Steelcase Education: Active Learning Center Grant helps schools, colleges, and universities create inspiring learning environments through research and innovation in furniture, tools, and technology.
The grant supports educators in 6-12 classrooms and higher education institutions in the United States, U.S. Territories, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico who are ready to use their physical classroom space to advance learning in new and important ways.
Up to 16 grants valued at $67,000 will be awarded in 2018. Each grant includes furniture, design review, installation, onsite training, and a Learning Environment Evaluation measurement tool for one of four classroom types designed to elevate connection, improve engagement, and spur collective success of students and staff. These classrooms will support up to 30 students. Eligible academic institutions should focus primarily on formal, instructor-led learning in a designated classroom.
The application deadline is February 2, 2018.