The Foundation's funding focus includes, Making a Difference in Children's Lives to support activities that serve, teach and inspire chidren, youth and families.
Eligibility:
Must be a 501 (c) (3) organization, school or library.
The AASL solicits applications for its Information Technology Pathfinder Award. The award seeks to recognize and honor school librarians demonstrating vision and leadership through the use of information technology to build lifelong learners.
Eligibility:
K-12 librarians.
Grant Award:
$1,000 to school librarian, and $500 to the library.
L'Oreal Paris awards seeks to recognize women who are dedicated to the spirit of volunteerism.
Eligibility:
U.S. Female 18 years of age and older.
Grant Award:
$10,000 donation for each honoree to a charitable organization of her choice. Winners also receive an all expense paid trip to New York City to be recognized at an awards event.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 7-12 Classroom Research
Deadline:
November-09-12
Date Added:
May-17-12
Program Summary:
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics grant seek to support and encourage classroom-based research in precollege mathematics education in collaboration with college or university mathematics educators.
Eligibility:
Educators currently teaching mathematics at grades 7-12 who are members of NCTM or teach at a school that has a NCTM membership.
Project Learning Tree GreenWorks! grants are available to any PLT-trained group of students, educators, or community members to implement an environmental service-learning project.
Eligibility:
Organizations, groups, centers, museums, or schools that involve youth and environmental and/or conservation education.
Grant Award:
The maximum grant award is $1,000 and requires 50 percent in matching funds.
The National Art Education Association supports projects through the Mary McMullan grant fund which promote art education as an integral part of the curriculum and establish or improve the instruction of art in public and private elementary and secondary schools.
Eligibility:
Active NAEA members who have been members for at least one year prior to the date of application; state/province associations of the NAEA.
The Green Thumb Challenge Grant sponsored by the The Green Education Foundation and Gardener's Supply Company is designed to support the continued sustainability of a youth garden program that has demonstrated success, and has impacted the lives of kids and their community.
Eligibility:
Existing garden programs involving children currently in grades K-12, from schools and youth groups nationwide.
Through the Community Grants program, Best Buy teams across the United States select non-profit organizations that give teens access to opportunities through technology to help them excel in school and develop 21st century skills. This year, the Best Buy Children’s Foundation will give $2.8 million in Community Grants.
Eligibility:
Schools are among those eligible to apply.
Grant Award:
Grant amounts will average $4000-$6000 and will not exceed $10,000.
Grants are available to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public schools, or tax-exempt public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their community. Grants are given in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, or services.
Eligibility:
registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public schools, or tax-exempt public service agencies in the U.S.
Tool Factory request applications for the video productions andediting grants designed to strengthen education through the use of movie making software.
Eligibility:
K-12 and special education schools.
Grant Award:
Took Factory Movie maker site license and copyright-free clip art files and templates woth $700.
Small community-based grants available to help schools, communities and organizations increase the number of trees and tree canopy in neighborhoods, parks, schoolyards and communities throughout Anne Arundel County.
Eligibility:
Anne Arundel County neighborhood associations, schools, community associations, non-proft groups, and others.
The Amateur Radio Relay League Foundation offers grants to educators and youth for its Victor Clark Youth Incentive Program, which is intended to promote participation in amateur radio by youth ages 18 and younger.
Eligibility:
High school radio clubs, youth groups, and general-interest radio clubs that sponsor youth groups.
Jewel-Osco, part of the Supervalu grocery chain, provides support for programs focused on the areas of nutritional education, environmental stewardship, and hunger relief.
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Foundation supports programs for family, school, and community environments that build skills and foster talents in young people.
ING Run for Something Better and the National Association for Sports and Physical Education seek to increase physical activity in students and help fight childhood obesity.
Target solicits applications for its Arts, Culture + Design in Schools Grants. The grants seek to help schools bring more arts and culture into the classroom, enabling them to expand their creativity and their horizons.
The American Society of Plant Biologists' Education Foundation Grants support education and outreach activities that advance knowledge and appreciation of plant biology.
Eligibility:
ASPB members from both within and outside the U.S.
