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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Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation helps individuals of all ages pursue their educational goals and achieve their dreams by investing in literacy programs that help students learn to read, prepare for the high school equivalency test or learn English. Schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations that help students who are below grade level or having trouble reading are eligible to apply. Grant funding is provided to assist in the following areas:

  • Implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs
  • Purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives
  • Purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs

Your organization must be one of the following:, A qualified 501(c)(3) organization with a valid IRS tax ID, A K-12 Private or Public School. Your organization must provide direct service and reside within a state in which Dollar General operates and must be located within 20 miles of a Dollar General store. Grants open March 6. Deadline: April 3. 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.

 

American Rocketry Challenge Presentation Competition

Modeled after the same rules used at the International Rocketry Challenge, your team will have to create a presentation that succinctly explains how you came to your design, how you conducted and utilized your test flight information, and what lessons your team learned in not just rocketry, but also teamwork. $3,000 will be awarded to the winning team, as judged by a panel of National Association of Rocketry Experts! There is also a $1,500 for second place, and $500 for the best team who is competing in the American Rocketry Challenge for the first time. Deadline: April 6. Click here.

 

Fuel Up To Play 60 Grants

Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school health and wellness program from National Dairy Council, local Dairy Councils and the National Football League, in collaboration with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). School nutrition focused equipment kits are  available to qualified K-12 schools to improve access to healthy meals in schools. Funding for Fuel Up to Play 60 is generously provided by America’s Dairy Farmers. Three Equipment Offers Available

  • Jumpstart a smoothie program in your school by applying for a “Healthy Start Smoothie Kit”
  • Get meals to students anywhere by applying for a “ be Meal Carts Kit”
  • Keep meals cool by applying for a “Refrigeration Station Kit” to store foods at proper temperatures. Grant opens March 11. Deadline: April 11. 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.

 

The Mifflin Memorial Fund

This fund gives grants primarily in the human services and educational areas, focusing on low income and minority populations. Grants are also given to environmental/conservation organizations with occasional grants to cultural organizations for special purposes. Deadline: April 15. Click here.

 

MGN Family Foundation

The mission of the MGN Family Foundation is to leave the world slightly better than we found it. Support is considered for organizations throughout the U.S.

  • Areas of interest include: healthcare, with emphasis on hospitals for patient care and research and underprivileged children;
  • education, including elementary and secondary schools and higher education; and, assisting military personnel and their Deadline: April 15. Click here.

 

Improving Health and Wellbeing

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. Some examples are:

  • Mobile health clinic creation
  • Playground improvements
  • Domestic violence shelter upgrades
  • Accommodations for individuals with disabilities Grant Cycle opens March Deadline: April 18. Click here.

 

Community Grant Competition

The Community Grant Competition, a collaboration of the Organization for Autism Research and the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health, aims to empower community stakeholders to share their knowledge in order to improve health outcomes and quality of life for autistic people. Up to seven grants will be awarded to support the design, packaging, and distribution of information resources that can positively impact autistic individuals. Eligible projects include the creation of guides and manuals, educational curricula, children’s or instructional books, practical toolkits, and innovative multimedia tools. Priority topics include physical and mental health and adult services and supports. Community stakeholders including parents, family members, autistic individuals, direct autism service providers, and community organizations such as schools are eligible to apply. Deadline: April 21. Click here.

 

ISTAT Foundation the Grants Program

Is administered by the Grants Committee of the ISTAT Foundation Board of Trustees and consists of two types of grants: educational grants and humanitarian grants. Educational grants aim to nurture early enthusiasm for commercial aviation among young individuals, introducing them to the diverse range of careers available within the industry. Registered non-profit organizations offering aviation-focused educational programs, including:

  • Museums
  • Educational institutions
  • Industry and student associations, and
  • Youth Deadline: April 24. Click here.

 

The HDR Foundation

Provides grants to qualified organizations that align with HDR’s areas of expertise: education, healthy communities and environmental stewardship. The foundation’s areas of focus mirror HDR’s breadth of knowledge and expertise. We provide grants for projects that demonstrate direct impact as well as projects that can be replicated or scaled. Our areas of focus include:

  • Education: Our company, clients and communities benefit from a well-educated, skilled and informed We believe education is perhaps the most powerful tool for reducing poverty, improving health and advancing prosperity. We fund educational grants addressing education from pre-K through college.
  • Healthy Communities: With a globally recognized healthcare design practice, we value the importance of healthcare and healthy Promoting healthy living at the community level brings the greatest health benefits to the greatest number of people. We fund grants that address active lifestyles, wellness education and preventative healthcare.
  • Environmental Stewardship: We promote the value of environmentally responsible practices to our clients, employee-owners and We are all responsible for the use, stewardship and protection of our natural environment. We support grants that address restoration, renewal, conservation and sustainable best practices of our global resources.

