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Description

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 Window

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Hillsborough Education Foundation's School & Classroom Enrichment Grants 

The window is now open to apply for a School and Classroom Enrichment grant from Hillsborough Education Foundation. Hillsborough Education Foundation uses an automated online grant application platform that allows teachers and principals to post school projects or programs to seek funding from HEF and the community. Hillsborough County Public Schools teachers and administrators may submit applications for consideration. Project requests must be at least $100 and cannot exceed $2,000. To apply, you must register using your district email address, then complete your project application(s). Once an application is submitted, it will go through a two-step approval process. The first step is for your principal to approve or deny the project via an automated email. Next, Hillsborough Education Foundation will review it. Once your application is approved, you will be contacted, and the project will be posted to the public site. Please keep in mind that all funded projects require an online impact report and teacher thank you letters that must be submitted into the system. Students thank you letters and photos of the project are also encouraged. 

July 15, 2024 – January 31, 2025

https://educationfoundation.com/linksforteachers/classroom-grants/

Pets in the Classroom Grants 

Pets in the Classroom is an educational grant program that provides financial support to teachers to purchase and maintain small animals in the classroom. The Pet Care Trust established the program to provide children with an opportunity to interact with pets—an experience that can help to shape their lives for years to come. If you have received an initial grant in any previous year, you will only be eligible to apply for a $50 Sustaining Grant for the upcoming school year. See the website for more details (K- 9th Grade)

Applications are now open.

https://petsintheclassroom.org/

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation 

The foundation is interested in improving Science Education. Because today’s students will discover tomorrow’s medicines, the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation is committed to improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies in schools and community organizations. 

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://www.bms.com/about-us/responsibility/supporting-our-communities.html  

Oriental Trading Company Education Grant 

The Oriental Trading Company makes grants in the areas of education, youth, health care, and human services. Preference is given to programs that serve to improve the lives of children and youth, with an emphasis on education and youth programs dedicated to improving or providing health care and human services. Awards vary. 

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://orientaltrading.requestitem.com/

Donors Choose

Teachers and students all over the U.S. need your help to bring their classroom dreams to life. Get crayons, books, telescopes, field trips, and more for a classroom today. Sign up for donors choose, promote your project, and donors choose will order and ship the items needed to your school once they get funding.

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://www.donorschoose.org/teachers

Publix Community Giving 

Publix supports organizations that focus on youth, education, reducing hunger, and alleviating homelessness in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. Donations for school clubs and teams will be made payable to your qualified school, not to booster clubs. Please be sure that your school is registered, and that you apply on behalf of the school when making these requests. 

Applications are accepted year-round.

Submit at least four weeks prior to the date by which support is needed.

http://corporate.publix.com/community/requests

Wish You Well Foundation 

The Wish You Well Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations that promote family literacy in the United States. The focus of the Foundation is on the development and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs. Grants range from $200 to $10,000. Requests should align with the Wish You Well Foundation’s mission: "Supporting family literacy in the United States by fostering and promoting the development and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs." 

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://www.wishyouwellfoundation.org/apply-for-funding/

Ross Store-Based Giving 

The Ross Store-Based Giving Program provides support – primarily in the form of gift cards – to federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and government programs serving a community within 25 miles of a Ross Dress for Less or dd’s DISCOUNTS Store. The charitable mission of Ross is to create brighter futures by building academic achievement and life skills in economically disadvantaged youth, ages 3-24.

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://corp.rossstores.com/responsibility/supporting-our-communities/store-based-giving-guidelines

H2O for Life Project Mini-grants 

The mission of H2O for Life is to improve local and global communities by engaging students as change-makers for a better world. Mini-grants are intended to kick-start service-learning projects focused on the global water crisis and to benefit partner schools. Grants may be used for service-learning project expenses. Eligible applicants are teachers, students, and administrators in US prekindergarten through grade 12 schools. Applications must be submitted using the online system. Awards range from $250 to $500. 

