Funded by the Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation, these grants support projects that create enriching mathematical experiences beyond regular curricula for middle and high school students to deepen students' mathematical engagement and encourage continued study.

Each year, we invite proposals from college/university mathematical sciences faculty, often in partnership with middle/high school math teachers, to create enriching math experiences beyond regular curricula. Interested middle and high school teachers are strongly encouraged to seek out college and university mathematical sciences faculty in the formulation of proposals to benefit middle and high school students. Read about past awardees here.

Guidelines for Project Design

• Participation should be open to all middle and high school students who demonstrate interest in mathematics.
• Project activities should provide enrichment that lead to an increased interest in and appreciation of mathematics.
• The project should include activities and ongoing engagement throughout the grant period that encourage students to continue their mathematical studies, develop students’ sense of belonging in mathematics, and prepare them for advanced mathematical studies.
• Projects may be conducted during the summer, school year, weekends, or after school, and should be designed to run for a sufficient duration to engage students in learning and applying new and intriguing mathematics not typically encountered in their classes.
• Undergraduate and graduate students may serve as role models and work directly with participants under the guidance of higher education faculty or middle and high school teachers.
• In-kind institutional support (e.g., use of space, institutional resources) is expected as an indication of commitment to the project.

Funding Details

• Each project grant is capped at $8,000.
• Applications will be accepted from college and university mathematical sciences faculty at accredited U.S. (including U.S. Territory), or Canadian AUCC-member institutions.
• Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate a partnership with secondary or middle school mathematics faculty that is appropriate for the project. Either the middle or high school teachers or the college or university faculty may initiate the project and teachers are encouraged to develop ideas and to contact colleagues at a nearby two- or four-year college or university to work collaboratively. However, a college or university must be the fiscal agent.
• No indirect costs or fringe benefits are supported.
• MAA DMEG funding may be used to supplement existing enrichment programs in order to increase the number of students participating in those programs or may be used to initiate new projects.
• Program funding is restricted to activities that are not typically part of school budgets.

Restrictions

• A project may only be funded three times by the MAA DMEG program. Grant recipients seeking renewal funding to continue their projects must reapply each year.
• Funding for the MAA DMEG program is limited, and the MAA will make every attempt to support a broad range of projects from various geographic locations. If any department is interested in submitting more than one proposal, the proposals must support different programs and must have different personnel.
• A proposal submitted to multiple programs (MAA Tensor Grant Program or MAA DMEG Program) in the same year will only be considered for one. The Outreach Leadership Team will decide which program it is best suited for, and reject it from the other programs.

Timeline

The MAA DMEG program is a yearly award cycle and follows the approximate timeline below.

• November 21, 2025: Application cycle opens
• February 10, 2026: Applications due by 11:59 EST
• March 31, 2026: Notification of award
• May 2026-August 2027: Grant period for funded activities

Project activities should conclude by August 31, 2027, if awarded in 2026. A final report narrative on activities and a final financial report must be submitted by September 30, 2027.

If you are a current MAA DMEG seeking a renewal, you may apply in the 2026 cycle by submitting a new application and including a summary of progress to date. Unexpended funds from a previous MAA DMEG may be carried forward but require justification before approval.

Contact Us

For further information about proposed projects, please get in touch with the MAA DMEG Program Director at dmeg@maa.org.

For technical information regarding submission of your proposal and any other questions, contact the MAA Programs Staff at programs@maa.org.