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Grant Opportunities

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

June 29th, 2017|Grant Opportunities, Professional Development, STEM|

Deadline: November 3, 2017

Funds: Grants up to $3,200.

Eligibility: Teachers of grades 9-12.

Areas: Primary emphasis is placed on appropriate mathematics content courses. Mathematics education courses may also qualify if a suitable rationale is provided by applicant.

Description: The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics solicits applicants for the Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarships for Grades 9-12 Teachers.

The scholarships provide financial support for improving teachers’ understanding of mathematics by completing graduate course work in mathematics.

Email: nctm@nctm.org

Web: http://www.nctm.org/Grants-and-Awards/Grants/Mathematics-Graduate-Course-Work-Scholarships-for-Grades-9%E2%80%9312-Teachers/

 

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SpreadMusicNow

June 26th, 2017|Grant Opportunities, Music, The Arts|

Deadline:  Rolling.

Funds: Unspecified.

Eligibility: Academic Institutions, Non-Profits, Schools/School Districts.

Description:  The purpose of this program is to fund music programs that foster continual learning and put students on a clear path to college, career, and life success.  Through this program, the funding agency seeks to modernize music education initiatives by supporting projects aligned with the following strategic priorities:

  • Expanding access to high-quality music education in and out of school
  • Building awareness and support for music and arts education
  • Strengthening the capacity of the nonprofit and public music education sectors

In addition to demonstrating a commitment to funding agency strategic priorities, supported projects should build strong connections between in-school and out-of-school learning experiences, which contribute to a child’s overall well-being as well as the development of musical skills.

Contact:  SpreadMusicNow, P.O. Box 1330, Redding, CT 06875, (203) 938-9000.

Email:  admin@spreadmusicnow.org

Web: www.spreadmusicnow.org/advisory-board.html

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The WaWa Foundation

June 1st, 2017|Community Engagement, Grant Opportunities, Health/Nutrition|

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

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PHIT America

May 24th, 2017|Athletic Programs, Grant Opportunities, Health/Nutrition|

Deadline: TBA.

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

Eligibility: Elementary Schools.

Areas:  To apply, schools must indicate the need of their students to develop their motor skills, reduce obesity, and increase physical literacy and fitness

Funds may be used for equipment, facilities, professional development for adults, and programs that increase students’ physical activity to the recommended 60 minutes or more per day.

Description:  PHIT America, ASICS America Corporation, and KIDS in the GAME solicit applications for the PHIT America GO! Grants program.

The program helps schools that are in desperate need of gear, programming, or training for their physical activity programs.

Contact:  KIDS in the GAME, 875 S.E. 3rd St., Suite #240, Bend, OR 97702; (541) 508-3966.

Email:  info@kidsinthegame.org

Web: www.kidsinthegame.org/go-grant-school-activity-grants

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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

May 24th, 2017|Classroom Support, Community Engagement, Grant Opportunities|

Deadline: Rolling for letters of inquiry.

Funds: Varies by request.

Eligibility: Charitable, educational, and governmental organizations.

Areas:  Funding is available for:

  • Advancing afterschool programs that increase access to quality educational opportunities for all children.
  • Graduating high school programs that work to increase high school graduation and college-and career-readiness outcomes for youth.
  • Youth engagement programs that provide more meaningful opportunities for young people to participate in their schools, communities, and the economy.

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

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Staples, Inc.

May 15th, 2017|Classroom Support, Community Engagement, Grant Opportunities, Other Resources|

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

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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

May 12th, 2017|Community Engagement, Environment, Grant Opportunities|

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:

  • Promote safe mobility to make communities stronger.
  • Inspire people to reach their potential in school and prepare for careers.
  • Reduce waste and conserving energy for the planet.

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

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Educators of America

May 12th, 2017|Classroom Technology, Grant Opportunities|

Deadline: Rolling.

Funds: Varies by Request.

Eligibility: K-12 Educators.

Areas:  Applicants are asked to be as specific as possible when filling out the application, including what technological resources they’re requesting, how they will be used, and what long-term strategy will be employed to ultimately increase student achievement and technology integration.

Description: Educators of America seeks to supply teachers and educators with the classroom technology they need and to train them to use it in the moste effective ways possible.

Contact:  Educators of America Inc., P.O. Box 511, Buffalo, NY 14231; (716) 710-7300.

