Nuvance Health Taconic IPA Science Education Grants

The Nuvance Health Taconic IPA Science Education Grants are offered through the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, an established philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting initiatives that enhance community well-being across Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties in New York State. The foundation’s mission encompasses a wide range of community needs including health, education, and science, with this particular grant program emphasizing science education for secondary students. This grant initiative aims to empower secondary school educators by providing them with the necessary resources to enhance science instruction and spark student interest in science-based careers. The grants support the purchase of durable science equipment that can be used in classrooms and labs, ideally serving a large number of students. The intended outcomes include creating engaging learning environments, fostering hands-on experiences, and building a foundation that prepares students for advanced studies in science. Eligible applicants include all public, private, and parochial secondary school teachers (grades 7–12) employed in New York State licensed and certified schools located in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties. Applications are submitted online through the Community Foundations’ grant portal. The submission deadline is December 15, 2025, and awards will be announced in late January or early February. The grant review is conducted by the Nuvance Taconic IPA Committee within the foundation. The evaluation process places emphasis on well-structured proposals, particularly those requesting equipment that is durable and impacts a large number of students. Proposals that describe how the equipment will be integrated into curriculum to stimulate interest in science careers and support higher education readiness receive special attention. Applications proposing cooperative ventures between different fields or schools—especially when requesting funds exceeding the typical $1,000 ceiling—are also considered. Grant awards range from $500 to $1,000. In cases involving cross-disciplinary or cross-school collaboration, funding requests exceeding $1,000 may be considered. Final reporting requirements include submission of an online expenditure report by June 30 of the year following the award. This report should also describe the educational impact of the purchased equipment. Unused funds must be returned to the foundation, and any equipment purchased remains the property of the school. For questions or assistance, applicants can contact the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley at 25 Van Wagner Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, or by phone at 845-452-3077. The grant does not specify an opening date, so applications are presumed open as of the current date. There are no pre-application deadlines or matching fund requirements. A number of previously funded projects highlight the grant’s diverse applications, including purchases of 3D printers, VR classroom kits, compound microscopes, clean energy learning kits, and preserved specimens for dissection.

Priority to durable equipment requests serving many students; integration into curriculum and cross-school use encouraged.