The United States Equestrian Federation seeks applications for its High School Equestrian Athlete Grant program.
Eligibility:
Students must be current USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program participants and be a member of at least one USEF Recognized Breed/Discipline Affiliate or International Affiliate Association.
Grant Award:
A total of $20,000, with $1,000 grants to students. Ten $500 grants given to the clubs or teams with the most student participation in the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program.
The Division for Lerning Disabilities, seeks application for the Candance S. Bos Innovative Project grant program. The grant helps teachers and support personnel of students with learning disabilities.
Eligibility:
Teachers, students, and support personnel. Applicants must be members of DLD.
The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area.
Eligibility:
Public school teachers in grades preK-12; public school education support professionals; or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions.
Foundation for Technology and Engineering Education
Deadline:
January-12-12
Date Added:
March-29-12
Program Summary:
The Foundation for Technology and Engineering Education purpose is to recognize and encourage the integration of a quality technology and engineering education program within the school curriculum.
Eligibility:
K-12 technology and engineering teacher who is a member of a the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association and successfully integrating technology and engineering education within the school curriculum.
The Captain Planet Foundation funds hands-on environmental projects tht encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities.
The Mockingbird Foundation, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization created by fans of the rock bank Phish, annually provides competitive grants to U.S. nonprofit organizations and public schools for children's music education programs.
Eligibility:
The foundation is interested in programs targeting children 18 years of age or younger, but will consider projects that benefit college students, teachers,instrumentation, vocalization, or improvisation. Also, encourages applications associated with diverse or unusual musical styles, genres, forms, and philosophies.
Grant Award:
Grants ranging between $100 and $5,000 will be awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, organizations with an eligible fiscal sponsor, and public schools.
The Barnes & Noble Booksellers Community Relations Program supports pre-K-12 schools and not-for-profit arts and literacy organizations.
Grant Award:
Limited number of sponsorships and donations are available to organizations that meet our mission. * Fundraising opportunities are also available at the local level.
ING Run For Something Better is working in partnership with the National Assosication for Sport and Physical Education to provide 50 grants up to $2,500 to each, to establish a school-bases running program or expand an existing one.
Eligibility:
Must be a school-based running program.
Must start with at least 25 kindergarten to eighth grade students.
Must be willing to commit to the program.
The Alibris Collection Award is an annual grant of books to an academic, public, special, or K-12 library supporting specific collection development projects that advance the mission, priority areas, and goals of the selected library.
Walmart through its community grant program, facilities are able to support the needs of their local communities by funding organizations working to improve the lives of our associates, customers and neighbors.
Eligibility:
Organizations with programs that benefit communities within the service area of a Walmart and Sam's Club. Must be a K-12 public/private school, charter school, community/junior college.
Grant Award:
The funding minimum is $250 and the maximun is generally less than $5,000.
To ensure that CVS Caremark makes a positive impact through its community grant programs focusing on children under the age 21 with disabilities and the uninsured and underinsured.
Eligibility:
Proposed programs must be fully inclusive where children with disabilities are full participants in an early childhood, adolescent or teenage program alongside their typically developing peers. Students must be under the age of 21 with disabilities.
The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation awards grants and scholarships to projects/intiatives with significant potential to augment the educational expereinces for youth of all backgrounds, beliefs, and national origins.
Eligibility:
Individuals or small teams of teachers in the formation and implementation of groundbreaking k-12 classroom instruction.
Grant Award:
Up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of three years.
The Walmart Foundation has areas of focus including Education, Workforce Development/Economic Opportunity, Health and Wellness, Environmental Sustainability, and Hunger Relief.
Eligibility:
Organizations with programs that benefit communities within the service area of the Walmart, Sam's Club or Logistics facility from which they are requesting funds, fit within one of the Walmart focus areas.
Grant Award:
The funding minimum is $250. There is no maximum, although grants are generally less than $5,000.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Youth Literacy Grant for public libraries, and nonprofit organizations to help students experiencing difficulty in reading.
Eligibility:
Must be a qualified 501(c)(3)organization, public library,K-12 private or public school.
