We know that many educational institutions are struggling to find ways to fill the financial gaps created by state, federal, and local budget cuts. Here are a few resources for funding and grant opportunities that may be helpful to you:
Funding & Grant Opportunities
3M invests in teachers and opportunities that introduce new methods of learning into classrooms. More than 32,000 elementary and middle school students around the nation are getting a lot more involved in their science and math classes, thanks to the 3M Foundation and 200 inspired teachers. These teachers received up to $3,500 each for materials to support their new ideas on engaging student interest in science and math. Totaling over $350,000, these grants will reach classrooms in 21 states
"A Student's Guide to Writing a Scholarship Essay" offers helpful tips and advice how to craft a thoughtful, well-written scholarship essay.
Hundreds of schools have found a solution in the Acellus Learning System. The Academy's grant program can help your school become one of them.
Adopt-A-Classroom increases opportunity for student success by empowering teachers with community partners and funds to purchase resources for the classroom.
Since 1952, Allstate has invested more than $275 million in funding in communities across the country to address key social issues. Our grantmaking priorities fall into three categories: Safe and Vital Communities, Economic Empowerment and Tolerance, Inclusion and Diversity.
Provides links to organizations, foundations, and governmental agencies categorized by topic areas.
American Express supports hundreds of non-profit organizations each year through its foundation and corporate giving activities. Grants are made under the Historic Preservation & Conservation, Leadership and Community Service & Engagement themes that reflect their company values and complement their business priorities.
APA and its affiliate organizations provide a wide range of grants, scholarships, awards with the aim of advancing the science and practice of psychology as a means of understanding behavior and promoting health, education, and human welfare.
AT&T invests significant resources to advance education, strengthen communities and improve lives. Through philanthropic initiatives and collaboration, AT&T and the AT&T Foundation support projects that create opportunities, make connections and address community needs where we — and our customers — live and work.
Bank of America is committed to creating meaningful change in the communities we serve through our philanthropic efforts, associate volunteerism, community development activities and investing, support of arts and culture programming and environmental initiatives.
The Teach@15 Award program helps schools serving any grades 7-12 meet their technology needs. Teens (age 13-18) who are registered members on at15.com can nominate their schools to win a Teach@15 Award. Teen members can vote once a day for 15 days for one nomination. Every 15 days, Best Buy will award 3 schools with Best Buy Gift Cards based on member votes. The school with the most votes will win $1,500, second most votes wins $1,000 and third most votes wins $500.
Boeing works closely with selected colleges and universities to enhance undergraduate curricula, support continuing education of Boeing employees, recruit for internships and employment, and collaborate on research that benefits the long-term needs of our businesses. Boeing provides scholarship funds to selected schools including some Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions. Boeing does not provide scholarship funds directly to students.
Box Tops for Education has helped America's schools earn over $400 million since 1996 by collecting clipped Box Tops coupons from hundreds of participating products.
The Broad Foundations were established by entrepreneur and philanthropist Eli Broad to advance entrepreneurship for the public good in education, science and the arts. The Broad Foundations, which include The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation and The Broad Art Foundation, have assets of $2.1 billion.
CLF accepts funding requests throughout the year. The Board meets and issues grants several times annually. The Foundation focuses on four program areas: children's advocacy, education, medical research and initiatives, and the arts.
Founded in 1984, the Foundation was established in the U.S. as a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Foundations grants are awarded throughout the year on business plan priorities, tax requirements, legal compliance and approval by the Foundation's Board of Directors.
The College Grant Database offers a helpful Resource Guide that includes a variety of grant resources. Check it out!
The Computers for Learning program encourages agencies to transfer computers and related peripheral equipment excess to their needs directly to schools and educational nonprofit organizations. The CFL website allows eligible recipients to view and select the computer equipment that federal agencies have reported as excess.
CFY is a national education nonprofit that helps students in low-income communities, together with their teachers and families, harness the power of digital learning to improve educational outcomes.
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is a family foundation established in 1944 by the man who started Hilton Hotels. They provide funds to nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people throughout the world.
