Grant Opportunities

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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Natural Disaster Relief Fund

The Natural Disaster Relief Fund helps educators replace lost or damaged supplies, and meet students’ needs in the wake of a disaster. Schools and educators provide support, safety, and a sense of community for our nation’s students. A disaster, such as a hurricane or pandemic, can take that away in an instant, putting many students who may already be vulnerable at even greater risk of food insecurity, homelessness, and/or psychological trauma. Educators are often left scrambling to meet students’ educational needs, adapt to new education settings, and/or replace items that were damaged or destroyed. The average Spotlight Fund Grant award generally ranges from $500-$1,000 per educator, and about $5,000 per school. Grant opportunities and application deadlines are announced via email. Deadline: TBD. Click here.

 

Amber Brown Grant

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) offers this Grant to commemorate author Paula Danziger. The grant is awarded annually to one school and includes a visit by a children’s book author or illustrator to encourage children and youth to read and connect them with creative influences. The winning school receives a visit by an author or illustrator, a $250 stipend, and $250 worth of books by visiting the author or illustrator. Deadline: TBD. Click here.

 

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

 

Barbara Wolff-Reichert Travel Grants

This endowment was created by Jonathan F. Reichert to honor Barbara Wolff Reichert and to encourage new high school physics teachers to attend and participate in national meetings of the American Association of Physics Teachers. Eligibility: High school physics teachers who have at least two years of teaching experience and have never attended an AAPT national meeting. The grant will fund travel, lodging, food, and registration. Deadline: June 1. Click here.

 

Pets in the Classroom Sustaining Grant

Pets in the Classroom is an educational grant program that provides financial support to teachers to purchase and maintain small animals in the classroom. The program was established by the Pet Care Trust to provide children with an opportunity to interact with pets – an experience that can help to shape their lives for years to come. Educators who have already received an initial grant is eligible for a $50 sustaining grant each school year. Deadline: June 1. Click here.

 

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)

Supports prekindergarten through grade 12 classroom-based projects and informal science education projects conducted in outside-the-classroom venues such as libraries, museums, and science centers. Targeted participants are precollege students, teachers, and the general public. Goals are to encourage students from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Grants up to $250,000 are awarded in the first year, with potential for five years of funding. Eligible applicants are public and private institutions of higher education. Applications are encouraged from Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities. Other eligible applicants are independent school districts and public, private, and charter schools; faith- based, community-based, Native American Tribal, nonprofit, and regional organizations; for-profit organizations, including small businesses; public housing and Indian housing authorities; state, local, and Tribal governments, including US territories and possessions; and eligible agencies of the federal government. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the NIH contact aligned with the proposal’s area of focus. Deadline: June 6, 2025. Click here.

 

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.

 

Saucony Run for Good Foundation

The Saucony Run for Good Foundation is committed to informing the public about the cause and prevention of childhood obesity and provides funding to optimize the impact and success of community organizations that promote running and healthy lifestyle programs for youth. Nonprofit organizations that demonstrate how its program will utilize running participation for the health and well-being of children are eligible to apply. Deadline: June 15. Click here.

 

Lots of Compassion Grant

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day and KidsGardening designed the Lots of Compassion Grant program to support local leaders looking to transform vacant lots into gardens to help grow compassion in their community. About 15% of populated land is deemed vacant or abandoned, which can lead to many negative outcomes for surrounding neighborhoods, including decreases in physical and mental health and diminished feelings of safety & security. Lots of Compassion aims to provide resources to those seeking to transform vacant lots in their neighborhood into gardens for community growth. Nonprofit organizations, school districts, universities, religious organizations, or other tax-exempt organizations eligible to apply. The selection of winners is prioritized based on demonstrated need and program impact. KidsGardening considers a variety of factors when determining need, including: Socioeconomic & Sociodemographic Factors, Program Funding and Support, and Impact. Deadline: June 16. Click here.

 

Collision Repair Education Foundation Benchmark Grant

The goal of the Benchmark grants is to honor schools that have been doing an outstanding job in educating students in collision repair but need some financial assistance to improve their program’s teaching materials and equipment. With strained school budgets, we are honored to have the opportunity to bridge the program’s financial gap and to make a difference in the lives of the students studying collision repair. Deadline: June 27. 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.

