The Teacher Opportunities for Grant Funding are federal, state, local, and private funding sources that are specifically targeted for school-based projects. This list has been created to assist you in finding the most appropriate funding opportunity for your school or classroom project. Use this list to generate and focus ideas that address specific and documented needs in your classroom, in your school, or in your school community. Select your area of interest from the following categories and visit the web sites to find information about guidelines and grant applications. |
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Airborne Teacher Trust Fund - Invites elementary and middle school teachers to submit proposals for art and music programs that their schools are unable to fund. Deadline: Open / K-8 Teachers / $200 - $10,000. |
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Buckley Moss Foundation - Makes grants to teachers who will use the arts as an effective learning tool in teaching throughout the curriculum, with a special focus on children with learning disabilities or special needs. For more information: call (450) 932-1728 or email: foundation@moss.foundation.org. Deadline: September 30 Annually / K -12 ESE Teachers / $1,000. |
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Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation - Provides new and refurbished musical instruments to K-12 school music programs that are offered during the school day and are at least 3 years old. Schools must apply separately. Year round / K-12 Teachers / $500 - $8,000. (Instrument repair/new instruments) |
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Music is Revolution Mini Grants - The Music is Revolution Foundation offers mini-grants to support excellent music education in public schools. For more information, contact info@svengirly.com. Deadline: October 15, January 15, April 15, Annually / K - 12 Teachers / Up to $500. |
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Target Local Giving Program - Local Target Store Grants support K -12 art initiatives that bring artists - in - residence to schools. Deadline-Between March 1 and May 31 annually/K-12 Teachers/Up to $3,000. |
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The Mockingbird Foundation - Grants to music programs in schools may include funding for instruments, texts, office material, support of learning space, practice space, performance space and instructors/instruction. Mockingbird is particularly interested in funding programs for children with low skill levels, low income, or disabilities. Annual Deadlines - Complete online Letter of Inquiry Form- August 1, or February 1 |
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2010 License for Learning - K - 12 Palm Beach County Teachers are invited to apply for the 2010 License for Learning grant. The Palm Beach County Education Foundation is hosting this grant opportunity for K -12 teachers to support classroom projects geared toward literacy, career education, science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). These funds are received through the sale of "Support Education" license plates in Palm Beach County. Teachers should access the directions to prepare and submit an application at the following link: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/edfoundation/GrantOpportunities.asp. Deadline: June 16, 2010 / K - 12 Palm Beach County Teachers / $500 per teacher or $1,000 per team (2 or more). |
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Barnes & Noble - Local Barnes & Noble stores support partnerships with schools that focus on literacy or the arts. Contact the Community Relations Manager at your local Barnes and Noble for more information. Deadline: Open/ PreK - 12 Schools / Funding varies. |
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Kids In Need Teacher Grant - SHOPPA Kids In Need Foundation - To provide funds for K-12 classroom teachers who have innovative ideas for classroom projects. Applications available online at www.kidsinneed.net. Local teachers may apply through ONE of the following sponsors: Office Depot, Publix Super Market, or Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. Deadline- September 30, Annually/ Certified K-12 Teachers/ Up to $500. |
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Student Achievement Grants (NEA)- The National Education Association (NEA) is offering student achievement grants to engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepens knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The NEA encourages proposals for low income/minority student success. Deadline-February 1, June 1, October 15, Annually / Pre K-12 Public School Teachers or Public Schools / $5,000. |
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| Increase Your Green - The Do Something organization offers grants to middle and high schools to take action to reduce their carbon footprint with its “Increase Your Green” grant competition. Schools must rgister online to receive grant application packets. Submission forms will be submitted online.
