Grants with Deadlines
This page is for grants which have deadlines. For grants without deadlines, see grants without deadlines.
Grants are organized in order of ascending due dates.
Reminder: Per CCSD Regulation 3221, any grant application in excess of $25,000, requiring an MOU or other special factors, must be applied through the Grants Development and Administration Department. If you wish to apply, please call 702-799-3355.
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Snapdragon Book Foundation
The Snapdragon Book Foundation was started in December, 2008 to provide funds to improve school libraries for disadvantaged children. Grants will be awarded to public, private, and experimental schools. Founded by a former school librarian, this foundation exists to put books in the hands of kids. In a time when many schools are reallocating their funds to technology and audiovisual equipment, we hope to make sure that school libraries are still offering children good books to read. Grant cycle opens November 2025. Deadline: TBD. Click here.
Farm to School Grant
The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program is designed to increase the availability of local foods in Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operations and connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for CNP meals. Grants can be used to launch new farm to CNP1 programs or expand existing efforts. The objective of the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Farm to School Grant is to improve access to local foods in eligible CNP sites through comprehensive farm to CNP programming that includes local sourcing and agricultural education efforts. These grants are expected to improve child health and nutrition and reinvigorate American agriculture by better connecting American farmers and producers with USDA’s Child Nutrition Programs. This competitive grant will fund innovative farm to school projects ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for a total of up to $18 million. Deadline: December 5. Click here.
Kroger Foundation
We believe strong communities are everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to helping the communities we call home grow and prosper. Each year, we help hundreds of local nonprofit organizations that are working to make our communities better places to live and work. Our charitable giving and grantmaking supports Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan, our commitment to end hunger in our communities and eliminate waste across our company. We also support other nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in our communities. Kroger gives back to our communities through Kroger Community Rewards in these key focus areas:
- Zero Hunger | Zero Waste
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Health & Nutrition
- Education & Youth Development
- Disaster Relief
- Stronger Deadline: June 27, September 19, December 5, and April 4. Click here.
Libraries Transforming Communities Grant
Accessible Small and Rural Communities will offer more than $14 million in grants to small and rural libraries to increase the accessibility of facilities, services, and programs to better serve people with disabilities. To be eligible, a library must have a legal area population of 25,000 or less and be located at least five miles from an urbanized area, in keeping with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) definitions of small and rural libraries. Participating libraries will first conduct community input-gathering sessions to assure that their work aligns with local needs. Libraries will be required to identify the primary audience they are hoping to reach (e.g., homebound seniors, children with autism, Deaf community members) and facilitate a community conversation with the impacted populations in order to guide the improvement of the library’s services. Grantees would then use the funds to create services or improve their facilities based on the needs identified by their audience. Public, academic and school libraries are all eligible to apply. Deadline: December 11. More Information
Youth Garden Grant
Since 1982, the Youth Garden Grant has supported school and youth educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life for youth and their communities. In early 2026, 50 organizations will be awarded $750 in funding for their youth garden program. Grant cycle opens November 2025. Deadline: December 12. Click here.
World Of Innovation Impact League
Students can create teams, explore challenge briefs, and submit their innovative solutions via our online submission platform. Each submission will be assessed on creativity, connection to advancing the relevant SDG, and potential impact. Students between the ages of 13 and 24 are eligible to apply. Prizes range from $300 to $1500. Deadline: December 12. More Information
Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers
This award honors one elementary school teacher who has established (or is establishing) an interdisciplinary, inquiry‐based lesson plan. The lesson plan will fully reference sources of information and any relevant national science education standards and/or NGSS and benchmarks found in The Atlas of Science Literacy. Among the criteria for judging to be considered by the committee are: Effective planning skills as indicated by an interdisciplinary/inquiry‐based lesson; Ability to motivate & challenge students; and Proper assessment. Eligibility: Elementary school teachers (grades K–6) Applicants must be a full- time teacher with a minimum of five years of experience. Must be an NSTA member in good standing. Deadline: December 19. More Information
Robert E. Yager Exemplary Teaching Award
The Robert E. Yager Exemplary Teaching Award will recognize exemplary innovation in the field of science education. This award acknowledges teachers who share Robert Yager’s passion for education and continued professional development. This award also honors Robert Yager’s effort to make excellent science education accessible to students of the 21st century and beyond. Awardees will have exhibited exemplary innovation in the field of science education and embody the mission statement of NSTA. Six awardees will be selected annually. The individual awardees will receive a $1,000 award, up to $1,000 for travel expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference, and a plaque. Deadline: December 19. More Information
U.S. HANDBALL First ACE Development Program
Aims to provide new and emerging handball initiatives with financial and equipment support to aid in their growth towards strong and sustainable handball Bill Bohr First Ace Grants target new development in clubs, youth service organizations, schools, and colleges with the ultimate goal of creating self-supporting programs that continually promote the game to new players and markets. Eligibility: First Ace Development resources are available to all school, club and other programs led by a USHA-Certified Handball Instructor in the United States. Deadline: December 20. Click here.
