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United States Funding Opportunities
United States Funding Opportunities
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INDEX OF FUNDING RESOURCES NOTE: Some federal and private grant listings in this document may have expired deadlines. We continue to include these listings because the funding resource is highly likely to be re-opened for grant competition in future years. Along with the descriptive information provided, the funding opportunity listed contains both contact information and links that may assist you in your research. From a grant writing perspective, it may take almost a year to prepare, submit, and receive a response from the funding source. Therefore, reviewing both expired grants and awarded grants may be helpful in preparing for future funding applications. For more information on grant writing strategies, view our Successful Grant Writing Strategies document available on our website. Grants available for teachers or classrooms are identified with turquoise highlighting.
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Federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers Mathematics, Technology Federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 Perkins IV Mathematics, Professional Development, Science, Technology Federal IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B, Section 611 General Education, Mathematics, Technology Federal Improving Teacher Quality (Title II, Part A) Professional Development Federal Mathematics and Science Partnerships (Title II, Part B) Mathematics, Science, Technology Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Children and Youth Program Funds General Education Federal Rural and Low-Income School Program General Education, Mathematics, Science, Technology Federal Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Education
Agencies General Education, Mathematics, Technology
Private 3M K-12 Education Giving Science Plus Mathematics, Science, Technology Private AAUW Community Action Grants Mathematics, Science, Technology Private Alexander and Baldwin Foundation General Education Private American Honda Foundation Science Private American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics – Classroom Grants Mathematics, Science, Technology Private Amgen Foundation Professional Development, Science, Technology Private AP Fellows Program Advanced Placement, Mathematics, Professional Development,
Science, Technology Private ASM Materials Education Foundation Mathematics, Science, Technology Private Avista Foundation Mathematics, Science, Technology Private Bank of the West Corporate Giving Program General Education, Mathematics Private Boeing Company – Primary-Secondary Education Mathematics, Science, Technology Private Bristol County Savings Community Support General Education Private Captain Planet Foundation Environmental Science Private Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc. General Education Private Charles Lafitte Foundation General Education Private Corning Incorporated Foundation General Education, Technology Private Crail-Johnson Foundation Mathematics, Science, Technology Private Darden Restaurants Foundation General Education Private Dominion Educational Foundation General Education Private Dow Corning Global Giving General Education, Mathematics, Science, Technology Private DTE Energy Foundation Mathematics, Science, Technology Private Edwin S. Webster Foundation General Education Private Foundation for the Mid South General Education
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Private GenCorp Foundation, Incorporated Mathematics, Science, Technology Private Goldman Sachs Foundation General Education Private Greater Cincinnati Foundation General Education Private Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, Inc. General Education Private Intel in Your Community Mathematics, Science, Technology Private Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation Environmental Science, General Education Private ITEA – International Technology Education Association Technology Private JM Family Enterprises, Inc. General Education Private Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams High School Invention Grant Mathematics, Professional Development, Science, Technology Private M & T Charitable Foundation General Education Private MetLife Education Grants General Education Private Michael and Susan Dell Foundation General Education, Mathematics, Science Private Motorola Innovation Generation Grants Mathematics, Science, Technology Private National Weather Association (NWA) Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants Science, Technology Private NEA Student Achievement Grants Mathematics, Science Private Northrop Grumman Foundation Mathematics, Professional Development, Science, Technology Private Pentair Foundation Grant General Education, Mathematics, Science Private Progress Energy Foundation, Inc. Environmental Science, Mathematics, Science, Technology Private QUALCOMM Incorporated Corporate Giving Program Mathematics, Science, Technology Private RGK Foundation Mathematics, Professional Development, Science, Technology Private Roy A. Hunt Foundation Environmental Science, General Education Private The Braitmayer Foundation General Education, Professional Development Private The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region General Education Private The Daniels Fund General Education Private The Lattner Family Foundation Environmental Science, General Education Private The Malone Family Foundation General Education Private The Wells Fargo Foundation General Education Private The Walton Family Foundation – K-12 Education Reform Environmental Science Private The Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation Environmental Science, General Education Private Toshiba America Foundation – Grants Program for 7-12 Science and Math
Education Mathematics, Professional Development, Science, Technology
Private Toshiba America Foundation K-6 Mathematics, Professional Development Private Toyota Tapestry Science Private Verizon Foundation General Education, Mathematics, Science, Technology
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Federal Funding Sources See the State Contact List for state websites and application due dates.
21st Century Community Learning Centers CFDA Number: 84.287 http://www.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/index.html
This program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children. A more detailed list of permissible uses is located at: http://www.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/applicant.html Level(s): K-12 Amount(s): FY11 - $1,166,166,000. FY12 President’s Request $1,266,166,000 Budget Tables are located at: http://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html
Instruction(s): Formula grants are awarded to State educational agencies, which in turn manage statewide competitions and award grants to eligible entities. For specific state details, state contact information is located on the federal website at: http://www.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/contacts.html Special Note(s): For this program, eligible entity means a local educational agency, community-based organization, another public or private entity, or a consortium of two or more of such agencies, organizations, or entities. States must give priority to applications that are jointly submitted by a local educational agency and a community-based organization or other public or private entity. Faith-based organizations are also eligible to apply.
Pilla Parker Team Leader US Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers 400 Maryland Ave., S.W. Room 3E247 LBJ Federal Office Building Washington, DC 20202-6200 Phone: (202) 260-3710 Fax: (202) 260-8969 [email protected] [email protected] State contacts located at: http://www.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/contacts.html
Visit state websites for application due dates.
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 Perkins IV http://www.ed.gov/policy/sectech/leg/perkins/index.html
Perkins IV focuses the Federal investment in career-technical education on high-quality programs that: 1) Integrate academic and career-technical education through a coherent sequence of courses; 2) Promote student attainment of challenging academic and career-technical standards; 3) Link career-technical education at the secondary and postsecondary level through career-technical programs of study; 4) Provide students with strong experience in, and understanding of, all aspects of an industry to include work-based learning;
Instruction(s): Review website for details. Special Note(s): States have the options of placing Perkins funding in the secondary schools, postsecondary schools or secondary/postsecondary combinations. Perkins IV Factsheet is located at: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/cte/factsh.html
U.S. Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education 11th Floor 550 12th Street, SW Washington, DC 20202-7100 Phone: (202) 245-7700 Fax: (202) 245-7838 [email protected]
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5) Address the needs of individuals who are members of special populations; 6) Involve parents, employers, labor organizations, and representatives of special populations; 7) Provide strong linkages between secondary and postsecondary education; 8) Develop, improve and expand the use of technology; and 9) Provide professional development for secondary and postsecondary teachers, faculty, administrators, and career guidance and academic counselors, in the areas of integration, best practices, and the use of scientifically based research data to improve career-technical education. Level(s): Senior, Higher Education Amount(s): FY2011 - $1,160,911,000 FY12 President’s Request $1,000,000,000 Budget Tables are located at: http://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/contactus.html
See the State Contact List for state websites and application due dates.
IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B, Section 611 CFDA: 84.027 (Part B) http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/programs.html http://idea.ed.gov/
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is the nation’s special education law. States receive federal funding through formula grants but are required to provide free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). Grants are provided to children from birth to 21 through either early intervention (age birth to 3) or a vast array of services for children from ages 3-21. In general, states may use IDEA funds as a supplement to existing funds that would be used for the enhancement and equal opportunity at education allotted children between the ages of 3 and 21. There are a number of activities for which the funds are to be used ranging from purchasing instructional
Instruction(s): The federal government provides considerable information regarding IDEA regulations and expectations. This information is located at: http://idea.ed.gov Each state has a section focused on IDEA on their education website explaining their procedures, regulations, and budgets. However, the states may call the area something different from IDEA. Look for the following words/phrases: • Special Education • Exceptional Children • Federal Programs • IDEA
Ruth Ryder U.S. Department of Education, OSERS Office of Special Education Programs 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Rm. 4144, PCP Washington, DC 20202-2600 Phone: (202) 245-7629 Fax: (202) 245-7616 [email protected] There is an online contact provided by IDEA:
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materials to providing mental-health services. Funding should focus on: • Providing core academic instructional
materials, particularly in language arts and reading;
• Helping children, particularly children experiencing difficulty with spoken language, pre-reading, and early reading skills;
• Serving preschool-aged children, as appropriate, by enhancing the school readiness of preschool-aged children in high-quality oral language and literature-rich environments;
• Integrating instructional materials and literacy activities with existing programs;
• Including scientifically researched-based methods focused on improving educator teaching methods and student learning; and
• Offering training to staff in programs to meet more effectively the diverse needs of children in the community, including such children with limited English proficiency, disabilities, or other special needs.
Level(s): Ages 3-21 Amount(s): FY11 - $11,482,200,578 FY12 President’s Request $11,705,211,000 Budget Tables are located at: http://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html
Special Note(s): The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) authorizes formula grants to states, and discretionary grants to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support research, demonstrations, technical assistance and dissemination, technology and personnel development and parent-training and information centers. The grant described here is for IDEA, Part B, Section 611 only.
http://idea.ed.gov/qanda_corner/create
Visit state websites for application due dates.
