Grants
Innovation Fund Tiny Grant
Purpose: Support for innovative projects to impact student achievement
Award: $1,000 - $7,000
Deadline: May 1, 2020
Website: https://gosa.georgia.gov/innovation-fund-grant-opportunities-0
Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant
Purpose: Projects should address following needs: technology upgrades, tools for STEM programs, facility renovations and safety improvements. Robert Calloway, Audio-Visual teacher at Columbia High was recently awarded $4,995 from Lowe’s.
Award: Up to $5,000
Deadline: February 9, 2020
Website: https://newsroom.lowes.com/apply-for-a-grant/
Donors Choose
Purpose: Donors select projects to fund posted on Donorschoose.org
Award: Varies; Four Columbia High School teachers’ projects were recently funded
Deadline: Ongoing
Website: https://www.donorschoose.org
Civil War Trust Field Trip Grant
Purpose: Field trip grant for students to tour historic sites and battlefields
Award: Up to $1,500
Deadline: Rolling
Website: https://www.civilwar.org/learn/educators/resources/field-trip-fund
U.S. Department of Education - Fulbright-Hayes Group Projects Abroad Grant
Purpose: American Institute for Resource and Human Development (AIRHD) received the grant for K-12 Social Studies, Humanities, Education and technology/Math teachers to conduct a five-week study tour of Ghana from June 15 – July 18, 2018.
Deadline: February 16, 2020
Contact Dr. Fredoline Annunobi for further details. Email: [email protected]; Phone: 678-313-3090
McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
Purpose: Grants to fund unique classroom projects and funding for teachers to select a professional development experience designed to enrich classroom instruction
Award: Up to $30,000
Deadline: April 15, 2020
Website: Academic enrichment grant: https://mccartheydressman.org/academic-enrichment-grants/;
Teacher professional development grant: https://mccartheydressman.org/teacher-development-grants/
Donors Choose: Get Families Involved in Learning
Purpose: Post your project to get families involved and the Carnegie Foundation will double donations
Award: Varies
Deadline: Ongoing
Website: https://www.donorschoose.org/blog/carnegie-family-engagement-2017/
Finish Line Youth Foundation
Purpose: Community-based grant for nonprofits only; will fund renovations, community athletic-programs that promote active lifestyles and assistance for unforeseen fiscal circumstances.
Award: Up to $75,000
Deadlines: March 1
Website: https://www.finishline.com/store/corporate/gadgets/guidelines.jsp
Waffle House Foundation
Purpose: Accepts proposals to support educational programs and disadvantaged youth
Award: Varies
Deadline: Rolling basis
Website: https://www.wafflehouse.com/waffle-house-foundation/
Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative
Purpose: Help drama teachers obtain resources to provide quality drama
Award: Varies
Deadline: Open
Website: https://alwinitiative.secure-platform.com/a/page/ClassroomResources
Get Out and Grow School Garden Sweepstakes
Purpose: Opportunity to start a school garden
Award: $15,000 toward a school garden and a visit from a Team USA Athlete
Deadline: April 18, 2020
Website: http://bit.ly/2yilDAN
Georgia Pacific Foundation Education Grants
Purpose: Grants for job readiness training for students, literacy, teacher development, STEM, school supplies, general support, books, robotics, and other workforce skills.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Rolling basis
Website: https://www.gp.com/Company/Community/Foundation/FAQs#What-is-the-timeline-for-submitting-grant-proposals
Voya Unsung Heroes
Purpose: Funds for innovative class projects
Award: $2,000 - $25,000
Deadline: April 30. 2020
Website: https://tinyurl.com/odsjadb
Kidsfit Gamechanger Grant
Purpose: Funds for action based learning, kinesthetic classrooms, or teacher training projects that increase children’s health, wellness, and education through movement.
Award: Up to $10,000
Deadline: February 28, 2020
Website: https://www.youthfit.com/gamechangergrant
STEM Grants
DiscoverE Collaboration Grant
Purpose: Support hands on engineering experiences for students in collaboration with the engineering community
Award: Up to $1,000
Deadline: Rolling basis
Website: http://www.discovere.org/about-us/outreach-grants/collaboration-grants
DART Foundation
Purpose: Provide STEM grants to increase awareness
Award: Up to $5,000; Ms. Brenda Hornaday, Brockett ES teacher, received a $5K grant award from DART
Deadline: February 15; May 15
Website: https://www.dartfoundation.org/grants/
Lockheed Martin
Purpose: Provide STEM grants that provide interactive learning experiences
Award: $10,000
Deadline: Rolling
Website: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/who-we-are/community/education.html
Zoo Atlanta Sponsored Admissions
Purpose: Self-guided field trips for Title I schools
Award: Free admission for students; chaperones/teachers pay $9.99 each
Deadline: Open
Website: https://zooatlanta.org/learn/teachers/sponsored-admissions-program/
STEM Classroom Grant – AIAA Foundation
Purpose: Aerospace grant to encourage aerospace education
Award: Up to $250
Deadline: Varies
Website: https://www.aiaa.org/Secondary.aspx?id=4184&terms=grants
Literacy Grants
Ezra Keats Mini Grant
Purpose: Funds for creative programs for schools and libraries
Award: $500
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Website: http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/section/ezra-jack-keats-mini-grant-program-for-public-libraries-public-schools/
Scholastic Activities and Programs
Purpose: List of grants to improve literacy efforts in schools
Award: Amount varies
Deadline: Varies
Website: http://www.scholastic.com/librarians/programs/grants.htm
American Library Association
Purpose: List of grant opportunities for librarians
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Website: http://www.ala.org/sgrants/s/browse/grnt
Mackin Grant Channel
Purpose: Various grants to fund school and library projects
Award: Amount varies
Deadline: Varies
Website: https://www.mackin.com/corp/resources/grant-channel/
Research Grant
Spencer Foundation
Purpose: Support for small scale research projects
Award: Up to $50,000
Deadlines: May 1, 2020
Website: http://www.spencer.org/small-research-grants
Grant Resources and Databases
The Foundation Center – Search for information on philanthropy; see examples of proposals and awarded grants; Username: dekalb Password: grants;
Grants.gov – Search for federal funding opportunities
Grants for Teachers – Search for K-12 grants by category, location, or grade
GrantWatch – Search by interest, geographic focus, and type of funding (subscription-based)
Grants4Teachers – Free database of current grants includes grants from foundations
Teachers Count – Search list of grants ranging in value from $200 to $10,000
Edutopia – List of educational grants
Fundsnet.com – List of education grants
Education & Teaching Guides
https://www.teachingdegrees.com/
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