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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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.

 

Honda USA Foundation

Honda and the Honda USA Foundation provide funding to nonprofit organizations and schools to support programs that align with our pillar award categories. Honda USA Foundation’s pillars are Education, Environment, Mobility, Traffic Safety, and Community. These  pillars guide the foundation’s charitable giving and support for non-profit organizations and schools near Honda locations. Opens September 1. Deadline: October 31. Click here.

 

Dale Jr. Foundation

Dedicated to giving underprivileged individuals, with a focus on youth, the resources to improve confidence, education, and the opportunity to achieve extraordinary goals. Research has shown that children who grow up with strong, positive values are happier and do better in school. This is why we feel that providing grants for technology, reading incentives, and helping teachers with out-of-pocket expenses is vital to the success of our community. The foundation also accepts requests for in-kind donations. Please note that any in-kind donation requests must be submitted 12-16 weeks before the date of the event. Deadline: October 31. Click here.

 

Amber Brown Grant

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) offer 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: 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.

 

Get On Board

Our Get On Board program aims to make a positive impact in all 50 states by addressing two major challenges: access to equipment and training. We will provide gear, training and lesson plans to communities (these could be a single public school/district or a collection of public schools/districts) that are committed to introducing the awesomeness of skateboarding to students as part of their physical education classes. Deadline: November 1. Click here.

 

Fostering Support of Mathematics Learning for Multilingual Learners (PK-12)

The TODOS – MET funded grant aims to provide funding for in-service professional development/ learning to PK–12 schools to increase understanding and expertise for fostering support of multi-language development when teaching mathematics. The proposed project must explicitly support the implementation of equitable and rigorous mathematics teaching that incorporates students’ languages and cultures in their learning of mathematics. To this end, the proposed project should specifically address:

  • The development of classroom materials with a The consultant must have expertise in both teaching mathematics and teaching language.
  • The purchase of materials to implement professional learning with educators towards the above-stated Deadline: November 1. Click here.

 

Engineers Week Outreach Grants

These grants support activities and events that engage K- 12 students during (or around) Engineers Week to inspire an interest and understanding of engineering. Grants range from $250 to $1,000. Applications open October 6. Deadline: November 3.  Click here.

 

Girl Day Grants

These grants support events and activities for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, an annual campaign that takes place during Engineers Week with the goal of introducing K-12 girls (and boys – all are invited!) to the fascinating world of engineering. Grants range from $250 to $1,000. Applications open October 6. Deadline: November 3. Click here.

 

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

Solve for Tomorrow is Samsung’s annual STEM competition that challenges students to develop real-world innovations to solve problems in their communities. Winning teams can earn as much as $100,000 in Samsung technology and classroom resources for their school. Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is open to public school students in grades 6-12. Only schools that are at least 50% publicly funded are eligible to compete. Students will work together to come up with a project plan, but teachers must submit the team’s application. Deadline: November 5. 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.

 

Helping Kids Mini Grant Program

This program helps public school districts meet urgent health, mental health, education and social service needs that impact children and their families. Thanks to the generosity of Sourcewell, AASA’s Government Cooperative Procurement Partner, this year’s mini grant program is available to help with technology equity in education, connectivity, and learning in this digital world. Eligibility: Must be a current AASA member in good standing.  The mini grants have been used for everything from urgent everyday necessities to natural disaster relief. This year, there is $42,000 in grant funding to help with improving infrastructure for student success. 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.

 

Snapdragon Book Foundation

The Snapdragon Book Foundation was started in December, 2008 to provide funds to improve school libraries for disadvantaged children. Grants will be awarded to public, private, and experimental schools. Founded by a former school librarian, this foundation exists to put books in the hands of kids. In a time when many schools are reallocating their funds to technology and audiovisual equipment, we hope to make sure that school libraries are still offering children good books to read. Grant cycle opens November 2025. Deadline: TBD. Click here.