Shade Structure Grant Program
The American Academy of Dermatology awards grants of up to $8,000 to public schools and non-profit organizations for installing permanent shade structures for outdoor locations that are not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pools, or recreation spaces. AAD provides a permanent sign for display near the shade structure. Applicants must be recommended by an Academy member dermatologist. Deadline: December 23. Click here.
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Grants
$250 grants to Civil Air Patrol (CAP) units to advance aerospace education and STEM initiatives for cadets and in outreach initiatives. AFA’s grant support to CAP units helps inspire interest in youth across the nation toward science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects and careers. Deadline: December 31 and June 30. Click here.
The Guitar Center Music Foundation
Awards musical instruments and equipment in-kind to public schools and music programs in need. We do not offer cash grants. Instrument grants range from up to $1,000 to $5,000 based upon need. We accept grant applications quarterly and applications are CLOSED July – September. Deadline: June 30, December 31, and March 31. Click here.
LifeChanger Of The Year Awards
They must be a K-12 educator, teacher, administrator, or any member of a school’s staff who makes a positive difference in the lives of students. Anyone including administrators can nominate up to three educators per academic year for National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the Year. Students are also welcome to submit nominations, but must have the support of an adult if under the age of 18. We make sure each and every LifeChanger knows how much they’re appreciated. Deadline: December 31. Click here.
ILA Exemplary Reading Program Award
The Exemplary Reading Program Award recognizes outstanding reading and language arts programs at all grade levels (elementary, middle, and high school). Its purpose is to call the public’s attention to outstanding programs in schools throughout the U.S. All public, private, charter, and parochial schools in the U.S. are eligible for the award provided. (1) The state or province in which the school is located has an Exemplary Reading Program Award Committee currently in place to judge program applications from that state or province, and (2) At least one faculty or staff member of that school is a current ILA member. Deadline: December 31. Click here.
The Guitar Center Music Foundation
Awards musical instruments and equipment in-kind to public schools and music programs in need. We do not offer cash grants. Instrument grants range from up to $1,000 to $5,000 based upon need. We accept grant applications quarterly and applications are CLOSED July – September. Deadline: December 31, March 31, and June 30. Click here.
WOW School Garden Grants
These grants provide funding to public schools and communities to support garden projects which connect students to their food, therefore to their health and to their community. The grant awards $250 for new gardens. The expansion of gardens, tree projects, or purchase of edible landscaping requests are funded on a case-by-case basis. Deadline: December 31. Click here.
Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries
The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries provides funds to our Nation’s neediest schools so that they can extend, update, and diversify the book and print collections in their libraries with the goal of encouraging students to develop a love of reading and learning. A certified librarian or other paid professional must be assigned as responsible for the collection, care, and use of the materials housed in the school library. Public school applicants must be Title 1 eligible. Neighborhood schools, charter schools, magnet schools, etc. are all welcome to apply if Title 1 eligible. Private and parochial schools are also welcome to apply if at least 50% of their student population qualify for financial aid. Your school must have a library or designated space on campus where books are accessible to all students to check out. Deadline: December 31. More Information
James E. Cook Nature’s Classroom Grant
Dedicated to enhancing access to national parks for underrepresented K-12 youth, this grant provides essential funding for educators to bring the wonders of national parks into classrooms and offer transformative park experiences. Eligibility: K-12 public, private, parochial, or home-school educators may apply. Deadline: December 31. More Information
Literacy Opportunity Fund
The Literacy Opportunity Fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations within the U.S. that provide literacy services directly to students. Funded by the Nora Roberts Foundation and administered by ProLiteracy, the Literacy Opportunity Fund distributes grants of $3,000 to $6,000 to support general operating expenses. To be eligible for this grant, your organization must be a registered nonprofit with 501(c)3 status. Literacy organizations are eligible to apply once, annually. Application opens December 1. Deadline: January 3, April 1, July 1 and October More Information
JAMS Foundation/ the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) Initiative for Students and Youth
This JAMS Foundation-ACR Initiative seeks to provide financial support for conflict resolution education and training (CRE) for Pre-K through 12th grade students and youth. Funding contexts for selected subject areas will vary, and may include community-based organizations, alternative education settings (online education, charter schools), after-school programs, court- or juvenile justice-connected programs, as well as programs operating in traditional K-12 school districts. Grants ranging from $15,000 to $40,000 will be provided. Grant recipients may also be eligible for a second year of funding up to $20,000. Deadline: January 9. More Information
Lead4Change Challenge
The Lead4Change Challenge, a component of the Lead4Change Student Leadership Program, encourages middle and high school students to hone leadership skills by giving students the opportunity to lead, create, and implement team projects designed to meet a need in their community involving a nonprofit organization. Entries may be submitted by a team of full-time students in grades 6-12 of a public, private, or charter school or home school or students between the ages of 11-18 who are members of a local club or service organization. In order to submit a project to the Lead4Change Challenge, teams will work with a local charity or public organization for their community service. The organization needs to be registered as a public organization of 501(c)(3) status. Prizes range up to $10,000. Deadline: January 12. More Information
Peer Education Grant
Children who learn about autism develop better, more inclusive relationships with their autistic peers. OAR is committed to increasing autism acceptance through the Peer Education Grant by delivering Kit for Kids materials and funds to support relevant educational activities. Starting this year, OAR will award grants of up to $10,000 for school district-wide projects; OAR will continue to award grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for all other projects of lesser scope. Teachers, administrators, parents, youth group organizers, and autism professionals interested in organizing an autism awareness initiative at a school or other community-based organization may apply. Eligible organizations include but are not limited to K-12 public schools, districts, libraries, and 501(c)(3) non-profits in the United States. This includes U.S. military installations overseas. School districts and organizations that serve low-income communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Deadline: January 12. More Information
The Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities
Their mission is to support domestic and international projects from organizations and institutions identified with the Catholic Church. The Foundation offers a domestic grant program for projects taking place in the United States. Construction and renovation projects of over $200,000 are not eligible until 50% of the total cost is in hand, a signed construction contract is in existence, and construction is underway. Deadline: June 15 and January 15. Click here.
The Mockingbird Foundation
The Mockingbird Foundation, Inc. (“Mockingbird”) offers competitive grants to schools and nonprofit organizations that effect improvements in areas of importance to the Phish fan community. Grants support a range of initiatives, including fostering creativity and supporting music education programs. Those interested in funding should complete the Initial Inquiry Form, to provide organizational details and some brief narrative elements. No inquiries submitted via any other channel, including postal mail, will be considered. Full proposals are by invitation only and will not be considered if unsolicited. Deadline: January 15. Click here.
Justin J. Watt Foundation
The Justin J. Watt Foundation mission and priority is to help as many schools/programs as possible. Funding is to be used for uniforms; safety equipment like helmets, pads, and wrestling or cheerleading mats; balls, bats, nets, and other equipment vital to the sport; and storage equipment. Programs must meet between 3:00pm-5:00pm, serve kids in 6-8th grade, and must operate in a school district where 60% or more of students are eligible for the free/reduced lunch program. Deadline: January 15, September 15 and April 15. Click here.
The Les Paul Foundation
The Les Paul Foundation provides grants for music education, engineering, and innovations. The foundation funds programs and projects that promote the legacy of Les Paul. Deadline: January 15 and September 15. Click here.