 

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. Deadline: February 28, June 30, and October 31. Click here.

 

PIFBS Equipment Grants

Pitch In For Baseball and Softball (PIFBS) equipment grants are intended for any school with a financial need that wants to start, expand, or continue their baseball program(s) and is eligible to apply. Requests are assessed by looking at and considering the following: registration fees, additional cost to parents, school free and reduced lunch rates, the contents of the request, and other relevant factors. To ensure that equipment is in hand in time for the start of the season, PIFBS strongly encourages that equipment grant applications are submitted 8 weeks before the start of the season. Deadline: March 15, June 30, and September 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. 

 

Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards – Innovation in Nutrition Education

Action for Healthy Kids is recognizing and celebrating School Food Authorities (SFA) who have made operational changes to improve the nutritional quality of their school meals, as well as SFAs who engage students and families in nutrition education and in the planning and preparation of nutritious school meals. Deadline: June 30. Click here.

 

The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program

The goal of the program is to provide nonprofit, neighborhood-based organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields. The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program provides grants of up to $250,000 for capital improvement projects. To be eligible for a grant under the Program, projects must be sponsored by nonprofit community-based organizations registered as exempt from Federal Income Tax under Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501(c)(3) or middle or high schools. In addition, all organizations applying for funds must be located specifically and exclusively within NFL Target Markets, listed in Attachment A and serve low to moderate-income areas within those markets. Deadline: June 30. Click here.

 

The Barney Family Foundations

Our primary focus is in the educational field, particularly children in grades K-8. The Barney Family Foundation places significant emphasis on giving children the opportunity for a better education. We want to be convinced that a project we fund will lead, over time, to significant improvement in children’s life experiences and as such, favor proposals that describe a plausible and practical chain of events leading to tangible results for children. Deadline: June 30. Click here.

 

Therapeutic Garden Grant

Each year, National Garden Bureau’s judging committee selects five Therapeutic Gardens to be the recipients of a Grant that will help the organization expand or perpetuate their initiatives. Those chosen will then compete via a social media voting contest by submitting a one-minute video featuring the gardens’ operations for First place, Second place, and three runners-up financial prizes. They will also be featured on the National Garden Bureau’s website for national exposure. Deadline: July 1. 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 Deadline: July 1, September 6, and February 1, April 1. Click here.

 

Physics Grants: From the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)

The Bauder FundSmall Grants Program supports activities for AAPT members, such as workshops at the local level that promote physics education utilizing physics apparatus. Funds can purchase equipment and materials used by participants in the workshop. The Bauder Fund does not reimburse indirect or administrative costs. Deadline: July 1. Click here.

 

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. Deadline: October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1. 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, and
  • Research and

Deadline: February 1, April 1, July 1, and September 6. Click here.

 

NEA Direct Learning Grants

Projects support arts instruction for students, generally pre-K through 12th grade, that result in increased knowledge and skills in the arts. Activities may be offered during or outside the regular school day schedule by school districts, arts organizations, or non-arts organizations or agencies in partnership with artists and/or arts groups. Projects may take place in locations such as schools (including charter schools), arts organizations, community centers, faith- based organizations, makerspaces, public housing, tribal community centers, and/or juvenile justice facilities. Direct Learning projects should address each of the following elements:

  • Experience: Participants experience exemplary works of art—in live form where possible—to increase knowledge and skills in the art form;
  • Create: Informed by their experience in an art form, participants will create or perform art; and
  • Assess: Student learning is measured and assessed in alignment with specific national core arts standards or state arts education Describe how you plan to measure increased knowledge and skills in the arts. Where appropriate, describe how you use the arts to address other student outcomes, such as creative youth development, college and career readiness, student emotional health and well-being, or other outcomes that affect change in school or community culture. Deadline: July 10. Click here. 

 

NEA Collective Impact Grants

Projects transform schools and communities by providing access and engagement in the arts for all students through collective, systemic approaches. Projects aim to ensure that all students across entire neighborhoods, schools, school districts, and/or states— in communities of all sizes—participate in the arts over time. Projects may include elements of sound civic practice, and/or use the arts to advance the physical, social, and emotional health and well-being of individuals and communities. Collective Impact grants are higher award amounts for longer-term, large-scale projects that create lasting systems change tailored to community needs, fundamentally altering the ways in which the components and structures of a system behave and interact. All aspects of a project—data, cross-sector partnerships, planning, shared measurement, and programming—are eligible for support. in achieving the common vision, as well as plans for communication among the partners and sustainability. Deadline: July 10. Click here.