Through the HDR Foundation, we seek to fund charitable organizations located in the communities where our employees live and work. In the U.S., eligible applicants include U.S.-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, federally recognized tribal governments, educational institutions, and political subdivisions such as school districts or libraries. Deadline: (LOI) April 24, Applications May 22, (LOI) August 25, Applications September 18. Click here.

 

Plant BLOOME 2025 Grant

American Society of Plant Biologists  present this grant with the specific goal of developing education and outreach projects that can be implemented in K–12 classrooms to advance student and teacher knowledge and appreciation of plant biology. Applications may be submitted by current or future ASPB members. Successful proposals will create and disseminate classroom activities to use in K-12 classrooms or first-year undergraduate courses. Preference is given to activities that focus on K-12 students. The proposed classroom activities/labs must include the following elements: A maximum award size of $8,500 can be requested for the one- year funding cycle. Projects can begin any time after recipients are notified. Deadline: April 25. 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.

 

The Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award for Exemplary Humanities Programming

Recognizes excellence in humanities programming in libraries that serve children in grades K-12. The $5,000 award, presented annually by the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office, is sponsored by the American Library Association’s Cultural Communities Fund in cooperation with the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). Applications for the 2024-2025 award cycle will open February 3, 2025 and applications are accepted. Deadline: May 1.  Click here.

 

Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award

True Inspiration Awards grants range from $30,000 to $350,000, with a collective $5 million awarded annually to organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada and Puerto Rico. Sixteen organizations will be awarded for their work in these areas.

  • Caring for People (four winners): Programs or projects supporting educational initiatives, including fostering character and leadership development, academic excellence and community involvement in underserved
  • Caring through Food (four winners): Programs or projects focused on addressing hunger and food insecurity facing children and their
  • Caring for Communities (four winners): Programs or projects focused on providing housing and other direct services to support young people and their
  • Caring for our Planet (four winners): Programs or projects that show care for our environment and our planet, or that demonstrate environmental stewardship through initiatives directly related to our other True Inspiration Awards categories of food, community and people (i.e., community beautification, education opportunities, community gardens, outdoor classrooms, ) Deadline: May 1. Click here.

 

Educational Leadership Grant

The Edward E. Ford Foundation offers Educational Leadership grants, and seeks proposals that: promise a significant impact on the practice and thinking in the independent school community throughout the country; are innovative and replicable; have a “ripple” effect where the benefits of the successful pursuit of an idea will not be limited to a single school; encourage bold, new ideas that address challenges faced by independent schools; represent original thinking and can conceivably catalyze change; and inspire creative problem-solving and incubate novel approaches; and involve partnerships outside of the immediate school community when appropriate.. The Foundation Board wants these Educational Leadership Grants to be generative. Independent secondary schools must hold full and active membership in the National Association of Independent Schools to be eligible for consideration. All applying schools must have a current Head of School who is serving in at least their 2nd year (Traditional Grant) or 3rd year (Leadership Grant) before a proposal from the school can be considered and must plan to remain in the role for the period of time specified to raise the match. Deadline (Preliminary Proposals): May 1. Click here.

 

Harbor Freight

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

 

Sparkplug Foundation

Sparkplug funds projects to educate or support communities, including but not limited to school-age students, that move beyond traditional classroom instruction. In keeping with our justice-oriented framework, we fund education projects that engage excluded students in new ways, projects that restore knowledge that has been marginalized through racism or colonialism, and projects that rebuild community and collective problem-solving. Deadline (LOI): May 2. 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.

 

Indoor Air Quality Grant Application

The National School Boards Association has partnered with the Go Green Initiative on an EPA-funded program to improve Indoor Air Quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in low-income and Tribal school districts throughout all fifty states and U.S. Territories. Each year ten school districts will be chosen to receive on-the-ground technical assistance and $50,000 in grant funding to enact IAQ Management plans. To be considered, school districts must serve a student population of 50% or more who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch or reside in a Tribal community. Deadline: May 15. 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.