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://www.h2oforlifeschools.org/page/kickstart-your-project-with-a-grant

Alternative Fuel Foundation 

Green Education Program grants are available for educational institutions to aid in the development of programs that promote renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and earth stewardship. There is a preference for funding requests that promote the awareness and use of alternative fuels or promote the concept of sustainability. Projects that encourage parent involvement and build stronger community spirit will be favored. Please note the grant money cannot be used to pay for memorials, stipends, salaries, artists in residence, field trips, scholarships, or third-party funding. Only 10% of any award granted can be used toward outside resources such as labor, installation, consultation, and delivery. Typical grants range from $250-$500.

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://www.alternativefuelfoundation.org/grants/

Awesome Foundation Grants

The Awesome Foundation is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of awesomeness in the universe. The foundation makes grants in areas including arts, technology, and community development. Eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations; colleges and universities; and prekindergarten through grade 12 public, private, independent, and parochial schools. Applications must be submitted online. Grants of $1,000 are awarded.

Applications are accepted year-round.

http://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/about_us

WeAreTeachers.com 

WeAreTeachers was founded with the mission to connect educators with the resources they need to be successful inside as well as outside the classroom. Whether it is offering financial resources through grants and contests, providing inspiration with teacher-created lesson plans or empowering teachers with professional development opportunities, they strive to be a source of innovation and ideas for educators so that they can, in turn, inspire learners. Multiple grants and contests for teachers are available on their website. 

Applications are accepted year-round; Each contest's deadline is provided on the website. 

https://www.weareteachers.com/education-grants/

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation 

Grants are available to create outdoor edible orchard classrooms at public schools of all levels, across the country, to provide generations of students with environmental education. FTPF ideally seeks schools that can accommodate at least 20-25 trees on school grounds (at 15 ft. intervals) near existing irrigation sources (e.g., spigot or sprinklers). The trees, materials, orchard installation design work, and onsite environmental curriculum with students are all donated, free of charge for the benefit of the school and its students. 

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://www.ftpf.org/apply

The PNC Foundation 

PNC supports a variety of nonprofit organizations with a special emphasis on those that work to achieve sustainability and touch a diverse population, in particular, those that support early childhood education. PNC and the PNC Foundation have long histories of strengthening and enriching the lives of our neighbors in communities in which we live and work. For decades, we have provided resources to seed ideas, foster development initiatives and encourage leadership in nonprofit organizations where imagination and determination are at work enhancing people's lives every day. To build on this commitment, PNC developed PNC Grow Up Great, a 10-year, $100 million initiative to help improve the school readiness of millions of children from birth to age five. As part of this initiative, the PNC Foundation has earmarked funds for grants to nonprofit organizations which work to directly improve children's school readiness by providing support in one of the following key areas: math, science, and the arts. By focusing our support in these critical areas, we hope to achieve greater results in school readiness, which will yield stronger, smarter, and healthier children, families, and communities. The PNC Foundation conducts all philanthropic giving regionally. Please address all inquiries and grant proposals directly to the local PNC representative listed for your particular region.  See the website for more information.

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html#Regions

Barnes and Noble 

Barnes and Noble booksellers is considering requests for sponsorship from nonprofit organizations that focus on art, literacy, or education (K-12). Applicants must have a plan for promoting the program with Barnes and Noble and must be willing to work with the local stores on in-store programming. For donation and sponsorship requests, submit your proposal to the community business development manager or store manager at your local Barnes & Noble store. Maximum Award: Varies. Eligibility: nonprofits that focus on art, literacy, or education (K-12). 

Applications are accepted year-round.

http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our_company/sponsorship/Sponsorship_main.html

Adopt-A-Classroom Grants 

Organization: Adopt-A-Classroom. Teachers who register at the Adopt-a-Classroom web site can be adopted by an individual, a business, or a foundation. 