Deadline: TBA / Middle and High Schools / $500 - $1,500. |
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Captain Planet Foundation Grants - Grants promote understanding of environmental issues. The application process and a short online form are available at: http://wwwcaptainplanetfdn.org/grants.html. Deadline: December 31 or June 30 Annually / 1 - 12 Teachers / $250. - $2,500. |
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Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Grant - The Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Grant Program funds educators in developing environmental curricular to integrate field activities and classroom teaching. To apply online, visit http://www.mgaef.org. Deadline: September 25 Annually / K - 12 Teachers / Up to $1,500. |
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National Geographic Teacher Grants - Exploring New Areas - The National Geographic Teacher Grants program is for educators who will involve students in the research and study of geography. Deadline: TBA / K - 12 Teachers / Up to $5,000. |
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - The Nature of Learning (TNOL Grant) for environmental education in schools. For additional information, email: Kim Chumney at kmchumney@keystone.org or call (517) 861-6929. Deadline: June 15, Annually/ Educators / Up to $5,000 for first year grants; second and third year continuation grants up to $3,000 per year. |
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AASL/Highsmith Research Grant - Annual grants are awarded to school libraries to conduct innovative research aimed at measuring and evaluating the impact of school library media programs on learning and education. For assistance, call 1-800-545-2433 or email awards@ala.org. Deadline: TBA soon / School Libraries / Up to $5,000. |
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ABC-CLID Leadership Grant - Annual grants are awarded to school libraries for planning and implementing leadership programs. For assistance, call 1-800-545-2433 or email awards@ala.org. Deadline: TBA soon / School Libraries / up to $1,750. |
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AASL School Library Grants - The American Library Association (ALA) offers grants to school libraries for its World Book/ALA Information Literacy Grants. The purpose of these awards is to support and encourage creative and effective information literacy programs in school libraries. The application is available online at www.ala.org/aasl. Deadline: February 1, Annually / School Libraries / $500. - $5,000. |
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Larkin's Little Readers - To encourage and support early literacy efforts, this grant will fund a large number of K-2 teachers with $200. to offset travel costs to attend the International Reading Association or the National Reading Recovery Conference. The application is available on line and teachers are encouraged to complete the application as soon as possible. Deadline: Online application prior to conference date, Annually / K -3 Teachers / Up to $200 toward travel costs to attend International Reading Association (IRA) and Reading Recovery (RR) Conferences. |
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Target Reading Program - Target local store grants support early childhood (PreK - 3) reading and parent involvement; with family reading nights, book festivals, or library story time. Deadline-Between March 1 and May 31 Annually/PreK-3 Teachers/ Up to $3,000. |
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MET Classroom-Based Research Grant - The Mathematics Education Trust (MET) will award grants to K-12 math teachers who submit proposals for Classroom-Based Research Grants in partnership with college or university math educators. The directions for preparing the proposal are available online. Deadline: November Annually / K-12 Math Classroom Teachers / Up to $6,000. |
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NCTM Elementary/Middle Geometry Grants - The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is offering this grant opportunity for elementary and middle school math teachers (K-8) to develop lessons and activities that enable students to better appreciate and understand an aspect of geometry that is consistent with NCTM Standards. Guidelines for teachers to develop and submit proposals are available online. For more information, contact exec@nect.org. Deadline: November Annually / K - 8 Teachers / Up to $3,000. |
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NCTM Secondary Mathematics Content Standards Grant- The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is offering this grant opportunity for secondary math teachers (7-12) to develop lessons that increase mathematics content knowledge for one or more of the standards defined by NCTM Standards. Guidelines for teachers to develop and submit proposals are available online. For more information, contact exec@nect.org. Deadline: November Annually / 7 - 12 Mathematics Teachers / Up to $3,000. |
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RGK Foundation - Project to support mathematics, sciences, reading within formal K-12 education programs, focusing on teacher development or literacy. For information, call (512) 474-9298. Deadline: Open - Electronic Letter of Inquiry Form / K-12 Schools / Up to $10,000. |
