Current Grant Opportunities

 

AT&T Foundation
Program: High School Success Special Grants
Summary: This grant program focuses on high school success for at-risk students. The program will direct funds to eligible nonprofit organizations and schools across the country and offers two types of grants. (1) Project support is for existing high school retention programs with a successful track record of achieving effective results. The support may be used to continue programs in their current form, expand them to serve additional students, or add a component to strengthen the program. Project support is intended for programs that are ready to operate in their current or modified form by the first semester of the 2008 - 2009 school year. Grant payout will range from $50,000 - $100,000 a year for up to four years (2008 - 2011). (2) Planning/capacity-building support is for efforts that need additional planning time and resources. Applicants for these grants must demonstrate that they will be able to identify the administrative, financial and programmatic support needed to commence program implementation during the first semester of the 2009 - 2010 school year. Grant payout will range from $25,000 - $35,000 for one year only.
Deadline: 19 May 2008
Contact: 1-800-591-9663
URL: http://www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=11520

Education Agency: Office of Postsecondary Education Program: Minority Science & Engineering Improvement Program
Summary: The MSEIP is designed to effect long-range improvement in science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and to increase the flow of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, into scientific and technological careers. Estimated Range of Awards: Institutional Project Grant: $25,000- $200,000. Special Project Grant: $25,000-$100,000. Cooperative Project Grant: $100,000-$300,000.
Deadline: 22 May 2008
URL: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-8711.htm

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Program: Teacher Exchange Program
Summary: This is an open competition for three assistance awards to administer components of the Office's Teacher Exchange Program in Fiscal Year 2009. Public and private non-profit organizations or consortia of eligible organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to cooperate with the Bureau in the administration of the teacher exchange programs as categorized below. To facilitate effective communication between ECA's Teacher Exchange Branch (ECA/A/S/X) and the organization(s) cooperating on these programs, applicant organizations should have offices and staffs located in Washington, D.C. at the time of application.
Deadline: 23 May 2008
URL: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=41009

NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education Program: (Multiple)
Summary: The Foundation supports a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to improve student learning in the nation's public schools, colleges, and universities.
Update: The next application deadline is June 1, 2008 for Learning & Leadership Grants and Student Achievement Grants.
Deadline: 1 June 2008
URL: http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Program: Jacob K. Javits Gifted & Talented Students Education Program
Summary: The purpose of the Program is to carry out a coordinated program of scientifically based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies, and similar activities designed to build and enhance the ability of elementary and secondary schools nationwide to meet the special educational needs of gifted and talented students. Estimated Average Size of Awards: $441,000. Estimated Number of Awards: 6. Eligibility: State educational agencies, local educational agencies (LEAs), institutions of higher education, other public agencies, and private agencies and organizations, including Indian tribes and Indian organizations as defined by the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
Deadline: 5 June 2008
URL: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-8588.htm

NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education
Program: (Multiple)
Summary: The Foundation supports a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to improve student learning in the nation's public schools, colleges, and universities.
Update: The next application deadline is June 6, 2008 for Learning & Leadership Grants and Student Achievement Grants.
Deadline: 6 June 2008
URL: http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm

Dollar General Corporation [TN]
Program: Back-to-School Grant
Summary:This program awards a number of $5,000 grants annually to assist schools in meeting some of the financial challenges they face in implementing new programs or purchasing new equipment, materials or software for their school library or literacy program.
Deadline: 12 June 2008
URL: http://www.dollargeneral.com/Community/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx

National Resource Center
Program: Paul P. Fidler Research Grant
Summary: The grant is designed to encourage the development and dissemination of knowledge that has potential to improve the experiences of college students in transition. The competition is open to faculty, staff, graduate students who plan to conduct research on issues of college student transitions. Cross-institutional research teams are encouraged to apply. The award includes a of $5,000 stipend, travel to two national conferences, a presentation at a national conference, and priority consideration for publication.
Deadline: 1 July 2008
URL: http://sc.edu/fye/research/grant/index.html