Over the years, the Corning Incorporated Foundation has contributed more than $108 million through its programs of giving. Selected public K-12 school districts, community colleges and four-year institutions of higher learning are the consistent beneficiaries of Corning Foundation support. Corning's areas of involvement have included community service programs for students, curriculum enrichment, student scholarships, facility improvement and instructional technology projects for the classroom.
COS Funding Opportunities is a database of announcements for grants, fellowships, and awards. Sponsors include private foundations, public agencies, national and local governments, corporations and more.
The U.S. Department of Education provides funding information for those interested in applying for a grant or contract.
Digital Wish believes that every child deserves a technology-rich education that will provide them with the skills necessary to excel in the global economy. Every day, Digital Wish develops new online tools and promotions that empower teachers and their supporters to get new technology for their classrooms and enhance learning for our children.
Dollar General believes learning to read, receiving your GED or learning the English language is an investment that opens doorways for personal, professional and economic growth. That is why their commitment to literacy remains strong. It is the one gift that no one can take away—the one gift that lasts a lifetime. The need for literacy assistance isn't confined to a single age group or geographic location. That's why the Dollar General Literacy Foundation's grant programs help improve the lives of people of all ages in many different communities.
DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America post classroom project requests on DonorsChoose.org. Requests range from pencils for a poetry writing unit, to violins for a school recital, to microscope slides for a biology class. People can browse project requests and give any amount to the one that inspires them. Once a project reaches its funding goal, DonorsChoose.org delivers the materials to the school.
Dow offers various programs and donations to various education initiatives.
There are three distinct grant program areas that the EFA Senior Board of Directors have chosen to focus on at this time. These areas are: Arts & Education, the Environment and Sustainable Population.
The Edward W. Hazen Foundation, a private foundation established in 1925, is committed to supporting organizing and leadership of young people and communities of color in dismantling structural inequity based on race and class.
eSchool News is a source for K-12 and higher education grants.
The FCC's Schools and Libraries program, also known as the E-rate program, makes telecommunications and information services more affordable for schools and libraries in America.
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance offers financial and non-financial assistance programs to the American public.
The Federal Money Retriever is America's best-selling grant searching software.
The Fender Music Foundation makes the gift of music available to people across the country by providing funding and resources for music programs. Their grants are awarded to music academies, schools, local music programs and national music programs across America.
The Foundation Center is the leading source of information about foundations, corporate giving, and related philanthropy worldwide.
FundsNet Online Services provides resources about grants, fundraising, philanthropy, foundations and 501(c)(3) non-profits organizations to those in need of funding and research.
The General Mills Foundation, in partnership with the American Dietetic Association Foundation and the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, developed the Champions for Healthy Kids grant program which awards 50 grants of $10,000 each to community-based groups that develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle.
Good360 is growing the world’s largest online product donation marketplace, where product donations from America’s top brands and retailers become goods for the greater good. They are the next-generation incarnation of Gifts In Kind International, a pioneer in the product giving space, recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s most efficient charities. In three decades of service, they've distributed nearly $7 billion in product donations to thousands of organizations serving a wide spectrum of people in need.
Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all federal grant-making agencies.
GrantsAlert.com is a database of education grants to help America's schools find and secure funding opportunities for their organizations, schools, districts, consortia and state education agencies.
Hasbro's mission is to assist children in triumphing over their critical life obstacles and to bring the joy of play into their lives. Through their philanthropic programs they work to bring “the sparkle of Hope, the joy of Play and the power of Service” into the lives of the children who need it most.
HHS awards grants for more than 300 programs and is the largest grant-awarding agency in the Federal government.
The Hitachi Foundation is an independent nonprofit philanthropic organization established by Hitachi, Ltd. in 1985. Their mission is to forge an authentic integration of business actions and societal well-being in North America.
The mission of The Home Depot Foundation is simple...to improve homes and improve lives. Through partnership with local nonprofits and the volunteer efforts of Team Depot, they focus on repairing and refurbishing homes and facilities that serve disadvantaged families and individuals.
The primary focus of IBM's corporate citizenship activities is on developing initiatives to address specific societal issues, such as the environment, community economic development, education, health, literacy, language and culture.
ING Unsung Heroes has recognized and awarded nearly 1,500 educators for their breakthrough projects to bring classroom teaching to new heights.