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Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation - This grant provides and ships baseball and softball equipment to public schools that run out-of-school programs serving disadvantaged children (50% or more on free or reduced lunch). All equipment is either youth league or high school league certified. Grants are awarded to projects that increase opportunities for youth to learn shills needed for success on and off the field. The application and guidelines are available online. Questions related to preparing the grant should be directed to leslie@ripkenfoundation.org or (410) 823-0808, Ext. 154. Deadline: January 15 Annually / K -12 Teachers / Equipment Package Valued at $5,000. |
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League for the Educational Awareness of the Holocaust, Inc. (LEAH)- LEAH grants provide funding for books, audio visual, and training resources and programs in Florida schools that teach lessons learned from the Holocaust to eliminate prejudice and hatred among children. The grant application is available online. For additional information, call Sandy Greenberg at (561) 364-7113 or George Salton at (561) 624-0389. Deadline: January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15, Annually/ K - 12 Teachers / Up to $3,500. |
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Teaching Tolerance Grant - Provides funding for projects to reduce prejudice among youth, improve inter group relations in schools, and/or support educator professional development in these areas. The application is available online. Deadline: Open / PreK-12 Classroom Teachers / Up to $2,500. |
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| American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation - Funding to energize hands-on learning in science,math, and technology the classroom. Membership to AIAA is free for K - 12 teachers. Deadline: Apply online - November 30, January 31, April 30, July 31, Annually / K - 12 Teachers / $200 per teacher / up to $1,000 limit per school, per year. |
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Developing Education Through Astronomy and Science - This program, coordinated by NASA,for school projects that enhance science education with collaboration between scientists and education professionals. Deadline: TBA / K - 12 Teachers who partner with a scientists / Up to $20,000. |
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Healthy Sprouts Award - As a way to encourage the growth of health-focused youth gardens, the National Gardening Association (NGA) recognizes outstanding programs via the Healthy Sprouts Grant Awards. These awards support school and youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in the United States. Applications are available online at http:www.kidsgardening.com/healthysprouts.asp. Deadline: October 15 Annually / Pre-K - 12 Teachers / $200. - $500., nutrition lesson kit, 25 seed packets. |
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Hooked on Hydroponics - Teachers apply for classroom hydroponics exploration equipment package and study materials. Deadline: September 15 Annually / 1 -12 Teachers / $360. - elementary; $785. - middle; $1,100. - high. |
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NGA Youth Garden - The National Gardening Association (NGA) offers grants to school teachers who submit proposals that focus on at least one of the following areas: 1) curriculum; 2) nutrition; 3) environment; 4) gardening; and/or 5) team building or leadership. Teachers may receive a grant award including $1,000 in gift cards for the gardening program (Home Depot/Gardening with Kids) and educational materials from NGA. Applications are available online. Deadline: November 1, 2008 / Pre-K - 12 Teachers / $1,000 and NGA educational materials. |
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National Weather Association (NWA) - Grants are available from the National Weather Association (NAWS) for teachers to improve the education of their students in Meteorology. Grants may purchase scientific equipment or supplies; pay for relevant workshops or conferences; or pay for a teacher to take an accredited course in atmospheric sciences. For more information, email exdir@nwas.org or call (919) 845-1546. Deadline: August 1, Annually / K - 12 Teachers / Up to $500. |
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Toshiba America Foundation - Funds projects to advance math and science in classrooms and to improve science education for students. Toshiba encourages projects led by teachers or teacher teams in K - 12. Grant applications are available online and must be submitted by mail. Sample grants are available to view at: foundation@tai.toshiba.com. For more information, email foundation@tai.toshiba.com or call (212) 596-0620. |
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Wild Ones/Seeds for Educations Grant Program - Project goals should center on learning about nature using native plants. Projects must stress involvement of students and volunteers to add to the educational value of the school site. Creativity in design is encouraged. The project must show complete and thoughtful planning. For more information, e-mail info@for-wild.org. Deadline: November 15, Annually / K -12 Classrooms or Schools / $100. - $500. |
