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Grant Opportunities

Air Force Association

March 20th, 2019|Community Engagement, Grant Opportunities, Other Resources|

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

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The National Society for High School Scholars – Varying Deadlines

March 19th, 2019|Grant Opportunities, Other Resources|

Description: The National Society of High School Scholars provides resources to assist educators in their efforts to educate and encourage students to excel academically. The organization currently has 10 grant programs open with funds ranging from $250-$5,000. Deadlines vary by programming being applied to. See below for individual grant program details.

Deadline: Varying Deadlines.

Funds: $250 – $5,000 grants.

Eligibility: High School Educators.

 

10 Grants for High School Educators:

The National Society of High School Scholars provides resources to assist educators in their efforts to educate and encourage students to excel academically. The organization currently has 10 grant programs open with funds ranging from $250-$5,000. Deadlines vary by programming being applied to. See below for individual grant program details.

  • NSHSS Educational Conference Registration Grant: These $500 grants may be used during 2019 to help defray costs of educational conference registration, travel, and accommodations. High school teachers and counselors currently employed at a public or private high school are eligible to apply. Deadline for submission is in March.
  • NSHSS Higher Education Degree Grant: The $2,500 awards help with the costs of tuition and course-related expenses for teachers and counselors who are enrolling in university courses in summer, fall, or spring. Applicants must be Claes Nobel Educators of Distinction currently employed in a public or private high school. Deadline is in March.
  • Claes Nobel Educators of the Year: These awards of $1,000 and $5,000 recognize current Claes Nobel Educators of Distinction. Deadline for submission is in April. • NSHSS NACAC Conference Registration Grants: Funding available to enable NACAC members to attend the NACAC Annual Conference in September. Deadline to apply is in April.

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National Society of High School Scholars – Applications Will Reopen Fall 2019

February 4th, 2019|Grant Opportunities, Other Resources|

Description: The National Society of High School Scholars’ NSHSS Leadership Development Educator Grants recognize educators who exhibit commitment and passion for serving their students, school, and community.

Deadline: Applications will reopen in fall 2019.

Funds: $1,000 grants. Eligibility: Public and private high school teachers.

Eligibility:  Public and Private High School Teachers.

Areas: Funds may be used toward a service project in which the recipient participates or sponsors.

Contact: National Society of High School Scholars, 1936 North Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA, 30319; (866) 343-1800

Email: information@nshss.org

Web: www.nshss.org/educators/grants

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Maryland State Arts Council

February 4th, 2019|Grant Opportunities, The Arts|

Creativity Grant Applications are now open for eligible activities occurring within Fiscal Year 2019 (March 15, 2019 – June 30, 2019). Please note: Applications for eligible activities beginning in FY20 (starting July 1, 2019) can be submitted after April 1. 

Please read the guidelines thoroughly prior to completing the application to confirm eligibility and timeline.

Deadline: One Application Per Fiscal Year (July 1, – June 30).

Funds: $1,000 (min) – $3,500 (max)

Eligibility:

Independent Artists

Small Organizations (example: PTA)

Contact:  Please contact Dana Parsons at dana.parsons@maryland.gov with any questions.

 

 

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Fresh Films

August 7th, 2018|Classroom Technology, Grant Opportunities|

Description: Fresh Films requests applications for its Tech Grants program. The program provides support to educators who have a demonstrated need for technology.

Deadline: Rolling.

Funds: $300 grants.

Eligibility: K-12 Educators.

Areas: To apply, educators are asked to explain (in 300 words or less) why they need the funds for their classroom and the type of technology they want to implement. Funding may be used for the purchase of technology supplies, software, or hardware.

Email: marketing@fresh-films.com

Web: www.fresh-films.com/educators/index.php

 

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Voya Foundation

February 15th, 2018|Grant Opportunities, STEM|

Description: The Voya Foundation supports programs with well-defined metrics and measurable outcomes that all work toward the same goal — to help create financially resilient youths.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Funds: Grant requests must be a minimum of $2,500.

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations.

Areas: The foundation seeks to:

• Provide innovative and experiential K-8 STEM learning opportunities to promote an early interest in STEM career fields and improve teachers’ capabilities in STEM.

• Provide financial education curriculum to grade 9-12 students focused on navigating major financial milestones, including student debt, credit, home ownership, financial products and financial capability, and family needs.

Contact: See website for online contact form.

Web: http://corporate.voya.com/corporate -responsibility/investing-communities/voya -foundation-grants

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Evergreen Packaging, KidsGardening.org

February 1st, 2018|Environment, Grant Opportunities, STEM|

Deadline: April 16, 2018.

Funds: Awards range from $1,000 – $5,000.

Eligibility: PreK-12 public and private schools.

Description: Evergreen Packaging and KidsGardening.org seeks entries for the spring 2018 Carton 2 Garden contest.

The contest asks schools to collect used milk cartons and to design and construct purposeful garden items and structures using them.

Contact: See website for online contact form.

Web: https://kidsgardening.org/spring-2018-carton-2-garden-contest

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ALDI

November 7th, 2017|Athletic Programs, Community Engagement, Grant Opportunities, Health/Nutrition, The Arts|

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/

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Pitch In For Baseball

October 23rd, 2017|Athletic Programs, Grant Opportunities|

Deadline: Ongoing.

Funds: In-Kind donations of gloves, bats, balls, bases, catcher’s gear, and uniforms.

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations and school-based programs.

Areas:  Proposed projects must serve economically disadvantaged kids (18 and under).

