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.
TNTP
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 […]
The Coca-Cola Foundation – Community Giving
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 […]
Agilent Technologies Foundation
Deadline: Ongoing.
Funds: In 2014, the foundation awarded grants ranging from $300 – $671,000.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations.
Description: The Agilent Technologies Foundation seeks to increase the quality of science and math instruction at the middle and high school levels and increase the availability of highly qualified teachers, including those from historically underrepresented groups.
Areas: Support is given […]
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Deadline: Varies by applicant’s location. See website for list of deadlines.
Funds: Complimentary two-year membership in NAGT, award plaque, and $500 in travel funds to attend the Geological Society of American’s annual meeting or $500 in classroom improvement funds.
Eligibility: Any teacher or other K-12 educator who covers a significant amount of earth […]
Sunoco 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:
- Fueling Minds: to education and develop skills for the workforce.
- Fueling the Planet: to promote environmental stewardship and responsibility.
- Fueling Communities: to make them great places to live and work.
Email: […]
Sony USA Foundation
Deadline: Rolling.
Funds: Varies, but previous grants have ranged from $500 – $62,000.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations.
Description: The Sony USA Foundation provides support in the areas of arts, culture, technology, and the environment, with a particular emphasis on education each of those areas.
Contact: Sony USA Foundation Inc., Attn: Communications and Public Affairs Department, 25 Madison […]