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Funding your education dreams is a particular
challenge in this age of escalating budget cuts for schools. The following
database of grants and contests is designed to help you take advantage
of the many opportunities out there.
June 2009
The Braitmayer Foundation
The Braitmayer Foundation is interested in K-12 education
throughout the United States. Of particular interest are curricular and school
reform initiatives as well as preparation of and professional development
opportunities for teachers, particularly those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in
K-12 teaching. In addition, the Braitmayer Foundation provides modest support
of activities in Marion, Massachusetts and surrounding communities
which will improve the quality of life for residents in the area. Deadline: June 1 (Summer) [Fall Deadline: November
15] http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org
The Gale/Library Media Connection TEAMS Award
The Gale/Library Media Connection TEAMS Award recognizes and
encourages the critical collaboration between the teacher and media specialist
to promote learning and increase student achievement. Deadline: June 15, 2009 http://www.galeschools.com/TEAMS/
Staples Foundation for Learning
The mission of Staples Foundation for Learning is to provide
funding to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all
people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. Deadline: [Between] June 2 and June 16 [Or between
October 10 and October 24] http://www.staplesfoundation.org/foundapplication.html
November 2009
Carnegie-Whitney Grant
The Carnegie-Whitney Grant provides grants for the
preparation and publication, either in print and/or electronically, of popular
or scholarly reading lists, webliographies, indexes and other guides to library
resources that will be useful to users of all types of libraries in the United
States. Deadline: November 3, 2009 http://www.ala.org/ala/ourassociation/publishing/alapubawrds/carnegiewhitney.cfm
Year-Round or Rolling-Basis
A.L. Mailman Family Foundation
The Foundation maintains a national focus and supports organizations which are national in scope or reach more than
one state. The Foundation has
assets of just over $20 million and awards grants totaling approximately $1
million yearly. Deadline: Year-round http://www.mailman.org
AMD Corporate Contributions
AMD makes strategic financial investments in charitable
organizations that support our giving areas. The majority of AMD’s grants
target existing programs with longstanding community partners. We also
proactively seek out new opportunities with local organizations that creatively
help support our giving areas in education and basic needs. Deadline: N/A http://www.amd.com/us-en/0,,3715_14217_15127_15128,00.html
ARRL Foundation Grant
The ARRL Foundation generally awards start up funding to
organizations for new amateur radio related projects, and are rarely awarded
for follow up projects. The funding awards range from $1,000 to $3,000, with
most awards approximately $2000. The majority of grants fund the acquisition of
equipment, fixture and material, including some grants for study materials. The
ARRL Foundation does not fund on-going operations or expenses. Deadline: Year-round http://www.arrlf.org/grant_programs/application_instructions
Adopt-A-Classroom
Adopt-A-Classroom invites the community into the classroom
in support of teachers and their students. By adopting a classroom, donors form
partnerships with specific classrooms providing financial and moral support.
The result is a meaningful contribution to education in which donors experience
the impact of their efforts and celebrate in a classroom's success. Deadline: N/A http://www.adoptaclassroom.com
Airborne Teacher Trust Fund
Throughout the next year, the Airborne Teacher Trust Fund
will be awarding funds to elementary and middle school teachers and their
schools to help innovative [arts & music programs] get off the ground. Deadline: N/A http://www.airbornetrust.com
American Express Grants
American Express supports hundreds of non-profit
organizations each year through its foundation and corporate giving activities.
Grants are made under the Cultural Heritage, Leadership and Community Service
themes that reflect our company values and complement our business priorities. Deadline: N/A http://home3.americanexpress.com/corp/philanthropy
American Honda Foundation
The Foundation makes grants to worthy non-profit causes,
programs and organizations that directly benefit the people of the
United States in the areas of youth education and scientific education. Deadline: Year-round http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
Barnes & Noble Sponsorships and Charitable Donations
As part of our commitment to good corporate citizenship,
Barnes & Noble considers local and national support requests from
non-profit organizations that focus on literacy, the arts or education (pre-K –
12). We also consider sponsorship
opportunities where we can partner with organizations that focus their core
businesses on higher learning, literacy and the arts. Deadline: N/A http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our_company/sponsorship/Sponsorship_main.html
Ben & Jerry's Foundation
The Mission of the Ben & Jerry's Foundation is to make
the world a better place by empowering Ben & Jerry's employees to use
available resources to support and encourage organizations that are working
towards eliminating the underlying causes of environmental and social problems. Deadline: Year-round http://www.benjerry.com/foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bill and Melinda Gates believe every life has equal value.