 

The Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities

Their mission is to support domestic and international projects from organizations and institutions identified with the Catholic Church. The Foundation offers a domestic grant program for projects taking place in the United States. Construction and renovation projects of over $200,000 are not eligible until 50% of the total cost is in hand, a signed construction contract is in existence, and construction is underway. Deadline: June 15 and January 15. Click here.

 

Saucony Run for Good Foundation

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

 

Collision Repair Education Foundation Benchmark Grant

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

 

The Victor C. Clark Youth Incentive Program

To provide support for the development of Amateur Radio among high-school age (or younger) youth. Funded by endowment and contributor support, the program makes mini grants available to groups that demonstrate serious intent to promote participation in Amateur Radio by youth and enrich the experience of radio amateurs under the age of 18. Deadline: February 28, June 30, and October 31. Click here.

 

PIFBS Equipment Grants

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

 

The Guitar Center Music Foundation

Awards musical instruments and equipment in-kind to public schools and music programs in need. We do not offer cash grants. Instrument grants range   from up to $1,000 to $5,000 based upon need. We accept grant applications quarterly and applications are CLOSED July – September. Deadline: June 30, December 31, and March 31. Click here. 

 

Therapeutic Garden Grant

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

 

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.

 

Literacy Opportunity Fund

The Literacy Opportunity Fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations within the U.S. that provide literacy services directly to students. Funded by the Nora Roberts Foundation and administered by ProLiteracy, the Literacy Opportunity Fund distributes grants of $3,000 to $6,000 to support general operating expenses. To be eligible for this grant, your organization must be a registered nonprofit with 501(c)3 status. Literacy organizations are eligible to apply once, annually. Deadline: October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1. Click here.

 

Amateur Radio Digital Communications Grants

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

  • Support and growth of amateur radio,
  • Education, and
  • Research and

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

 

NEA Direct Learning Grants

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

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

 

NEA Collective Impact Grants

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

 

USA Lacrosse Equipment Grant

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

 

USA Lacrosse Physical Education Grant

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

 

USA Lacrosse Financial Grant

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

 

Every Kid Outdoors

Get passes for your students! As a fourth-grade educator, you can download an activity and print paper passes for each of your students. This program only provides passes for fourth graders. You’re a fourth-grade educator if: You’re a teacher at a U.S. or U.S. military school, or you’re an adult who engages fourth graders through a youth-serving organization. For example, a camp director, a home-school leader, an after-school leader, or a religious group leader. Each student receives a paper pass with a unique code. That pass gives them free access to all national parks, lands, and waters through August 31, 2025. Deadline: August 1, 2025. Click here.

 

Easton Foundations

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

 

Clif Bar Family Foundation

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

 

Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)

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

 

National Speleological Society Education Grants

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

 

SAFE’s K-12 Classroom Teacher Grant Program

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

 

“Living in a Material World” Grant

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

 

The Roller Skating Foundation

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

 

The Chisholm Foundation

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

 

The Les Paul Foundation

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

 

Virgil P. Warren Foundation

The Virgil P. Warren Foundation awards grants to help support religious (Baptist) organizations, education, and assistance for the elderly and children. Four types of support are offered: program, project, general operating, and capital. The foundation tends to give to organizations in which its trustees have some personal knowledge or connection. Deadline: September 15 and March 15. Click here.

 

 

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.

 

Association of American Educators Classroom Grant Program

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

 

Frances R. Dewing Foundation

The Frances R. Dewing Foundation supports innovation in early childhood education. Emphasis is placed on new, untried or unusual projects and programs that if successful could have a snowball or ripple effect benefiting the larger educational or local community. The foundation accepts applications from United States based and operating 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities such as schools and school districts. A letter of determination of 501(c)(3) status from the IRS or proof of government entity status is required to apply. Deadline: April 1 and October 1. Click here.

 

Children’s Book Project Grants

The Pilcrow Foundation, a national non-profit public charity, provides a 2-to-1 match to rural public libraries that receive a grant through its Children’s Book Project and contribute $200-$400 through a local sponsor for the purchase of up to $1,200 worth (at retail value) of new, quality, hardcover children’s books. Deadline: April 1 and October 1. Click here.

 

NEA Aspiring Educators CREATE Grants

State Aspiring Educators (AE) organizations and campus chapters are eligible to apply for CREATE grants. These grants of up to $2000 should strengthen the AE Program and build stronger partnerships. Grants should also have a primary focus in one of the areas aligned with AE Core Values: Educator Equality, Community Engagement, Political Action, or Racial and Social Justice. Deadline: October 15, June 15, and February 1. Click here.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.