"What's great about the project is the youth who work on the project get rewarded by having a day in the Bay on a boat. We really wanted them to connect to the maritime theme," Jennifer Balducci.
"We had working on the art for the fence project with Mr. Fenton. He really lets us be creative in art club" - Seventh Grade AMS Art Club Student
Description: Maryland Humanities provide support to organizations to explore innovative programs that spark dialogue, strive to engage new audiences, and stimulate thoughtful exchange of ideas. Schools may apply for mini grants to support public humanities projects, documentary film, and civic education initiatives.
Deadline: March 1, July 1, and Nov. 1.
Funds: Grants up to $1,200.
Contacts: Marilyn Hatza, Program Officer, (410) 685-4187.
Email: mhatza@mdhumanities.org
Web: www.mdhumanities.org/grants/grant-programs
Description: The Air Force Association requests applications for the following:
• AFA Educator Grants — the program supports projects that significantly influence student learning and supports the association’s mission.
• Grants for Civil Air Patrol Units — funding to support Civil Air Patrol units to advance aerospace education and STEM initiatives for
cadets and in outreach initiatives. Grants must be used for aerospace/STEM education-related items/activities such as books, CDs, equipment, or aerospace-oriented field trips, projects, programs, and events for the cadets.
• Grants for JROTC Units — funds to JROTC units to advance aerospace education in the classroom. Funds may be used for any aerospace education-related activity, from purchasing textbooks or videotapes to going on a field trip to an aerospace museum, Air Force base, or another aerospace facility.
Deadline: Educators grants accepted from Sept. 1 through Dec. 15. CAP grant deadlines are June 30 and Dec. 31, and JROTC grant deadlines are Oct. 10 and Feb. 10.
Funds: Educators grants up to $500 awards, CAP up to $250 awards, and JROTC up to $250 awards.
Eligibility: K-12 schools, Civil Air Patrol units, and JROTC units.
Contacts: Air Force Association, 1501 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209; (703) 247-5800 Email: Educators grants: education@afa.org; CAP grants: afa@capnhq.gov; JROTC grants: hqopssupport@afjrotc.com
Web: www.afa.org/education/k-12-educator-grants
Deadline: Rolling.
Funds: Grants range from $100 – $5,000.
Eligibility: Communities within geographic areas where ALDI has stores, offices or warehouses, and conducts business. See website for searchable database.
Description: ALDI solicits applications for the ALDI Smart Kids Program. The program provides funding and gift cards to organizations that promote kids being active and healthy.
Examples include physical activity, nutrition, socializing, education, and the arts.
Email: giving@aldi.us
Web: https://corporate.aldi.us/en/corporate-responsibility/aldi-smart-kids/
Deadline: Rolling
Funds: Unspecified
Eligibility: Local Government, Academic Institutions, Non Profits, and Schools/School Districts
Description: The purpose of this program is to support educational efforts, health-related projects, and health-related social service projects. Projects must demonstrate a benefit to the Halliburton Company and its employees, communities, and customers. Strong preference is given to organizations in areas where Halliburton has a significant presence as measured by facilities, employees, and customers. Refer to the Eligibility section for additional information.
Contact: Program Staff (713) 839-4818
Agency Address: Halliburton Foundation, Program Administrator, Plaza 1, 3320T, 3000 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E, Houston, TX 77032
Web: www.halliburton.com/en/-US/contact/default.page
Deadline: ongoing for letters of inquiry.
Funds: Grants up to $2,500. The Foundation also makes in-kind product donations.
Description: The WaWa Foundation provides support in the ares of health, hunger, and everyday heroes.
Contact: The WaWa Foundation, 260 W. Baltimore Pike, WaWa, PA 19063.
Email: online email form located on website.
Web: www.thewawafoundation.org/our-impact/types-of-support
Deadline: Rolling for letters of inquiry.
Funds: Varies by request.
Eligibility: Charitable, educational, and governmental organizations.
Areas: Funding is available for:
Description: The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation make grants to help all children, especially those in underserved communities, acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviors they need to succeed in college, career pathways, and life.
Contact: Office of Proposal Entry, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Mott Foundation Building, 501 S. Saginaw St., Suite 1200, Flint, MI 48502-1851; (810) 238-5651.
Web: www.mott.org/work/grantseekers
Deadline: Rolling.
Funds: Grants up to $25,000.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations.
Areas: Before submitting a grant proposal, potential applicants must be nominated by a local Staples associate.
Description: Staples, Inc. provides funding for nonprofit organizations focused on education or job skills. Grants support a range of education and job skills programs, such as tutoring for pediatric cancer patients, skills development for individuals with disabilities, school supplies, and mentoring.
Email: foundationinfo@staples.com
Web: www.staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/about_us/2-million-and-change.html
Deadline: Rolling.
Funds: There is no dollar amount limitation for a request for support.
Eligibility: Non-Profit organizations.
Description: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. requests applications for its Community Grants program. The program seeks to:
Contact: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 200 Innovation Way, Akron, OH 44316; (330) 796-2121.
Web: https://corporate.goodyear.com/en-US/responsibility/community/community-support.html
Deadline: Ongoing.
Funds: Grants up to $10,000.
Eligibility: Individuals and non-profit organizations.
Areas: Each month, individuals vote for the ideas that inspire them most. At the end of the month, the cause with the highest number of votes receives a grant.
All non-winning causes will be automatically resubmitted for up to six months after their initial submission. When resubmitted, causes will carry over 50 percent of their votes from the previous voting period.
Description: The KIND Foundation seeks to support individuals and organizations in the U.S. and Canada who are dedicated to improving their communities and helping people in need.
Email: causes@thekindfoundation.org
Web: www.kindsnacks.com/foundation/causes
Deadline: The 2018 application period opens Oct. 1.
Funds: $5,000 grants for individuals and $10,000 grants for teams.
Eligibility: Full-time pre-k-12 teachers who:
Description: Fund for Teachers seeks applications for its 2018 grant program. The program supports self-designed fellowships for teachers to enrich their practice, support student success, and strengthen schools and communities.
Contact: Fund for Teachers, (800) 681-2667.
Email: info@fundforteachers.org
Web: http://www.fundforteachers.org/teachers
Deadline: Rolling.
Funds: Each award based on your request.
Description: The Coca-Cola Foundation is our Company’s primary international philanthropic arm. The Foundation was established in the U.S. as a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Foundations grants are awarded throughout the year based on our priorities, tax requirements, legal compliance and approval by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
All requests for community support in the form of grants or sponsorships must be submitted through our online application system.
Areas:
In addition, the Foundation supports many local community programs such as arts and culture, community and economic development programs in the United States, as well as HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness programs in Africa and Latin America.
Web: http://www.coca-colacompany.com/our-company/the-coca-cola-foundation
Deadline: Ongoing for letter of inquiry.
Funds: Grants in 2015 ranged from $500 – $500,000.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations.
Description: The Sunoco Foundation provides support in the following three areas:
Email: See website for contact form.
Web: www.sunoco.com/the-sunoco-foundation-grant
Deadline: TBA.
Funds: $500 grants. In addition, select grantees will have a chance to be recognized by Disney ABC Television Group or their local ABC affiliate.
Eligibility: Youths ages 5-18. All applicants are required to have a sponsoring organization or school.
Description: Youth Service America and the Walt Disney Company provide Disney Summer of Service grants to help young change-makers turn creative ideas into projects that will positively impact their communities.
Email: sbarrie@ysa.org
Web: http://ysa.org/grants/youth-grants/disney