High School Pathways Club Grant
Numerous Pathway Club Grants are available in the 2025/26 school year to public high schools, nation-wide, that meet and/or exceed the 40% low- income eligibility requirements for student populations as utilized by the federal government ESEA Title 1 guidelines. The $1,750.00 Grant compensates the school staff member who becomes the Club Leader and guides the student-members of the Club in 10 hours of community-service activities and related responsibilities. Schools that establish a successful Pathways Club will receive priority consideration for sustaining grants in future years. Deadline: January 15. More Information
Bezos Scholars Program
The Bezos Scholars Program is a transformative, year-long, no-cost leadership development program that amplifies youth voice and action so young people can start making a difference today. At the center of the program are Community Change Projects conceived and launched by Scholars with our support. The Bezos Scholars Program prioritizes serving students attending public high schools that serve communities facing economic barriers. By centering eligibility on economically under-resourced schools, we aim to ensure that the program’s benefits— mentorship, resources, leadership opportunities and Community Change Projects designed by Scholars — reach students and educators whose schools often have fewer resources. Deadline: January 15. More Information
Amazon Future Scholars
Amazon Future Engineer students can boost their future for themselves and their community with the support of college funding, paid internships, and industry mentors. You can receive a scholarship of up to $40,000 (up to $10,000/year) towards an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science and an offer to complete a summer internship at Amazon! Applicants must be a high school senior demonstrating financial need. Deadline: January 15. More Information
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grants
Youth-led community service projects designed to address childhood hunger. Projects may take place in schools, colleges/universities, afterschool programs, youth organizations, nonprofits, or faith-based organizations. Projects that engage at least 50, 75, or 100 young people ages 5-25 as volunteers on Global Youth Service. Deadline: January 25. More Information
Keely Lake Travel Grants for School Groups
The Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS) awards Keely Lake Travel Grants for School Groups to support teacher-guided school trips for grades 7 through 12 to excavation, exhibit, and historic sites for enhancing student learning and interest in classical studies. Grant requests may be for trips within the United States and to international destinations. Proposals should include a detailed description of planned activities, dates and timelines, and a budget. For excavations, a letter from the excavation director explaining students’ responsibilities must be provided. This is a reimbursement grant, with funds awarded following an approved trip and submission of a required report. There are two grant cycles yearly, for fall and spring/summer trips. Eligible applicants are US teachers (including in Puerto Rico) of grades 7 through 12 that are current individual members of CAMWS. (Teachers may join CAMWS to apply.) Deadline: September 30 and January 30. Click here.
GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant
The GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant, brought to you by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening, is designed to bring the life-enhancing benefits of gardens to communities across the United States. Deadline: January 30. More Information
Summer Learning Awards
Each year, the National Summer Learning Association recognizes programs that provide high quality summer learning opportunities to young people in communities across the nation. Program candidates for the Summer Learning Awards demonstrate excellence in accelerating academic achievement and promoting healthy development for low income children and youth between pre-K-12. There are three categories of Summer Learning Awards: New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Award, Summer STEAM Award, and NSLA Founder’s Award. Deadline: January 30. More Information
Spring Semester- Living To Serve Semester Long Grants
This grant provides middle/high school FFA chapters with up to $1,200 per semester to implement a service-learning project in their community for one semester. Deadline: January 30. More Information
Arnold Shultz Fund
The IBMA Foundation established the Arnold Shultz Fund to support activities increasing the participation of people of color in bluegrass music. Priority will be given to programs, activities, or individuals that demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and serving diverse, underrepresented populations in bluegrass music. Applicants may be individuals, schools, groups, organizations, or government entities. Deadline: January 31. Click here.
Middle School Music Grants
The purpose of the Middle School Music Grant is to provide a remarkable venue and experience for students where their emotional senses are awakened and they are inspired to advance musically, scholastically and socially. Additionally, the Grant provides for the acquisition of in-school music classroom equipment and supplies. Grants are available, nationwide, to public middle school music teachers (“Grantees”) in the United States. Applications open July 1st. Deadline: January 31. Click here.
Kids to Parks Day School Grants Program
The Kids to Parks Day School Grants Program provides grants to under-resourced schools in the U.S. to help students discover and explore parks, historic sites, public lands, and waters. This grant is designed to be student-driven, and student- teacher collaboration is a must. All applications must include a stewardship element and a park- themed educational component that focuses on either outdoor recreation and healthy lifestyles, environmental education/science, or history. Eligibility: Title I, PreK -12 classrooms in the U.S. Deadline: January 31. More Information
Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award
This award program recognizes and celebrates outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment to and access to music education. These funds can be used to strengthen music programs through professional support, instrument purchase and repair, technology and software, expanding course offerings, professional development for educators, increasing access for underserved students and more. As part of the application, districts and schools that demonstrate financial need may also qualify for a BCME Opportunity Award of up to $5,000. Deadline: January 31. More Information
Dr. Scholl Foundation
The Dr. Scholl Foundation is dedicated to providing financial assistance to organizations committed to improving our world. Solutions to the problems of today’s world still lie in the values of innovation, practicality, hard work, and compassion. Applications for grants are considered in the following areas: Education, Social Service, Healthcare, Civic and Cultural, and Environmental. Deadline: January 31. More Information
American Rocketry Challenge
The American Rocketry Challenge is the world’s largest rocket contest with nearly 5,000 students nationwide competing each year. The contest gives middle and high school students the opportunity to design, build and launch model rockets and hands-on experience solving engineering problems. Student teams have the chance to win a portion of more than $100,000 in prizes at three levels: national finals, virtual marketing, and virtual presentation competitions. Applications Open June 3. Deadline: TBD. Click here.