In 2000, they created the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help reduce
inequities in the United States and around the world. Deadline: N/A http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ForGrantSeekers
C-SPAN Archives Grant
This grant is aimed at K-12 or College/University educators who want a
videotape (or tapes) of C-SPAN programming.Deadline: Rolling-basis http://www.c-span.org/classroom/grants.asp
Captain Planet Foundation Grants
The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and
support hands-on, environmental projects for children and youths. Our objective
is to 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. Deadline: Year-round http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org
Charles Lafitte Foundation Grants
Grant requests can be made at any time for support of
activities related to Foundation program areas and interests. The Foundation
funds organizations through out the country but is limited to supporting 501c-3 institutions. Deadline: N/A http://www.charleslafitte.org/applications.html
DoSomething.org Plum Grants
Plum Grants are small grants ($500) awarded weekly for
furthering the growth of sustainable community action projects,
programs, or organizations. Deadline: Rolling-basis http://www.dosomething.org/grants
Dollar General School Library Relief Fund
The fund will provide grants to public schools whose school
library program has been affected by a disaster. Grants are to replace or
supplement books, media and/or library equipment in the school library setting. Deadline: N/A [Applications reviewed monthly] http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslawards/dollargeneral/disasterrelief.cfm
DonorsChoose.org
DonorsChoose.org is a simple way to provide students in need
with resources that our public schools often lack. At this not-for-profit web
site, teachers submit project proposals for materials or experiences their
students need to learn. These ideas become classroom reality when concerned
individuals, whom we call Citizen Philanthropists, choose projects to fund. Deadline: N/A http://www.donorschoose.org
Environmental Education Grant
The Grants Program sponsored by EPA's Environmental
Education Division (EED), Office of Children's Health Protection and
Environmental Education, supports environmental education projects that enhance
the public's awareness, knowledge, and skills to help people make informed
decisions that affect environmental quality. EPA awards grants each year based
on funding appropriated by Congress. Deadline: December 20, 2008 http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
Federal Grants Wire
Federal Grants Wire is a free resource for federal grants,
government grants and loans. We currently offer over 1900 federal grants and
loans organized by sponsoring agency, applicant type, subject area and a
convenient directory if you are unsure which option is for you Deadline: N/A http://www.federalgrantswire.com
Fund for Teachers
Fund for Teachers provides grants directly to teachers,
supporting their professional learning. Their experiences come in many forms,
and share the purpose of enhanced teaching skills. We believe that by
experiencing personal and professional potential, teachers inspire students.
Fund for Teachers' grants are awarded to teachers work-ing with students from
pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Teachers submit proposals detailing how
their fellowship will make them a better teacher and how their improved skills
are to be implemented in the classroom, benefiting students, curricula and
school. Teachers are awarded based on application quality and merit as judged
by a committee. Deadline: N/A http://www.fundforteachers.org
Global Challenge Award
In the Global Challenge, teams of US high school students
collaborate with international counterparts from October to May to address
global climate change and compete for prizes and scholarship awards! Deadline: Year-round http://www.globalchallengeaward.org
Grants.gov
Grants.gov is the federal government's online application
system. It provides one central portal where organizations and individuals can
electronically find and apply for more than $400 billion in federal grants.
Grants.gov is the access point for more than 1,000 grant programs offered by
the 26 federal agencies that make grants. Deadline: N/A http://www.grants.gov
IBM Grants
IBM's philanthropic resources are allocated to specific
projects and programs that fit within our targeted areas of interest. The
overwhelming majority of grants are initiated by IBM, do not stem from
unsolicited proposals, and involve multi-year commitments. Subsequent grants
will grow out of these efforts after the current grants have run their course.