 

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.

 

Farm to School Grant

The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program is designed to increase the availability of local foods in Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operations and connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for CNP meals. Grants can be used to launch new farm to CNP1 programs or expand existing efforts. The objective of the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Farm to School Grant is to improve access to local foods in eligible CNP sites through comprehensive farm to CNP programming that includes local sourcing and agricultural education efforts. These grants are expected to improve child health and nutrition and reinvigorate American agriculture by better connecting American farmers and producers with USDA’s Child Nutrition Programs. This competitive grant will fund innovative farm to school projects ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for a total of up to $18 million. Deadline: December 5. Click here.

 

Kroger Foundation

We believe strong communities are everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to helping the communities we call home grow and prosper. Each year, we help hundreds of local nonprofit organizations that are working to make our communities better places to live and work. Our charitable giving and grantmaking supports Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan, our commitment to end hunger in our communities and eliminate waste across our company. We also support other nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in our communities. Kroger gives back to our communities through Kroger Community Rewards in these key focus areas:

  • Zero Hunger | Zero Waste
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Health & Nutrition
  • Education & Youth Development
  • Disaster Relief
  • Stronger Deadline: June 27, September 19, December 5, and April 4. Click here.

 

Youth Garden Grant

Since 1982, the Youth Garden Grant has supported school and youth educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life for youth and their communities. In early 2026, 50 organizations will be awarded $750 in funding for their youth garden program. Grant cycle opens November 2025. Deadline: December 12. Click here.

 

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. 

 

Justin J. Watt Foundation

The Justin J. Watt Foundation mission and priority is to help as many schools/programs as possible. Funding is to be used for uniforms; safety equipment like helmets,  pads, and wrestling or cheerleading mats; balls, bats, nets, and other equipment vital to the sport; and storage equipment. Programs must meet between 3:00pm-5:00pm, serve kids in 6-8th grade, and must operate in a school district where 60% or more of students are eligible for the free/reduced lunch program. Deadline: January 15, September 15 and April 15. Click here.

 

The Les Paul Foundation

The Les Paul Foundation provides grants for music education, engineering, and innovations. The foundation funds programs and projects that promote the legacy of Les Paul. Deadline: January 15 and September 15. Click here.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Amateur Radio Digital Communications Grants

ARDC makes grants that align with our mission to support amateur radio and digital communication science and technology. In addition to aligning with our mission, your project must align with at least one of our grantmaking categories:

  • Support and growth of amateur radio,
  • Education,
  • Research and Development. Deadline: July 1, September 6, and February 1, April 1. Click here.

 

The Roller Skating Foundation

The Roller Skating Foundation is thrilled to announce its dynamic fundraising efforts and generous grants program designed to enrich educational experiences, promote physical fitness, and support students through scholarships. We’re passionate about the sport of roller skating and its positive impact on communities. We are proud to offer grants nationwide to deserving schools, educators, and volunteers. These grants can help fund unforgettable trips to RSA member roller skating rinks, providing your students with unique, active learning experiences. Deadline: February 1 and September 1. Click here.

 

National Science Foundation’s Computer Science for All

This program aims to provide all U.S. students with the opportunity to participate in computer science (CS) and computational thinking (CT) education in their schools at the preK-12 levels. With this solicitation, the National Science Foundation (NSF) focuses on both research and researcher-practitioner partnerships (RPPs) that foster the research and development needed to bring CS and CT to all schools. Specifically, this solicitation aims to provide:  (1) high school teachers with the preparation, professional development (PD) and ongoing support they need to teach rigorous computer science courses; (2) preK-8 teachers with the instructional materials and preparation they need to integrate CS and CT into their teaching; and (3) schools and districts with the resources needed to define and evaluate multi-grade pathways in CS and CT. Awards have been wide ranging to include grants of more than $1 million. Deadline: Second Wednesday in February, Annually. Click here.

 

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.