Description: Pitch In For Baseball seeks applicants for its equipment grants program.  The program seeks to give kids the joy of baseball and softball.

Additional Information:  Should your group be awarded an equipment grant, you must be able to cover the cost of shipping and related customs, taxes, or fees (international projects),

Email: info@pifb.org

Web: http://pifb.org/receive-equipment

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DiscoverE

October 5th, 2017|Grant Opportunities, STEM|

Deadline: Ongoing.

Funds: $1,000 grants.

Eligibility: College students, working engineers, educators, and volunteers.

Description: DiscoverE solicits applications for the DiscoverE Collaboration Grants Program. The program seeks to facilitate collaboration within the engineering community and to engage youths (particularly underserved K-12 students) with hands-on learning experiences and events that inspire an interest and understanding of engineering.

Areas:  Funding may be used for programmatic support, such as site rental, food (lunches for students, etc.), bus transportations, photography, educational materials, and essential project supplies.

Email: info@discovere.org

Web: www.discovere.org/about-us/outreach-grants/collaboration-grants

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Micro Center

August 29th, 2017|Classroom Technology, Grant Opportunities, STEM|

Deadline: September 2, 2017.

Funds: Winner will receive a Flashforge Finder FDM 3D Printer and a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. In addition, the winning student’s school will receive a Flashforge Finder FDM 3D Printer and Raspberry Pi 3 Model B units for an entire classroom of up to 30 students.

Eligibility: Students age 13 and older.

Areas: Entrants must use @ microcenter and #RuleTheSchool as their tags when they post their response to the question.

Description: Micro Center solicits applications for the 2017 Micro Center Maker Student Contest. The contest invites students to tweet or post a response to the question “What would you make with a 3D printer and Raspberry Pi?

Contact: See website for online contact orm.

Web: www.microcenter.com/site/content/MakerStudentContest.aspx?rd=1

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Kinder Morgan Foundation

July 25th, 2017|Grant Opportunities, Music, STEM|

Deadline: Rolling

Funds: $1,000 (Min) / $5,000 (Max)

Eligibility: 501 (c)(3) non profit organizations, Public and private schools, and libraries

Description: The purpose of this program is to provide youth with opportunities to learn and grown, thus helping today’s science, math, and music students become the engineers, educators, and musicians who will supports the funding agency’s diverse communities for many years to come. This program funds projects that promote the academic and artistic interests of young people. Projects must benefit only K-12 children.

The program’s focus areas are academic projects, including tutoring, and arts education projects.

Funds must be used for project support only; however, libraries may apply for capital projects.

Eligibility is limited to applicants serving areas where Kinder Morgan operated. Refer to the Eligibility section for additional information.

Contact: Program Staff

(303) 914-7655

Mailing Address: Kinder Morgan Foundation, 370 Van Gordon Street, Lakewood, CO 80228

Email: km_foundation@kindermorgan.com

Contact Notes: Questions should be directed to the program staff.

Applications must be mailed or emailed to the appropriate address provided.

Information regarding the funding agency’s board of directors can be found online at

https://www.kindermorgan.com/pages/about_us

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National Cristina Foundation

July 25th, 2017|Classroom Technology, Grant Opportunities, Other Resources|

Deadline: Rolling

Funds: Unspecified

Eligibility: Local Governments, Non Profits, Schools/School Districts, and State Government

Description: The purpose of this program is to place eligible nonprofit and public agencies in a network to connect them to donors of used computer equipment. Equipment must be used to provide education, rehabilitation, job development, or training services to individuals with disabilities, the economically disadvantaged, or at-risk students. The funding agency encourages applicants to provide computer equipment to eligible individuals who might otherwise not have home access to computers.

Partners in the Cristina Foundation network are not guaranteed immediate placement of donated equipment.

Contact: Program Staff

(203) 863-9100

Mailing Address: National Cristina Foundation, 339 Lea Dr., West Chester, PA 19382

Email:  www.cristina.org/contact-us

Website:  www.cristina.org/become-partner

 

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Halliburton Foundation

July 24th, 2017|Community Engagement, Grant Opportunities|

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Fender Music Foundation

July 5th, 2017|Grant Opportunities, Music, The Arts|

Deadline: Rolling

Funds: Unspecified

Eligibility: Non Profits and Schools/School Districts

Description: The purpose of this program is to provide musical instruments and equipment for music instruction programs. Awarded items will be lightly used, blemished, or otherwise imperfect, and will have been collected from manufacturers and retailers. Awarded items may include acoustic guitars, electric guitars, acoustic-electric guitars, bass guitars , and the equipment necessary to play these instruments. In addition, traditional string instruments, woodwind instruments, brass instruments, percussion instruments, keyboards, and voice equipment.

To qualify for the program, participants must be learning how to make music. Participants may be of any age.

Programs needing support must fit into one of the following categories:

  • In-school music classes, in which the students make music
  • After-school music programs that are not run by the school
  • Community music programs that offer music instruction to community members
  • Music therapy programs, in which the participants make the music

Programs must also meet the following requirements:

  • No individual may be denied participation based on musical ability.
  • If participants are charged fees, these fees must be considerably less than the fair market value.
  • The program has been functioning smoothly for at least one year.
  • Each program participant must receive music instruction at lease once a week for at least eight months per year.
  • Applicants must demonstrate that with or without the award, programs will exist for the foreseeable future.

Contact: The Fender Music Foundation P.O. Box 67 Agoura Hills, CA 91376

(818) 706-8742

Email: fendermusicfoundationgrants@gmail.com

Web: www.fendermusicfoundation.org/who-we-are/board-of-directors

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