 

Harbor Freight

With a deep respect for the dignity of these fields and for the intelligence and creativity of people who work with their hands, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools aims to drive a greater understanding of and investment in skilled trades education, believing that access to quality skilled trades education gives high school students pathways to graduation, opportunity, good jobs and a workforce our country needs. Deadline: May 2 and July 11. Click here.

 

Allen Foundation

The policies and priorities of the Allen Foundation are: to make grants to fund relevant nutritional research; To support programs for the education and training of mothers during pregnancy and after the birth of their children, so that good nutritional habits can be formed at an early age; To assist in the training of persons to work as educators and demonstrators of good nutritional practices; and To encourage the dissemination of information regarding healthful nutritional practices and habits. In certain circumstances, the Allen Foundation will consider requests from the following: hospitals or medical clinics; social, religious, fraternal, or community organizations; private foundations; and K-12 public, parochial or private schools. Deadline: January 15 and July 15. Click here.

 

USA Lacrosse Equipment Grant

Equipment Grants offer support to youth and high school level boys, girls, and co-gender organizations by providing essential lacrosse equipment. This grant aims to promote accessibility and affordability within the sport of lacrosse, ensuring that individuals and groups can access the necessary gear to fully participate and excel. Deadline: July 31. Click here.

 

USA Lacrosse Physical Education Grant

Physical Education Grants are offered to support Physical Education programs by providing essential lacrosse equipment and curriculum resources. This initiative aims to promote the sport of lacrosse, enhance physical education, and encourage active participation. Deadline: July 31. Click here.

 

USA Lacrosse Financial Grant

Financial Grants support diverse lacrosse organizations by supporting non-equipment related expenses. This grant aims to promote inclusivity and accessibility within the sport by offering financial assistance to cover various costs such as transportation, field rental fees, and other essential expenses. By alleviating these financial barriers, Financial Grants empower a wider range of individuals and communities to participate in lacrosse, fostering diversity and growth within the sport. Deadline: July 31. 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, 2025. Deadline: August 1, 2025. Click here.

 

Easton Foundations

The Easton Foundations is presented with many grant applications for archery equipment and range improvements from dedicated youth programs and organizations. Because of this high volume and our current commitments, our focus is to fund programs and organizations that align with our mission “To inspire individuals and collaborate with partners by providing resources and services that result in growth and life-long enjoyment of archery.” Only organizations with 501(c)3 status are eligible. Deadline: February 1 and August 1. Click here.

 

Clif Bar Family Foundation

Grants are awarded annually for general operational support as well as for specific projects. Grants average approximately $5,000 each. Deadline: March 1 and August 1. Click here.

 

Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)

The ITEST grant supports projects that (1) engage students in technology-rich learning to develop disciplinary and/or transdisciplinary STEM content knowledge, (2) prioritize the full inclusion of groups who have been underrepresented and/ or underserved groups, (3) motivate students to pursue appropriate education pathways to technology-rich careers, and (4) leverage strategic and community partnerships to expand education pathways in communities through public and private partnerships. State educational offices or organizations and local school districts may submit proposals intended to broaden the impact, accelerate the pace, and increase the effectiveness of improvements in science, mathematics and engineering education in both K-12 and post- secondary levels. Deadline: August 9. Click here.

 

National Speleological Society Education Grants

These Education Grants are offered as a part of the Society’s mission to support study, exploration, and protection of caves and their environments. Grants promote cave and karst education programs for primary and secondary students. Deadline: January 15 and August 15. Click here.

