Grant Opportunities

Cornell Douglas Foundation

Louis Nesbitt2016-12-21T16:35:39-05:00December 21st, 2016|Grant Opportunities, Other Resources|

Deadline: Rolling for letters of inquiry.

Funds: Average grant amount is $10,000.

Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations, or a consortia that includes one.

Description: The Cornell Douglass Foundation provides support for the following:

Environmental health and justice.
Land conservation.
Sustainability of resources.
Mountaintop removal mining.
Watershed protection.
Financial literacy.

Contact: Cornell Douglass Foundation. 4701 Sangamore Road, Suite 133 South, Bethesda MD 20816; (301) 229-3008

Email: cdf@cornelldouglas.org

Web: www.cornelldouglas.org/apply

Educators of America Technology Grant

Louis Nesbitt2017-07-05T13:00:53-04:00September 23rd, 2016|Classroom Support, Classroom Technology, Grant Opportunities|

Funder: Educator of America Technology Grant

Available Funds: Unspecified

Deadline: Rolling

Summary: Educators of America are driven to not only supply teachers and educators with the classroom technology they need, but also train them to use it in the most effective ways possible. If you are a teacher that is in need of an effective technological tool that will assist in bettering student achievement, not only in your classroom, but throughout your entire institution, take the time to fill out our grant application. Our classroom technology grant applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis and responses are given accordingly (January, April, July, October).

Website: https://www.educatorsusa.org/educator-and-technology-grants

National Science Teachers Association

Louis Nesbitt2019-08-08T12:19:19-04:00July 11th, 2016|Awards, Grant Opportunities, Professional Development, STEM|

Funder: National Science Teachers Association

Available Funds: Varies by award

Deadline: Varies by award

Summary: Sponsorships for the NSTA Awards help support the science educators and their science educational programs, professional development, and proactive efforts in the science education field. See all the opportunities at their website.

Website: http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx

Captain Planet Foundation

Louis Nesbitt2019-08-07T10:03:52-04:00August 24th, 2015|Classroom Support, Environment, Grant Opportunities, STEM|

Funder: Captain Planet Foundation Grants for the Environment
Available Funds: Captain Planet Foundation will accept small grant requests for amounts between $500 – $2,500.
Deadline: September 30th– typically for spring and summer projects January 31st– typically for fall and winter projects.
Summary: Grants are made for activities that conform to the mission of the Captain Planet Foundation and MUST have all three of the following to be considered for funding: Be project-based; Projects must be performed by youth; and Projects must have real environmental outcomes. Grants from the Captain Planet Foundation are intended to: Provide hands-on environmental stewardship opportunities for youth; Serve as a catalyst to getting environment-based education in schools; Inspire youth and communities to participate in community service through environmental stewardship activities. – See more at their website.

American Honda Foundation Grants for Education

Louis Nesbitt2019-08-07T10:04:47-04:00August 24th, 2015|Classroom Support, Environment, Grant Opportunities, STEM|

Funder: American Honda Foundation Grants for Education

Deadline: Rolling and applications will be considered on these dates: Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1, and Nov 1

Available Funds: The maximum award is $75,000.

Summary:

The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. We support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment. The American Honda Foundation makes grants to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools, and other youth-focused nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit youth and scientific education.

Eligibility: Nonprofit charitable organizations classified as a 501(c) (3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service, or a public school district, private/public elementary and secondary schools as listed by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) are eligible for funding.

Website: http://www.honda.com/community/applying-for-a-grant

NEA Foundation Learning and Leadership Grants

Louis Nesbitt2019-08-07T10:06:21-04:00August 24th, 2015|Grant Opportunities, Professional Development|

Funder: The NEA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Education Association, is a public charity supported by contributions from educators’ dues, corporate sponsors, and others. The foundation supports student success by helping public school educators work with key partners to build strong systems of shared responsibility.

Deadline: Oct 15, Feb 1, June 1

Available Funds: The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. All $5,000 group grant applicants must include partner information.

Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must be a pre-K–12 public school educator; a public school education support professional; or a faculty or staff member at a public institution of higher education. The foundation encourages education support professionals to apply. All applicants must be current members of the National Education Association.
Summary: As part of an effort to achieve this goal, the foundation is inviting applications for its Learning and Leadership Grants program. The program provides grants to public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education to fund their participation in high-quality professional development experiences such as summer institutes or action research; or grants to groups to fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment. For complete program guidelines, an FAQ, information about previous grantees, and application instructions, visit the NEA Foundation website.

Helping Teachers Teach

Louis Nesbitt2023-02-09T15:04:35-05:00August 11th, 2015|Classroom Support, Grant Opportunities, School & Classroom Libraries|

Funder: Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce Foundation (NAACCC)
Available Funds: $500
Available Grants: Classroom Support
Deadline: Ongoing
Summary: The NAACCC Foundation, Inc. raises and grants funds to support Grants to teachers for use in their classrooms. For more information about this opportunity click here.

Awesome Foundation Grants

Louis Nesbitt2019-08-07T10:09:27-04:00June 24th, 2015|Classroom Support, Classroom Technology, Grant Opportunities, Other Resources, The Arts|

Funder: The Awesome Foundation
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Monthly
Grant Summary:

The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1000 at a time. Each fully autonomous chapter supports awesome projects through micro-grants, usually given out monthly. These micro-grants, $1000 or the local equivalent, come out of pockets of the chapter’s “trustees” and are given on a no-strings-attached basis to people and groups working on awesome projects.

Website: www.awesomefoundation.org

Finish Line Youth Foundation Athletic Program Grants

Louis Nesbitt2019-08-07T10:12:04-04:00May 21st, 2015|Athletic Programs, Grant Opportunities|

Funder: Finish Line Youth Foundation
Available funds: $1,000-$5,000
Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31
The Finish Line Youth Foundation supports organizations that provide opportunities for youth participation in youth athletic programs and camps that encourage youth activities and healthy, active lifestyles.

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations.
Click here for more information.

Toshiba Innovative Secondary Classroom Grants

Louis Nesbitt2019-08-07T10:13:18-04:00May 21st, 2015|Classroom Support, Grant Opportunities, STEM|

Funder: Toshiba American Foundation
Available funds: $5,000
Deadline: June 1 & November 1
Toshiba American Foundation solicits applications for grant programs to support middle and high school school teachers who wish to make math and science more engaging through innovative, hands on projects in their grade 6-12 classrooms.

Eligibility: Grade 6-12 Classroom teachers
Click here for more information.

Creating opportunities to expand resources and support AACPS