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://www.adoptaclassroom.org/#our-programs

Vulcan Materials Company Foundation Education Grants and School Partnerships 

Vulcan Materials Company Foundation supports public schools and institutions of higher education in the communities in which it operates. The foundation partners with public elementary and secondary schools in its operating communities to improve educational programs, and to date has adopted 225 schools. The foundation is also interested in efforts to encourage elementary and secondary school students to develop interests in mathematics, science, and business. The foundation also considers proposals from institutions of higher education that focus on science and engineering or improving public education. Priority is given to proposals that directly affect the outcome of the educational process, such as scholarships, science, and technology programs. Eligible applicants are public charities and units of government, such as public schools.    

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://www.vulcanmaterials.com/social-responsibility/vulcan-foundation#geographic-funding-priorities

Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund: Education, Youth, and Development Grants

The Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund makes grants in the areas of Bridgestone’s three Priority Areas of Mobility, People and Environment. They are committed to utilizing their strengths and competencies to address health, safety, and education issues in their communities. Awards vary. 

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/corporate-social-responsibility/community/social-contributions

Sony Grant 

Sony focuses most of its charitable giving on art, culture, technology, and the environment, with a particular emphasis on education in each of those areas. While support in other areas may also be considered, the Company seeks to apply its financial, technological, and human resources to the encouragement of the creative, artistic, technical, and scientific skills required of tomorrow's workforce. 

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/social-responsibility/giving-guidelines.html

USA Track & Field Foundation Youth Club Grant 

The USA Track & Field Foundation encourages youth track clubs and programs from all areas of the United States to apply for financial assistance. The Foundation favors the use of grant money to expand existing youth programs/clubs, to provide additional competitive opportunities for children and to enhance the experience for all participants. USA Track & Field Foundation Youth Club Grants provide funding for equipment, uniforms, meet fees, travel, facility rental, staff and volunteer training, and outreach activities. Applications for a Youth Club Grant will be accepted throughout the year and grants will be awarded in February. 

Applications are accepted year-round.

https://www.usatffoundation.org/programs/youth-club-grant/

Walmart Community Grants

Walmart local community grants are awarded through an open application process and provide funding directly from Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities to local, eligible nonprofit organizations that directly benefit the service area of the facility from which they are requesting funding. Guidelines include the following: Local Community grants range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $5,000.

Applications may be submitted at any time during each quarter funding cycle. All applications will be reviewed prior to the next funding cycle.

Organizations may only submit a total number of 25 applications and/or receive up to 25 grants within the 2023 grant cycle. All organizations applying for a Local Community grant must be Deed verified prior to applying. 

Quarter 1:

Jan 1 – Feb 28

Quarter 2:

March 1 – July 15

Quarter 3:

August 1 – October 15

Quarter 4:

November 1 – December 31

https://walmart.org/how-we-give/local-community-grants

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Description

Deadline

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TD Bank Charitable Foundation Grant 

The TD Charitable Foundation provides financial support through its grant application process to organizations providing services in these areas of focus: Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, and Connected Communities. Special consideration is given to programs that support low- to moderate-income individuals by providing services, training, or education that improves the quality of life and provides opportunities for advancement. Eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities. Interested applicants should apply on a state level. Applications must be submitted online. Grants of $5,000 and greater are awarded. 

Deadlines vary by state.

https://www.tdbank.com/community/corporate_giving.html

Bonnie Plants 3rd grade Cabbage Program 

3rd grade teachers can submit registration for their class to get free cabbage plants, which will be delivered from the closest Bonnie Plants growing station to your classroom. Home school groups can also register for plants. Start the registration process by filling in your zip code. This will locate the closest growing station and provide you with deadlines and delivery times for your area. After you register for plants, you will be contacted by a Bonnie Plants representative from the growing station near you.

Deadlines vary by state.

https://bonniecabbageprogram.com/participate/

Grant Name

Description

Application Window

Deadline

Addario Music Foundation Grants 

The D’Addario Music Foundation awards grants and product donations to sustainable music instruction programs to improve access to music education. Supported programs include those that bring music back into communities and schools and gets kids playing as early and as frequently as possible. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools are eligible to apply. All new applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry online as their first step. Returning applicants must submit applications online. 