The AthLife Foundation
Provides grant funding to High Schools and Middle Schools willing to create and develop a professional student-athlete development staff position known as an Academic Athletic Coach. Once established, the Academic Athletic Coach will create, develop, and implement effective programming that promotes the ideals of Positive Youth Development through Sport, and utilize the sport experience as a powerful vehicle to promote academic achievement, strengthen life & leadership skills, develop holistic programming, and prepare deserving kids to compete in their future careers beyond sport. Grant funding is made available mostly through strategic geographic partnerships, and through our Board of Directors led fundraising campaign to support the AthLife Foundation Impact Fund. Schools that traditionally serve students from; lower socioeconomic public, non-public, Tribal/BIE schools, schools with statistically lower graduation rates, lower post- secondary matriculation rates, and higher percentages of students from single or no-parent households, are strongly encouraged to apply. Deadline: TBD Click here.
Amateur Radio Digital Communications Grants
ARDC makes grants that align with our mission to support amateur radio and digital communication science and technology. In addition to aligning with our mission, your project must align with at least one of our grantmaking categories:
- Support and growth of amateur radio,
- Education,
- Research and Development. Deadline: July 1, September 6, and February 1, April 1. Click here.
The Roller Skating Foundation
The Roller Skating Foundation is thrilled to announce its dynamic fundraising efforts and generous grants program designed to enrich educational experiences, promote physical fitness, and support students through scholarships. We’re passionate about the sport of roller skating and its positive impact on communities. We are proud to offer grants nationwide to deserving schools, educators, and volunteers. These grants can help fund unforgettable trips to RSA member roller skating rinks, providing your students with unique, active learning experiences. Deadline: February 1 and September 1. Click here.
National Science Foundation’s Computer Science for All
This program aims to provide all U.S. students with the opportunity to participate in computer science (CS) and computational thinking (CT) education in their schools at the preK-12 levels. With this solicitation, the National Science Foundation (NSF) focuses on both research and researcher-practitioner partnerships (RPPs) that foster the research and development needed to bring CS and CT to all schools. Specifically, this solicitation aims to provide: (1) high school teachers with the preparation, professional development (PD) and ongoing support they need to teach rigorous computer science courses; (2) preK-8 teachers with the instructional materials and preparation they need to integrate CS and CT into their teaching; and (3) schools and districts with the resources needed to define and evaluate multi-grade pathways in CS and CT. Awards have been wide ranging to include grants of more than $1 million. Deadline: Second Wednesday in February, Annually. Click here.
The Victor C. Clark Youth Incentive Program
To provide support for the development of Amateur Radio among high-school age (or younger) youth. Funded by endowment and contributor support, the program makes mini grants available to groups that demonstrate serious intent to promote participation in Amateur Radio by youth and enrich the experience of radio amateurs under the age of 18. Grant cycle opens Feburary 1. Deadline: February 28, June 30 and October 31. More Information
National School Library of the Year Award
Established in 1963, the award recognizes school libraries as a unique and essential part of their learning community. NSLY honors school libraries exemplifying implementation of AASL’s National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries. The school librarian must be a personal member of AASL. Only individual schools are eligible to apply. Applications open September 1. Deadline: TBD. Click here.