Improving Teacher Quality (Title II, Part A) CFDA 84.367 http://www.ed.gov/programs/teacherqual/index.html
The purpose of the program is to increase academic achievement by improving teacher and principal quality. This program is carried out by: increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in classrooms; increasing the number of highly qualified principals and assistant principals in schools; and increasing the effectiveness of teachers and principals by
Instruction(s): SEAs apply to the Department for funds using the consolidated state application process through which States submit a single application for funds for a number of Federal education formula grant programs. (Consolidated applications/plans are authorized under Title IX of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to
Elizabeth Witt US Department of Education, OESE Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs 400 Maryland Ave., SW Room 3E306
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holding LEAs and schools accountable for improvements in student academic achievement. State-level activities include but are not limited to: (1) recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers and principals; (2) increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in classrooms; and (3) reforming teacher and principal certification programs. They must be based on a needs assessment, and, among other things, be aligned with state academic content standards, student academic achievement standards, and state assessments (for formula grants). The SAHE works in conjunction with the SEA to make competitive subgrants to partnerships of IHEs, high-need LEAs, and other entities (for competitive grants) through specific activities that focus on professional development for teachers, highly qualified paraprofessionals, and, if appropriate, principals. In exchange for receiving funds, agencies are held accountable to the public for improvements in academic achievement. Title II, Part A provides these agencies the flexibility to use these funds creatively to address challenges to teacher quality, whether they concern teacher preparation and qualifications of new teachers, recruitment and hiring, induction, professional development, teacher retention, or the need for more capable principals and assistant principals to serve as effective school leaders. Level: K-12 Amount(s): FY11 - $2,468,054,000 There is currently no funding for 2012.
promote coordination among programs and reduce paperwork.) These applications are submitted at the beginning of each reauthorization cycle and remain in effect until the next reauthorization. However, States are expected to amend their applications, as needed, to reflect any changes in how the program is implemented. Special Note(s): Awards are made to SEAs that in turn make formula subgrants to local education agencies (LEAs). State agencies for higher education (SAHEs) also receive a (separate) formula grant. SAHEs in turn award competitive grants to partnerships that must include at least one institution of higher education (IHE) and its division that prepares teachers and principals, and a school of arts and sciences IHE, and a high-need LEA.
LBJ Federal Office Building Washington, DC 20202-6200 Phone: (202) 260-5585 (800) 872-5327 or (800) USA-LEARN Fax: (202) 260-8969 [email protected]
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Budget Tables are located at: http://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html
Each state has unique due dates. Review the State MSP Map website for details.
Mathematics and Science Partnerships (Title II, Part B) http://www.ed.gov/programs/mathsci/index.html State MSP Map: http://www.ed-msp.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&Itemid=55
This program is designed to improve the content knowledge of teachers and the performance of students in the areas of mathematics and science by encouraging states, IHEs, LEAs, and elementary and secondary schools to participate in programs that: • Improve and upgrade the status and stature
of mathematics and science teaching by encouraging IHEs to improve mathematics and science teacher education;
• Focus on the education of mathematics and science teachers as a career-long process;
• Bring mathematics and science teachers together with scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to improve their teaching skills; and
• Provide summer institutes and ongoing professional development for teachers to improve their knowledge and teaching skills.
Level(s): K-12 Amount(s): FY2011 - $175,127,044 There is currently no funding for 2012. Budget Tables are located at: http://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html
Instruction(s): Awards are made to SEAs. Partnerships of local education agencies (LEAs) and institutions of higher education (IHEs) may apply to states for subgrants. There are four regional contact people and their information is located at: http://www.ed-msp.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=29 For specific state details, the State MSP Map is located at: http://www.ed-msp.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&Itemid=55 Special Note(s): Awards are made to SEAs. Partnerships of local education agencies (LEAs) and institutions of higher education (IHEs) may apply to states for subgrants. To be eligible, a partnership must include, at a minimum: an engineering, mathematics, or science department of an IHE and a high-need LEA. A partnership may include: • Another engineering, mathematics,
science or teacher training department of an IHE;
• Additional LEAs, public charter schools, public or private elementary schools or secondary schools, or a consortium of such schools;
• A business; or • A nonprofit or for-profit organization of
demonstrated effectiveness in improving the quality of mathematics and science teachers.
Miriam Lund Education Program Specialist U.S. Department of Education, OESE Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs 400 Maryland Avenue, SW 3E110 LBJ Federal Office Building Washington, DC 20202-6200 Phone: (202) 401-2871 (800) 872-5327 or (800) USA-LEARN Fax: (202) 260-8969 [email protected]
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See the State Contact List for state websites and application due dates.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Children and Youth Program Funds CFDA Number: 84.196 http://www2.ed.gov/programs/homeless/index.html List of state contacts: http://www.ed.gov/programs/homeless/contacts.html
Formula grants are made to the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico based on each state’s share of Title I, Part A, funds. The outlying areas and the Bureau of Indian Affairs also receive funds. Among other things, the program supports an office for coordination of the education of homeless children and youths in each state, which gathers comprehensive information about homeless children and youths and the impediments they must overcome to regularly attend school. These grants also help SEAs ensure that homeless children, including preschoolers and youths, have equal access to free and appropriate public education (FAPE). Level(s): K-12 Amount(s): FY2011 - $65,427,000 FY12 President’s Request - $65,427,000 Budget Tables are located at: http://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html
Instruction(s): States apply to the federal grants for this funding and then states provide the funding throughout the LEAs. State due dates vary. Review website for details. A list of state contacts is located at: http://www.ed.gov/programs/homeless/contacts.html Special Note(s): One of the goals of the program is to provide students what is needed to help students achieve success.
John McLaughlin Program Specialist US Department of Education, OESE Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs 400 Maryland Ave, SW Room 3C-106 LJB Washington, C 20202-6132 Phone: (202) 401-0962 Fax: (202) 260-7764 [email protected]
See the REAP State Coordinators list for state websites and application due dates.
Rural and Low-Income School Program CFDA 84.358B http://www.ed.gov/programs/reaprlisp/index.html REAP State Coordinators: http://www.ed.gov/nclb/freedom/local/reapstatecontacts.html
The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to rural districts to assist them in meeting their state's definition of adequate yearly progress (AYP). The Secretary awards formula grants to State educational agencies (SEAs), which in turn award sub grants to eligible LEAs on a formula basis. The funds are to be used to carry out activities specified by the statute. A detailed list of funding examples islocated at: http://www.ed.gov/programs/reaprlisp/index.html Level: K-12 Amount(s): FY2011 - $87,266,118
Instruction(s): The Rural and Low-Income School Program is a State-administered formula program. State educational agencies may apply for funds under this program through the consolidated State application or a program-specific application. States will receive their funds after approval of their consolidated or program-specific application. Eligible LEAs will apply directly to their State for funds under this program. All applications must be submitted using the electronic grants system (e-GRANTS). Due dates are determined by state department of education. REAP state coordinators are listed at:
Eric Schulz US Department of Education, OESE 400 Maryland Ave., SW Room 3W107, LBJ Washington, DC 20202 Phone: (202) 401-0039 (800) 872-5327 or (800) USA-LEARN Fax: (202) 205-5870 [email protected]
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FY12 President’s Request - $87,441,000 Budget Tables are located at: http://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html
http://www.ed.gov/nclb/freedom/local/reapstatecontacts.html Special Note(s): School districts; formula funding from USED to states. See http://www.ed.gov/programs/reaprlisp/awards.html for previous state allocations.
See the State Contact List for state websites and application due dates.
Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Education Agencies CFDA Number: 84.010 http://www.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/index.html State Contacts List: http://www.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/contacts.html Note: Name changing to College- and Career-Ready Students.
The No Child Left Behind Act impacts several initiatives for the improvement of education in the United States. Title I, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged, proposes its foremost initiative entitled Improving Basic Programs Operated by LEA’s (NCLB; Title I, Section A) and is the highest federally funded program by the United States government. The program encourages flexibility in funding to high-need schools that will allow them to implement programs to better train their staff and professionals, introduce an assessment form for accountability for the success of their students, focuses on scientifically researched teaching methods, and increases the power parents have over selecting the public school that their child is allowed to attend. The overall goal of the program is to improve the performance of students and teachers…bringing students’ academic performance up to the rigorous state standards by helping students who are not proficient in English and students under-performing in all subject areas, but particularly in language arts, reading, and mathematics. Funds should be used for: • Providing core academic instructional
materials, particularly in language arts and reading;
• Including scientifically researched-based methods focused on improving educator teaching methods and student learning; and
Instruction(s): The Department allocates all but 1 percent of appropriated funds to local educational agencies (LEAs) through participating SEAs. Frequently, the application instructions are part of the state’s Consolidated Application and due dates vary. State contact information is located at: http://www.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/contacts.html Special Note(s): LEAs target the Title I funds they receive to public schools with the highest percentages of children from low-income families. Unless a participating school is operating a schoolwide program, the school must focus Title I services on children who are failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet State academic standards. Schools enrolling at least 40 percent of students from poor families are eligible to use Title I funds for schoolwide programs that serve all children in the school.
Susan Wilhelm U.S. Department of Education, OESE Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Room 3W202, FB-6 Washington, DC 20202-6132 Phone: (202) 260-0984 (800) 872-5327 or (800) USA-LEARN Fax: (202) 260-7764 [email protected]
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• Delivering professional development and training of staff.
Level(s): K-12 Amount(s): FY11 - $14,463,416,198 FY12 President’s Request $14,492,401,000 Budget Tables are located at: http://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html
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Corporate and Foundation Resources See website for dates.
3M K-12 Education Giving Science Plus http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/CommunityAffairs/CommunityGiving/US/K12/
Science Plus - Math, science and economics are disciplines essential to 3M’s future success. The giving invests in teachers and opportunities that introduce new methods of learning into classrooms. 3M volunteers bring learning to life as tutors, mentors and classroom speakers. The program focuses on: - increasing student achievement in math, science and economics.
