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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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 Grant
This Middle School Music Grant Program supports the efforts of teachers in leading their students to a fruitful life of behavioral kindness and emotional wellness, by nurturing empathy and compassion through community service, and an inspiration to become more accomplished musicians. Additionally, the Grant provides funds for the purchase of in-school music classroom equipment and supplies. Grants are available, nationwide, to public middle school music teachers (“Grantees”) in the United States. The Grantee and their middle school music students are to provide a minimum of three musical performances at senior facilities in their local or nearby communities during the school year. Each engagement is to include the essential post-performance student/senior visitation period. The Grant, in the amount of $1,000.00, is limited to one music teacher per school, per school year. The Grantee’s music class must consist of a minimum of 15 students. Applications open September 1. Deadline: January 31. Click here.
2025 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. Applications open January 6. Deadline: January 31. Click here.
Outride R4F Grant
RIDING FOR FOCUS (R4F) is a school-based rider education program. Developed as a result of our initial research findings, R4F promotes cycling as an outlet for students to improve their cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional well-being. Schools can acquire R4F via two pathways – by purchasing the program, or, for public middle schools serving low- income communities, by applying for a program grant. Schools are provided with everything they need to get their 6th-8th grade students riding, including bikes, helmets, curriculum, teacher training, and an opportunity to attend our annual instructor training event at a Specialized bikes office. Eligible applicants for R4F are public middle schools primarily serving students from low- income backgrounds (>40% of school population). Deadline: January 31. 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. Deadline: January 31. Click here.
Summer Learning Awards
The National Summer Learning Association is the only national nonprofit exclusively focused on closing the achievement gap through high-quality summer learning for all children and youth. Our work centers on three strategic priorities:
- Recognizing and disseminating what works in summer
- Offering expertise and support for programs and communities to strengthen and expand summer learning
- Convening leaders and advocating for summer learning as a solution for equity and excellence in
- Our vision is that all children and youth have access to high-quality summer learning experiences to help them succeed in college, career, and Each award-winning program receives: A $15,000 donation. Deadline: January 31. Click here.
Kentucky Fried Wishes
The KFC Foundation is awarding $1 million in grants to 100community- based non-profit organizations to make a project on their wish list come true. The KFC Foundation’s Kentucky Fried Wishes program supports communities by funding community development projects on the wish lists of non-profit organizations. Non-profit organizations can apply for a $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wishes grant to fund an actionable project on their wish list. Grant Cycle opens January 13. Deadline: January 31. Click here.
Spring Semester – Long Living to Serve Grant
This grant provides middle/high school Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters with up to $1,200 per semester to implement a service-learning project in their community for one semester. An FFA chapter is the student organization arm of a school-based agricultural education program. Students learn about an area of agriculture that interests them, then they gain hands-on experience in that field through FFA. To start an FFA chapter, you first begin by establishing an agricultural education program at your school. Applications open December 15. Deadline: February 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: June 15, October 15, and February 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.
Roald Dahl’s Miss Honey Social Justice Awards
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) offers Roald Dahl’s Miss Honey Social Justice Awards that recognize school librarians in teaching social justice. Projects are judged on degree of joint effort over time between the school librarian and classroom teacher(s) and use of appropriate library resources to convey a child’s sense of justice, as exemplified by Miss Honey, a character in…… Deadline: Applications are due February 1, annually. Click here.
AASL Innovative Reading Grant
The AASL Innovative Reading Grant supports the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for children that motivates and encourages reading, especially with struggling readers. The reading program must be specifically designed for children in kindergarten through grade 9 in a school library setting. The grant committee awards the grant to an innovative program that demonstrates… Deadline: Applications are due February 1, annually. 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.
ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant
This grant is given to school library associations that are AASL Chapters for planning and implementing leadership programs at the state, regional, or local levels. Possibilities include programs that: Involve new members; Train on-going leaders; Prepare school librarians to be building or district level leaders; Encourage collaboration among organizations. Applicant must be a current member of the AASL Chapter Assembly. Deadline: February 1. Click here.
American Association of School Librarians Innovating Reading Grant
Supports the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for K-9th learners which motivates and encourages reading, especially with struggling readers. Applicants must be personal members of AASL. Deadline: February 1. 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 Snapdragon Book Foundation
Started in December, 2008 to provide funds to improve school libraries for disadvantaged children. We believe that access to high-quality reading material is essential in helping to right inequities created by structural racism. We continue to be committed to awarding grants to libraries whose proposals pursue the opening of minds, hearts, and imagination for all readers. Grants will be awarded to public, private, and experimental schools serving children PreK through 12. Deadline: February 2. Click here.
