Grants 2022
Lorrie
Otto Seeds for Education Fund
The Wild Ones environmental organization annually awards small grants
through the Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education (SFE) Fund. Projects must focus
on appreciation for nature through the use of and teaching about native
plants. Projects must involve students and volunteers in planning and
carrying out the project. Projects must increase the site’s educational
value.
Awards range from $150 to $500.
Applications are accepted July 15th – November 15th, 2022.
https://wildones.org/seeds-for-education/
Bee Grants
The mission of the Bee Cause Project is to provide youth with opportunities
to understand, engage, and learn from honeybees to connect with the natural
environment while developing science, technology, engineering, art, and
mathematics skills. The program offers the following four grant options:
indoor observation hive, outdoor observation hive, traditional outdoor
Langstroth hive, and monetary grants.
Awards vary.
Applications are accepted through October 15, 2022.
https://www.thebeecause.org/programs/
School Garden Grants
Safer Brand offers School Garden Grants to schools that want to create and
start a school garden. Interested schools should explain their reasoning for
a school garden and how they would use the grant.
Grants of $500 are awarded.
Applications are accepted September 1 through December 1, annually.
https://www.saferbrand.com/articles/how-to-start-a-school-garden
SeedMoney Challenge Grants
SeedMoney awards Challenge Grants to support public food garden projects,
including youth, school, community, food bank, and shelter gardens. The
grant size is determined by the amount that a particular garden raises using
SeedMoney’s crowdfunding tools over a 30-day period from November 15 to
December 15, 2021. A total of 270 grants will be awarded, with grant amounts
based on ranking.
Awards range from $100 to $1,000, with total funding of $75,000.
Applications are due November 12, 2022.
https://seedmoney.org/apply/
Civic Engagement and
Environmental Impact Grants
The First Solar Corporate Charitable Fund of the Toledo Community
Foundation, Inc. focuses its grant making on programs that support green
education initiatives, access to clean energy and water in underserved
areas, and furthering the development of innovative and sustainable
technologies. Priority is given to organizations that make a significant
impact in communities that share these giving values.
Grants of $10,000 and greater are awarded.
Applications are due February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1, annually.
https://www.toledocf.org/grants-2/
Environmental and Science Education Grants
Waste Management, Inc. supports environmental and science education
programs, such as science fairs and Earth Day projects targeting middle and
high school students. There is also interest in proposals to preserve and
enhance natural resources. Local facilities may identify and support other
causes that are important to the immediate community.
Applications are accepted year-round.
https://www.wm.com/us/en/inside-wm/social-impact/community-impact
ecoTech Grants
The Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) is offering grants to support
inquiry-based projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM) fields that leverage technology or use nature-based designs to
address environmental problems in local communities. Ideal projects are
youth-led, project-based, and integrate technology to address an
environmental problem that results in real, demonstrable environmental
outcomes.
Grants up to $2,500 are awarded.
Applications are accepted March 15 through July 15 and September 15 through
January 15, annually.
https://captainplanetfoundation.org/grants/ecotech/
Energize the Environment Grants
Quadratec is sponsoring Energize the Environment Grants to invite
individuals and organizations across the United States to explain the
environmental efforts they are making and how a grant can enable or extend
that work. This grant program is part of the Quadratec Cares environmental
initiatives, including the “Tread Lightly!” trail responsibility program. To
compete for a grant, the required submission is an essay of 1,000 to 1,600
words that describes the applicant, the environmental commitment,
anticipated accomplishment, and how a grant would be applied.
Two grants of $3,500 each are awarded.
Application essays are due June 30 and October 30, annually.
https://www.quadratec.com/page/quadratec-cares-grant-program
Education Grants, Verizon
Foundation
The Verizon Foundation supports kindergarten through grade 12 education in
science, education, technology, and mathematics (STEM); and domestic
violence education and prevention for youth, women, and older adults. In
STEM education, funding supports activities such as summer or after-school
programs, teacher training, and research on improving learning in STEM areas
through use of technology.
Applications are accepted year-round.
https://www.verizon.com/about/responsibility/grant-requirements
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.
Requests
for grants less than $5,000 are due March 1, June 1, September 1, and
December 1, annually. Requests for grants of more than $5,000 are due May 1
and November 1, annually.
http://www.toshiba.com/taf/612.jsp
SCA Grants
Sony Corporation of American and its operating companies offer funding to
programs that support education and creative, artistic, technical, and
scientific skills that are necessary for tomorrow’s workforce.
Requests
are accepted year-round.
https://www.sony.com/en_us//SCA/social-responsibility/giving-guidelines.html
McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation Grants
The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic Enrichment
Grants designed to develop classroom and extracurricular programs that
improve student learning. The foundation considers proposals that foster
understanding, deepen students’ knowledge, and provide opportunities to
expand awareness of the world around them. The Academic Enrichment Grants
provide funding for programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic, and
creative abilities of children from low-income households.