-making learning relevant through connections with everyday life and future careers.
-inspiring students to pursue higher education. -furthering learning through after school programs.
Level(s): Varies, including higher education. Amount(s): Varies
Instruction(s): Detailed guidelines are located online. Eligibility Quiz: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/CommunityAffairs/CommunityGiving/US/Apply/eligquiz/ Special Note(s): 3M and the 3M Foundation do not accept unsolicited proposals in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minn., and Austin, Texas, In these communities, all grants are invited. Geographic focus is in: AK, AL, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, IL, IN, IA, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NB, NH, NJ, NY, OH, SC, SD, TX, UT, WI
Complete Eligibility Quiz to contact the foundation or for other 3M communities, send a letter of inquiry to the local 3M facility addressed to “3M Plant Manager.”
Applications are open in August and are due January 15, 2012.
AAUW Community Action Grants http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/community_action.cfm
Community Action grants provide funds to individuals, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Special consideration is given to projects focused on K-12 and community college girls' and women's achievements in science, technology, engineering or math. Level(s): K-12 Amount(s): There are one-year and two-year grants ranging from $2,000-$10,000
Instruction(s): Application instructions are available online. There is an eligibility test online. Special Note(s): Applicants must be women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Nonprofit organizations must be based in the United States. Grant projects must have direct public impact, be nonpartisan, and take place within the United States or its territories.
Iowa City Office: AAUW Educational Fellowship and Grants 101 ACT Drive P.O. Box 4030 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 Tel: (319) 337-1716, ext 60 [email protected] Request a Brochure: http://www.act.org/aauw/brochurerequest.html
Requests for the Mainland Committee’s consideration are due by
Alexander and Baldwin Foundation http://www.alexanderbaldwinfoundation.org/grants.htm
The A&B Foundation works to improve its communities through a responsive, broad based program of giving in the following categories: health & human services, education, community, culture and arts,
Instruction(s): Grant Application Guidelines are posted online. There are multiple grants. Requests for over $20,000 are reviewed monthly.
Paul Merwin Tel: (707)421-8121 Email: [email protected] Tel: (808) 525-6642
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the first of each month.
maritime and the environment. The Foundation will consider support for start-up, general operating, and special project needs, as well as major and minor capital requests. Level(s): Varies Amount(s): Varies -A&B Foundation Sustains Its Giving; $2.1 Million in Total Donated to Charities in 2008.
Special Note(s): The geographic focus is Statewide Hawaii, Big Island, Kauai, Maui, Oahu, Pacific Islands, Northern California, Southern California, Pacific Northwest, and National.
Fax: (808) 525-6677 [email protected]
Applications are accepted periodically throughout the year.
American Honda Foundation http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
Grants are provided in the fields of youth education and science education to the following: educational institutions, K-12; accredited higher education institutions (colleges and universities); community colleges and vocational or trade schools; scholarship and fellowship programs at selected colleges and/or universities or through selected non-profit organizations; other scientific and education-related, non-profit, tax-exempt organizations; gifted student programs; media concerning youth education and/or scientific education; private, non-profit scientific and/or youth education projects; other non-profit, tax-exempt, institutions in the fields of youth education and scientific education; and programs pertaining to academic or curriculum development that emphasize innovative educational methods and techniques. Level(s): K-12, Higher Education Amount(s): Grant range is $20,000 through $60,000.
Instruction(s): Application and information is located on the foundation’s website. Applicants must take the online eligibility quiz. If eligible, the applicant may register and login to the site. All applications must be submitted online. Special Note(s): The American Honda Foundation (AHF) realizes that the current economic crisis is dramatically impacting the nation’s nonprofits by increasing the need for assistance in the community. At the same time, available resources to nonprofit organizations are decreasing. In light of this, AHF has modified its grant proposal range from $20,000 to $60,000 per organization to allow the AHF to support more nonprofits.
American Honda Foundation 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 Attn: Grant Application Request Note: Preference is to communicate online.
Applications are due February 1, May 1, August 1, and December 1,
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics – Classroom Grants http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=216
AIAA advances the state of aerospace, engineering and technical leadership. Use your grant for classroom demonstration kits and science supplies, math and science software, supplies for making flying objects (what kid can resist the chance to build and launch a rocket?), supplies for robotic programs, and
Instruction(s): This section of the AIAA Website requires you to log in. Directions for applying are located online. Special Note(s): Please note that grants will not be considered for computer hardware, printers, cameras, equipment and general
AIAA Headquarters 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Suite 500 Reston, VA 20191-4344 Tel: (703) 264-7500 or 800-639-AIAA
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other materials to help you make science, mathematics, and technology come alive in your classroom. Preference will be given to proposed activities relevant to aerospace sciences and technologies similar to those defined by NASA missions, which include, but are not limited to: a. Aerospace Technology b. Earth Science c. Human Exploration and Development d. Space Science Level(s): K-12 Amount(s) : Up to $200 for Science and Math Programs
math and science supplies not tied to a specific lesson plan. Teacher must be a current AIAA Educator Associate member or an AIAA Professional member actively engaged as a K-12 classroom educator prior to receiving the grant.
Fax: (703) 264-7551 AIAA Western Office 999 N Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 440 El Segundo, CA 90245 Tel: 310-726-5000 Fax: 310-726-5004 For questions related to grant proposals, please contact Lisa Bacon at [email protected]
Applications are accepted throughout the year; review committee meets quarterly.
Amgen Foundation www.amgen.com/citizenship/foundation.html Science Education: http://www.amgen.com/citizenship/science_education_giving.html
The Foundation is committed to raising the value of science literacy for both students and teachers. In this area, the Foundation seeks to identify programs that provide pivotal hands-on science experiences for students, as well as those that seek to support teacher quality and provide professional development. Level(s): K-12, Professional Development Amount(s): Amounts awarded and time periods of grants vary widely and depend upon the scope of the project. Please see the current Amgen Foundation Contributions Report, which contains a listing of grants awarded within a given year.
Instruction(s): Go to URL for application information. Submit a Letter of Inquiry. Special Note(s): See the link to the Amgen Foundation Science Education brochure at the bottom of this page: http://www.amgen.com/citizenship/science_education_giving.html
Amgen Foundation 1 Amgen Center Drive MS 28-1-B Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-1799 For more information, please call the Amgen Foundation Hotline at 805-447-4056. E-mail: mailto:[email protected]
Previous application deadline was February 15, 2011.
AP Fellows Program http://professionals.collegeboard.com/k-12/awards/ap-grants
The AP Fellows program is an annual competitive grant program that provides scholarships for secondary school teachers to attend AP Summer Institutes. AP Summer Institutes provide an excellent opportunity for teachers to gain command of a specific AP subject and to receive up-to-date information on the latest curriculum changes. Scholarships
Instruction(s): Instructions are located online. Special Note(s): N/A
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are available to teachers from schools that serve minority or low-income students who have been traditionally underrepresented in AP courses. The $1,000 scholarships assist teachers with the cost of attending an AP Summer Institute. For a teacher to qualify s/he must teach at a school that meets at least one of the following criteria: • Fifty percent or more of the student
population must consist of traditionally underrepresented students of color (African American, Hispanic, or Native American)
• Fifty percent or more of the student population must consist of students whose average family income level is equivalent to, or below, the national annual average for a low-income family of four (approximately $36,000)
Level(s): Professional Development Amount(s): $1000
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ASM Materials Education Foundation http://asmcommunity.asminternational.org/portal/site/www/foundation/educators/k-12-grants/ http://asmcommunity.asminternational.org/portal/site/www/Foundation/
Established in 1952 through a grant from ASM International, and supported by individual contributions, the ASM Materials Education Foundation provides for the advancement of scientific and engineering knowledge through its support of education. The Board has resolved that "preference will be given to programs which raise awareness of educational and career opportunities available in materials science and engineering through direct contact between ASM members and students." Level(s): K-12 Amount(s): 10 grants of $500 per year
Instruction(s): Use the online grant application form. Please submit a two-page proposal describing a curriculum based hands-on project, involving student observations, communication, and mathematics and science skills that will enhance their awareness of the materials around them. A one-page summary report will be required of winning proposals. Special Note(s): N/A
ASM World Headquarters 9639 Kinsman Road Materials Park, OH 44073-0002 440-338-5151 800-336-5152 Feel free to contact local ASM members, through their local chapters for assistance. Original, imaginative projects other teachers will want to emulate are encouraged. A good introductory site is www.crc4mse.org.
Applications may be
Avista Foundation
The foundation supports multiple grants. In education, the focus is on:
Instruction(s): Qualified organizations interested in applying for a grant must
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submitted at any time; they are reviewed quarterly.
http://www.avistafoundation.org/who_are_we.asp
-supporting K-12 education particularly in the fields of science, math and technology; and higher education including scholarships; -providing college scholarships for engineering, IS and the crafts to address utility's future workforce gap; -increasing the pipeline of kids seeking engineering and technical careers by increasing interest in math, science and technology; -providing opportunities for underserved kids (limited income and minority) to seek a college education; and -seeding long-term energy conservation behaviors in kids that complement educational goals in reading, math and science. Level(s): K-12 Amount(s): Varies
complete the Avista Foundation Grant Application, which is available at the bottom of the “Application Info” page. Special Note(s): The Avista Foundation, a community investment program of Avista Utilities, provides funding to non-profit organizations addressing the needs of communities and citizens served by Avista Utilities in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, portions of southern Oregon, as well as Sanders County, Montana.