 

Bookmobile Grant Program

The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation’s (LLCF) bookmobile grant program provides grants for purchasing children’s fiction or non-fiction books. The books are to be available for checkout by young people for pleasure reading or, perhaps, as a source of information for a school assignment. The library grant program does not provide grants for book distribution programs (book gift programs), atlases, dictionaries, basal readers or similar texts, workbooks or similar instructional tools, magazine subscriptions, or for textbooks of encyclopedias. The LLCF bookmobile grant program provides grants for the purchase of books for children in preschool through grade 8 [Early Reader books through Young Adult and Hi-Lo books]. Bookmobiles operated  by charitable [501(c)(3)] and other non-taxable agencies, including public libraries or schools, are eligible. The Foundation provides grants to organizations that serve economically or socially at- risk children, have limited book budgets, and demonstrate real need. Deadline: August 15. Click here.

 

CCS High School Chemical Safety Grant

The purpose of the CCS High School Chemical Safety Grant is to promote chemical safety excellence in secondary education in one of the following areas: Integrating chemical safety into curriculum, Advocating for safe chemical practices, and Improving chemical safety infrastructure. Middle or high school science teachers can request up to $3,000 to fund actions or opportunities that will improve chemical safety in their teaching environment. Grants may be used for:

  • Attending an approved (ACS, NSTA, AACT) safety workshop
  • Personal Protective Equipment or informational materials for the laboratory
  • Safety oriented professional development
  • Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) Training
  • Inventory and ordering management program
  • Compensation for safety consultants
  • Substitute teacher pay Deadline August Click here.

 

NSHSS STEAM Educator Grant

NSHSS is providing two (2) $1,000 grants to enhance STEAM- related activities, innovation, and classroom excellence for teachers in a STEAM field. Funds may be used for supplies, materials, field trips or other resources to enhance the delivery of their courses. Prompt response of 500-800 words to the following question: What is the single most effective method you use to implement/enhance a STEAM curriculum in your classroom? Please give one to two examples of how this grant would enhance your STEAM curriculum. Applications open May 1. Deadline: August 19. Click here.

 

SAFE’s K-12 Classroom Teacher Grant Program

SAFE offers four $250.00 grants designed to encourage K-12 classroom teachers to incorporate aviation-themed lessons into their normal curriculum. Aviation and aerospace topics are the perfect adjunct for teaching science, math, history, and even art.  Aviation and aerospace are topics that generate enthusiasm with all types of learners and all ages of students.  A SAFE grant could be used to pay for a bus and admission fees to take students to visit an aviation museum, go on a field trip to the local airport, buy materials to build a balsa wood glider or model rocket, or fund another type of project with an aviation or aerospace theme. Credentialed K-12 teachers in public, private, or charter schools, as well as local STEM coordinators and homeschooling cooperatives. Deadline: August 31. Click here.

 

“Living in a Material World” Grant

The ASM Materials Education Foundation annually awards 20 grants of $500 each to assist K-12 teachers bring the real world of materials science into their classrooms. These grants recognize creativity and enhance awareness of materials science and the role that materials play in society. Deadline: March 31 and August 31. Click here.

 

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.

 

The Chisholm Foundation

The Chisholm Foundation accepts grant applications that are compatible with its mission to nurture and support meaningful endeavors in education, the arts, and religion. The foundation is particularly interested in new or demonstration projects which, if successful, can be continued and expanded with the help of additional financial supporters. Therefore, the foundation encourages applicants to seek matching gifts or challenge grants that can magnify Foundation funds. Submitted applications are reviewed individually by the foundation directors, who may or may not request additional information from applicants. Deadline: March 1 and September 1.  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.

 

Virgil P. Warren Foundation

The Virgil P. Warren Foundation awards grants to help support religious (Baptist) organizations, education, and assistance for the elderly and children. Four types of support are offered: program, project, general operating, and capital. The foundation tends to give to organizations in which its trustees have some personal knowledge or connection. Deadline: September 15 and March 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. Must meet between 3:00pm-5:00pm and serve kids in 6-8th grade. Eligibility: must operate in a school district where 60% or more of students are eligible for the free/reduced lunch program. Deadline: January 15, April 15, and September 15. Click here.

 

Jesse W. Couch Early Childhood Education Grant

We support initiatives that promote wellness and mental health and organizations seeking to provide and further education for all communities. We are looking for schools that are providing young children with a creative and balanced approach to education. Things we love in early childhood curriculum:

  • Life Skills
  • Collaboration with their Peers and Teachers
  • Having Fun
  • Montessori Teaching
  • Project Based Teaching
  • Diversity
  • More Time Outside
  • Less Screen Time Deadline: September 26 and March Click here. 

