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FUNDING & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
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.
HOW TO RAISE MONEY TO START A NEW BUSINESS
When you’re starting a business, a great idea can only get you so far: You’ll need money to turn your idea into a successful enterprise. Here are a variety of sources you can explore to raise money to fund your business ideas, and learning more about them can help you to choose which avenues make the most sense to pursue.
A STUDENTS GUIDE TO CREDIT: HOW TO SAVE FOR COLLEGE
Saving for college can seem overwhelming — there are so many options out there and it’s also probably the biggest expense you’ll have faced so far in your life. So whether or not you’ve had some help getting started, check out these tips on how to save for college.
PLTW AVAILABLE FUNDING TYPES FOR YOUR SCHOOL
More than ever before, there is a broad spectrum of funding resources available to support schools’ many needs. Funding from federal education and recovery plans, corporate partners, and granting agencies create a collection of resources schools can access and combine to help support their students and to help them close learning gaps. PLTW is available to help you identify resources and build your plan. Explore the information below to understand what’s available to fuel your investment.
17 DATA SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2022
The list covers scholarships awarding up to $38,000, targeting diverse candidates and those that are not restricted to state- or school-based programs. This piece shares financial aid scholarships for current STEM and data science students for the potential to supplement the cost of education or professional development endeavors. Information on where to find scholarships and grants is supplied. Also highlighted within the resource is a quick FAQ. The featured scholarships are current for 2022 and are provided by trusted organizations in the field.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BIPOC STUDENTS ATTENDING TRADE PROGRAMS
This guide investigates statistics about postsecondary education and race and why some students may want to consider vocational school instead. Learn about 13 vocational school scholarships and additional resources that can help you on your educational journey.
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Find, track and manage your grants in one place. Home to 11,000+ active grant opportunities and in-depth funder profiles to easily find your next good fit funder.
CARL PERKINS GRANT SAMPLE FOR VR
The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act is the Federal law that funds Career and Technical Education (CTE). The purpose of this Act is to more fully develop the academic, career, and technical skills of secondary education students and postsecondary education students who elect to enroll in career and technical programs.
AMERICAN HONDA FOUNDATION
Every year, the American Honda Foundation awards multiple grants ranging from $20,000 to $75,000. Grants focus on all areas of education, but are particularly focused on improving literacy and STEM education. Organizations seeking to implement programs focused on those areas may submit grant proposals to this education foundation four times a year.
KINDER MORGAN’S FOUNDATION STEM GRANTS
The Kinder Morgan Foundation believes that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders, and our mission is to provide them with opportunities to learn and grow. Our goal is to help today’s science, math and music students become the engineers, educators and musicians who will support our diverse communities for many years to come. To accomplish this goal, we fund programs that promote the academic and artistic interests of young people in the many cities and towns across North America where Kinder Morgan operates.
WHIRLPOOL FOUNDATION
Through its strategic grants, Whirlpool Foundation identifies outstanding programs that are centered on qualify family life, cultural diversity and lifelong learning. Since the foundation’s beginning, hundreds of organizations and programs have benefited from more than $200 million in grants.
7 STEPS TO WRITING A WINNING SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY
This guide is designed to help students win any scholarship award. The tips and tricks provided are framed in terms of academic scholarships for students, but they’re applicable to any piece of writing asking someone for something, including funding proposals in the civil sector, to writing cover letters for jobs, even to grants for writers.
GRANTS.GOV
What is a grant? A grant is a way the government funds your ideas and projects to provide public services and stimulate the economy. Grants support critical recovery initiatives, innovative research, and many other programs listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). A grant is one of many different forms of federal financial assistance. On Grants.gov you will find grant and cooperative agreement opportunities from federal agencies that award grants.
3M COMMUNITY GIVING
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
“A Student’s Guide to Writing a Scholarship Essay” offers helpful tips and advice how to craft a thoughtful, well-written scholarship essay.
ACELLUS MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM
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 GRANT
Adopt-A-Classroom increases opportunity for student success by empowering teachers with community partners and funds to purchase resources for the classroom.
The Affordable Colleges Online financial aid for online colleges guide explores the impact of distance learning on student loans and college funding. In addition to breaking down the various types of online colleges and programs and how they handle financial aid, the guide looks at accreditation, program quality, and other factors that all students need to know before applying for online programs and securing financial support.
