Tensor SUMMA Grants (2022)

The Tensor Foundation has provided funding for the MAA to award Tensor SUMMA (Strengthening Underrepresented Minority Mathematics Achievement) grants for projects designed to encourage the pursuit and enjoyment of mathematics by students who are members of groups historically underrepresented in the field of mathematics. These include students who are African-American, Native American, Hispanic, or Pacific Islander. If your project will be targeted toward another group that you believe would qualify the project, you may wish to consult with us before submitting your proposal. Projects may be designed for middle school students, high school students, or college/university undergraduate students. College/university mathematics or science faculty may submit proposals. Mathematical sciences faculty should be integrally involved in the proposed project. If the project includes high school or middle school participants, then collaboration with high school or middle school mathematics faculty, as appropriate, should be included. Proposed projects may replicate existing successful projects, adapt components of such projects, or create new, innovative projects. Project design should reflect strategies that have been shown to be effective in increasing underrepresented minority achievement. We ask that you keep project names/titles to 60 characters or less.

The application portal will close on February 12, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Please note the time zone and plan accordingly. Please ensure you hit the submit button by that time, or your application will not be processed. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission.

Please email programs@maa.org if you have any questions regarding your application. Additionally, a list of frequently asked questions can be found here: maa.org/tensor-summa#FAQ

Applications will be accepted from college and university mathematical sciences faculty at accredited U.S. (including U.S. Territory) institutions. A project may only be funded three times by the MAA-Tensor programs.

View more information about this program, including previous projects on our website.