Elementary/Middle School Science Olympiad Program Grant
The Elementary/Middle School Science Olympiad Program grant is available to provide seed money to help elementary and middle schools develop and implement an inclusive Science Olympiad program within their school. Grants up to $2,500 per school will be awarded for equipment and materials related to the Olympiad. Grants are issued on a first come, first served basis. Application opens November 17. Deadline: TBD. More Information
Early Childhood Education Program
The Stranahan Foundation’s Early Childhood Education Strategy focuses on increasing access to high-quality early care and education for low-income children (birth to five) by investing in developing and retaining a high-quality, thriving early educator workforce. We expect to release our spring 2026 Proven PD + Innovation RFP in early November, with an abbreviated LOI for a preliminary screening due in early December. Deadline: TBD. More Information
Game on! Grant
The Games and Gaming Round Table of the American Library Association (ALA) awards Game On! Grants to enable libraries across the nation to develop gaming programs or collections for the benefit of their patrons and communities. Libraries must demonstrate a plan for a sustainable gaming program including institutional support for the proposed project. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate fiscal need for funds based on their institution’s budget. Grant recipients will be announced in June at the ALA annual conference. Recent grants have supported innovative projects developed by community colleges and public libraries. See website for funded project descriptions. American Library Association personal or organizational members in good standing currently employed at a public, school, academic, or special library in the United States or Canada are eligible to apply. Grant cycle opens January 1. Deadline: March 1. More Information
NEA Aspiring Educators CREATE Grants
State Aspiring Educators (AE) organizations and campus chapters are eligible to apply for CREATE grants. These grants of up to $2000 should strengthen the AE Program and build stronger partnerships. Grants should also have a primary focus in one of the areas aligned with AE Core Values: Educator Equality, Community Engagement, Political Action, or Racial and Social Justice. Deadline: March 15 and October 15. More Information
Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program for Public Libraries and Public Schools
Created by the children’s book author and illustrator, the Ezra Jack Keats (EJK) Foundation Mini-Grant Program is a creative and innovative activity that takes place in class or out in the community, and provides an enriched experience. Minigrants provide teachers and librarians an opportunity to present a special project outside the standard curriculum or an engaging way to help students meet curricular…… Deadline: Applications are due March 31, annually. Click here.
Education Grants, Initial Teaching Alphabet Foundation
The Initial Teaching Alphabet (i.t.a.) is a phonemic alphabet based on the phonemic sound system of the English language. It was designed to present the beginning reader and writer with a logical and reliable reading and writing system. The foundation promotes literacy through the use of the i.t.a. to help students perform better in school, have a healthy self-image, and become lifelong learners. Deadline: Letters of Intent are due April 1, annually. Click here.
Frances R. Dewing Foundation
The Frances R. Dewing Foundation supports innovation in early childhood education. Emphasis is placed on new, untried or unusual projects and programs that if successful could have a snowball or ripple effect benefiting the larger educational or local community. The foundation accepts applications from United States based and operating 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities such as schools and school districts. A letter of determination of 501(c)(3) status from the IRS or proof of government entity status is required to apply. Deadline: April 1 and October 1. More Information
Children’s Book Project Grants
The Pilcrow Foundation, a national non-profit public charity, provides a 2-to-1 match to rural public libraries that receive a grant through its Children’s Book Project. They contribute $200-$400 through a local sponsor for the purchase of up to $1,200 worth (at retail value) of new, quality, hardcover children’s books. Deadline: April 1 and October 1. More Information
The Craig Zadan Pathway for Equity in the Arts Grant
Pathway is designed to enrich high school theatre programs in communities facing equitable disparities. This grant provides students with meaningful opportunities to collaborate with industry professionals while performing works that spark important community conversations. Each year, ETF awards $10,000 grants to high schools to support their production of a musical or play that encourages dialogue on diverse perspectives and experiences. These funds help schools bring in professional mentors who reflect the student body, allowing students to connect with industry professionals, see a future for themselves in theatre, and explore potential career pathways in the arts. Grant cycle opens February 1. Deadline: April 1. More Information
The Thespian Growth & Excellence Fund
This fund is committed to supporting the ongoing development of theatre programs and the pursuit of excellence for educators, students, schools, and communities by offering a number of grants that assist in EdTA membership, teacher support, and programmatic resources for theatre in schools. Eligibility: Any EdTA member (individual or Thespian troupe director) is eligible to apply for any Thespian Growth and Excellence Grant. In addition, theatre educators who are EdTA members can apply for the Teacher Support grant. Schools may apply for a maximum of two (2) grants per academic year. Applications are prioritized based on demonstrated need, such as Title 1 status. Grant cycle opens February 1. Deadline: April 1. More Information
Richard S. Reynolds Foundation
The Richard S. Reynolds Foundation is dedicated to strengthening communities and supporting future generations. Since its inception, the foundation has supported a broad range of causes such as education, the arts, health, science, history, the environment and those in need. From scientific research to educational initiatives, the foundation is devoted to building strong communities and creating a positive and enduring impact on the world around us. Deadline: April 15 and October 15. More Information