While not encouraged, unsolicited proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Deadline: N/A http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives/grant/
IRA & RR Reading Conference Grant
Bruce Larkin, the published author of over four hundred
early children’s books, including the extremely popular Larkin’s Little Readers
Series, is pleased to announce IRA & RR Reading Conference Grants. One of
Bruce Larkin's goals is to encourage and support early literacy efforts. In
keeping with that mission, a large number of grants will be made available to
help fund expenses for selected early literacy professionals (grades K-3)
attending International Reading Association or Reading Recovery conferences. Deadline: N/A http://www.wilbooks.com/scholarships/travelgrant.php
Intel Community Grants
Intel has a strong interest in supporting K–12/higher
education and community programs that deliver the kind of educational
opportunities that all students will need to prepare themselves to succeed in
the 21st century. Intel vigorously supports education through grants for
programs that advance science, math and technology education, particularly for
women and underserved populations. Deadline: Year-round http://www.intel.com/community/grant.htm
Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation
The mission of the Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation is to fund
innovative projects that foster connections between individuals, communities,
the environment and the world at large. The foundation funds
in a broad range of focus areas and is most interested in projects that
require and/or inspire those directly benefiting from the project to give back
to their communities both during the project and into the future. Deadline: Year-round http://www.iapfoundation.org
KidsGardening.org Grants for School and Youth Gardens
The National Gardening Association works with sponsoring
companies and organizations to provide in-kind grants to projects that actively
engage kids in the garden and improve the quality of life for their
communities. Deadline: Year-round [Deadlines range from September,
October, November and March] http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants.asp
Mockingbird Charitable Funding
Through our book and album projects, the Mockingbird
Foundation has sought to celebrate the music of Phish and the spirit of their
fans. By doing so in creative and productive ways, we fulfill our mission of
giving back to the larger communities around us, in the name of those very same
fans. In the first three rounds of funding, and through several one-time
grants, the Foundation has contributed over $250,000 to music education for
children. The recipients of these grants have included schools, community
centers, workshops, camps, and scholarship programs from Maine to California,
from Appalaicha to the Southwest, and from Kentucky to Kosovo. Deadline: Year-round [Deadlines of February 1 and/or
August 1] http://www.mockingbirdfoundation.org/funding
Mott Foundation Grants
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is a private foundation
based in Flint, Michigan. Grants from the Foundation are made in four different
programs: Civil Society, Environment, Flint Area and Pathways Out of Poverty. Deadline: Year-round http://www.mott.org
NEC Foundation of America
People with disabilities are challenged every day by
barriers to communication and to full participation in society. Their access to
and interest in technology leads the way for all of society to make progress
toward improved global communication and technology innovations. Grants support
development, application and awareness of assistive technology. Of particular
interest is Universal Design. Our interest includes the science and technology
education of young people with disabilities which reflects our conviction that
they themselves will lead society to overcome barriers to communication, be
they barriers imposed by distance, time or physical condition. Deadline: Year-round http://www.necfoundation.org
National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts is committed to
providing leadership in arts education. The arts are an essential component of
education, and all children, not only those with specific artistic talent,
benefit from an education in the arts including opportunities to create,
perform, and communicate through various artistic media. Deadline: Year-round http://www.nea.gov/Grants/apply/Artsed.html
National Endowment for the Humanities
NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the United
States government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation,
and public programs in the humanities. Deadline: Year-round
http://www.neh.gov Newman's Own Grants
The Newman’s Own Foundation donate all the profits and royalties after taxes from Newman's Own, for educational
and charitable purposes. Deadline: N/A http://www.newmansown.com/faqs.cfm#q2
Paul G. Allen Family Foundations