Kids in Need Foundation mission is to ensure that every child is prepared to learn and succeed by providing free school supplies nationally to students most in need.
Eligibility:
The Elmer's Teacher Tool Kit grants are given to teachers who want to replicate already proven projects in their own classrooms.
Kids Need to Read provides books, periodicals, and literacy resources to schools, libraries, and other organizations that administer literacy programs to children and adolescents.
Eligibility:
Schools, libraries, and 501(c)(3) organizations.
Grant Award:
In-kind donations of books, periodicals, and literary resources.
The JPMorgan Chase Foundation seeks to support programs and services that increase economically disadvantaged children's access to high-quality educational opportunities.
Eligibility:
501(c)(3)organizations.
Grant Award:
In 2009, the foundation awarded more than $81 million in charitable grants.
The Faith and Family Foundation accepts applications for the K-9s for Kidz grant program. The grant offers an adoptive therapy dog program for children with disabilities.
Eligibility:
Families whose children have established therapeutic need.
Grant Award:
Specially bred Labrador Retriever puppies and puppy training for them to become Canine Good Citizens.
The iTaalk Autism Foundation solicits applications for the iPad-a-day grant program. The program will select weeks at random to grant one iPad-a-day for seven days to individuals (aged 0-22) with an autism diagnosis.
Eligibility:
Individuals must have a medical Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis and have supporting documentation.
The Music Is Revolution Foundation administers a mini-grant program for activities designed by teachers to implement, support, and/or improve their ability to provide quality music education for their students.
Eligibility:
Public school teachers of children in grades K-12. Students and/or parents may participate in the writing of the application.
Chevron seeks to support programs that encourage creative math and science programs for grade levels K-12, and local environmental conservation and education.
The Lego Children's Fund provide support for: early childhood education and development that is directly related to creativity; and technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities.
Eligibility:
501(c) 3 organizations, including educational organizations.
KaBOOM! and the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group - Let's Play Spruce Grants seek to reward communities that have maintained and "spruced" their playspaces since the building of the playground.
Our Military Kids provides support to the children of National Guard and Military Reserve personnel who are currently deployed overseas, as well as the children of Wounded Warriors in all branches.
Ellen Fraites Wagner Award - The Steward of the Year award recognizes an individual who has shown exceptional commitment to the Chesapeake Bay and leadership in the Bay community.
Eligibility:
Participant can complete application or be nominated.
ING Unsung Heroes Grant provides funds to educators that utilize new teaching methods and techniques that improve learning.
Eligibility:
K-12 educators.
Grant Award:
100 finalists are selected to receive a $2,000 grant. Of the 100 finalists, three are selected for additional financial awards: $25,000 for the first place; $10,000 for second place; and $5,000 for third place.
The USEF program seeks to honor those who document their training and competition involvement by offering specially designed emblems and pins, exclusively for equestrian athletes in grades 9-12.
Eligibility:
Equestrian athletes in all breeds or disciplines who are enrolled in grades 9-12, and are currently USEF members, or become USEF members.
Grant Award:
In-kind donations of specially designed emblems and pins.
Lexus and Scholastic requests entries for the Lexus Eco Challenge. The challenge is an educational program and contest that seeks to inspire and empower middle and high school students to learn about the environment and take action to improve it.
Energy to Educate grant progam. The grants seek to provide funding for projects that enhance student understanding of the science and technology needed to address energy issues.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be located in an area where Constellation Energy does business.
Accepting applications for the 2011 Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award. The award supports research and classroom application projects that improve social studies education, foster enlightened citizenship, and promote civic competence.
Eligibility:
Full-time social studies students teachers and educators working with K-12 students. Applicants must be a NCSS member.
Pioneer Drama Service offer Touching Lives Through Theatre Grants to create and support theatre programs, generating positive opportunities for students and giving them a place to shine.
Eligibility:
Middle Schools and High Schools.
Grant Award:
Grants range from $100 to $500 of credit at Pioneer Drama Service which is to be used for production materials, royalty fees, texts, DVD and makeup.
The National Alliance for Accessible Golf provides financial assistance and resources to help make the game of golf more accessible to people with disabilities.
