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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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.
LifeChanger of the Year Back to School Supply Grants
The LifeChanger of the Year Program is awarding ten $500 Back-to-School Supply Grants to K–12 school employees across the country. These grants are designed to help cover the out-of-pocket costs educators often spend on classroom supplies. Here’s a quick overview:What: Ten $500 Back-to-School Grants for K–12 educators; Who’s Eligible: Any K–12 public school employee; Application Period: July 1st – August 15th; How to Apply: Complete this short form: lifechangeroftheyear.com/
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.
Fluency Innovator Grant
Invites educators in grades 3+ who are passionate about helping their students achieve fluency. Selected teachers and administrators who serve students in grades 3 and above will each receive a free semester-long subscription to WordFlight™. WordFlight is a personalized reading intervention program for grades 3+ that goes beyond the Science of Reading, using the Science of Learning to bridge the gap between phonics and fluency. 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 15. Click here.
Barbara Wolff-Reichert Travel Grant
This endowment was created by Jonathan F. Reichert to honor Barbara Wolff Reichert to encourage new high school physics teachers to attend and participate in national meetings of the American Association of Physics Teachers. The grant funds travel, lodging, food, and registration (complimentary on a one-time basis for the recipient). Deadline: August 15. Click here.
Lipton Application
This fund is intended to help physics teachers new to teaching high school physics whether they recently graduated with teaching credentials, crossed over from another subject area, or changed careers. Apply to receive funding to two AAPT National Meetings. Deadline: August 15. 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.
HDR Foundation
Our employee-funded and employee-driven HDR Foundation and global philanthropic funds support community organizations and activities that align with our core values and areas of expertise. We award grants addressing three focus areas: education, healthy communities and environmental stewardship. Grant cycle opens August 5. Deadline: August 25. Click here.
Game On-Community Places to Play
Game On-Community Places to Play is an initiative of The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC. The initiative provides funding and technical assistance to community-rooted organizations working to create and renovate multi-use youth sport spaces for youth ages 6-24 years old in under-resourced communities across the country. Special consideration will be given to proposals that demonstrate how their capital projects will support youth development programming. The goal is to improve the quality, safety and accessibility of local athletic spaces for young people. Grant awards will range from $50,000-$100,000 and will require 1:1 match funding. Non-profit community-based organizations leading renovation projects are eligible to apply. This includes schools and local parks and recreation departments that are collaborating with local non-profits. Deadline: August 29. Click here.
Fall Semester- Long Living to Serve Grant
This grant provides middle/high school Future Farmers of America chapters with up to $1,200 per semester to implement a service-learning project in their community for one semester. Application opens July 25. Deadline: August 29. 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.
Tomberg Family Philanthropies
The Tomberg Family Philanthropies only makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in the United States and certain government entities or public institutions in the United States such as public schools and universities. We fund projects worldwide that are run by these organizations. Grant cycle opens July 21. Deadline: TBD. 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 Zimmer Family Foundation, Inc
Giving primarily for religious, educational and social programs that bring help and hope to the less fortunate, primarily by seeding short-term pilot projects that have potential of self-support. Deadline: September 1. Click here.
Youth Football Grants
The USA Football Grant Program helps organizations and teams operate their program or improve and enhance the quality of the athlete experience. USA Football is proud to work with partners in the football marketplace to make this happen. Eligibility: Youth organizations, middle schools and high school girls flag football programs enrolled with USA Football are eligible to apply that are designated as a non-profit and in good standing (501c3 organization or tax exempt by state). Deadline: September 3. Click here.
FRS Community Grant Program
FRS Community Grants are awarded annually to nonprofit organizations, schools, community groups, municipalities and other organizations doing good work in your community. Please see below for the list of projects funded in 2024 and for more information about priority projects, as well as projects that are not eligible for grants. Deadline: September 5. Click here.
Foundation for Rural Service Community Grant Program
Supports advances in education by helping schools get technology (computers, smart boards, etc.) in the classroom, build resources for curriculum development, strengthen extracurricular activities and programs, and promote distance learning programs. Priority is given to projects that could be fully funded by the grant maximum of $5,000 or have at least 75% of the project currently funded. Deadline: September 5. 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.
Tomberg Family Philanthropies
The Tomberg Family Philanthropies only makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in the United States and certain government entities or public institutions in the United States such as public schools and universities. We fund projects worldwide that are run by these organizations. Deadline: September 8. Click here.
BAE Systems FIRST Robotics Team Grant Application
Welcome to the 2025 BAE Systems FIRST Grant Application. BAE Systems team grants are available to all teams participating in the FIRST Robotics Competitions. While all teams are eligible to apply for funding, BAE Systems may prioritize applications meeting at least one of the below criteria:
- Teams located within 75 miles of a BAE Systems site Teams with BAE Systems mentors; if you are interested in having a BAE Systems mentor, please tell us in your application so we can do our best to match
- Teams with an existing relationship with BAE Systems
- Teams demonstrating diversity in STEM
Teams affiliated with Title 1 schools (to be considered a Title 1 school, a minimum of 40% of the students must qualify for free or reduced lunch). Teams with high needs (more than 50% free/reduced lunch rates at affiliated school) Deadline: September 13. 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.
Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant
This program is intended to assist educational institutions in the U.S. to purchase teaching materials (textbooks, audio-visual materials, cultural décor, dictionaries, digital learning software, teachers’ reference books, etc.) for their Japanese- language courses by providing financial support not exceeding $1,000. Deadline: September 15. Click here.
Great Public Schools Fund Planning Grant
The purpose of the Great Public Schools (GPS) Fund is to support promising projects and ideas that enhance the quality of public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education with an emphasis on success for all students, especially in high-need schools. Competitive preference is provided to applications that focus on early career educators or racial justice in education. There is a two-stage application process– only affiliates awarded a Planning Grant are invited/eligible to apply for a GPS Fund application. Deadline: September 15. Click here.
The Robert Lehman Foundation
This grant provides grants to museums, arts organizations, educational institutions, and other nonprofit cultural groups with the goal of advancing the visual arts in both American and global culture. It supports a wide array of projects, including museum exhibitions, scholarly publications, art history lectureships, and art education programs. A key focus of its giving is expanding access to art education in underserved communities where arts learning opportunities are limited or nonexistent. Deadline: September 15.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.
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.
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.
Gravely & Paige Grants
The AFCEA Educational Foundation provides funding to U.S. elementary or secondary/inrermediate schools to promote STEM innovation in the classrooms. Grants will be up to $2,000 for awarded STEM programs/projects. To be eligible, teachers applying for the grant must be teaching a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) subject at an elementary or secondary/intermediate school in the United States and be a U.S. citizen. Teachers working in schools with economically disadvantaged students will be considered first. The awards are available to public and private schools. Deadline: September 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.
Community Action Grants
AAUW believes in building a more equitable future through transformative STEM education. Our Community Action Grants offer up to $75,000 to support nonprofits and educational institutions dedicated to helping girls in grades K–12 build the skills, confidence, and preparation they need to thrive in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). These grants are designed to support programs that provide hands-on learning, mentorship from women in STEM, family involvement, and confidence-building experiences. AAUW is particularly interested in reaching girls from historically underrepresented communities, ensuring that all young women can succeed in STEM fields. Deadline: 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.
YSA Afterschool Grants
In collaboration with Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, we’re bringing you a cutting-edge online course designed to empower afterschool educators and support professionals. Upon course completion, we’re offering a $100 stipend for your time spent completing the 15-hour course, and you’ll receive a $200 implementation grant to bring your service project to life. Applicants must be employed by a nonprofit organization, faith-based institution, school, or other government entity located in the United States that provides an afterschool program. Each afterschool professional must engage at least 50 young people (ages 5-25) as part of their project. 80% of program participants must be middle and/or high school age. 50% must be from low-income families or neighborhoods. Deadline: October 18. Click here.
Quadratec Cares ‘Energize The Environment’ Grant Program
Two $3,500 environmental grants are offered per year – one each in the spring and fall – to an individual or group currently pursuing a program or initiative designed to benefit our environment. Some examples of this would be: trail building or restoration projects, park beautification events, litter prevention initiatives, Earth study missions, sustainable land management activities, community environmental educational projects, and youth educational engagement events. Deadline: October 30 and June 30. Click here.
National Association of School Nurses Research Grants
NASN has a history of supporting and encouraging school nursing research which began with several generous donors who provided research funds to honor the earliest school nursing leaders. Purpose: To encourage and support research regarding school nursing and health of school aged children. To advance and fund quality school nursing practice and school-affiliated delivery of healthcare. Deadline: October 31. 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.
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.
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.
SeedMoney Challenge
The SeedMoney Challenge is a group crowdfunding competition open to any public food garden project located anywhere in the world. Participating projects include youth gardens, community gardens, community farms and food bank gardens. Participants keep 100% of what they raise and compete for challenge grants of $100 to $1000. The more funds a project raises, the larger the grant it qualifies to receive. Deadline: November 12. 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.
ALDI Cares Community Grants
We established ALDI Cares Community Grants to provide funding in the form of philanthropic donations and/or gift cards to local nonprofit organizations that make a positive impact on our Children’s Health & Wellness and Food Insecurity while supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs. Through ALDI Cares Community Grants, we partner with local 501c3 nonprofit organizations including K-12 schools and faith-based organizations that benefit all children in the community. Grants are smaller in size and designed to support communities with ALDI stores, where we all live, work and shop! Deadline: November 30. 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.
Secondary Level Manufacturing Education Grants
The primary purpose of the Gene Haas Foundation is to provide scholarship funding. Funding is provided to CNC training/engineering programs and competitions that highlight manufacturing at the following: Public and private high schools and occupational and tech centers available to high school students, and for articulated classes at other facilities; or FIRST robotics team at a school or with 501(c)3 status if community based. Eligibility: Public school (with or without 501c3 status); Private school with a 501c3 status. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.