At the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, our vision for
building healthy communities includes nurturing the arts, engaging children in
learning, addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, and advancing
scientific/technological discovery. Through direct grants, technical
assistance, and knowledge dissemination, the Foundation works with nonprofit
organizations to build their infrastructures, extend their reach, and bring
effective programs to scale. Deadline: Year-round http://www.pgafoundations.com
Share the Technology Computer Reuse and Recycling Project
Many of the hundreds of thousands of used computers taken
out of service every year are still perfectly usable and could be passed along
to nonprofit organizations, schools, and people with disabilities [for schools
and non-profits seeking computer donations]. Deadline: Year-round http://www.sharetechnology.org
Sprint Citizenship
Programs that focus on responsible use of environmental
resources, giving back to communities across the country, creating a diverse
and inclusive work environment, and offering products and services that enrich
our customers lives are critical to our mission as both an employer and a
service provider. Deadline: Year-round http://www.sprint.com/citizenship
State Farm Insurance Company Grants
State Farm is committed to meeting the needs of our
communities by focusing our giving in three areas: Safe Neighbors (safety),
Strong Neighborhoods (community development), and Education Excellence
(education). In addition, there's limited funding available to meet
community-based needs. Deadline: N/A http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/cogrants.asp
Teacher Loan Forgiveness
For a Stafford loan borrower to qualify for loan forgiveness
of up to $17,500, the borrower must be employed full-time for five consecutive
years as a highly qualified secondary school teacher of science or math or a
highly qualified elementary or secondary school special education teacher. The
increased amount of teacher loan forgiveness is only available to an individual
who had no outstanding balance of principal or interest owing on any loan made,
insured or guaranteed under Title IV of the HEA prior to October 1, 1998 and
has borrowed eligible loans prior to October 1, 2005. Deadline: N/A http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0414.html
Teaching Tolerance Grants For Teachers and Classrooms
Teaching Tolerance offers grants of $500 to $2500 to preK-12
classroom teachers for projects designed to reduce prejudice among youth,
improve intergroup relations in schools and/or support educator professional
development in these areas. Proposals from other community organizations and
houses of worship will be considered on the basis of direct student impact. Deadline: N/A http://www.tolerance.org/teach/grants/guide.jsp
Texas Instruments Corporate Citizenship
Applications for grants from Texas Instruments are currently
accepted through an online process (as well as requests for calculators, other
products, and equipment donations). Deadline: N/A http://www.ti.com/corp/docs/csr/community/giving/guidelines.shtml
The Actuarial Foundation ASA Grant
The Actuarial Foundation--through its Advancing Student
Achievement Mentoring program--awards monetary grants to schools throughout the
United States and Canada. The basic requirement for schools seeking funding is
that they develop a viable mentoring program involving actuaries in the
teaching of mathematics to children in private and public schools. Deadline: N/A http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/grant/what.html
The Allstate Foundation Funding
The Allstate Foundation supports national and local programs
that fit within three focus areas. Proposals for program support must address
needs within one of the three focus areas to be considered for funding: safe
and vital communities, economic empowerment, and tolerance, inclusion and
diversity. Deadline: N/A http://www.allstate.com/foundation/funding-guidelines.aspx
The Big Read
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for
the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA
presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library
Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. The Big Read brings together
partners across the country to encourage reading for pleasure and
enlightenment. Deadline: N/A http://www.neabigread.org/application_process.php
The Coca-Cola Foundation
The Coca-Cola Company and its philanthropic arm, The
Coca-Cola Foundation, aim to make a greater impact on the communities we serve
around the world by being responsive to the citizenship priorities of the
communities in which we live and work. Deadline: N/A http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/foundation.html
The Do Something Awards
The Do Something Awards (formerly the BR!CK Awards) recognizes amazing young people—like, seriously amazing young people.