PO Box 3727 Spokane, WA 99220-3727 Tel: (509) 495-8156 [email protected]
Contact local Community Affairs Offices for application deadlines.
Bank of the West Corporate Giving Program https://www.bankofthewest.com/about-us/community-support/charitable-investments.html Community Affairs Offices: https://www.bankofthewest.com/about-us/community-support.html
Education and Job Training: Bank of the West supports programs designed to: • Financial management training and
education programs • After-school tutoring and mentoring
programs for underserved youth and young adults
• Scholarship programs to educational organizations that support students who require financial assistance
• Job training and vocational programs, including literacy and basic-skills education, for low- to moderate-income adults
High priority is placed on grants that benefit low-to-moderate income individuals and communities, as well as those requests that augment team members’ volunteer efforts.
Level(s): Varies
Instruction(s): To be considered for funding, eligible nonprofit organizations must complete a downloadable Charitable Contribution Applications form. Special Note(s): Bank of the West actively grants charitable contributions in the communities we serve, which includes several counties in the following 19 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Charitable Contributions Program Community Affairs Dept. Bank of the West 180 Montgomery Street 14th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 For information on local Community Affairs Offices, go to: https://www.bankofthewest.com/about-us/community-support.html
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Amount(s): Varies; Bank of the West made 200 grants to community organizations in 2009.
See list of state offices for application deadlines.
Boeing Company – Primary-Secondary Education http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/focus_objectives.html State Offices: http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/nw_region/wa_edu_primary.html
The Boeing Company invests more than $2 million annually in this focus area, through cash grants, sponsorships and in-kind products and services. In addition, Boeing provides leadership in community conversations about education improvement and reform efforts. Boeing employees are expert in improving systems and we seek to apply those strengths to create higher quality educational opportunities for all. The Boeing Company promotes the development of quality learning environments in the areas of math, science, and literacy necessary for future success in the workforce and in life. They invest to: - Promote teacher professional development and improve school leadership; - Improve outcomes for the largest number of students possible, including targeted investments for underserved populations; and - Encourage school systems to adopt aligned and standard curriculum. Level(s): Pre-K-Grade 12, Post-Secondary Amount(s): Varies - In 2006, Boeing corporate charitable contributions totaled $51.6 million.
Instruction(s): Guidelines vary from state to state and are posted at: http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/network.html Special Note(s): Focus is in areas in which Boeing has operations: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, MD, MO, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT and WA. Emphasis is on sustainable, scalable and replicable programs beyond the period of investment. Programs that are catalyst for positive and systemic change and have a broad base of community support are encouraged.
Guidelines vary from state to state and are posted at: http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/network.html
See website for dates.
Bristol County Savings Community Support http://www.bristolcountysavings.com/charity.html
The purpose of the Foundation is to "give back" to the communities they serve and contribute to the welfare of the people and institutions within those communities. Level(s): Varies Amount(s): Varies - Last year the Foundation awarded a record $1.0 million in support of 157 different organizations.
Instruction(s): Request application package from the foundation. Special Note(s): The service area includes: greater Attleboro/Taunton and greater New Bedford, Massachusetts area and the Pawtucket, Rhode Island area.
Tel: (508) 828-5393 Or fill out the form at: http://www.bristolcountysavings.com/community-foundation-contact.htm
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Submission deadlines are May 31, September 30, and December 31, 2012.
Captain Planet Foundation http://captainplanetfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=1&tab=about
Grants are made for activities that conform to the mission of the Captain Planet Foundation which is to: promote and support high-quality educational programs that enable children and youth to understand and appreciate our world through learning experiences that engage them in active, hands-on projects to improve the environment in their schools and communities. Grants from the Captain Planet Foundation are intended to: * serve as a catalyst to getting environment-based education in schools, and * inspire youth and communities to participate in community service through environmental stewardship activities. Level(s): Ages 6-18 Amount(s): The range of grants awarded by the Foundation is $250 - $2,500; preference is given to applicants who have secured at least 50% matching or in-kind funding for their program.
Instruction(s): Guidelines for applying is located on the Foundation’s website. Applicants must use the online application form. It can be mailed in or attached to an email.
Captain Planet Foundation 133 Luckie Street 2nd Floor Atlanta, GA 30303 Tel: (404) 522-4270 Fax: (404)-522-4204 [email protected].
Ongoing
Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc. http://www.daterfoundation.org/
The Charles H. Dater Foundation was founded in 1985 and makes grants to non-profit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area to carry out projects that benefit children and focus in the areas of arts/culture, education, healthcare, social services and other community needs. Level(s): Varies Amount(s): Varies - The Foundation awarded 112 grants totaling $2.1 million in 2008-09. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $135,000 and the average grant was $15,000.
Instruction(s): The foundation’s guidelines and application is located at: http://www.daterfoundation.org/grants_instructions.php Special Note(s): The Foundation serves Greater Cincinnati, which is defined as the eight-county metropolitan area made up of the counties of Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont in Ohio; Boone, Kenton and Campbell in Northern Kentucky; and Dearborn in Indiana.
Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc. 302 Gwynne Bldg. 602 Main Street Suite 302 Cincinnati, OH 45202-2534 For questions about the process, contact: Grants Coordinator Beth Broomail Tel : (513) 241-2658 [email protected]
Ongoing
Charles Lafitte Foundation
The mission of the Education Program is to encourage the attainment of knowledge and skills and the practice of responsible citizenship
Instruction(s): Grant requests can be made at any time for support of activities related to Foundation program areas and interests. The
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through access to effective learning opportunities. The Foundation provides support for innovative programs aimed at resolving social service issues, assisting students with learning disabilities, providing technology and computer based education, creating access to education of the arts, supporting at-risk children from pre-school to college and providing learning enhancement, including the development of leadership skills. The Education Program includes support for research and conferences as well as support for programs that promote academic excellence in institutions of higher learning. Level(s): PreSchool-Post-Secondary Amount(s): Varies
Foundation funds organizations throughout the country but is limited to supporting 501c-3 institutions. Special Note(s): The Foundation has no deadlines or standard forms. They prefer concise, well-organized proposals. In no case should the body of the proposal exceed 10 double-spaced pages. The Foundation prefers proposals sent by e-mail. A brief letter of inquiry, rather than a fully developed proposal, is an advisable first step for an applicant, conserving his or her time and allowing for a preliminary response regarding the possibility of support. The Foundation will contact you if we desire a full proposal. Due to the large number of inquiries we are unable to respond to all requests.
29520 2nd Ave SW Federal Way, WA 98023 [email protected]
See website Corning Incorporated Foundation http://www.corning.com/about_us/corporate_citizenship/community/corning_foundation.aspx
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. Level(s): K-12, Higher Education Amount(s): Currently, the Foundation annually fulfills approximately 136 grants totaling some $3.0 million.
Instruction(s): Application and information is located on the foundation’s website. Applicants should submit a 2-3 page Letter of Inquiry signed by the senior administrative officer of the organization. Special Note(s): Applicants must provide documentation of IRS tax exempt status under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a).
Karen C. Martin Associate Director Corning Incorporated Foundation MP-BH-07 Corning, NY 14831
Applications are accepted October through December.
Crail-Johnson Foundation http://www.crail-johnson.org/
The foundation supports both proven classroom specific approaches and innovative programs aimed at systemic change. Funding priority is currently given to initiating, continuing or expanding programs in the following areas: • Early Childhood Development • After-School Enrichment Programs
Instruction(s): Initial contact with the Crail-Johnson Foundation should be in the form of a letter of inquiry, which describes the applicant organization and summarizes the purpose of the project and the need it meets. Go to URL for details.
Pat McMicheaux Program Officer 461West 6th Street Suite 300 San Pedro, CA 90731 Tel: (310) 519-7413
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• Math and Science Curriculum • School to Career • Literacy Programs • College Preparatory Program Level(s): K-9 Amount(s): Approx. $5,000-$60,000
Special Note(s): Limited to Greater Los Angeles, CA area. Applicants must be certified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of IRS code. Letters of inquiry should not exceed three pages in length and should not be placed in a binder or folder of any kind. Please attach a detailed project budget.
Fax: (310) 519-7221 [email protected]
Applications are due January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2012.
Darden Restaurants Foundation http://www.dardenrestaurants.com/com_overview_mission.asp
Darden Restaurants Foundation only supports organizations that fit within its funding focus areas: (1) Access to Postsecondary education (national), (2) Preservation of Natural Resources (national), and (3) Good Neighbor Grants (Central Florida). Level(s): All levels. Amount(s): Various programs are funded at various levels
Instruction(s): Funding guidelines are located online. You need to register online and be prepared to build your request. Special Note(s): Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) organization.
Grant Applications should be mailed to: Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation P.O. Box 695011 Orlando, FL 32869-5011 Inquiries: [email protected] There is an online mailing list.
See website
Dominion Educational Foundation http://www.dom.com/about/community/charitable-giving-and-the-dominion-foundation.jsp
Competitive Programs for K-12 Dominion provides a competitive grants program that provides elementary and secondary educators (grades K-12) with the tools they need to revitalize math and science education. Level(s): K-12, different grants for Higher Education Amount(s): Varies – In the area of K-12 education, Dominion accepts grant applications, up to $10,000, to encourage the development of new programs to strengthen math and science education through the study of energy or the environment.
