Questionnaire: the tma education foundation will consider proposals for programs that address the following goals: a) increase the pool of qualified condidates for precision metalworking and related careers, b) increase awareness of and improve the image of metalworking careers, c) sustain and expand metalworking technology education, d) encourage men and women to pursue careers in metalworking programs that address the follwing: 1) metalworking and related education programs, 2) image building and career awareness in the area of precision metal working, 3) machinery / equipment purchases.

the foundation does not provide grants for general, unspecified funding of other foundations or charitable organizations; to religious groups for sectarian purposes; political action committees or frateranl organizations; hospitals; research or other health related organizations; organizations without internal revenue service tax exempt status. because the tma education foundation is a local organization, funding will be generally restricted to the chicago metro area. funding for completed projects or programs will not be considered.