AFFORDABLE COLLEGES ONLINE – FINANCIAL GUIDE
The Affordable Colleges Online financial aid guide provides students and parents with a comprehensive rundown of the entire financial aid ecosystem, from the types of aid available to the process of applying for and securing funds. It also leverages key insight from experts in the space to ensure students make smart financial aid decisions from FAFSA application through college graduation and beyond.
AMERICAN EXPRESS FOUNDATION GRANTS
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.
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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.
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.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
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.
BROAD FOUNDATION GRANTS
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.
COLLEGE GRANT RESOURCE GUIDE
The College Grant Database offers a helpful Resource Guide that includes a variety of grant resources. Check it out!
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.
The U.S. Department of Education provides funding information for those interested in applying for a grant or contract.
SENIORCARE.COM AGING MATTERS SCHOLARSHIP
A $1500 scholarship will be given annually to a selected college student that currently cares for an aging loved one, works within the senior community, or intends to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elder population. Any existing student (or incoming freshman), in good academic standing, at a 2 or 4 year accredited college can apply for this scholarship. And the recipient will demonstrate a unique and admirable understanding and desire to show us that “Aging Matters” to them.
The SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship awards $1500 to be applied towards tuition, books, board and other expenses.
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)
The new FAFSA form is here! Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay! To begin your application, select the “START HERE” button on the FAFSA homepage.
Dow offers various programs and donations to various education initiatives.
It’s no secret that education funding is tight all across the country. At Frey, we want to do everything in our power to assist you to be able to buy all the products you need to run a successful science program!
Digital Wish is a non-profit on a mission to help teachers solve technology shortfalls in their classrooms. Apply for grants, create a wish list of technology your classroom needs, and share lesson plans and fundraising ideas with fellow educators across the country. Digital Wish also provides a searchable library of grants and a myriad of ideas for fundraising. The entire site is designed to empower teachers to find funding for technology for their classrooms.
LOCKHEED MARTIN FOUNDATION
Lockheed Martin is committed to a program of philanthropy that supports the Corporation’s strategic business goals, primarily in the focus areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and military and veteran causes.
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
The purpose of this guidebook is to discuss, in detail, minority scholarships, grants and other financial aid available to African-American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, LGBT and female students. And, to help minority students look for and land scholarships through resources and expert advice.
ENHANCING STUDENT MATHEMATICS LEARNING THROUGH THE USE OF TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY GRANTS
For 2016-17, grants with a maximum of $3,000 each will be awarded to persons currently teaching mathematics in grades Pre-K-12, with a purpose to encourage the innovative use of technology and other tools to “help teachers and students visualize and concretize mathematics abstractions.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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 Foundation Center is the leading source of information about foundations, corporate giving, and related philanthropy worldwide.
The U.S. Department of Education offers three kinds of grants: discretionary, student loans/grants, and formula. Their mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all federal grant-making agencies.
GRANTSALERT.COM
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 CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION GRANT
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.
FUND FOR TEACHERS
Fund for Teachers strengthens instruction by investing in outstanding teachers’ self-determined professional growth and development in order to support student success, enrich their own practice, and strengthen their schools and communities.
For two decades, and with nearly $5 million in awarded grants, Voya Unsung Heroes has proven to be an A+ program with educators. The program’s “alumni” have inspired success in the classroom and impacted countless numbers of students.
STEMFINITY – STEM FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Stemfinity provides STEM Funding Opportunities and Free Grant Writing Services searchable by state and area of emphasis. Stemfinity contains over 1,000 total grant opportunities throughout the United States
INTEL FOUNDATION GRANTS
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.
E-PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
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.
MCCARTHEY DRESSMAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Teacher Development Grants support small teams of teachers in the formation and implementation of groundbreaking k-12 classroom instruction. The grants provide opportunities for teachers to integrate fresh strategies that encourage critical inquiry and to observe their effects on students.
KELLOGG FOUNDATION GRANTS
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation focuses on protecting, nurturing and supporting opportunities for children.
KIDS IN NEED FOUNDATION SCHOOL SUPPLY GRANTS
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.
KABOOM! GRANTS
For over twenty years KaBOOM! has supported community building in neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country through our community-build model. Community-build play spaces engage your larger community: residents, parents, neighbors, youth, local business, and your municipality to design, plan, and execute your Build Day.