Instruction(s): Complete guidelines, eligibility information and deadlines can be obtained by contacting the programs offices. Public and private elementary and secondary schools and public school divisions that are registered with the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), institutions of higher education and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations are invited to apply. Special Note(s): Geographic focus is: are: CT, IL, IN, MD, MA, NC, OH, PA, RI, VA, WV and WI.
Email questions to: [email protected] For information on contacts in a specific region, see: http://www.dom.com/about/community/charitable-giving-and-the-dominion-foundation.jsp
Contact foundation
Dow Corning Global Giving http://www.dowcorning.com/conten
As a technology-based company, Dow Corning depends on the disciplines in the sciences and mathematics for its very existence. The rate at
Instruction(s): Inquiries about possible support may be e-mailed to [email protected]. Your request
Corporate address: Dow Corning Foundation 2200 West Salzberg Road
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which knowledge in these areas grows is increasing, and the complex problems in our world today demand solutions that require deeper understanding of scientific and mathematical principles. Dow Corning is, therefore, focusing its giving in science and mathematics education at the pre-university level. Some areas of interest include: - Teacher training and skill enhancement. - Hands-on learning opportunities for students that are fully integrated into the curriculum, so the experience is more than an isolated event. - Equipment acquisition that is fully integrated into the curriculum, so it is truly an educational tool. - Projects that enhance the interface and understanding between business and education. - Ensuring a sound understanding of science, math and technology will provide a strong foundation. Level(s): K-12, Higher Education, Professional Development Amount(s): Varies
will be forwarded to the appropriate contact for follow-up. They welcome the opportunity to speak with representatives of interested organizations before a full proposal is developed and submitted. Special Note(s): Focus is in Kendallville, Indiana, Carrollton and Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties in Michigan, and Greensboro, North Carolina.
Mail No. CO1112 Midland, MI 48686-0994 [email protected]
Applications are reviewed quarterly; see website.
DTE Energy Foundation http://dteenergy.com/dteEnergyCompany/community/foundation/aboutFoundation.html http://www.dteenergy.com/dteEnergyCompany/community/foundation/whatWeSupport.html
The DTE Energy Foundation supports core institutions, educational, environmental, and diversity related initiatives, as well as community development efforts. For K-12 programs, priority will be given to programs that increase the number of college undergraduates entering the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines, thereby expanding the STEM workforce pipeline. Priority will be given to programs that:
• Demonstrate proven effectiveness with increasing the number of college undergraduates in the
Instruction(s): School location/district must be within the DTE Energy service territory. Special Note(s): Geographic focus is where DTE Energy does business in 24 states: AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MS, Nevada, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WV and WI.
The DTE Energy Foundation [email protected] Tel: (313) 235-9271
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STEM disciplines • Provide an opportunity to improve
skills in more than one STEM discipline
• Target high school age children • Provide programs in underserved
communities of DTE Energy's service area
• Serve a large number of students (district-wide, multiple cities)
Academic tutorial and enhancement programs that advance student achievement (must be part of organization’s core mission).
Higher Learning • Specific academic departments of
engineering, science and business that prepare students to enter the professional workforce.
• Programs and institutions that prepare students for technical and skilled trade careers in the energy industry.
• Programs that increase student retention and success in engineering, the sciences and business with a focus on women and minorities.
This program also focuses on the environment. Level(s): K-12, Higher Learning Amount(s): Varies – Applications for grants ranging from $500 to $50,000 are available.
May 1 and November 1, 2012; applications are accepted throughout
Edwin S. Webster Foundation http://websterfoundation.grantsmanagement08.com/
It is the Webster Foundation’s policy to support charitable organizations that are well known to the Trustees, with emphasis on hospitals, medical research, education, youth agencies, cultural activities, and programs addressing the needs of minorities.
Instruction(s): The AGM common proposal format, available on the Internet at http://agmconnect.org is suitable for submission of proposals. Special Note(s): Focus is limited to the New
The Edwin S. Webster Foundation c/o GMA Foundations 77 Summer Street, 8th fl Boston, MA 02110-1006
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the year.
Level(s): Varies Amount(s): Varies – most grants fall within the range of $15,000-$50,000.
England area (MA, NH, NY, and VT). Past grants have been given in MD, PA, and VA.
Michelle Jenney, Administrator Tel: (617) 391-3087 Tues, Wed, Thu only [email protected]
See website
Foundation for the Mid South http://www.fndmidsouth.org/splash/index.php
FMS provides resources in its priorities areas of education, community development, health and wellness, and wealth building. The Foundation supports efforts, policies, and processes that positively affect the learning and achievement of young people in the Mid South. Our long-term goal is for the region to attain a standard where high-quality public education is available to all children and students are well-prepared to pursue opportunity and lead meaningful lives. Level(s): Varies Amount(s): Varies
Instruction(s): After reviewing the “Grant Guideline and Eligibility” document, a “Grant Inquiry Form” is the next step in the application process. The document and form can be found at http://www.fndmidsouth.org/grants/ Special Note(s): Geographic focus is AR, LA, and MS.
Foundation for the Mid South 134 East Amite Street Jackson, MS 392011 Tel: (601) 355-8167 Fax: (601) 355-6499 There is an online contact form.
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
GenCorp Foundation, Incorporated http://www.gencorp.com/pages/gcfound.html
The GenCorp Foundation’s highest giving priority is education, particularly: Programs designed for K-12 students, including those that emphasize science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Colleges and universities that support and encourage excellence in mathematics, science, and engineering. Level(s): Varies including Higher Education Amount(s): Varies - In 2008, the GenCorp Foundation distributed $542,088 to schools and community organizations.
Instruction(s): Submit a proposal no longer than 2 pages. Detailed information is located on the Overview and Grant Guidelines that can be downloaded from the site. Special Note(s): Giving primarily in areas of company operations, with emphasis on Huntsville, AL; Camden, AR; Sacramento, CA; Washington DC; Socorro, NM; Jonesborough, TN; Clearfield, UT; Gainesville, VA; Orange, VA; Redmond, WA.
GenCorp Foundation P.O. Box 15619 Sacramento, CA 95852-0619 Tel: 916-355-3600 Fax: 916-355-2515 [email protected]
Applications Goldman Sachs Foundation The Goldman Sachs Foundation was funded in Instruction(s): Grant guidelines are detailed Goldman, Sachs & Co.
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are accepted throughout the year.
http://www2.goldmansachs.com/foundation/
1999 with a $200 million donation from The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., a leading global investment banking and securities firm. The Foundation’s mission is to promote excellence and innovation in education worldwide. The Foundation is an important extension of the tradition of philanthropy and public leadership at Goldman Sachs. The grant purposes are: -To develop the abilities of promising high potential youth worldwide -To support high quality education for young people in leadership, entrepreneurship and business education -To enhance academic performance and prospects for life achievement of students at the secondary school level. Level(s): Secondary Amount(s): Varies
on the website. Prospective applicants are invited to explain their ideas informally by submitting to the Foundation a short letter (of about two pages) describing the program or organization for which a grant is sought, its mission, accomplishments, budget size and current funding needs. Special Note(s): The Foundation makes only a small number of large grants to effective, high quality organizations.
200 West Street New York, NY 10282 USA Tel: 212-902-1000
Varies depending on size; see website.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation www.greatercincinnatifdn.org
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation has a number of different types of grants to address a wide range of community needs and issues. We also have several specialized grantmaking programs that you may be interested in learning about. Current giving is in the areas of: -Arts & Culture -Community and Economic Development -Education -Environment -Health -Human Services Level: K-12 Amount: Grant award amounts vary widely, with an average size of $30,000. The awards are influenced by the type of project for which
Instruction(s): In 2008, the Foundation switched on a totally online process. Letter of Inquiry forms and “Guidelines for Preparing a Grant Proposal” can be downloaded from: http://www.gcfdn.org/Grants/GrantProcessGuidelines/tabid/201/Default.aspx Special Note(s): Geographic focus is in Greater Cincinnati Area, Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont Counties, OH; Kenton, Campbell, KY; and Dearborn, IN.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation 200 West Fourth Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-2775 Email Kay Pennington, Community Investment Coordinator [email protected] or call her at: Tel: (513) 241-2880
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funding is being requested, the need for the project in the community, amount of the project budget, and the amount of funding requested from other funders. Applicants should request the amount needed to successfully complete the proposed project.
Submission deadlines are January 15, April 15, July 15, and September 15, 2012.
Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, Inc. http://www.hanover.com/thg/about/community/grant.htm
Special emphasis is directed toward programs designed to build world-class public education systems; and inspire and empower youth to achieve their full potential. The primary focus is: • Education: Examples may include
traditional and non-traditional opportunities focused on inspiring academic excellence, leadership and community service
• Youth: Examples may include teaching and modeling positive life skills
Level(s): Varies Amount(s): Varies
Instruction(s): Requests for grants must be made by using The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, Inc. grant application package and process. This package can be accessed online or by contacting the Worcester or Howell offices. Special Note(s): Giving primarily in the greater Worcester County, MA, area and the Howell and Livingston County, MI, area.
Jennifer Luisa Asst Vice President Community Relations The Hanover Insurance Group 440 Lincoln Street, S250 Worcester, MA 01653-0002 Tel: (508) 855-2608 Becky E. Best Corporate Community Relations Manager Citizens Insurance Company of America 808 Highlander Way HWC340 Howell, MI 48843 Tel: (517) 540-4290
Submission deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1, 2012.