Academic Enrichment Grants
Through the McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation, the Academic Enrichment Grants provide funding for programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic and creative abilities of children from low-income households. The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation awards grants to individuals in amounts up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of $20,000 over two years, provided the eligibility requirements continue to be met. Applications open January 15. Deadline: April 15. More Information
Teacher Development Grants
Through the McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation, the Teacher Development Grants support small teams of teachers in the formation and implementation of groundbreaking k-12 classroom instruction. The grants provide opportunities for teachers to integrate fresh strategies that encourage critical inquiry and to observe their effects on students. Teachers have the opportunity to reflect and write about their projects, as well as to share their results with other teachers. The Foundation awards grants to individuals in amounts up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of $20,000 over two years, provided the eligibility requirements continue to be met. Applications open January 15. Deadline: April 15. More Information
Lawrence Foundation
The Lawrence Foundation supports environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Grants typically range between $5,000 – $10,000. The foundation does not support religious, charter, or magnet schools. Non-Profit organizations that have 501(c)3 status, or public schools and libraries, are eligible for contributions or grants. Deadline: April 30 and October 31. More Information
Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge
Shell and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) have partnered to recognize outstanding elementary, middle, and high school programs for their exemplary approaches to science lab instruction utilizing limited school and laboratory resources. The Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge will showcase the work of teachers, representing their schools, who submit innovative, replicable strategies to deliver quality lab experiences with limited equipment/resources. This program will award teachers/schools with additional tools, resources, and rich professional development opportunities needed to support high-quality science teaching and strengthen their existing capabilities. Deadline: May 1. More Information
Summer Reading Grants
These grants support the creation or expansion of summer reading programs. Local nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries are eligible to apply if their programs meet the following criteria: target Pre-K –12th grade students who are new readers, target below grade level readers, and assist readers with learning disabilities. Grant cycle opens January 2026. Deadline: TBD. More Information
Adult Literacy Grants
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is awarding funding to organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance in one of the following areas: Adult Basic Education, GED or high school equivalency preparation, and English Language Acquisition. Grant cycle opens January 2026. Deadline: TBD. More Information
Family Literacy Grants
These grants, offered by The Dollar General Literacy Foundation, are for nonprofit organizations who support the whole family in literacy and are seeking funding, given they provide the following: Adult Education Instruction, Children’s Education, Parent and Child Together Time (PACT). Grant cycle opens January 2026. Deadline: TBD. More Information
The Webb Family Foundation
Makes grants in the areas of education; youth development; career and workforce readiness; financial literacy; entrepreneurship; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; digital and blended learning; and youth mentorship. The foundation supports programs and projects that target under-served children and youth. Recent grants have funded a college success program… Deadline: Letters of Inquiry are accepted January through June, annually. Click here.
Pets in the Classroom Grants
The Pet Care Trust awards grants to K-6 teachers who wish to teach children how to care for pets. Grant certificates will be distributed in the amounts of $50, $100, or $150 and may be used to purchase new pets, pet environments, or pet food and supplies for existing classroom pets. Grant Cycle open August 1. Deadline: June 1, annually. Click here
Every Kid Outdoors
Get passes for your students! As a fourth-grade educator, you can download an activity and print paper passes for each of your students. This program only provides passes for fourth graders. You’re a fourth-grade educator if: You’re a teacher at a U.S. or U.S. military school, or You’re an adult who engages fourth graders through a youth-serving organization. For example, a camp director, a home-school leader, an after-school leader, or a religious group leader. Each student receives a paper pass with a unique code. That pass gives them free access to all national parks, lands, and waters through August 31, 2026. Deadline: August 1. More Information
Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant
The Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant program supports librarians to implement creative, innovative, and sustainable projects promoting literacy among youth and young adults. Literacies addressed by project activities may include, but are not limited to, civic and ethical, computer, cultural, data, digital, financial, information, media, multicultural, news, and visual. Preference is given to outreach… Deadline: Applications are due December 1, annually. Click here.
Literacy Grants
The Nora Roberts Foundation makes grants in the areas of literacy, children’s programs, arts, and humanitarian efforts. Literacy Grants are intended to empower people through literacy. Recent grants were used to fund literacy groups, theatre and arts education, new library projects, and humane education programs. Deadline: Applications are due March 1, June 1, October 1, and December 1, annually. Click here.
