Overview of Program
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness is a nonprofit organization that advocates for all aspects of nuclear technologies. Our mission is to educate the public by providing objective information on the value of nuclear technology with respect to our health, economy, environment and national security.
We live in a radioactive world! We use nuclear science and technology to power our homes, diagnose and treat serious health issues, make our food supplies safe and high yielding, and make our world better. However, some members of the public lack understanding of the concepts of radiation and nuclear materials, how we can deal with them safely, and how important they are to our lives.
CNTA developed the Educator Grants Program as an alternative to its classroom and field trip experiences for teachers. The program is an opportunity to support local teachers in their classrooms and give them the resources to develop projects or enhance their student’s experience with science and technology.
The grants can be used to fund a project in any area of science or technology; however, proposals that promote an increased understanding of atomic and nuclear fundamentals, radiation and nuclear materials safety, and applications of nuclear technology will be given extra consideration.
Eligibility
K-12 teachers in the South Carolina counties of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Edgefield, and Orangeburg; and in the Georgia counties of Columbia, Richmond, and Burke are invited to submit proposals. Teachers who are members of CNTA are also eligible to apply regardless of school location.
Apply
Our 2025 Winners have been announced – we will have information for the 2026 one soon!
The complete application with the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center offerings & example budget is available here: Complete Educator Grant Entry Package.
Schedule
Completed application should be sent by email to CNTA@bellsouth.net & Office@cntaware.org. A return email will be sent within 2 business days of application receipt. In the subject line, type “CNTA Educator Grants Program.” Original copies should be kept for your records.
Awarding the 2025 Educator Grants
The 2025 CNTA Educator Grant Winners are:
- Rhonda Smith, Blythe Elementary School
- Amanda Waymer, Aiken Scholars Academy
- Kayla Long, Community Christian Academy
- Marco Villegas, A. Dorothy Haines Elementary School
- Randall Williams, McBean Elementary School
- Brandi Harley, Redcliffe Elementary School.
The teachers will use the grant funds to purchase STEM activities and resources, such as coding with robots, designing sustainable solar water heaters, and creating chemical reaction kits.
CNTA’s Educator Grants Program is sponsored by Battelle Savannah River Alliance, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Southern Nuclear- Plant Vogtle, and Jim and Sharon Marra.