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JM Family Enterprises, Inc. - Funding focuses on education, literacy, meaningful after-school programs, and equitable access to technology for projects that benefit economically disadvantaged and at risk youth with emphasis on schools in South Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade counties. For information, call (954) 429-2122 or email charitablegiving@jmfamily.com. Deadline: TBA/ K - 12 Teachers and schools / Funding Varies. |
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Back-to-School Grant - To provide funds to assist schools in implementing new programs or purchasing new equipment and materials, or software for the school library or literacy program. The Dollar General Back-to-School Grant application is available online. For information call, (615) 858-5201. Deadline: August 10, Annually / K - 12 Schools / Up to $5,000. |
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Learning and Leadership Grants (NEA) - The National Education Association (NEA) is offering Learning and Leadership Grants (K-12) to fund professional development, collegial study, or mentorship projects. Deadline: February 1, June 1, or October 15,Annually / K-12 public school teachers, support professionals, public individual applicants or collaborative teams / $2,000 - $5,000. |
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Tools for Education - Lowe's - Lowe's will fund public schools or parent organizations supporting public schools in facility enhancement (indoor and outdoor) as well as landscaping/clean-up type projects. Projects that encourage parent involvement and build stronger community spirit will be favored. The Toolbox for Education Grant will be submitted online using the procedures and forms provided. Should you have any questions, call the Lowe's Customer Service Team at 1-800-644-3561, Ext. 208 or email info@toolboxforeducation.com. Deadline: October 27, 2008 or February 13, 2009 / K - 12 public schools / $2,000 - $5,000. |
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Pay It Forward Mini Grant -Funding for teachers who design a project that includes students in service or oriented projects to benefit the school, neighborhood, or greater community. Applications available online. Send questions to, infor@payitforwardfoundation.org. |
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The State Farm Companies Foundation - Offering the Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant to teachers across the US to develop youth-led service projects to build academic skills, foster civic responsibility, and develop leadership abilities. Grant guidelines can be found at www.ysa.org/awards. For more information contact goodneighbor@ysa.org. Deadline: October 15, Annually / K - 12 Teachers / Up to $1,000. |
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Best Buy Te@ch Grant - Best Buy funds projects that demonstrate creative uses of interactive technology in K - 12 classrooms. Winning programs will focus on kids using technology to learn a standards-based curriculum. Applications must be completed and submitted online. This year, Best Buy is offering two award levels: 1) Best Buy Gift Cards ranging from $1,000 - $5,000 for K - 12 programs. 2) Best Buy Teach Awards of $10,000 each will be granted up to 15 schools serving ninth-grade students that display the greatest creativity in their projects and the clearest vision of how to increase the use of interactive technology. Deadline: October 1, Annually / K -12 schools / $1,000 - $5,000 Best Buy Gift Cards; or $10,000 for top 9th grade proposals. |
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Computers for Learning - Schools may request re-engineered computers and excess equipment from agencies for K -12 classrooms. Complete public school registration online. To complete form, find your school's NCES at http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/. For assistance, email computers-learning@gsa.gov or call (866) 472-9161. Deadline: Open / Pre K - 12 Teachers / Transfer of educationally useful equipment and/or computers. |
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Computing Science Exploration Grant Program - To provide teachers with an opportunity to receive science-focused technology tools to student learning in math and science in their grade 5 - 12 classrooms. For more information, email info@fourier-sys.com Deadline: January 1, Annually / 5 - 12 Teachers / Matching Grant - 30 computers with science probes. |
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Society of Women Engineers Program Development Grant - A grant opportunity for teachers to encourage girls to pursue engineering and technology studies. Proposals must be new, innovative programs. Questions contact: pdg-chair@swe.org. Deadline: September 1, November 1, February 1, May 1 Annually / Teachers of PreK - 12 girls / up to $5,000. |
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Verizon Literacy and Technology Grants - Verizon is accepting technology grants that focus on literacy in elementary and secondary schools. Applications must be submitted online. For assistance, call (866) 247-2687 or email, Verizon.Foundation@Verizon.com. Deadline: Continuous from January 1 - November 30, Annually / K - 12 / $10,000. |
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Revised 03/24/10 |
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