Deadline: Ongoing.
Funds: In 2014, the foundation awarded grants ranging from $300 – $671,000.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations.
Description: The Agilent Technologies Foundation seeks to increase the quality of science and math instruction at the middle and high school levels and increase the availability of highly qualified teachers, including those from historically underrepresented groups.
Areas: Support is given for policy and programs at the national, state, and local level that promote:
- High standards that define learning goals for student achievement.
- Rigorous assessments that measure progress versus standards.
- Strict accountability for students and schools.
- High standards for teacher skills and achievement.
- Effective programs to increase teacher availability.
- Increased presence of underrepresented groups in the teaching profession.
Contact: Agilent Technologies Foundation, 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd., MS 1B-07, Santa Clara, CA 95051; (408) 345-5229.
Web: www.agilent.com/contributions/us_programs.shtml