October 15

April 30

http://www.daddariofoundation.org/grants

ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio 

The ARRL Foundation provides grants to organizations that promote Amateur Radio and its activities, especially to young people. Special emphasis is placed on introducing young people to electronics and helping them earn an FCC-issued Amateur Radio license. Grant awards range from $1,000 to $3,000 and are not renewable. 

February 1-February 28

June 1-June 30

October 1-October 31

http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-grants

Classics for Kids Foundation 

Classics for Kids Foundation works to empower young people to shape positive futures through music, build sustainable stringed instrument music programs, and provide grants for high-quality instruments. The foundation strengthens string programs through their matching grants, which encourage partnership and local philanthropy. Schools and nonprofit organizations seeking fine instruments for their programs that can show evidence of need and commitment to raising matching funds are eligible to apply. The foundation offers matching grants only, whereby schools and nonprofit organizations raise at least half the funds to purchase the requested number of instruments, using a provider authorized by the foundation or, after discussion with the foundation, an alternate provider of instruments of similar quality. Applicants have one year from the date of application to raise matching funds. Only programs that serve children in kindergarten through grade 12 are eligible for grants. Lists of current projects and partner schools or community music programs that have obtained stringed instruments through Classics for Kids Foundation are provided on the website. There also is guidance for starting a stringed instrumental program, including program ideas and a sample budget. 

Applications accepted quarterly.

June 30

September 30 December 31 March 31

http://classicsforkids.org/apply-for-a-grant/

The Lawrence Foundation 

This foundation gives grants to environmental, disaster relief, human services, and other programs. Eligible organizations include public schools, libraries, and nonprofits that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants typically range from $5,000-$10,000.

October 31; April 30

https://thelawrencefoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant

Toshiba America Grant Program for 6-12 Science and Mathematics Educators. 

Toshiba America Foundation accepts applications from teachers who are passionate about making science and mathematics more engaging for their students. The foundation seeks to support teachers by providing funds to support classroom projects. The foundation strongly encourages projects planned and led by individual teachers or teams of teachers for their own classrooms. Successful projects tap into the natural curiosity of students, enable students to frame their own scientific questions, and incorporate the expertise of community partners. Applications must be for project-based learning. Sixth to 12th grade teachers are invited to apply on-line for a Toshiba America Foundation grant of up to $5,000 and more than $5,000 to help bring an innovative STEM project into their own classroom. 

K-5 less than$1K

October 1

6-12 less than $5K

March 1; June 1; September 1, December 1

6-12 greater than $5K

May 1; November 1

http://www.toshiba.com/taf/612.jsp 

NEA Foundation Student Success Grants

The NEA Foundation provides grants of either $1,500 or $5,000 to support educators helping students to develop and implement a project that will enhance students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills; develop and implement a project supporting personalized and experiential learning; support students’ mastery of essential academic content; support students’ cultural understanding and appreciation; promote students’ communication and collaboration skills; or enable students to engage in learning experiences connected to real-world issues and challenges. Grant funds can be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, or technology. Important: Unless you designate your school or the district as the fiscal agent at the time of application, any grant funds you are awarded will be considered personal income by the IRS and you will have to pay taxes on it. Be sure to read the NEA's website regarding fiscal agents before you apply. Applications may be submitted at any time. Applications are reviewed three times per year, every year.

June 15-September 15

September 15

https://www.neafoundation.org/for-educators/student-success-grants/

The Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment for the Support of Physics Teaching

The Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment for the Support of Physics Teaching (Bauder Fund) was established to support special activities in physics teaching. The Bauder Fund will consider applications that request funds for: Providing grants for the development and distribution of innovative apparatus for physics teaching; providing funds to obtain and or build and support traveling exhibits of apparatus; or providing funds for local workshops. Up to $2,500 to fund local workshops for teachers who spread the use of demonstration and laboratory equipment. The Bauder fund will support purchase of supplies for workshops, liability insurance for workshops and demonstration programs. Dissemination of results of the activity is expected. Suitable methods are talks or posters presented at state or national AAPT meetings, articles written for the AAPTeNNOUNCER, for The Physics Teacher, or the American Journal of Physics. Only AAPT members may apply. 