Grants up to $10,000 are awarded.
Online
applications are accepted January 15 through April 15, annually.
https://mccartheydressman.org/academic-enrichment-grants/
Air Force Junior ROTC Grants
The Air Force Association Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) grant program was
established to promote aerospace education throughout classrooms and units.
Applications are judged by the importance and the impact the selected
aerospace activity will have on students. Funds may be used for any
aerospace education related activity from purchasing textbooks or
videotapes, to going on a field trip to an aerospace museum, Air Force base,
or other aerospace facility. Grants may not be used for uniforms, or honor
guard and color guard activities.
Grants up to $250 are awarded.
Applications are due February 10 and October 10, annually.
https://www.afa.org/education/air-force-junior-rotc-grants
Education and Technology Program
School Station Grants
The Education and Technology Program (ETP) of The National Association for
Amateur Radio (ARRL) provides funding and resources to elementary, middle,
and high schools in the United States. ETP School Station Grants are awarded
for the purpose of purchasing equipment to set up a school amateur (ham)
radio station.
Equipment valued at up to $1,500 is awarded.
Applications are accepted October 1 through November 1, annually.
http://www.arrl.org/etp-grants
Music Education Grants
The Mockingbird Foundation, Inc. offers grants to public schools and
nonprofit organizations to support projects in music education. The primary
focus is students, ages 18 and younger, with particular interest in projects
that target underserved children.
Awards range from $100 to $10,000.
Initial
inquiries are accepted year-round.
https://mbird.org/grants/apply/
SunWise Environmental and Health
Education Program
The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) supports the SunWise
Environmental and Health Education Program to promote sun safety measures at
school and teach kindergarten through grade eight students about UV
radiation and stratospheric ozone. The foundation distributes free program
tool kits containing 50 cross-curricular, standards-based activities.
Applications are accepted year-round.
https://www.neefusa.org/sunwise
Grants August 2021
Data Center
Community Grants
Google makes grants in the areas of science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and computer science (CS) education.
Priority is given to programs that address structural barriers to STEM and
CS education access, such as school readiness, access to in-school courses,
distance learning, and teacher training and resources.
Applications are accepted August 16 through October 2, 2021.
https://services.google.com/fb/forms/cg-ia/
Air Force Junior ROTC
Grants
The Air Force Association Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) grant program
was established to promote aerospace education throughout classrooms and
units. Applications are judged by the importance and the impact the selected
aerospace activity will have on students.
Grants up to $250 are awarded.
Applications are due February 10 and October 10, annually.
https://www.afa.org/education/air-force-junior-rotc-grants
Education and
Technology Program School Station Grants
The Education and Technology Program (ETP) of The National
Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL) provides funding and resources to
elementary, middle, and high schools in the United States. ETP School
Station Grants are awarded for the purpose of purchasing equipment to set up
a school amateur (ham) radio station.
Equipment valued at up to $1,500 is awarded.
Applications are accepted October 1 through November 1, annually.
http://www.arrl.org/etp-grants
Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program (Funding Opportunity
The US Department of the Navy seeks proposals to improve
education and training in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics
(STEM) for middle school students through to the current workforce.
Expectations are to establish, build, or maintain research-informed
educational pathways, outreach, and workforce opportunities aligned with
Naval priorities in science and technology.
Applications are accepted through March 30, 2022.
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=N00014-21-S-F005
E2 Energy to Educate
Grants
Through the E2 Energy to Educate grant program, Constellation
NewEnergy, Inc. offers students opportunities to problem-solve today’s and
tomorrow’s energy challenges. Grants fund projects designed to enhance
students’ understanding of science and technology and to inspire them to
think differently about energy.
Education grants up to $25,000 each are awarded for grades 6
through 12.
Applications are due October 1, annually.
https://www.constellation.com/community/e2-energy-to-educate.html
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.
Requests
for grants less than $5,000 are due March 1, June 1, September 1, and
December 1, annually. Requests for grants of more than $5,000 are due May 1
and November 1, annually.
http://www.toshiba.com/taf/612.jsp
ecoTech Grants
The Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) is offering grants to
support inquiry-based projects in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) fields that leverage technology or use nature-based
designs to address environmental problems in local communities. Ideal
projects are youth-led, project-based, and integrate technology to address
an environmental problem that results in real, demonstrable environmental
outcomes.
Grants up to $2,500 are awarded.
Applications are accepted March 15 through July 15 and September 15 through
January 15, annually.
https://captainplanetfoundation.org/grants/ecotech/
H2O for Life Project
Minigrants
The mission of H2O for Life is to improve local and global
communities by engaging students as change-makers for a better world.
Minigrants 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.
