants Program. During the 2026 season, the program will award 10 schools with $5,000 grants to help bring creative science, technology, engineering, or math projects to life.
At the end of the season, one school with a particularly innovative STEM idea will be selected to receive an additional $15,000 grant.
Organization: Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation / Honeywell
Support Type: STEM education grants
Geographic Focus: Arizona
Funding Amount: $5,000 grants; one additional $15,000 grant awarded at the end of the season
Deadline: August 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MST
Best Suited For: Arizona K–12 schools with creative STEM project ideas
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About the Funder
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation is the charitable arm of the Arizona Diamondbacks and supports programs that strengthen communities across Arizona. Through partnerships and grant programs, the Foundation invests in youth, education, health, and community initiatives.
Honeywell is a global technology and manufacturing company with a strong focus on innovation, engineering, and future workforce development. Through the Futureshapers STEM Grants Program, the Diamondbacks and Honeywell are helping Arizona schools expand hands-on STEM learning opportunities for students.
What This Program Supports
The Futureshapers STEM Grants Program supports creative science, technology, engineering, and math projects in Arizona schools.
Applicants are asked to describe:
A creative STEM program idea
How the requested funding will be spent
How the funding will improve STEM programming
How many students will benefit from the project
Projects may support classroom-based STEM learning, hands-on experiments, technology integration, engineering projects, math enrichment, robotics, science labs, or other school-based STEM initiatives.
Eligible Applicants
The program is open to Arizona schools that provide classes for any Kindergarten through 12th grade levels, including:
Arizona public schools
Arizona private schools
Arizona nonprofit charter schools
Applications may be submitted by:
Teachers
Coaches
School administrators
Authorized district representatives
Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of submission and must submit the application on behalf of an eligible Arizona school.
Only one application may be submitted per school.
Funding Amount
During the 2026 season, the program will award:
10 grants of $5,000 each to Arizona schools
One additional $15,000 grant at the end of the season for a particularly innovative STEM idea
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Period: 2026 season
📅 Grant Awards: Between April and September
📅 Final Deadline: August 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MST
📅 Special End-of-Season Award: One school will receive a $15,000 grant for an especially innovative idea
Application / Request Process
Schools must apply through the online form on the Arizona Diamondbacks website. The application requires basic contact and school information, including district and school name.
Applicants must also submit an essay of up to 3,000 characters describing:
The school’s creative STEM program idea
How the requested funding will be used
How the grant will improve STEM programming
The number of students who will benefit
Applicants must agree to the official rules, terms of use, and privacy policy before submitting.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/community/foundation/grant-programs/stem-grants-program
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for Arizona K–12 schools with practical, creative, and student-centered STEM project ideas. It may be especially useful for teachers or administrators seeking funding for hands-on learning experiences, classroom innovation, STEM equipment, or projects that expose students to science, technology, engineering, and math in engaging ways.
The program is best suited for schools that can clearly explain how the grant will improve STEM programming and directly benefit students.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Competitive grant application
Typical Lead Time: Apply before the August 31 deadline; earlier applications may align with awards made between April and September
Best Suited For: Arizona public, private, and nonprofit charter K–12 schools
Funding Range: $5,000 grants; one $15,000 end-of-season grant
Deadline: August 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MST
Application Limit: One application per school
Priority Area: STEM education