July 1

 Summer Meeting

December 1 Winter Meeting

http://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/bauderfund.cfm

Dollar General Literacy Foundation

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and libraries that offer literacy programs in communities served by Dollar General in 44 states. The Foundation provides support through the following grant programs: Adult Literacy Grants support nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance. Family Literacy Grants support family literacy service providers that combine parent and youth literacy instruction. Summer Reading Grants help nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries with the implementation or expansion of summer reading programs for students who are new readers, below grade level readers, or readers with learning disabilities. In addition, Youth Literacy Grants support nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries that work to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. Visit the Foundation’s website to access guidelines for each grant program.

Varies

https://www.dgliteracy.org/

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Description

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Allen Foundation

The Allen Foundation supports education nutrition programs, with priority given to training programs for children and young adults to improve their health and development. The connections between diet and health remain a basic and primary priority, and consideration has always been given to projects that benefit nutritional programs in the areas of education, training, and research. Award amounts vary, based on the scope of the project.

January 15 at midnight

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Description

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Snapdragon Book Foundation

The Snapdragon Book Foundation seeks to foster children's literacy by providing support to school libraries serving disadvantaged children. Grants are awarded to public, private, and experimental pre-K-12 schools throughout the United States. In a time when many schools are reallocating their funds to technology and audiovisual equipment, the Foundation hopes to make sure that school libraries are still offering children good books to read. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $10,000.

November – January

February

https://snapdragonbookfoundation.org/application/

NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants

Learning & Leadership Grants support National Education Association (NEA) members who are public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of the following two purposes: 1) Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes, conferences, or action research; or 2) Grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson plan development, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. All $5,000 group grant applicants must include partner information. All professional development must improve practice, curriculum, and student achievement. "One-shot" professional growth experiences, such as attending a national conference or engaging a professional speaker, are discouraged. Decisions regarding the content of the professional growth activities must be based upon an assessment of student work undertaken with colleagues and must be integrated into the institutional planning process. Grant funds may be used for fees, travel expenses, books, or other materials that enable applicants to learn subject matter, instructional approaches, and skills. Recipients are required to exercise professional leadership by sharing their new learning with their colleagues. Important: Unless you designate your school or the district as the fiscal agent at the time of application, any grant funds you are awarded will be considered personal income by the IRS and you will have to pay taxes on it. Be sure to read the NEA's website regarding fiscal agents before you apply. Learning & Leadership grants will fund projects up to $5,000. Grants fund activities for 12 months from the date of the award.

December 1, 2023 – February 1, 2024

February 1, 2024

https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/learning-leadership-grants/

Grant Name

Description

Application Window

Deadline

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Initial Teaching Alphabet Foundation Grant

Letters of Intent due April 1

TBD

http://itafoundation.org/grants/ 

Grant Name

Description

Application Window

Deadline

Link

Fred and Jean Allegretti Foundation Education Grant

The Fred and Jean Allegretti Foundation makes grants to organizations that support the health and well-being of children, adults, the elderly, and the physically challenged. The foundation focuses its grant making on humanitarian support, medical treatment, housing, education, and the arts. Grants are intended for general operating support and specific programs. Previous grants were used to fund preparatory high schools, education foundations, and programs for women and girls. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in Colorado or Florida. Interested applicants must first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI); selected applicants are then invited to submit a full proposal. LOIs should include a project description, amount requested, program area, and program location. LOIs should be submitted online.

Letters of Intent November - May

May 31

http://allegrettifoundation.org/applyonline.html

Lundberg Family Farms Sprouting Habitats Grant

In honor of Earth Month, Lundberg Family Farms is teaming up with the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation to bring wildlife habitats to life on school campuses. With a shared commitment to increasing childhood connection to nature, outdoor education and creating healthier green spaces, fifteen schools across the country will be awarded $1,000 to build their school wildlife habitat.