Project Learning Tree
Program: GreenWorks!
Summary: This environmental education program offers educators grants from $50 to $1000 to implement community action and service-learning projects. PLT-trained educators teaching in both formal and non-formal settings are eligible to apply for and receive GreenWorks! grants. Projects should address an environmental issue and involve students from pre-school to high school in hands-on community action. The program also encourages participants to form partnerships with groups, businesses, or organizations within their communities to help implement and sustain their projects. Some examples of past grant projects include stream clean-up, graffiti paint-over, outdoor classrooms, gardens (butterfly, vegetable), school-yard restoration. Funding from the Bureau of Land Management will allow PLT to give grants of $500 to $2,000 for wildfire management/education projects.
Deadlines: October 31, 2008.
URL: http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_22_21.html

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Program: Teacher of the Year
Summary: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. partners with Phi Delta Kappa International, the world’s leading education association, to implement this recognition program. Wal-Mart will donate $4.3 million to local schools with winning teachers. At the local level, one teacher in each community will be honored. The local Teacher of the Year will receive a $1000 grant, payable to the school taught at, and is to be used for an educational program of the teacher’s choosing. Local Teacher of the Year winners are then eligible to apply for the State Teacher of the Year award. Increased this year, state winners will receive an additional $10,000 educational grant. Finally, one National Teacher of the Year will be selected from the state winners. The National Teacher of the Year will receive an additional $25,000 educational grant for a total of $36,000 to his or her school.
Update: Nominations will be accepted October 1, 2008 – October 31, 2008 at your local Wal-Mart store or Sam's Club.
Deadline: 31 October 2008
URL: http://www.pdkintl.org/walmart/home.htm

Children for Children [NY]
Program: Annual Fund Grants; Teachers’ Aid Program Grants
Summary: Children for Children provides resources to New York City schools and educators via grants that enable programs to create quality service opportunities for children. Annual Fund Grants support school resource needs. Each year, Children for Children searches for schools attempting to provide quality education to New York City’s underserved communities. Typically, these are schools in which approximately 80% of the school population qualifies for the Federal Free Lunch Program. Grant recipient schools are asked to organize a community service project for the students, so that the students may gain the many personal benefits of helping others. In the past, grants have ranged from $5,000 to $30,000 providing materials such as musical instruments, microscopes, libraries and much more. … Teachers' Aid Program Grants recognize dedicated teachers serving under-resourced communities with smaller classroom resource and service project grants. There is no deadline for TAP Grants.
Region: New York City
Deadline: 18 January 2009
URL: http://www.childrenforchildren.org/index.php?q=node/10

Donors Choose
Summary: At this not-for-profit website, teachers submit project proposals for materials or experiences their students need to learn. These ideas become classroom reality when concerned individuals choose projects to fund.
Eligibility:Any individual can search such proposals by areas of interest, learn about classroom needs, and choose to fund the project(s) they find most compelling.
Deadline: Open
URL: http://www.donorschoose.org/homepage/main.html

Wachovia Foundation
Program: Education, Community Development, Health/Human Services, & Arts/Culture
Summary: The Foundation provides grants in 4 primary areas. (1) Education: eliminate the pre-K-12 "achievement gap" in education; advance teaching through recruitment, professional development, support, and retention of teachers; facilitate merit-based access to higher education for under represented groups. (2) Community Development: create and sustain affordable housing; revitalize low- to moderate-income neighborhoods; facilitate job creation, work force development, and financial literacy/empowerment. (3) Health/Human Services: enable and sustain independence for individuals and families; ensure access to health education and quality care. (4) Arts and Culture: enhance education by facilitating access to and participation in cultural experiences for persons with low- to moderate-income; ensure the availability of a broad array of artistic opportunities/venues that reflect the diversity of the community.
Deadline: Open
Contact: contact.community@wachovia.com
URL: http://www.wachovia.com/inside/page/0,,139_414_430,00.html

Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc.
Program: Corporate Giving Program
Summary: Fujifilm is dedicated to giving back to the communities in which we live and work. Our Corporate Giving Program is designed to assist organizations whose proposals have relevance to our community interests, which include the Environment, Education, Arts & Culture, and Health & Human Services. Grants from $1,000 to $5,000 are given for specific projects or programs. The PhotoPro Product Donations Program gives up to $1,000 in products to colleges accredited with degree-granting programs in professional photography. The QuickSnaps for Learning program gives to nonprofit organizations; accredited public/private schools; and community groups.
Deadline: Open
Contact: 800-755-3854
URL: http://www.fujifilmusa.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/AboutGiving.jsp

O’Neill Foundation, William J. and Dorothy K.
Program: Capacity Building Grants
Summary: The program provides support for activities designed to build capacity in an organization so it can better fulfill its mission and vision. Grants are awarded for capacity building activities that develop or improve the effectiveness, impact and strength of the organization. Capacity building initiatives may include those that strengthen board and staff leadership, strategic planning, financial systems, human resource management, technology, or other activities that improve an organization's infrastructure. A vital component of this grantmaking program is active collaboration between the O'Neill Foundation and grant seekers. Update:Our deadlines for submitting an LOI in 2008 are: January 2, April 1, July 1, and October 1.
Region: Cleveland, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Licking County, OH; Baltimore/Annapolis, MD; Big Island, HI; Bonita Springs/Naples, FL; Houston, TX; New York City, NY; Richmond, VA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC.
Deadline: Open
Contact: 216-831-4134
URL: http://www.oneillfdn.org/

National Head Start Association
Program: Start Line
Summary: Start Line places hardware and software in Head Start programs and provides training for teachers and Head Start staff who in turn make the technology available each year to more than 46,000 of America’s neediest children. Start Line Recipients receive workstations from HATCH comprising a computer, software, a printer, and ergonomically appropriate enclosures and work areas. A key, and unique, element of the program is providing training and unlimited technical support for the computers for the life of the workstations. This is especially valuable for Head Start programs in rural areas where technical support resources are scarce. Region: Small, rural Head Start programs anywhere, and all Head Start programs in Washington, Oregon, and California.
Deadline: Open
URL: http://www.nhsa.org/announcements/announce_startline.htm

RGK Foundation [TX]
Program: Education; Community; Medicine/Health
Summary: The Foundation makes grants in the broad areas of Education, Community, and Medicine/Health. The Foundation’s primary interests within Education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science and reading), integrating technology into curriculum, teacher development, literacy, and higher education. … The Foundation’s primary interests within Community include a broad range of human services, community improvement, abuse prevention, and youth development programs. Human service programs of particular interest to the Foundation include early children and family services, early childhood development, and parenting education. The Foundation supports a variety of Community Improvement programs including those that enhance non-profit management and promote philanthropy and voluntarism. Youth development programs supported by the Foundation typically include after-school educational enrichment programs that supplement and enhance the formal education systems to increase the chances for successful outcomes in school and life. The Foundation is also interested in programs that attract female and minority students into the fields of mathematics, science, and technology. … The Foundation’s current interests in the area of Medicine/Health include programs that promote the health and well-being of children, and programs that promote access to health services. There are no geographic restrictions to the Foundation’s grantmaking. There is no deadline for submitting an electronic Letter of Inquiry. Foundation staff reviews electronic Letters of Inquiry on an ongoing basis and typically responds within two days. We expect that most grants awarded will be under $25,000.
Deadline: Open
Contact: (512) 474-9298
URL: http://www.rgkfoundation.org/

Braitmayer Foundation
Program: K-12 education
Summary: The Foundation is interested in K-12 education throughout the U.S. Of particular interest are: curricular and school reform initiatives; preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching. The Foundation is pleased to have its grants used as seed money, challenge grants, or to match other grants to the recipient organizations. Unless a small percentage of the total amount requested, normally the Foundation does not make grants for childcare, pre-kindergarten, or after school programs nor for equipment including hardware, software, and books. Applicants should apply by June 1 for grants up to $35,000; June 1 or November 15 for grants up to $10,000.
Deadline: Open
Contact: (860) 638-4688
URL: http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/

