- “Living in a Material World” Teacher Grants from the ASM Materials Education Foundation
- Library Grants from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries
- Unsung Heroes Awards Program from Voya Financial
- Journalism Grant from the McCormick Foundation
- Let’s ALL Play Partnership from the National Inclusion Project
- Education Grants from the Kinder Morgan Foundation
- Student Achievement Grants from the NEA Foundation
- Instrument Grants from the Classics for Kids Foundation
- Foundation Grants from the Easton Sports Development Foundation II
- Foundation Grants from the Finish Line Youth Foundation
1. “Living in a Material World” Teacher Grants from the ASM Materials Education Foundation- the ASM Materials Education Foundation sponsors 20 annual grants for K-12 teachers to help bring the real world of materials science into their classrooms. “Living in a Material World” grants recognize teacher creativity.
- States: All States
- Average Amount: $500.00
- Total Amount: $5,000.00
- Address: 9639 Kinsman Rd. Materials Park, OH 44073-0002
- Telephone: 800-336-5152
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: ASM Materials Education Foundation
- Eligibility: Public School
- Program Areas: General Education, Math, Science/Environmental, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Technology
- Deadline: 5/25/2015
2. Library Grants from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries- the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries provides print books to the K-12 school libraries and students that need them the most. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to update, extend, and diversify the book collections of school libraries throughout the United States. Grants are made to individual schools rather than to school districts, foundations, or other entities.
- States: All States
- Average Amount: $5,000.00
- Total Amount: $1,000,000.00
- Address: 1201 15th Street NW, Suite 420 Washington, DC 20005
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries
- Eligibility: Public School
- Program Areas: General Education, Library, Reading
- Deadline: 12/1/2015
3. Unsung Heroes Awards Program from Voya Financial- Each year 100 educators are selected to receive $2,000 to help fund their innovative class projects. Voya Unsung Heroes implement creative, unique educational programs that help students reach new heights.
- States: All States
- Average Amount: $2,000.00 – $25,000.00
- Total Amount: $240,000.00
- Telephone: 507-931-1682
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: Voya Financial
- Eligibility: Public School, Private School
- Program Areas: Arts, Early Childhood, General Education, Health/PE, Math, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
- Deadline: 4/30/2015
4. Journalism Grant from the McCormick Foundation- the Foundation’s Journalism Program supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions conducting programs that contribute to projects that enhance content, build news audiences and protect the rights of journalists. Letters of Inquiry for requests under $50,000 may be submitted anytime, while LOIs for requests over $50,000 must be submitted by the May 1st deadline.
- States: All States
- Average Amount: $10,000.00 – $200,000.00
- Address: 205 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 4300 Chicago, IL 60601
- Telephone: 312-445-5000
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: McCormick Foundation
- Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other
- Program Areas: Journalism
- Deadline: 5/1/2015
5. Let’s ALL Play Partnership from the National Inclusion Project – Let’s ALL Play brings an inclusive recreational experience to children with disabilities. As a national leader in the movement toward full inclusion, the National Inclusion Project is proud to partner with community organizations that are seeking to programmatically open doors for ALL children to learn, live, and play together. Through training, consulting, and funding, the Project will meet organizations where they are and help them to implement quality programs that impact children and families in their communities.
- States: All States
- Average Amount: $10,000.00
- Address: 104 T.W. Alexander Dr, Bldg 1, PO Box 110104 RTP, NC 27709
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: National Inclusion Project
- Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other
- Program Areas: Disabilities
- Deadline: 7/31/2015
6. Education Grants from the Kinder Morgan Foundation- Grants are primarily directed to educational programs for youth in grades K-12. Funding is provided to local, state, provincial and regional educational institutions, libraries and programs that provide ongoing support, such as Junior Achievement. The foundation also supports youth programs provided by local arts organizations, symphony orchestras, museums and others. Initial approach is to contact the foundation for application form, which is required.
- States: All States
- Average Amount: $1,000.00 – $5,000.00
- Total Amount: $500,000.00 – $1,500,000.00
- Address: 370 Van Gordon Street, Lakewood, CO 80228
- Telephone: 303-914-7655
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: Kinder Morgan Foundation
- Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Other
- Program Areas: Arts, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Library, Math, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
- Deadline: 5/10/2015
7. Student Achievement Grants from the NEA Foundation- the NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.
- States: All States
- Average Amount: $2,000.00 – $5,000.00
- Address: 1201 Sixteenth Street NW, Suite 416, Washington, DC 20036-3207
- Telephone: 202-822-7839
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: The NEA Foundation
- Eligibility: Public School, Higher Education
- Program Areas: Arts, Early Childhood, General Education, Health/PE, Math, Professional Development, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), TAG, Technology
- Deadline: 6/1/2015
8. Instrument Grants from the Classics for Kids Foundation- Classics for Kids Foundation offers matching grants toward the purchase of high quality stringed instruments and mentoring to nonprofit music programs serving young people grades 3-12. CFKF works only with instrument providers that assure the highest craftsmanship, sound, and ease of playing, so that young players gain the fullest benefit with their instrument.
- States: All States
- Address: PO Box 5977, Holliston, MA 01746
- Telephone: 508-740-8331
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: Classics for Kids Foundation
- Eligibility: Public School, Other
- Program Areas: Arts
- Deadline: 6/30/2015
9. Foundation Grants from the Easton Sports Development Foundation II- The goal of The Easton Sports Development Foundation is to promote the sport of archery and/or bow hunting and continue these efforts through college and university programs. We want to be a catalyst in the development of archery as a mainstream sport and help it to grow at the state, regional, and national level. Requests for less than $25,000.00 can be submitted at any time.
- States: All States
- Average Amount: $1,000.00 – $50,000.00
- Total Amount: $1,000,000.00 – $5,000,000.00
- Address: 7855 Haskell Avenue, Suite 360, Van Nuys, CA 91406
- Telephone: 818-909-2207 Ext. 306
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: Easton Sports Development Foundation II
- Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other
- Program Areas: Health/PE
- Deadline: 9/1/2015
10. Foundation Grants from the Finish Line Youth Foundation – Giving on a national basis in areas of company operations, supporting organizations involved with athletics and youth development. Special emphasis is directed toward programs designed to promote active lifestyles and team building skills; and camps designed to promote sports and active lifestyles, and serve disadvantaged and special needs kids.
- States: All States
- Average Amount: $1,000.00 – $50,000.00
- Total Amount: $200,000.00 – $500,000.00
- Address: 3308 North Mitthoeffer Road, Indianapolis, IN 46235-2332
- Telephone: 317-899-1022 x6741
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: Finish Line Youth Foundation
- Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Other
- Program Areas: After-School, Disabilities, Health/PE, Special Education
- Deadline: Ongoing