Award Notification:

July 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

https://www.sprouts.com/about/sprouts-foundation/grants/

Grant Name

Description

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Sharon Gewirtz Kids to Concerts Fund

The Sharon Gewirtz Kids to Concerts Fund provides small grants (up to $1,000) to provide the opportunity for middle school strings students to attend live, high-level performances of classical music, receive mentoring from accomplished classical musicians, or participate in other related programming. Grants are open to schools and nonprofit music programs throughout the United States, and eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need to be considered. Grants are awarded one time, annually, and are made on a one-time basis. String education must be the key component of any music program requesting a grant. 

Please check the website for announcements and email contacts.

https://sites.google.com/view/gewirtzfund/home

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators: Amber Brown Grant

The Amber Brown Grant commemorates author and beloved school speaker, Paula Danziger. One school is awarded each year with an author or illustrator visit and new books to continue Paula’s love of connecting children with creative influences.  The school will receive an all-expense-paid visit by a well-respected children’s author or illustrator. The chosen school will also receive a $250 stipend to create a memorable day and $250 worth of books by the visiting author/illustrator.

June 1 – June 30

https://www.scbwi.org/awards-and-grants/community-grants/amber-brown-grant

Growing Healthy Kids Grant

We know that healthy habits are formed at a young age and that hands-on nutrition and cooking programs are among the most powerful tools to bring these habits to life. The Growing Healthy Kids Grant supports programs that teach children, and their families, how to grow, cook, and eat healthy foods.

Grants range in size from $5,000 to $10,000 and support healthy lifestyle and nutrition education programs outside of the school day and community programs for children and their families.

Award Notification:

July 31, 2024

June 30, 2024

https://www.sprouts.com/about/sprouts-foundation/grants/

Wellness Across the Lifespan Grant

Our purpose at Sprouts is to help people live and eat better. Wellness Across the Lifespan Grants support programs that help young adults and vulnerable populations achieve and maintain healthy lifestyle behaviors and nutritious eating.

Grants range in size from $5,000 to $10,000 and support health and nutrition education through hands-on cooking, community gardening programs, and healthy lifestyle programs.

Award Notification:

July 31, 2024

June 30, 2024

https://www.sprouts.com/about/sprouts-foundation/grants/

Grant Name

Description

Application Window

Deadline

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Cultural Assets Program Special Events Partnership Grant

The Special Events Partnership Grant is designed to strengthen and promote cultural assets through growing and supporting arts and cultural events that encourage place-making and community-building outcomes aligned with Hillsborough County’s economic and community prosperity goals. These events should communicate the authentic County story, activate public spaces, enrich the lives of residents, and leverage private sector financial support while aligning to economic development objectives of achieving greater patron spending and maximizing visitation to our market. Match funds required.

July 15- August 2, 2024

August 2, 2024

https://hcfl.gov/businesses/business-community/business-grants/apply-for-a-cultural-assets-program-special-events-partnership-grant

The Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment for the Support of Physics Teaching

The Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment for the Support of Physics Teaching (Bauder Fund) was established to support special activities in physics teaching. The Bauder Fund will consider applications that request funds for: Providing grants for the development and distribution of innovative apparatus for physics teaching; providing funds to obtain and or build and support traveling exhibits of apparatus; or providing funds for local workshops. Up to $2,500 to fund local workshops for teachers who spread the use of demonstration and laboratory equipment. The Bauder fund will support purchase of supplies for workshops, liability insurance for workshops and demonstration programs. Dissemination of results of the activity is expected. Suitable methods are talks or posters presented at state or national AAPT meetings, articles written for the AAPTeNNOUNCER, for The Physics Teacher, or the American Journal of Physics. Only AAPT members may apply. 

Applications must be received by:

 July 1 for consideration at the Summer Meeting.