Awards range from $250 to $500.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
https://www.h2oforlifeschools.org/page/kickstart-your-project-with-a-grant
School Garden Grants
Safer Brand offers School Garden Grants to schools that want
to create and start a school garden. Interested schools should explain their
reasoning for a school garden and how they would use the grant.
Grants of $500 are awarded.
Applications are accepted September 1 through December 1, annually.
https://www.saferbrand.com/articles/how-to-start-a-school-garden
Lorrie Otto Seeds for
Education Fund
The Wild Ones environmental organization annually awards
small grants through the Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education (SFE) Fund.
Projects must focus on appreciation for nature through the use of and
teaching about native plants. Projects must involve students and volunteers
in planning and carrying out the project. Projects must increase the site’s
educational value.
Awards range from $150 to $500.
Applications are accepted July 15 through October 15, 2021.
https://wildones.org/seeds-for-education/
SeedMoney Challenge
Grants
SeedMoney awards Challenge Grants to support public food
garden projects, including youth, school, community, food bank, and shelter
gardens. The grant size is determined by the amount that a particular garden
raises using SeedMoney’s crowdfunding tools over a 30-day period from
November 15 to December 15, 2021.
Awards range from $100 to $1,000, with total funding of
$75,000.
https://seedmoney.org/apply/
Community Grants for
Sustainable Schoolyard Gardens
Just Energy Foundation awards grants to volunteer
organizations to support creation of sustainable schoolyard gardens.
Organizations partner with qualified schools to develop gardens through the
effort of volunteer community members and students working together. The
foundation emphasizes educational and mentoring programs that have a current
and future outlook for youth. Education and care for the environment are
project priorities.
Grant
requests are accepted on a rolling basis.
https://www.justenergyfoundation.com/Nonprofit-Organization-Funding-Application/Forms
The Harry Chapin
Foundation Education Grant
The Harry Chapin Foundation makes grants in the areas of
education, arts, agriculture, and the environment. Priority is given to
arts-in-education programs, agricultural and environmental programs, and
community education programs.
Grants up to $10,000 are awarded.
Applications are accepted year-round.
https://harrychapinfoundation.org/apply/
Educational Grants,
Kroger Company Foundation
The Kroger Company Foundation makes grants in the areas of
hunger relief, diversity and inclusion, health and nutrition, and stronger
communities.
Grant
requests are due July 14 and October 6, 2021; and January 4, 2022.
https://www.thekrogerco.com/community/
Academic Enrichment
Grants
The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic
Enrichment Grants designed to develop classroom and extracurricular programs
that improve student learning. The foundation considers proposals that
foster understanding, deepen students’ knowledge, and provide opportunities
to expand awareness of the world around them.
Grants up to $10,000 are awarded.
Online
applications are accepted January 15 through April 15, annually.
https://mccartheydressman.org/academic-enrichment-grants/
SCA Grants
Sony Corporation of American and its operating companies
offer funding to programs that support education and creative, artistic,
technical, and scientific skills that are necessary for tomorrow’s
workforce.
Requests
are accepted year-round.
https://www.sony.com/en_us//SCA/social-responsibility/giving-guidelines.html
Education Grants, The
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc.
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation supports
organizations that serve lower-income individuals and assist vulnerable and
at-risk populations in the communities in which they reside. Program areas
include housing, health, jobs, education, and community services. Education
priorities include science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM);
out-of-school time; and college and career preparedness.
Letters
of Inquiry are accepted year-round.
https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/how-we-give
Teacher Incentive
Grants
Teacher Incentive Grants are given to projects that promote
the teaching of art. Eligible projects may address instructional process,
curriculum, student learning, student assessment, classroom behavior,
management, discipline, or other practices relating to instructional
interaction and the achievement of student learning.
Grants up to $3,000 are awarded.
Applications are due October 1, 2021.
https://www.arteducators.org/opportunities/national-art-education-foundation
Calvin K. Kazanjian
Economics Foundation Grants
The primary focus of the Kazanjian Foundation is to increase
economic literacy. The foundation looks for innovative grant proposals in
four areas:
• Updating existing widely
used curriculum or its technology.
• Creating or implementing
innovative curriculum, program, or technology solutions.
• Generating excitement or
demand for economic education.
•
Research.
Awards
range from $10,000 to $25,000.
Letters
of Interest are accepted year-round, but reviewed March 10 and September 10,
annually.
https://www.kazanjian.org/grant-program
United States-Japan Foundation Grants
The United States-Japan Foundation(USJF) supports innovative
education projects that help yelp young Americans and Japanese learn about
each other’s society, culture, and country as well as learn to work together
on issues of common concern. The foundation supports diverse methodologies
for engaging teachers and kindergarten through grade 12 students in the
study of Japan and the US that range from history, art, and music to science
and society.
Letters
of Inquiry are accepted year-round.
https://us-jf.org/programs/grants/pre-college-education/
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