Email: grants@educatorsusa.org

Web: www.educatorsusa.org/educator-and-technology-grants?gclid=CLHI_TSodMCFZaCaQod8ZoHLQ

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First Book National Book Bank

April 28th, 2017|Awards, Grant Opportunities, School & Classroom Libraries|

Deadline: Rolling.

Funds: Unspecified.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants are:

  • Libraries with an E-rate of 90
  • Museums
  • Military family support programs
  • Early Childhood Programs
  • Schools that are eligible for or receiving Title I funding
  • Out-of-School-time Programs
  • Faith-based Organizations
  • Shelters
  • Clinics
  • Head Start Programs
  • USDA Food and Nutrition Programs
  • Federally Qualified Health Centers
  • Title VII recipients
  • Programs primarily serving children with disabilities

Applicants must serve children of whom at least 70 percent are from low-income families.

Description: The purpose of this program is to raise the quality of education for children by making sure they have access to the resources they need to be successful in school and in life.  To support this goal, organizations that serve children in need may register for the First Book National Book Bank, which is an online resource that offers hundreds of new, high-quality books and educational resources for children age 0 to 18. Once registered, organizations will be able to receive materials free of charge.

Contact:  First Book, 1319 F Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20004, (866) 732-3669.

email:  help@firstbook.org

Web: www.fbmarketplace.org/register

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SC Johnson

April 27th, 2017|Classroom Support, Grant Opportunities, Other Resources|

Deadline: Rolling.

Funds: Varies by request; though, fro all grants of more than $5,000, the organization expects an outcome report on results at the end of the project or program year, i.e., successes achieved toward goals, number of people served, funds raised, etc.

Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities, such as schools, libraries, and public agencies.

Areas:  In the area of education, the organization supports programs that emphasize student academic achievement and advancement, i.e., early childhood education, K-12, and postsecondary, technical, and vocational schools.

Description: SC Johnson supports organizations and programs focused on defined areas of interest, including education, social services, environment, community development, arts and culture, and health.

Email: uscommu@scj.com

Web: www.scjohnson.com/en/commitment/socialresponsibility/philanthropy/ApplyingForGrants.aspx

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KIND Foundation

April 27th, 2017|Community Engagement, Grant Opportunities|

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

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Fund for Teachers

April 25th, 2017|Classroom Support, Community Engagement, Grant Opportunities|

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:

  • Spend at least 50 percent of their work week in direct classroom instruction.
  • Return to the classroom in the consecutive school year.
  • Have at least three years of experience.

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

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PNC Foundation

April 19th, 2017|Classroom Support, Grant Opportunities|

Deadline: The duration of the match campaign depends on the number of project requests and donations.

Funds: Matching grants up to $500.  Total project requests should be under $1,000.

Eligibility: Public pre-K and Head Start classrooms.

Description: The PNC Foundation and DonorsChoose.org solicit applications for the PNC Grow Up Great grants program.

The program will provide match, dollar-for-dollar, donations to support pre-k and Head Start projects listed on DonorsChoose.org in the PNC footprint.

Contact: See website for online contact form.

Web: https://help.donorschoose.org/hc/en-us/articles/115004530667

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TNTP

April 19th, 2017|Classroom Support, Grant Opportunities|

Deadline: TBA.

Funds: Awards are given in the amounts of $1,000 (six) and $25,000 (four).

Eligibility: PreK-12 teachers that work in schools with at least 40 percent of students who are eligible for free and reduced-price lunch.

Description: TNTP’s Fishman Prize honors public school teachers for their ability to create challenging and engaging classrooms for all of their students.

Areas:  Applicants must demonstrate:

  • An extraordinary ability to lead students from all backgrounds to academic excellence in caring classroom communities.
  • A keen understanding of academic content and effective instructional practice and an ability to articulate it clearly.
  • A passion for teaching and a deep commitment to advancing the teaching profession.

Contact:  TNTP, 186 Joralemon St., Suite 300, Brooklyn, NY 11201; (718) 233-2800.

Web: https://tntp.org/fishman-prize

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The Coca-Cola Foundation – Community Giving

April 7th, 2017|Classroom Support, Community Engagement, Grant Opportunities, The Arts|

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:

  • Women: economic empowerment and entrepreneurship
  • Water: access to clean water, water conservation and recycling
  • Well-Being: education, youth development and other community and civic initiatives

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

 

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