The School and Family Partnerships Office’s mission is to support AACPS goals by encouraging collaborative relationships among families, community members and schools. Each month, Family & Community Corner will offer ideas and resources to help you nurture family and community partnerships within your school.
PHIT America
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 […]
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
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 […]
Jessup Elementary: Inspiring me to pursue a career in teaching
"I would like to make a difference in other students lives the way Mrs. Timberg and Mrs. Sword made a difference in my life."--Ashley Kayson
Staples, Inc.
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 […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
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 […]
Educators of America
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 […]