Grants from The SPE Foundation/Thermoforming Division are available every year, funds permitting, to support visits by the National Plastics Center and Museum PlastiVanTM Program.

The National Plastics Center
The National Plastics Center and Museum PlastiVanTM program is an internationally acclaimed educational program geared for students in grades three through twelve. The PlastiVansTM travel throughout the United States, teaching students, educators, and the public about the chemistry, history, processing and environmental issues involved with plastics.

Programs
Six different programs are available: Elementary Lab (grades 3-5), Middle School Lab (grades 6-8), High School Lab, Assembly Program for middle and high school students as well as adult groups, Educator Workshop (for teachers), and Corporate Training Days (a day with the van at your facility).

PlastiVanTM programs are $1,300 per day and are usually sponsored by local companies for programs in their area. If you are interested in sponsoring a van for the schools in your town and need more information about the PlastiVanTM program, call the Outreach Office at the National Plastics Center & Museum at (978) 840-1950.

Eligibility
To be eligible for a $650 PlastiVanTM Grant to offset the cost of bring the van to your area, your company
a. Must be involved in the thermoforming industry (i.e., a thermoforming company, an extruder who provides sheet to a thermoforming company, a mold making company that provides molds to a thermoforming company, etc.).
b. Must complete a Thermoforming Division Matching Funds Grant form and submit it to The SPE Foundation prior to the scheduled visit.

For More Information
If you have questions about the Thermoforming Division Matching Funds Grant for a PlastiVanTM visit, contact The SPE Foundation via e-mail at foundation@4spe.org or call (203) 740-5447.