December 1 for consideration at the Winter Meeting.

http://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/bauderfund.cfm

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Description

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McDonald's of Florida: Golden Grants

McDonald's of Florida is fueling the imagination, education, and growth of area students with Golden Grants, a local program that supports individuals, educators, programs, and organizations serving students grades K-12. Qualifying activities include the following, as long as need is demonstrated: arts activities, education initiatives, COVID-19 relief-related efforts, mentorship and empowerment programs, after-school programs, community service, sports activities, and technology. Grant awards are up to $10,000.  Award Announcements will be made in November 2024

June 3, 3024

October 13, 2024

http://goldengrantsfl.com/

Florida Kiwanis Foundation Mini-grants 

The Florida Kiwanis Foundation is dedicated to supporting the youth of Florida. Mini grants are awarded to organizations in Kiwanis, Florida, which express an urgent need for funds. The foundation’s primary focus is on projects that enhance the lives of young children and youth in the community. Mini grants are intended to supplement funds and other resources secured by the applying club. Priority is given to smaller clubs with limited-service budgets. Grants up to $750 are awarded. 

October 1, 2024

https://www.floridakiwanisfoundation.org/grants/

Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Grants

The grant is open to general education and agriscience teachers in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who want to use agricultural concepts to teach core subject areas. Florida Agriculture in the Classroom’s Teacher Grant program strives to fund classroom projects that teach Florida school children about the importance of agriculture and introduce them to agricultural producers and representatives in their areas.  Only the first 40 complete applications will be accepted and be considered. Max award is $5,000. Zoom session August 2, 2024 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

August 2, 2024 – September 15, 2024

September 15, 2024

https://faitc.org/teacher-grants/ 

National Agriculture in the Classroom: 2024 CHS Foundation Classroom Grant Application 

CHS Foundation provides $500 grants each year to Pre-K-12 teachers who have classroom projects that use agricultural concepts to teach reading, writing, math, science, social studies and more. Eligible projects include classroom and schoolyard gardens, embryology projects, aquaculture projects and agricultural literacy reading programs to name a few. 

August 15- October 1, 2024

October 1, 2024

https://www.agclassroom.org/teacher/grants/

Ezra Jack Keats Foundation

The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation created a funding initiative called Mini grants, through which awards of $500 are given to public schools, public libraries, and public preschool programs for projects that foster creative expression, working together and interaction with a diverse community. They also represent an opportunity for educators to create special activities outside the standard curriculum and make time to encourage their students. EJK Mini grants are designed to make the most of the time teachers and librarians spend with their students in an innovative, imaginative, and inspiring program. 

September 30th, 11:59 PM

https://www.ejkf.org/how-to-apply-for-a-mini-grant/

Buckley Moss Foundation for Children’s Education: Teacher Art Grants

The P. Buckley Moss Teacher Grant program provides funding for art supplies for teachers. These grants are given annually and may be up to $1000.00 each. The purpose of the Teacher Grant is to support a new or evolving program that integrates the arts into education in the school classroom setting, with a special focus on those who learn differently.

July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

http://mossfoundation.org/grants.html 

Florida Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Mini-Grant Application 

Florida Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom (FFB-AITC) is pleased to offer a Mini-Grant program for educators during the 2023-2024 school year. This FFB-AITC grant is a public/private partnership serving Pre-K – 12th grade education with a goal of helping to increase the understanding of agriculture among students and educators. The program is administered through Florida Farm Bureau, Florida’s oldest and largest general agricultural organization. Grants of up to $250 will be awarded for budgeted expenses to provide an original and creative activity or program.

Opens August 3

September 2024

https://www.floridafarmbureau.org/education-outreach/

Splash! School Grants

The Splash! school grant program provides up to $3,000 per teacher to enhance student knowledge of freshwater resources issues. Public and charter school teachers of grades K through 12 are eligible to apply.

July 24 - September 8

September 8, 2024

https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/residents/education/splash-school-grants