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 PHILANTHROPIES
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.
MILAGRO FOUNDATION GRANT
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 page outlines information on where to find the scholarships and grants, as well as organizes opportunities dedicated to specific demographics, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinx students, and several others. The featured scholarships are current and provided by trusted organizations.
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.
The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions. The foundation addresses four areas of focus – education, public safety, disaster relief, and employee giving. The educational focus is on supporting programs that advance science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, preparing our next generation of innovators
YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA
Founded in 1986, Youth Service America supports a global culture of engaged children and youth committed to a lifetime of meaningful service, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a child, teen, educator, or adult champion, YSA Grants can power your youth-led service and service-learning projects year-round.
ANNENBERG FOUNDATION
The Annenberg Foundation seeks to fund large-scale projects designed to improve education and also have a greater impact on the community. Priority is given to organizations in the Los Angeles County area. Grants range from $10,000 to $250,000. In addition, the Annenberg Foundation offers free educational materials and provides workshops to help leaders of non-profit organizations learn how to write and submit grant proposals.
K-12 Grant Opportunities
Here you’ll find regularly updated listings of new funding opportunities for K-12 schools and individual educators; upcoming events and webinars; and calls for papers and proposals.
The Catholic Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, was established in 1955 by a group of visionary Catholic business and professional leaders in the midst of a period of remarkable growth and prosperity in the Dallas area to ensure that the physical and spiritual needs of those in the community who were less fortunate would never be overlooked.
GUIDE TO FINANCIAL AID
This invaluable guide outlines the various forms of student financial aid available to online learners. It includes a comprehensive overview of the application process, organizations offering financial assistance, and insightful interviews with financial aid experts. From loans to scholarships to veterans’ education programs, first-time and continuing online students will gain a deeper understanding of how they can cover the cost of a college education.
MOTT FOUNDATION EDUCATION GRANT
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is a private, grantmaking foundation based in Flint, Michigan.
MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS FOUNDATION
The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation keeps music alive in our schools by donating musical instruments to under-funded music programs.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION PROGRAMS
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.
NEA FOUNDATION’S GRANTS FOR EDUCATORS
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.
LENOVO FOUNDATION
Lenovo Foundation invests in advancing STEM Education programs, increasing access to opportunity for diverse populations, and empowering employees to improve global communities.
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.
PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS
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.
STEM GRANTS FOR TEACHERS
Grants For Teachers is a free resource for K-12 teachers looking for grants available for different opportunities.
PUBLIC WELFARE FOUNDATION
The Public Welfare Foundation supports efforts to ensure fundamental rights and opportunities for people in need.
REISSA FOUNDATION
Reissa Foundation is committed to addressing social problems and improving the lives of vulnerable populations.
ROCKEFELLER BROTHERS EDUCATION FUND
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund advances social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.
The SRA International Grants Web includes private and government funding and resources.
STATE FARM FOUNDATION
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.
TARGET FIELD TRIP GRANTS
Target stores award Field Trip Grants to K-12 schools nationwide since 2007. Each grant is valued up to $700.
GRANT WATCH
There are many grants available specifically for STEM educators. This site includes resources for some of the most well-known grants for teachers in these roles, or for school districts who wish to bring new technologies to their classrooms.
THE FEDERAL REGISTER
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 CENTER
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.
TIGER WOODS FOUNDATION
The Tiger Woods Foundation provides unique experiences and innovative educational opportunities for youth worldwide.
TOSHIBA AMERICA FOUNDATION GRANTS
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.
TURBOTAX TIPS FOR SENDING KIDS TO COLLEGE
TurboTax can help you take advantage of a wide variety of tax breaks to ease the financial burden of sending kids to college, including tax credits, tuition deductions, tax-free savings and more.
This guide provides insight into numerous financial aid opportunities for Native American students.
CNA Free Training provides free training materials for those preparing to take the CNA exam, which is a requirement in order to become a licensed CNA. We have free practice tests for each section of the CNA exam, as well as supplemental training materials that can be used while taking CNA classes – all of which are free.
CNA Classes Near Me helps those interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) find training programs. Many of these programs are free as they are funded by the U.S. Department of Labor or state equivalent agencies. Our site has state by state pages that list out all training locations in a given state as well as their contact information.
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.