Institutes for K-12 Educators
NEH-funded institutes are professional development programs that convene K-12 educators from across the nation to deepen their understanding of significant topics in the humanities and enrich their capacity for effective scholarship and teaching. Applications open November 14. Deadline: February 12. Click here.
Walking Softer
The Walking Softer Education program is a free program designed for high school- aged students in high school classes, clubs, or after-school programs to learn about sustainability and become empowered to participate in community-based environmental solutions. Participating groups learn about specific environmental issues and solutions, and then take action by planning, designing, and implementing a community sustainability project with up to $2,000 in project funding. Educators who take their students through the program are eligible for a $1,000 teacher stipend. Participating groups must consist of an educator and a group of high-school-aged students who go through the four required lessons and spend at least 15 hours working on the project (including design and implementation). Both formal and non-formal educators, such as educators at after-school programs, are eligible to participate. Deadline: February 14. Click here.
Conagra Brands Foundation
The Conagra Brands Foundation supports select nonprofit organizations that align with our core focus areas. This includes a broad array of initiatives that address food insecurity, such as: food access, nutrition education, cooking skills, healthy and active lifestyles and select urban agricultural programs that have a clear community focus and provide entrepreneurial skills to help individuals participate in the farm to fork economy. LOIs accepted beginning January 1. Deadline: February 15. 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.
NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants
Learning and Leadership Grants enable educators to grow their leadership skills and invest in professional development to maximize their impact inside and outside the classroom. Learning and Leadership Grants are available to individual educators or groups of educators who are pursuing high-quality professional learning experiences that will enhance their classroom teaching, leadership skills, or professional partnerships. Learning & Leadership grants will fund projects up to $5,000. Grants fund activities for 12 months from the date of the award. Grant funds can be used for travel, room, meals, registration fees, materials, etc. for individual grants. For group grants, funds can be used for educator stipends, substitute fees, materials, travel, meals, etc. Applicants must be teachers, education support professionals, or specialized instructional support personnel and must be current NEA members. Deadline: February 17. Click here.
NEA Foundation Student Success Grants
The NEA Foundation wants to support educators engaging students in project-based and deeper learning to support the development of skills and dispositions contributing to success and fulfillment in a changing world. We invite applications from educators, specialized instructional support personnel, and education support professionals to:
- develop and implement a project that will enhance students’ critical thinking and problem- solving skills
- develop and implement a project supporting personalized and experiential learning
- support students’ mastery of essential academic content
- support students’ cultural understanding and appreciation
- promote students’ communication and collaboration skills
- enable students to engage in learning experiences connected to real-world issues and Deadline: February 17. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Game on! Grant
The Games and Gaming Round Table of the American Library Association (ALA) wards 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 10. 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.
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.
“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 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: March 31, June 30, December 31. 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. 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.
Thespian Growth & Excellence Grants
The Thespian Growth & Excellence Fund is the next generation of the Thespian Relief grant program, which helped schools through the pandemic during the 2020-2023 school years. As school theater programs look to the future and continue to rebuild and grow, ETF has reimagined the program to meet their needs for growth and excellence. With six types of grants available, the fund is designed to help build capacity, enhance school theater programs, and support theater teachers and students. Grant Cycle open February 1. Deadline: April 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.
Sports 4 Life Partner Funding Cycle
Cofounded by the Women’s Sports Foundation and espnW in 2014, was created based on the knowledge that while sports participation offers tremendous life-long benefits – from improved physical health and self-esteem, to better grades in school and enhanced leadership skills – young girls of color are disproportionately excluded. The program seeks to increase the participation and retention of Black, African-American, Hispanic and/or Native American girls, inclusive of American Indian and Alaska Native communities between the ages of 11 and 18. Grant Allocation Funding can be used for coaching, curriculum, equipment, uniforms, transportation, facility rental, tournaments and/or team-building activities. Deadline: (LOI) April 5 and Full Proposal Invite Only. 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.
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: April 30 and October 31. Click here.
Social-Emotional Wellness Fund
We believe addressing trauma and fostering social skills is key to helping students succeed in the classroom. Social-emotional wellness curriculum features authentic school-family-community partnerships so students can experience trusting, collaborative relationships. Your gift helps students build the social skill foundation that will carry them through the rest of their lives. 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: May 8. Click here.
STEM Fund
The STEM Fund (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) helps educators access the tools and materials needed to incorporate a rich, experiential STEM-based curriculum in their classrooms. STEM-based curriculum is critical to prepare our young people for 21st century jobs. Many schools are not equipped to meet this need, particularly those in under-served communities. 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: May 8. Click here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.