Intel in Your Community http://www.intel.com/community/grant.htm
The Intel in Your Community Program primary funding focus is education. The program has a strong interest in supporting K–12/higher education and community programs that deliver the kind of educational opportunities that all students will need to prepare themselves to succeed in the 21st century. Intel vigorously supports education through grants for programs that advance science, math and technology education, particularly for women and underserved populations. Environment Grants: Intel is also committed to the responsible use of natural resources, and funding for environmental programs will be
Instruction(s): Complete the request online by clicking on the Quick Link “Online grant application.”. Special Note(s): Grant applications will only be considered for programs in a geography where Intel has a presence. Areas include: AZ, CA (East Palo Alto, Fremont, Santa Clara County, El Dorado County, Placer County and Sacramento County only), CO (Fort Collins), MA (primarily Worcester and Middlesex counties), NM, OR (Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas counties), TX, and WA (Pierce and Thurston counties).
Contacts are based on location and can be located at: http://www.intel.com/community/grant_contacts.htm?iid=intel_comm_usgrants+body_grant_contacts
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considered. Within this broad category, Intel continues to give priority to programs with educational and technological components. Level(s): K-12, Higher Education Amount(s): Varies
Initial applications are due on March 31, 2012.
Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation http://www.iapfoundation.org/
The mission of the Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation is to fund innovative projects that foster connections between individuals, communities, the environment and the world at large. The foundation funds in a broad range of focus areas and is most interested in projects that require and/or inspire those directly benefiting from the project to give back to their communities both during the project and into the future. Level(s): Varies Amount(s): Grants range from $500 to $30,000 annually.
Instruction(s): Phase I applications are submitted online and Phase Ii applications are mailed in. Special Note(s): Phase II applications must be received within 30 days of notification from IAP of further consideration. IAP limits its consideration to projects within Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation P.O. Box 580057 Minneapolis, MN 55458-0057 Online contact link: http://www.iapfoundation.org/?q=contact http://www.iapfoundation.org/?q=contact
Varies, see website.
ITEA – International Technology Education Association http://www.iteaconnect.org/Awards/awards.htm
ITEA and its foundation, the Foundation for Technology Education (FTE), give awards, grants, and scholarships to support the advancement of technology education. FTE awards support programs that will: make our children technologically literate; transfer industrial and corporate research into our schools; produce models of excellence in technology teaching; create public awareness regarding the nature of technology education; and help technology teachers maintain a competitive edge in technology. Currently, the grant listed is: • Pitsco/Hearlihy/FTE Grant
Level(s): Varies Amount(s): Varies
Instruction(s): This foundation lists multiple grants. Go to website to review specific details for the grants of interest Special Note(s): The Foundation for Technology Education (FTE) was established in 1986 as a nonprofit 501(c )(3) organization, initiated a program of giving in 1993, in which awards are presented during the ITEA Annual Conference.
Foundation for Technology Education 1914 Association Drive, Suite 201 Reston, VA 20191-1539 Tel: (703) 860-2100 Fax: (703) 860-0353 [email protected]
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JM Family Enterprises, Inc. http://www.jmfamily.com
JM Family’s charitable giving guidelines focus primarily on: • Empowering families and nurturing children • Providing for essential needs • Promoting education • Preserving our environment Level(s): Varies according to program. Amount(s): Varies according to program.
Instruction(s): Guidelines and applications are located on the website. Special Note(s): Gifts are targeted to the geographic areas where the company has major business operations including: South Florida [Broward and South Palm Beach Counties;] Jacksonville, Florida; Alpharetta, GA; Commerce, GA; Mobile, Alabama; Beverly, MA; Solon, OH; Toronto, ON, and Montreal, QC.
Director of Corporate Philanthropy c/o: JM Family Enterprises 111 Jim Moran Boulevard Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 Tel: (954)429-2000 [email protected]
Previous Initial Application deadline was 4/22/11.
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams High School Invention Grant http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/
InvenTeams aim to excite high school students about science, math, engineering, entrepreneurship and invention; empower students through problem solving; and encourage a sustainable culture of invention in schools and community. Level(s): High School Students Amount(s): Up to $10,000 each.
Instruction(s): Applying for an IvenTeam grant is a two-step process. The initial application is available online each fall and due in the spring (for grants awarded the following academic year). Up to 35 Excite Award recipients are selected from these applications, notified in the spring, and asked to complete a final application due in the following September. Special Note(s): An extracurricular project may allot up to $2,000 of an InvenTeam grant towards a teacher's stipend; Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available.
The Lemelson-MIT Program Attn: Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams 77 Massachusetts Ave. Building 10-110 Cambridge, MA 02139 Tel: (617) 452-2147 Fax: (617) 258-8276 [email protected]
Ongoing; varies by region; see website.
M & T Charitable Foundation https://www.mtb.com/aboutus/community/Pages/Index.aspx
The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, and human services. Level: K-12 Amount: Varies – grants over $10,000 require additional forms.
Instruction(s): Guidelines and application can be downloaded from the website. Special Note(s): Geographic focus areas are: DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, and VA.
There are multiple contacts based on the region. The contact list is located at: https://www.mtb.com/aboutus/community/Pages/Contacts.aspx
Ongoing
MetLife Education Grants http://www.metlife.com/about/corporate-profile/citizenship/metlife-foundation/index.html?WT.ac=MetLife Foundation_5-10757_T4290-AB-about&oc_id=MetLife
The education program supports national nonprofit organizations working to improve student achievement in the classroom and prepare students for success in college and careers. The focus areas are: Teaching and Learning Strengthen teacher effectiveness, school
Instruction(s): Detailed instructions are located online. There is an online eligibility quiz. Special Note(s): MetLife Foundation makes contributions only to organizations that have been granted exemption from federal income
MetLife Foundation 1095 Avenue of Americas 40th Floor Long Island City, NY 10036 There is an online email form in the online
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leadership and community collaboration. • Communities in Schools helps students stay
in school and make right choices by connecting schools, students and families with needed community resources.
• National Staff Development Council is developing the Learning School Alliance using research-based and practice-tested resources and technical assistance to help teachers, principals and schools work and learn together more effectively day-to-day to increase student achievement.
• New Teacher Center is a pioneer in strengthening the capacity of education leaders, schools and districts to nurture and retain new teachers. The Center has developed the National Teacher Induction Network to encourage collaboration among districts.
Level(s): Higher Education, Professional Development Amount(s): Varies
tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
application.
Ongoing; see website.
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation http://www.msdf.org/grants
The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation seeks to fund projects that directly serve or impact children living in urban poverty, particularly in the areas of education, childhood health and family economic stability. • Improve student outcomes through
performance-driven education • Support college preparation and
completion programs • Strengthen human capital through
leadership training • Increase the availability of quality school
options • Increase college graduation rates among
low-income students through our
Instruction(s): To submit an application, please visit the foundation’s website and follow instructions. MSDF does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail. All grant requests should be submitted via the online form. Date(s): Application due dates are posted online; however, grants are accepted on a continuous basis. Special Note(s): Priority is given to initiatives addressing children’s health, education, and microfinance, as well as initiatives in India and Central Texas that specifically address the needs of children.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation PO Box 163867 Austin, TX 78716 Fax: 512-600-5501 [email protected]
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scholarship program, the Dell Scholars Program
• Support academic and after-school programs that provide services to at-risk students
Level(s): PreK-Post Secondary Amount(s): Funding ranges from $500 to several millions. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is not affiliated with Dell Inc., the Dell Foundation or Dell Financial Services.
Previous applications were due in February and March; see website.
Motorola Innovation Generation Grants http://responsibility.motorolasolutions.com/index.php/communityinvestment/education
The expanded Innovation Generation grants program features three distinct funding areas: • Innovation Generation Grants – Support
targeted, innovative STEM education programs for U.S. pre-school through 12th grade students and teachers, with grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000
• Innovation Generation Collaborative Grants – Support medium- to large-scale STEM education collaborations between two or more non-profit organizations, schools and/or school districts, with joint requests ranging from $100,000 to $500,000
• Innovation Generation University Grants – Support hands-on, innovative competitions, seminars and design competitions for undergraduate- and graduate-level students at select universities, with maximum grants of $50,000
Level(s): PreK-12 – especially girls and minorities. Amount(s): Grant applicants may request up to $75,000. The minimum request is $5,000.
Instruction(s): Application instructions are located on the Motorola Solutions website. Applicants must create a login id. Special Note(s): NA
email: [email protected]. Tel: 847-576-6200 Fax: 847-576-9440 Mail: Motorola Solutions Foundation 1303 East Algonquin Road Schaumburg, Illinois 60196
Applications open in January
National Weather Association (NWA) Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants
Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants are awarded annually to teachers/educators of grades K-12 to help improve the education of
Instruction(s): Application is completely online.
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http://www.nwas.org/grants/solhirsch.php?
their students, school and/or community in the science of meteorology. The Grant is intended to allow teachers to: • Purchase scientific materials and / or
equipment for the classroom, school or community.
• Begin new school and / or community science outreach and education programs.
• Enhance and / or expand existing meteorology / science education programs.
• Attend accredited courses, workshops and /or conferences related to meteorology that will significantly enhance their teaching activities.
Level(s): K-12 Amount(s): $750
Special Note(s): Teachers may apply on behalf of the schools that they work in.
Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed three times each year; see website.