Founded in 1989, the Intel Foundation is a philanthropic organization focused on programs that advance education and improve communities worldwide. By providing funding for national and localized grants, the foundation helps fuel innovation in classrooms, empower women and underserved youth, and enables Intel employees to serve the needs of their communities. The goals of the Intel Foundation are to increase interest in math and science education, and to help develop a future workforce that represents the diversity around the world.
eProfessional Association is in their 9th year of operations as a nonprofit organization based in Minnesota. eProfessional Association is dedicated to helping organizations with their technology needs through information AND technology grants. eProfessional Association has helped to provide Technology Grants to over 500 organizations and is now ramping up to expand its services to another 1,000 organizations by 2012.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation focuses on protecting, nurturing and supporting opportunities for children.
The Kids in Need Foundation mission is to ensure that every child is prepared to learn and succeed by providing free school supplies nationally to students most in need.
FedEx Office is pleased to offer teachers, professors, faculty and staff members 15% off on most products and services at participating FedEx Office nationwide. To receive your discount, simply present your discount card when making a purchase in-store or at fedexoffice.com and the discount will automatically be applied. Unlike other educator discount programs, the National Educators Discount Program has no limit on the savings you can acquire each quarter and each year.
The Libri Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization which donates new, quality, hardcover children's books to small, rural public libraries in the United States through its BOOKS FOR CHILDREN program.
Toolbox for Education is a grant program that provides parent groups with financial tools to help improve their children's schools. Grant awards of up to $5,000 support school improvement projects at public schools nationwide. Since 2006, through Toolbox for Education, the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation has donated over $20 million to more than 4,000 K-12 schools, benefitting over 2 million schoolchildren.
With contributions exceeding $5 million since its founding in 1992, the Mazda Foundation is playing a meaningful role in helping thousands of Americans realize their aspirations and dreams. It’s also important to note that programs the Mazda Foundation supports range from children’s organizations and educational scholarships to food banks, environmental programs and crucial disaster relief efforts.
Microsoft has the technology and resources to empower your nonprofit to do more. Whether you are a small organization serving a single community or a global nonprofit serving millions of people, Microsoft can help through software donations, training and monetary grants.
The MIlagro Foundation is a publicly supported foundation established by Carlos Santana and his family in 1998. Milagro benefits underserved and vulnerable children around the world by making grants to community based tax-exempt organizations that work with children in the areas of education, health, and the arts. "Milagro" means miracle.
The Motorola Mobility Foundation Empowerment Grants address three areas of focus – education, health and wellness and community and are an opportunity for U.S.-based non-profit organizations to apply for funding to empower their communities.
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is a private, grantmaking foundation based in Flint, Michigan.
The Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation’s mission is to support music education. Through music education, a child can better achieve his/her full potential and stimulate personal and educational growth. Music Matters Grants for 2012 will focus on financial need in school and non-profit music programs throughout the United States. Grants will be awarded in April of 2012, with funds distributed by the end of 2012. Grant amounts for this cycle are up to $6,000 each and are made on an annual one-time basis.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…" With an annual budget of about $6.9 billion (FY 2010), we are the funding source for approximately 20 percent of all federally supported basic research conducted by America's colleges and universities. In many fields such as mathematics, computer science and the social sciences, NSF is the major source of federal backing.
At the NEA Foundation, we support new ideas and practices to strengthen teaching and learning. Our goal is to fund and share successful strategies to educate and prepare students for bright and rewarding futures. We have learned that the best teaching methods come from our greatest assets: educators. That is why we have awarded more than $8 million to fund 2,500 grants to public school educators to enhance teaching and learning.
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.
The Pay it Forward Foundation is a community of hope-focused individuals whose mission is to inspire, promote and celebrate the adoption and practice of pay it forward principles.
Pearson's school funding team can provide sample grant narrative, free grant reviews, and answers to school funding questions.
Established in 1998, The Pentair Foundation supports communities in which Pentair operates. Through local employee-managed councils, the Foundation funds programs that promote education, sustainability in water and energy, and workforce readiness. Pentair dedicates two percent of its annual pre-tax income to charitable efforts. Over the years, The Pentair Foundation has directed more than $20 million to Pentair communities and recently received the Jefferson Awards for Corporate Giving.