 

Robert and Toni Bader Charitable Foundation

The Robert and Toni Bader Charitable Foundation makes grants in the areas of science, education, and the arts to further Jewish ideals.. Previous grants were used to fund public library programs, edible school garden projects, after school programs and summer camps for children, and tutoring programs. Eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. Interested applicants must first complete an online eligibility quiz. Applications must be submitted using the online system. Deadline: September 30. Click here.

 

The P. Buckley Moss Teacher Grant

We provide funding for art supplies for teachers. These grants are given annually and may be up to $1000.00 each. The purpose of the Teacher Grant is to support a new or evolving program that integrates the arts into education in the school classroom setting, with a special focus on those who learn differently. The criteria for being considered for a Teacher Grant is the development and implementation of a “hands-on” visual art learning tool. Visual art is best described as creative works which are primarily visual in nature, such as drawing, painting, sculpting, ceramics, architecture, printmaking and photography. Through the addition of these subjects to education programs, teachers are able to expand their “teaching tool box,” by having another method to reach out to those who learn differently. Art is being utilized in concept training as well as motor skill training. Communication is realized through art with non-verbal students. Teachers who are awarded grants have incorporated art projects into other curricula including math, science, and geography. Applications open July 1. Deadline: September 30. Click here.

 

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.

 

Association of American Educators Classroom Grant Program

Classroom grants can be used for a variety of projects and materials including, but not limited to, books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual equipment, and lab materials. Funds must be used within one year of the application deadline. Eligibility: full-time educators who have not received a scholarship or grant from AAE in the past two years. Deadline: March 1, October 1. 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. Click here.

 

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 and 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. Click here.

 

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: October 15, June 15, and February 1. Click here.

 

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: October 15 and April 15. Click here.

 

TangerKIDS Grant Program

TangerKIDS Grants provide funding for school programs that   meet Tanger’s goal of supporting education, students’ futures, and fun in learning environments. Funding priorities include creating and implementing school-wide programs; purchasing new equipment or refurbishing existing equipment; increasing academic materials; and supporting athletic teams, band programs, and academic clubs. Grant cycle opens August 11. Deadline: October 18. Click here.

 

Lawrence Foundation

The 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: October 31 and April 30. Click here.

 

Gary R. Olson Paleontology Educator Classroom Materials Grant

The Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences is proud to fulfill our mission to expand scientific knowledge and public awareness in the field of paleontology by dedicating grant funds to support educators with paleontological classroom materials. This grant is available to public, private, and charter school educators to purchase paleontology-related materials for their classrooms. Fossils, replicas, educational kits, posters, books, or any other paleontology-related classroom items are acceptable. The purchase of real fossil specimens is encouraged but not necessary. Grants up to $250 will be awarded to two classrooms per educational stage (elementary, middle, and high school) per year. Deadline: November 1. Click here.

 

The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program

The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education grant program (SFE) advances Wild Ones’ mission to spread awareness of the benefits of using native plants by providing funding for native plants and native seeds for projects that engage youth (preschool to high school) directly in planning, planting and caring for native plant gardens. This vital Wild Ones donor-funded program has provided grants ranging from $100 to $500 for native plant gardens and landscaping projects throughout the United States. Applications open July 15. Deadline: November 15. Click here.

 

Education and Youth Grants-Brady Industries and distributed through Brady Shines

Brady Shines offers grants for education and youth-based projects in the communities where Brady operates. Each grant cycle is introduced with a specific theme and eligibility requirements. Applicants should refer to the website for details about each theme. Previous grants were used to fund outdoor gardens for elementary students, a playground enhanced through student input on design, a running program…. Deadline: Applications are accepted December 1 through February 28, March 1 through May 31, June 1 through August 31, and September 1 through November 30, annually. Click here.

 

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.

 

Summer Manufacturing Camp Grant

SparkForce awards grants to schools for hosting summer manufacturing camps that introduce middle and high school students to exciting career choices in today’s manufacturing. You are eligible if your school offers a degree program or curriculum that leads to a career in manufacturing, can provide adequate facilities and staffing, and is capable of offering instruction on entrepreneurship. Applications open July 1. Deadline: December 1.  Click here.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.