NEA Student Achievement Grants http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm
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. Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged. Level(s): K-12, Professional Development Amount(s): $5,000
Instruction(s): Guidelines are located on the website. Applicants must apply online. times a year. Dates are posted online. Special Note(s): Applicants must be practicing U.S. -public school teachers in grades PreK–12, -public school education support professionals, or -faculty or staff at public higher education institutions. Preference will be given to NEA members. Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, or scholars-in-residence. Although some funds may be used to support the professional development necessary to implement the project, the majority of grant funds must be spent on materials or educational experiences for students.
The NEA Foundation Attn: Student Achievement Grants 1201 Sixteenth Street NW Suite 416 Washington, DC 20036-3207 Tel: 202-822-7840 Fax: 202-822-7779 [email protected]
Jesse Graytock Grants Manager T. 202-822-7839 [email protected]
Late fall; see website.
Northrop Grumman Foundation
Providing unique education experiences related to science, technology, engineering and
Instruction(s): Grant requests should be submitted using this web site. To apply for a
Log in at: http://www.cybergrants.co
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mathematics (STEM) for students and teachers is the Northrop Grumman Foundation’s top priority. The Foundation supports diverse and sustainable national-level programs that enhance the education experience for students and provide teachers with the training and tools they need to be successful in the classroom. There are two primary methods of giving: • The Northrop Grumman Foundation
Matching Gifts For Education program is an avenue that allows employees to double their contributions to qualified educational institutions.
• Through grants, the Foundation provides funding to national-level STEM programming.
Level(s): K-12 Amount(s): Varies
grant, you will be asked to enter the organization’s Tax Exempt Number, which will be automatically validated with the IRS database. Special Note(s): The Foundation contributes to organizations defined as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service. Proposals should address education related initiatives that promote the advancement of science, technology, engineering and math on a national level.
m/pls/cybergrants/ao_login.login?x_gm_id=2416&x_proposal_type_id=12364
Submission deadlines are March 1, June 1, and October 1, 2012.
Pentair Foundation Grant http://www.pentair.com/About_pentair_foundation.aspx
Education is the key to success: that's why the Pentair Foundation prioritizes education programs ranging from those targeting disadvantaged youth to career transition and readiness. The Foundation funds programs serving traditional and non-traditional learners from early learning to post-secondary and beyond with a focus on science and technology including K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). Level(s): K-12 Amount(s): Varies
Instruction(s): Grant proposals will not be accepted unless accompanied by The Pentair Foundation Grant Application Form plus required attachments. There is an eligibility quiz online that leads to the online application. Special Note(s): Exclusive to programs or activities located in the vicinity of one of the following Pentair operating locations: Minnesota (Anoka, New Brighton, Golden Valley), Ohio (Ashland, Chardon), Illinois (Des Plaines, North Aurora, Hanover Park), Kansas (Kansas City), Wisconsin (Delavan, Sheboygan, Brookfield), North Carolina (Sandford), California (Anaheim, Moorpark, Cypress), Kentucky (Mt. Sterling), Rhode Island (Warwick), Virginia (Radford)
Pentair Foundation Grant 5500 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 800 Minneapolis, MN 55416-1730 Tel: (763) 545-1730 There is an online contact form. Grant help is located at: http://www.pentair.com/About-Us/The-Pentair-Foundation/Funding-Locations.aspx
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Ongoing; see website for information on specific grants.
Progress Energy Foundation, Inc. http://www.progress-energy.com/community/foundation/
The Progress Energy Foundation invests in programs that help our communities understand and adapt to the new realities posed by the shifting energy landscape. The Progress Energy Foundation is currently accepting grant requests for consideration that focus on energy education, workforce development and the environment, with priority given to energy-related grants. Level(s): K-12, Professional Development Amount(s): Since 2000, the foundation has invested over $67,000,000 in local communities. Foundation grants are a minimum of $10,000.
Instruction(s): Foundation grant guidelines are located online at: http://www.progress-energy.com/community/foundation/grantguidelines.asp Special Note(s): Due to limited grant funds, we are unable to provide grants to individual K-12 schools, whether public, private, charter or religious. Instead, we work at the county level, providing support to the school system or the county's education foundation. Focus is in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina to improve the lives of their customers.
Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed bimonthly.
QUALCOMM Incorporated Corporate Giving Program http://www.qualcomm.com/citizenship/community_involvement/corporate_giving.html
Qualcomm is committed to improving science, technology, engineering and math education for students during their primary, secondary, and higher education years, and to expanding educational opportunities for under-represented students. Level(s): K-12, Higher Education Amount(s): Varies - There is no standard amount that should be requested.
Instruction(s): Steps are published online. There is a Letter of Inquiry form online. Special Note(s): Qualcomm’s community involvement is primarily targeted in geographic regions where the company has a business presence.
QUALCOM Foundation 5775 Morehouse Drive San Diego, CA 92121 http://www.qualcomm.com/citizenship/global-social-responsibility/philanthropy/proposal
Ongoing; review committee meets four time per year.
RGK Foundation http://www.rgkfoundation.org
RGK Foundation awards 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), teacher development, literacy, and higher education. Level(s): K-12 Amount(s): $2,600,000. Average award size is $25,000.
Instruction(s): RGK Foundation no longer accepts unsolicited grant proposals. All applicants must complete an electronic Letter of Inquiry from the Web site as the first step. RGK Foundation will entertain one electronic Letter of Inquiry (LOI) per organization in a twelve-month period. Organizations that submit unsolicited proposals will receive notification directing them to submit an electronic Letter of Inquiry via the Web site. After reading the remaining application guidelines, you may click on the link at the bottom of the page to begin.
Foundation has provided an online contact at: http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/contact RGK Foundation 1301 West 25th Street Suite 300 Austin, TX 78705-4236 Tel: (512) 474-9298 Fax: (512) 474-7281
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Special Note(s): Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations certified as tax exempt under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and are classified as "not a private foundation" under Section 509(a). Hospitals, educational institutions, and governmental institutions meeting these requirements are eligible to apply.
Varies; see website.
Roy A. Hunt Foundation http://www.rahuntfdn.org/programs_edu2.shtml
Grants in this category largely support primary, secondary, and higher education, vocational and special education, and libraries. Most of the schools that receive funding are the alma maters of Hunt Foundation family members or schools that otherwise have a direct relationship with a trustee. Unsolicited proposals generally are not accepted. Level(s): K-12, Higher Education Amount(s): Varies depending on the program of interest.
Instruction(s): Guidelines and application are located on the foundation’s website. New applicants should submit a preliminary letter of inquiry. Special Note(s): Unsolicited proposals from private preparatory schools and from colleges and universities generally are not accepted. Grants are primarily given in the Boston, MA and Pittsburgh, PA areas. In some cases, grants are made to organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania and throughout New England.
Roy A. Hunt Foundation One Bigelow Square Suite 630 Pittsburg, PA 15219-3030 Phone: (412) 281-8734 Fax: (412) 255-0522 [email protected]
Previous application deadline was 3/15/11.
The Braitmayer Foundation http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/
The Braitmayer Foundation, located in Marion, Massachusetts, was established in 1964 through a gift from Marian S. Braitmayer. Currently seven members of the family direct the activities of the Foundation. The Foundation current interests are in: - Curricular and school reform initiatives. - Preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those that encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching. Level(s): K-12, Professional Development Amount(s): Grants are considered up to $35,000 and up to $10,000.
Instruction(s): Review website for specific application details. Applications are accepted in hard copy only (no fax or email) and must be in the foundation office by the due date. Special Note(s): 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.
Sabina Taj, Advisor 6470 Freetown Road Suite 20087 Columbia, MD 21044 Phone: (410) 480-2799
Varies by The Community Foundation for the Through the Community Leadership Fund and Instruction(s): Each fund has specific funding The Community
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program; see website.
National Capital Region http://www.cfncr.org/site/c.ihLSJ5PLKuG/b.4310557/k.8633/NIN_Home_Page.htm
competitive donor advised funds, the foundation funds programs covering a broad range of issue areas including, but not limited to, arts and culture; advocacy and systems reform; community development; education; and health and human services. The Foundation has committed it discretionary resources over the next 7-10 years to increasing economic opportunities for youth and low-income families through education and career development opportunities. As a result, funding is available in the areas of education and workforce development. Level(s): Varies Amount(s): Varies
guidelines defining the priorities and criteria that aid staff and/or donors in making funding decisions. Contact our Community Investment team to learn more. Special Note(s): The Community Foundation considers proposals from tax-exempt, 501 (c)(3) organizations which are public charities as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. The Community Foundation’s discretionary grants are made to nonprofits whose work benefits the residents of the Washington DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Arlington County, City of Alexandria, County of Fairfax, Fairfax City, City of Falls Church, and Loudoun County. (DC, MD, and VA)
Foundation for the National Capital Region Attn.: Identified Program Officer/Fund Name 1201 15th Street NW Suite 420 Washington, DC 20005 Note: faxed or e-mailed proposals are not accepted. Phone: (202) 955-5890 Fax: (202) 955-8084 There is an online contact form.
Ongoing
The Daniels Fund http://www.danielsfund.org/
Grant has multiple focal points. In education the fund focuses on: - Early Childhood Education - K-12 Education Reform - Ethics and Integrity Level(s): Varies Amount(s): Grant amounts vary considerably and depend on many factors.
Instruction(s): The application can be downloaded from the website. The Daniels Fund encourages pre-application phone calls. Special Note(s): The Daniels Fund Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, as well as programs with a national impact (national grants are by invitation only).