The Pet Care Trust believes in supporting teachers with Educational Grants. They know many school teachers have very limited resources for the support of classroom animals. That’s why the Pet Care Trust is sponsoring this program to help teachers support pets in the classroom through direct, no-hassle educational grants. You can obtain a grant for the purchase of new pets, pet environments or pet food and supplies for existing classroom pets.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life. They partner with a diverse range of donors, public and private organizations and concerned citizens who share their commitment to fact-based solutions and goal-driven investments to improve society.
Each year, The Prudential Foundation invests over $25 million in grants in efforts that support the revitalization of communities and support Prudential employees' community engagement efforts.
The Public Welfare Foundation supports efforts to ensure fundamental rights and opportunities for people in need.
RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of Education, Community, and Health/Medicine. The Foundation's primary interests within Education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science and reading), teacher development, literacy, and higher education.
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund advances social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.
Each year, the U. S. government awards millions of dollars in grant funding to schools, first responders, healthcare organizations and other public entities for the purchase of new technologies. School budgets today are getting tighter and tighter so pursuing grants is becoming a necessity. This link includes a list of Funding Resources that you may wish to contact to see if your school will qualify for a grant.
A quality education provides our young people with the building blocks they need to achieve success throughout their lives. That’s why the Sprint Foundation supports education programs across the country, with a particular focus on urban K–12 public education.
The SRA International Grants Web includes private and government funding and resources.
We make it our business to be a good neighbor. To support the communities where we live and work, we focus our giving in three areas: Safety, Education, & Community development.
Tellabs Foundation advancea strategic programs in education, health, and the environment. They've given more than $15 million to communities where we live and work.
TI recognizes that supporting education today is critical to our success tomorrow. Not only do high-tech companies need technologically skilled people, but every nation needs a strong workforce and business leaders to be able to innovate and prosper. In the past five years alone, TI and the TI Foundation have invested more than $150 million to support education. Higher education has received about 80 percent of these funds, with approximately 70 percent of that investment focused on research. Our
The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents, including grant information.
The School Funding Newsletter offers a free monthly subscription publication and free search of the grants database, as well as a fee-based grant writing service.
The Tiger Woods Foundation provides unique experiences and innovative educational opportunities for youth worldwide.
Toshiba America Foundation is accepting applications from 6-12 science and math teachers for grants. Toshiba America Foundation offers grants up to $1,000 to K-5 teachers. Applications are due on October 1st each year. Toshiba America Foundation contributes to science & math education by investing in teacher designed projects for 6-12 students. Grade 6-12 grant requests of more than $5,000 are due August 1, 2011. All other grade 6-12 requests are evaluated on a rolling basis.
The Grants Program sponsored by EPA's Office of Environmental Education (OEE), Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education, supports environmental education projects that enhance the public's awareness, knowledge, and skills to help people make informed decisions that affect environmental quality. EPA awards grants each year based on funding appropriated by Congress. Annual funding for the program ranges between $2 and $3 million.
The William Bingham Foundation was established in 1955 by Elizabeth Bingham Blossom in memory of her brother, William Bingham II, to continue the philanthropic tradition of the family. As of December 31, 2009, the William Bingham Foundation had assets (at market value) of approximately $19.4 million. As a family foundation, the William Bingham Foundation: furthers the philanthropic intent of its founder, Elizabeth Bingham Blossom; supports organizations in the fields of education, science, health and human services, and the arts; Works for a world that is environmentally self-sustaining; seeks to strengthen civil society and its institutions; and educates family members and others in the values and practices of philanthropy, community service, and stewardship; and seeks to build a sense of community among ourselves and with the world we share.
To help educators develop 21st century classrooms and improve achievement by providing effective, engaging technology tools, the Turning Foundation in partnership with Samsung, BrainPOP and Turning Technologies have joined together to offer the Winter 2012 Classroom Improvement Technology Grant. Ten (10) classroom awards are available to teachers in grades K-12 currently teaching in an accredited, non-profit school building in the United States.Grant applications close February 15, 2012. Awards will be announced February 24, 2012