Nine nominees—all young people who saw a problem in the world and then tackled
it—will each won $10,000 for their cause. Deadline: N/A http://www.dosomething.org/awards
The Dreyer's Foundation
In 1987, the company established the Dreyer's Foundation to
give young people a better chance to achieve their potential. The mission of
the Dreyer's Foundation is to promote family, school and community environments
that build skills and foster talents in young people. Priority is given to
programs/projects that affect a significant number of young people, foster the
concept that it is better to teach young people how to learn than to simply
give them answers to their problems, and that are unique and creative. Deadline: Year-round http://www.dreyersinc.com/dreyersfoundation
The Educational Foundation of America
The EFA exists as an advocate for progressive change in our
society. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the environment,
reproductive freedom, theatre, education, medicine, drug policy reform,
democracy, peace & national security issues and human services. Deadline: N/A http://www.efaw.org
The Framing Hope Product Donation Program
The Home Depot contributes building materials to nonprofit
organizations involved in community rebuilding efforts through Gifts In Kind
International, the world's leading organization in the field of product
philanthropy. This national product donation program is open to nonprofits
located in communities with local Home Depot stores. Deadline: N/A https://thd.giftsinkind.org/homedepot/default.aspx
The Global Fund for Women Grants
The Global Fund for Women supports women's groups that advance
the human rights of women and girls. We strengthen women's right groups based
outside the United States by providing small, flexible, and timely grants
ranging from $500 to $20,000 for operating and program expenses. We value local
expertise and believe that women themselves know best how to determine their
needs and propose solutions for lasting change. Deadline: Year-round http://www.globalfundforwomen.org
The Hearst Foundations
The Hearst Foundations support well-established nonprofit
organizations that address important issues within our major areas of interests
– education, health, culture, and social service – and that primarily serve
large demographic and/or geographic constituencies. Within these areas, the
Foundations generally provide endowment, program, and capital grant support.
Private nonprofits with significant support from the philanthropic community
are favored over those financed through government sources. Deadline: Year-round http://www.hearstfdn.org
The RGK Foundation
RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of
Education, Community, and Medicine/Health. The Foundation's primary interests
within Education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education
(particularly mathematics, science and reading), teacher development, literacy,
and higher education. Deadline: N/A
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/guidelines.php The Spencer Foundation
The primary mission of the Foundation, as articulated by its
founder, Lyle M. Spencer, is "to investigate ways in which education
can be improved, around the world." To achieve this goal, the Foundation is committed to
supporting high-quality investigation of education through its research programs and to
strengthening and renewing the educational research community through its fellowship and training
programs and related activities.
Deadline: Year-round http://www.spencer.org
The Tech Museum Awards
The Tech Museum Awards is an international Awards program
that honors innovators from around the world who are applying
technology to benefit humanity. Deadline: Year-round http://www.techawards.org
Tiger Woods Foundation
Tiger Woods Foundation grants focus on providing
opportunities to underserved youth, ages 5-17, with the average grant range between $2,500 and $25,000.
Deadline: Year-round http://www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org
USDA Food and Nutrition Services Grants
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), formerly known as the
Food and Consumer Service, administers the nutrition assistance
programs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The mission of FNS is to provide
children and needy families better access to food and a more healthful diet through its food
assistance programs and comprehensive nutrition education efforts.
Deadline: Year-round http://www.fns.usda.gov/fm/grants.htm
Verizon Foundation
Organizations seeking grants must actively support programs
that address the Verizon Foundation's focus areas of education, literacy, domestic
violence prevention or technology for healthcare and healthcare
accessibility. Deadline: Rolling-basis [January 1st through November
2nd] http://foundation.verizon.com/grant
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children, families, and
communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel
vulnerable children to achieve success as individuals and as contributors to the larger
community and society.
Deadline: Rolling-basis
http://www.wkkf.org Wal-Mart Community Grants
The Wal-Mart Foundation today continues to support local,
state and national organizations that provide opportunities for
individuals and families to live better. To learn more about requesting a grant from your local Wal-Mart or
Sam’s Club, please contact the Community Involvement
Coordinator at the Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club
location closest to you. Deadline: N/A http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving
Walter S. Johnson Foundation
The Education program seeks to prepare young people, ages
14–24, who are not on track to graduate or are first generation
college-goers, to complete high school and obtain post-secondary credentials. The Youth program
seeks to help undeserved youth, ages 14–24, to make successful transitions to adulthood. If
funding criteria is met, a letter of inquiry is required, and accepted throughout the year. Deadline: Rolling-basis http://www.wsjf.org
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