Scholastic Club Grant Application
The Professional Disc Golf Association is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the promotion and sustainable growth of disc golf. The objective of this grant program is to incentivize and support teachers, coaches, counselors, volunteers, or school administrators who currently supervise, or wish to supervise, a school-affiliated disc golf club. This grant is available to elementary, middle, and high school teachers, coaches, volunteers, or administrators. The PDGA Scholastic Club must be recognized by the school as an official club. Clubs must have regularly scheduled meetings and offer skills-based teaching. Funds may be used for equipment, uniforms, baskets, travel, events, PDGA junior memberships, and other administrative support. Applicants may apply for a grant in successive years. Applicants must be an active PDGA member in good standing. The grant amount is $500. Deadline: Ongoing. Click here.
The Walking Classroom
The Walking Classroom is used in thousands of classrooms and after- school programs across the country. Teachers and out-of-school time facilitators who incorporate the program into their instruction benefit from:
- The opportunity to simultaneously improve the health and build the knowledge base of their students
- Free online training
- Free supplemental resources including videos, slide decks, online and downloadable activities, and
- Access to The Walking Classroom Blog, which provides teachers a platform to participate in a virtual Professional Learning Community to share best practices
- Free professional development opportunities (by request)
- Some fresh air and exercise each time they walk!
If you are a classroom teacher in a public school, The Walking Classroom Institute may be able to provide you with a classroom set of donated materials at no cost to you. Deadline: Ongoing. Click here.
Bridge Builders Grants
The Martin Richard Foundation awards grants to support youth-led service projects with the goals of promoting inclusion, equity, and understanding in the community. Young people aged 5 to 22 in K-12 schools, colleges, youth groups, and service clubs are eligible to lead projects, which must be supported by educators or youth development professionals. Projects may not be political in nature and must have at heart the values of peace, justice, and kindness. Projects may involve civic engagement or physical service in the community and may be led by individual youth, classrooms, or neighborhood groups. Priority is given to projects that are replicable. Projects should be completed within six months after funding. Grants up to $500 are awarded. Eligible applicants are young people aged 5 to 22 in the United States with a supporting school or community organization. The application link is available from the website and must be sent by an adult on behalf of a young person/youth group. Deadline: Ongoing. Click here.
Jan Stauber-Sherlock Holmes Literacy Grant
To provide financial support to persons and organizations developing literacy programs and other educational experiences that will introduce young people to Sherlock Holmes by encouraging young people to read; introducing young people to Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories; providing needed financial support in the form of grants to support projects introducing more young people to Sherlock Holmes; and reaching out both to current Holmes fans and non-Sherlockians, encouraging them through financial assistance to develop such projects. Award amount is up to $1,000. Deadline: Ongoing. Click here.
Pincus Family Foundation
PFF funds projects, programs, and general operating support in four priority areas: Education, Creative & Performing Arts, Health & Wellness, and Play & Recreation. We commit to clear communication and transparency from the partnership’s commencement regarding expectations, funding, flexibility, and leveraging our alliance for our partner’s benefit. We support our non-profit partners to develop and enhance programs that improve the lives of children, their families, and their communities. Grants are Awarded in one of two ways: to build an organization’s capacity to achieve more significant impact or effectiveness, and to deliver or increase direct services to their constituency. PFF awards three types of grants: Small, Core, and Transformational. Grant application begins with a LOI or pre-application reviewed by the Board of Directors who meet quarterly to consider requests. Proposals that meet the Boards criteria are invited to submit a full grant application through an online process. Click here.
Shaw Industries Community Grants
Shaw is passionately committed to creating a better future. From civic involvement and philanthropic giving, to volunteerism and future workforce development, we value the opportunities to serve with our associates to address needs in the communities in which we operate. The Community Grants program focus areas include: local education, with emphasis on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math); workforce development; and, United Way-affiliated agencies in company communities. Click here.
Kids Need to Read
We provide books, periodicals, and literacy resources to schools, libraries, and other organizations that administer literacy programs to disadvantaged children and adolescents. A school, library, or organization receiving books from Kids Need to Read must be a governmental agency or 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization located in the United States or its territories. These organizations must serve at least 50% of children living at or below the national poverty rate. Schools may use free and reduced lunch data for poverty level rates. Does Not Accept Applications During the Months of May, June, November & December. Click here.