Trish Franklin Grants Administration Officer 303-393-7220 Toll Free: 877-791-4726 Fax: 720-941-4210 [email protected] There is an online contact form located at: http://www.danielsfund.org/Contact-Us/Index.asp
Submission deadlines are March 1 and September 1, 2012.
The Lattner Family Foundation http://www.lattnerfoundation.org/
The Foundation’s areas of interest are Education, Environment, Health & Social Services, Arts & Humanities, and religion, including Christian organizations that provide Health & Social Services. Level(s): Varies Amount(s): Varies
Instruction(s): Guidelines for applying are located on the Foundation’s website. The Foundation does not accept grant requests via email or fax. Special Note(s): The primary geographical areas for grants are Palm Beach County, Florida, Kansas, Rhode Island, Texas, and Georgia. Applicants must demonstrate 501(c)(3) IRS status.
The Lattner Family Foundation 777 E. Atlantic Avenue Suite 317 Delray Beach, FL 33483 Phone: (561) 278-3781 [email protected]
Submission deadlines are
The Malone Family Foundation
The mission of The Malone Family Foundation is to promote positive changes in the lives of
Instruction(s): Instructions are located on the website. Applicants should submit a Letter of
Alyson Bagby, President Catherine Wilson, Vice
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people, who in turn can build and enhance the communities in which they live. We support initiatives that improve the quality of education, the motivation and the self-esteem of students from pre-kindergarten through higher education. The Foundation has an especially strong interest in supporting innovative endeavors that lead to a better-educated population and a higher standard of living. Level(s): PreK-12, Higher Education Amount(s): Varies
Inquiry first. Special Note(s): Consideration is given primarily to organizations and programs or projects whose beneficiaries reside in the state of Alabama. To a limited extent, we will consider organizations and programs or projects in the states of Florida and Georgia.
President The Malone Family Foundation P.O. Box 531085 Birmingham, AL 35253 Phone: (205) 423-0901 [email protected]
See website.
The Wells Fargo Foundation https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/charitable/
Wells Fargo directs its giving to areas they believe are important to the future of the nation's vitality and success: community development, education, and human services. All giving is determined by local needs. Level(s): Varies Amount(s): Varies
Instruction(s): To find specific information for your state, click on your state in the U.S, map. This will open a page that outlines priorities, eligibility and application procedures for your state.
Contact information is given in the “How to Apply” section of each state’s page.
Contact foundation.
The Walton Family Foundation – K-12 Education Reform http://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/ http://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/educationreform
The Walton Foundation funds three primary education endeavors: 1) K-12 Education Reform, 2) Environment, 3) Home Region. Environment: Environmental giving focuses on achieving lasting conservation in some of the world’s most important ocean and river systems. Desired outcomes are intended to benefit both people and wildlife by aligning economic and conservation interests. Education: The core strategy is to infuse competitive pressure into America’s K-12 education system by increasing the quantity and quality of school choices available to parents, especially in low-income communities. Home Region: Giving focuses on education reform, including investments in open-
Instruction(s): The Walton Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals, except from public charter school developers who meet certain criteria described in Public Charter Startup Grant Program. Because the Foundation accepts only solicited proposals, an organization interested in applying for a grant needs first to send a brief letter of inquiry. The letter should succinctly describe the organization and the proposed project, specify and briefly explain its relevance to a particular Walton Family Foundation funding area and initiative, and provide an estimate of the funds that would be requested. If, based on the letter of inquiry, the project appears to match our funding criteria and
For environment projects, letters of inquiry should be addressed to: The Walton Family Foundation ATTN: Letter of Inquiry 919 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20006 All other letters of inquiry should be addressed to: The Walton Family Foundation ATTN: Letter of Inquiry P.O. Box 2030 Bentonville, AR 72712 Phone: (479) 464-1570 Fax: (479) 464-1580
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enrollment charter schools. Level(s): Varies Amount(s): Varies. In 2010, the Foundation made grants and program-related investments totaling more than $157 million in education reform and $78.1 million in .environmental grants.
priorities, the applicant may be invited to submit a formal grant proposal and budget. Special Note(s): As a Walton Family Foundation (WFF) Startup Grant recipient, your school is required to periodically provide defined data elements to WFF (or a designated party) for evaluation or participation in a future data warehouse. Geographic location is Arkansas and Mississippi.
Applications are accepted between January 1 and August 1, 2012.
The Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/Sustainability/Foundation/GrantGuidelines
The foundation is committed to investing in advancing renewable natural resources that contribute to sustainable solutions to community and global problems. The foundation supports: • Strengthen public schools in Weyerhaeuser
operating communities and build relationships to become an effective partner in advancing student learning.
• Support district-level improvements to teaching and learning that promotes student achievement and ensure more students graduate ready for the world of work
• Advance learning and life • Support educational programs and
organizations that enhance and enrich learning experiences for youth.
In addition to the foundation’s areas of focus, they support broader community needs such as health and human services, arts and culture, and civic organizations in communities where Weyerhaeuser operates. Level(s): Varies Amount(s): $10,000,000
Instruction(s): Apply online. Special Note(s): Grant applications for projects or programs serving Weyerhaeuser communities outside the Corporate Headquarters area in Federal Way, Washington, and state-wide projects in Weyerhaeuser's key states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia,, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The foundation also supports selected, high-priority national or international initiatives. Funding also available in Canada.
For information on grants made in the U.S., please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
For information on grants made in Canada, please contact:
Corporate Giving Weyerhaeuser Postal Bag 1020 Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 3A9 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 780-539-8004
Grants of $5000 or less
Toshiba America Foundation – Grants Program for 6-12 Science
Toshiba America Foundation encourages projects with potential for improving classroom
Instruction(s): Review the .pdf for detailed instructions for applying.
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are accepted throughout the year; grants of more than $5000 are due February 1 and August 2, 2012; see website.
and Math Education http://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/upload/page/100045/25964_Executive.pdf
teaching and learning in science and mathematics. The Foundation strongly encourages projects planned and led by individual teachers or teams of teachers for their own classrooms. In addition, projects funded by the Foundation enable forward thinking teachers to use science and mathematics to engage students in positive and challenging learning experiences. Many successful grantees have designed projects that have tapped into the natural curiosity of their students, have enabled students to frame their own scientific questions, and have incorporated the expertise of community partners. Level(s): Grades 6-12 Amount(s): $1,000,000
Special Note(s): The grants program is national in scope. Proposals are welcome from public and private (non-profit) schools throughout the United States. The Foundation has also made a special commitment to support projects in regions where Toshiba America Group companies have offices.
teachers are encouraged to call the Toshiba America Foundation team to discuss their project ideas. Toshiba America Foundation 1251 Avenue of Americas 41st Floor New York, NY 10020 Phone: (212) 596-0620 [email protected]
Previous Grades K-5 grant deadline was 10/1/11.
Toshiba America Foundation K-5 http://www.toshiba.com/taf/k5_teachers.jsp
Toshiba America Foundation's mission is to provide teachers with additional funds to support classroom projects. After school and summer projects and independent study projects are not eligible. The Foundation strongly encourages projects planned and led by individual teachers or teams of teachers for their own classrooms. - Level(s): K-5 Amount(s): Any K-5 teacher in a public or private (not-for-profit) school is eligible for a grant to support science or math education up to $1,000 for project materials only.
Instruction(s): Review the .pdf for detailed instructions for applying. Special Note(s): Before submitting a completed proposal, teachers are welcome to call the Foundation to discuss their project ideas. To receive a paper copy of the application or for assistance with any questions that may arise, please call 212-596-0620.
Toshiba America Foundation 1251 Avenue of Americas 41st Floor New York, NY 10020 Phone: (212) 596-0620 [email protected]
Previous application deadline was 3/3/11.
Toyota Tapestry for Science http://www.nsta.org/pd/tapestry/
Grants for Science Teachers program offers grants to K–12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in the school and/or school district. Level(s): Middle School & High School
Instruction(s): To apply for funding, qualified teachers must write a Toyota TAPESTRY proposal according to the proposal requirements listed online. Special Note(s): The program is open to
Contact Toyota Tapestry [email protected] There is an online contact form.
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Teachers Amount(s): Varies
middle and high school science teachers residing within the 50 United States and U.S. territories and possessions and it is also open to elementary teachers who teach some science in the classroom or are teaching specialists. Middle and high school teachers must teach at least two science classes per day. All applicants must have at least two years science teaching experience in a K–12 science not including the current school year.
Applications are accepted from January 1 though November 1.
Verizon Foundation http://foundation.verizon.com/grant/guidelines.shtml
The Verizon Foundation focuses on: • Increasing literacy and educational
achievement • Avoiding being an abuser or victim of
domestic violence • Achieve and sustain their health and
safety. • Learning about Internet Safety
Verizon Foundation has a long history of supporting quality educational resources (including math, science, and technology) and literacy programs. We focus on preparing children to be successful; enabling teachers, parents and caregivers to help children learn; and educating adults so they are prepared to achieve their goals and contribute to their communities. Level(s): Varies, K-12-Adults Amount(s): Based on the past several years, the average grant size ranged between $5,000 and $10,000.
Instruction(s): Application instructions are located online. You must register and log in order to apply. Special Note(s): Proposals will be considered from eligible tax-exempt organizations in certain 501(c)(3) subsections as defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or a public school. Eligible organizations seeking grants from the Verizon Foundation must be prepared to track and report program outcomes as well as specific results that demonstrate measurable human impact.
Questions should be asked to regional contacts: http://foundation.verizon.com/about/community.shtml