Sempra Energy [CA]
Program: Corporate giving
Summary: Sempra prefers to support programs that provide measurable outcomes for the communities where we do business. We fund requests in the following program areas: (1) Education. We fund programs that motivate students to be prepared for higher education; that promote technology-based learning; and that encourage success in the fields of engineering, technology, business or international relations. (2) Environment. We embrace programs that address regional, national and global policies and initiatives that promote healthy and safe communities. We also make it a priority to join customers, business and civic leaders in providing sound and responsible stewardship of our environment. (3) Business and economic development. We want to do business in thriving communities. Therefore, we support programs that focus on business development, retention and expansion. We are committed to doing business with a competitive diverse supplier base and actively support business development efforts. (4) Health and human services. We are committed to healthy communities. We fund programs that lead to lifelong fitness, healthy lifestyles and human wellness. We also give preference to efforts that help the homeless, the hungry, and those in need. (5) Arts and culture.
Region: In the last year, Sempra funded programs in Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York and Texas. As we grow nationally and globally, we continue our commitment to San Diego, site of our corporate headquarters, and all of Southern California.
Deadline: Open
Contact: gifts@sempra.com
URL: http://www.sempra.com/community/giving_corporate.htm

Electronic Data Systems Corporation (EDS)
Program: Technology Grant (2008)
Summary: Grants of $1,500 will be awarded to teachers and library media specialists through a competitive application process. The program challenges teachers and librarians to explore technology-related products and services and creatively apply these tools and resources in the classroom to enrich student learning. Grants must be used to pay for technology products, training and services not provided to the teacher by the school or the school district. Examples include, but not limited to, computer software and hardware, digital cameras, PC Cams, CD-ROM libraries, scanners and video boards; modems, Internet access, wiring and on-line time to networks and databases.
Update: The 2008 EDS Technology Grant Program is now open [as of 5 Nov. 2007].
Contact: 972-605-1876
Deadline: Open
URL: http://www.eds.com/about/community/grants/

Golub Foundation [NY]
Program: Health & human services, arts, culture, education, youth activities
Summary: The Golub Foundation was established by the Golub Corporation, parent company of Price Chopper Supermarkets, to enhance and improve the quality of life within Price Chopper’s communities. Contributions are made through planned, continued giving programs in the areas of health and human services, arts, culture, education, and youth activities, within Price Chopper’s marketing areas. To be considered for funding, mail a written request, on letterhead for the organization seeking the donation, six to eight weeks prior to needed support or response deadlines. We review capital campaign requests quarterly.
Region: Our six state marketing area includes a specific mile radius around our stores in New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Hampshire.
Deadline: Open
Contact: Golub Foundation, PO Box 1074, Schenectady, NY 12301
URL: http://www.pricechopper.com/GolubFoundation/GolubFoundation_S.las

International Reading Association
Program: Awards & grants for reading & literacy efforts
Summary: The IRA honors educators, authors, and others involved in reading and literacy efforts through its nearly 40 awards and grants. An overview of each award, with lists of past recipients, guidelines, and application forms for most, can be found on the website.
Deadline: Open
URL: http://www.reading.org/association/awards/index.html

National Science Foundation
Program: Research and Evaluation on Education in Science and Engineering
Description: The Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) in the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) supports basic and applied research and evaluation that enhances science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning and teaching. The Research and Evaluation on Education in Science and Engineering (REESE) program aims at advancing research at the frontiers of STEM learning, education, and evaluation, and at providing the foundation knowledge necessary to improve STEM teaching and learning at all educational levels and in all settings. This solicitation calls for four types of proposals—Knowledge Diffusion, Empirical Research, Large Empirical Research, and Diffusion and Evaluation. The goals of the REESE program are: (1) to advance discovery and innovation at the frontiers of STEM learning, education, and evaluation; (2) to stimulate the field to produce high quality and robust research results through the advancement of theory, method, and human resources; and (3) to help coordinate advances in education, learning research, and evaluation efforts. REESE advances its mission by developing an interdisciplinary research portfolio focusing on core scientific questions of learning in real and emerging educational contexts, from childhood through adulthood, and from before school through to graduate school and beyond into the workforce. In addition, research questions related to education and evaluation are central to the REESE activity.
Deadline: Open
URL: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15575&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW

Walgreens
Program: Health & Human Services; Education; Civic & Community; Arts & Culture
Summary: Most grants are made to eligible nonprofits working in local communities. A small portion of the budget is reserved for select national organizations. Walgreens awards grants in the following program areas: Health and Human Services; Education; Civic and Community; Arts and Culture. Health is our major area of focus, and the largest share of our annual contributions budget is allocated to programs that address the health needs of our patients. Within the categories, we have identified several priorities; health and education. Eligible nonprofit organizations with programs in these priority areas should have cost-effective projects operating within the community area surrounding a Walgreens store.
Deadline: Open
URL: http://www.walgreens.com/about/community/guidelines.jsp

Charles Hayden Foundation
Program: Youth Development Grants; Education Grants; Museum Grants
Summary: The Foundation makes contributions only to institutions that serve children and youth ages 3 to 18 from the metropolitan areas of New York and Boston. We concentrate support on youth development and education programs that present: (1) evidence of program impact on young people and (2) plans for making measurable progress toward well-defined goals in a specific time frame. Program support is generally for program expansion and creation. Capital support is awarded for renovation to existing buildings, construction of new buildings and additions or the purchase of existing structures, and purchase of non-expendable equipment (generally excluding computers).
Region: Priority is given to applicants from New York City and Boston. Metropolitan New York is defined as all of New York City, the portion of Westchester County that is south of the line roughly delineated by the Cross County Parkway, and, in New Jersey, primarily the cities of Newark, Jersey City and Paterson. Boston includes both the City of Boston and Chelsea. Grants are also made to institutions that support youth activities outside these areas when a substantial majority of the youth served comes from within the Foundation’s defined geographic catchment areas.
Deadline: Open
URL: http://www.charleshaydenfoundation.org/guidelines.php

Invitrogen Corporation
Program: N/A
Summary: The Foundation is committed to strengthening the pipeline of future life scientists. Funding and partnership opportunities that address the following areas of interest will be considered: life science education for students, beginning at the high school level; professional development for high school and community college instructors; programs that are broad in scope and reach students and/or educators from a variety of geographic locations are preferred. Special consideration is also given to programs that target groups traditionally underrepresented in the life sciences, including but not limited to women and diverse populations. Through outreach and education, the Foundation also seeks to increase society’s understanding of the life sciences and their critical role in addressing global issues. Programs and initiatives that address these objectives are preferred: educating community leaders about the importance of life science, particularly as it relates to education, economic strength and global health; activities and initiatives that demonstrate thought leadership; museum and traveling exhibits, community events and public lectures, that reach a broad, cross-section of the population. At this time, The Invitrogen Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, however, we will entertain a 1-page letter of inquiry.
Deadline: Open
URL: http://www.invitrogen.com/site/us/en/home/Global/We-Have-Redesigned-the-Site.html

National Gardening Association
Program: Grants for School & Youth Gardens
Summary: The NGA works with sponsoring companies and organizations to provide funding and in-kind grants to projects that actively engage kids in the garden and improve the quality of life for their communities. To be eligible for these awards your school or organization must plan to garden with at least 15 kids between the ages of 3 and 18. (The Mantis Award is also open to non-youth organizations.)
Update: Apply for Hooked on Hydroponics Awards by September 15, 2008. Apply for Healthy Sprouts Awards by October 15, 2008. Apply for Youth Garden Grants by November 1, 2008.
Deadline: Open
URL: http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants.asp

National Science Foundation
Program: Active Funding Opportunities - Recently Announced
Summary: See recently announced funding opportunities at the NSF's website. RSS feed available.
Deadline: Open
URL: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_list.jsp?org=NSF&ord=rcnt

Funder: Teachers Network
Program: N/A
Summary: Teachers Network has compiled a series of grant opportunities for various topics, including humanities, mathematics, science, social studies, technology. Many of these will already be familiar to Grant Spy subscribers.
Deadline: Open
URL: http://www.teachersnetwork.org/Grants/index.htm