The Sony Corporation of America provides funding for: arts education; arts and cultural initiatives: health and human services; civic and community outreach; education; and volunteerism.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics PreK-8 Pre-service Teacher Action Research Grants provide financial support for action research collaboration projects by university faculty, pre-service teachers and classroom teachers to improve their understanding of mathematics in PreK-8 classrooms.
Eligibility:
Current as of April 27, 2012 full time individual or e-members of NCTM or those teaching at a school with a cureent NCTM PreK-8 school membership.
The J.C. Coleman Foundation provides support for nonprofit programs that implement educational platforms to inspire and improve the lives of at risk youth.
Eligibility:
501(c)(3)organizations, including 509(a) public charities.
The Deanna Maran Foundation for Non-Violence provides support for classroom teachers for the implementation of projects in their schools and communities.
YSA supports youth, schools, and comunity organizations throughout the U.S.
Eligibility:
Review each grant for details.
Grant Award:
* Sodexo School Engagement Grant: Deadline August 15. 11 awardees will receive $5,000 to support teachers and students in grades K-12 that focus on childhood hunger.
*The Global Green USA's Green School Makeover Competition: Deadline September 30, 2011. Submit an essay with a teacher, parent or your school's PTA, the winner will be awarded $65,000 and four finalists will be awarded $2,500.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust Mini Grant Program awards help promote awareness of and participation in the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. The Mini Grant Program is supported by a partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association Bay Watershed Education and Training Program.
In order to maximize the effectiveness of the Mini Grant Program and offer funding opportunities for fall, spring and summer projects, the program will be restructured for Fiscal Year 2012 (July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012). Requests for Environmental Education projects will no longer be accepted on a rolling basis, but will now be accepted through a three deadline system.
Review the new structure at http://www.cbtrust.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=miJPKXPCJnH&b=5594539&ct=9214773¬oc=1
Funds projects that promote understanding of environmental issues; focus on hands-on involvement; involve children and young adults ages 6-18; promote interaction and cooperation within the group; help young people develop planning and problem solving skills; include adult supervision; and commit to follow up communication with the Foundation.
The LEGO Children’s Fund provides quarterly grants for programs, either in part or in total, with a special interest paid to collaborative efforts and in providing matching funds to leverage new dollars into the receiving organization. They give priority consideration to programs that both meet their goals and are supported in volunteer time and effort by their employees. Their focus is on identifiable needs primarily in these areas of support:
1. Early childhood education and development that is directly related to creativity
2. Technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities
Eligibility:
Schools are eligible to apply. Interested parties must complete an eligibility quiz, be approved and invited to submit a grant proposal as specified in the Application Procedures.
Grant Award:
There are no restrictions on grant amounts up to the quarterly allocation. Typical awards, however, are between $500 and $5,000.
Supports educational programs that provide information about water conservation, water and wastewater treatment, the water cycle, watershed protection, and the environment.
The Fender Music Foundation supports: (1) in-school music classes in which students make music; (2) afterschool music programs that are not run by the school; and (3) musica therapy programs in which the participants make music.
Eligibility:
Public schools and 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible.
Grant Award:
Most awards are in the form of instruments and equipment needed to use for the instruments. Average value ranges from $500 to $5,000.
The Pet Care Trust seeks applications for the Pets in the Classroom grants, which support school teachers who have aquarium fish or small pets in the classroom.
Recognizes Oustanding efforts of students and teachers across the county who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment.
Eligibility:
Eithg winning groups win $10,000, an all-expenses paid trip for three studnets and one adult leader to a SeaWorld or Busch Gardens park for a special awards event, and a trophy and certificate. One environmental educator/leader each year receives $5,000, a trip for themselves adn one guest to a SeaWorld or Busch Gardens part for a special awards event, all-expense paid trip to NSTA 2011 national conference, and an award trophy and certificate. K-12 schools are eligible, must be sponsored by a gormally recognized school group.
MLB and MLB Players Association funds promotion and enhancement of youth participation in baseball and softball. Funds programs, fields, coaches' training and the purchase of uniforms and equipment.
Blackboard