Grants for Schools and Nonprofits

Funder: The Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation Deadline: 1/4/2016 Grant Title: Funding Description: The awards program recognizes quality childcare teachers. Applicants must propose classroom enhancements which will help children grow educationally, socially and emotionally Eligible: Child care teachers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia (applicants must be full-time childcare teachers employed in a home, group, or center-based program for a minimum of three years and meet other eligibility guidelines) Awards: 50 teachers will receive a $1,000 grant; $500 to create a project and $500 for the teacher's personal use Link: http://tinyurl.com/25aydv8

Funder: National Science Foundation Deadline: 12/7/2015 Grant Title: Discovery Research PreK-12 Funding Description: The program seeks to significantly enhance the learning and teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics or STEM by preK-12 students and teachers. The grantees will conduct research that develops STEM education innovations and approaches. Eligible: Unrestricted Awards: $50 million for 45 awards Link: http://tinyurl.com/psdn2gm

Funder: Nora Roberts Foundation Deadline: None Grant Title: Funding Description: The foundation primarily supports literacy, but will consider programs focused on children and arts. Local organizations receive priority in funding. Eligible: 501(c)(3) nonprofits Awards: Multiple awards totaling about $1 million annually Link: http://tinyurl.com/ogg84xm

Funder: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Deadline: 12/31/2015 Grant Title: Funding Description: The foundation focuses its giving on the concept each individual's quality of life is connected to the well-being of the community. The foundation has three programs: Civil Society Grants support efforts assisting democratic institution building, strengthening communities, promoting equitable access to resources and ensuring respect of rights and diversity. The Environment Grants support the efforts of an engaged citizenry working to create accountable and responsive institutions, sound public policies and appropriate models of development that protect communities and the diversity and integrity of ecosystems (The program is organized into the following four funding categories: (1) Addressing the Freshwater Challenge; (2) Transforming Development Finance; (3) Advancing Climate Change Solutions; and (4) Special Initiatives).Pathways Out of Poverty Grants identify, test and help sustain pathways out of poverty for low-income people and communities. (The program is organized into the following three funding categories: (1) Advancing Afterschool; (2) Success Beyond High School; and (4) Special Initiatives). Eligible: State, tribal and local governments and nonprofits Awards: Multiple awards of at least $15,000 each, with the median award being $100,000 (In 2012, Mott provided more than $108 million in grants Link: http://tinyurl.com/7lu6nl6).

Funder: Road Runners Club of America Deadline: 10/1/2015 Grant Title: Kids Run the Nation Fund Grants Funding Description: Road Runners Club of America developed the Kids Run the Nation Fund to assist running clubs, event organizers, and schools that are interested in implementing or currently have a youth running program. Eligible: Running clubs, event organizers, or other organizations with 501(c)(3) designation are eligible to apply. Elementary and middle schools that provide an organized afterschool running programs are eligible as well. Awards: Grants of up to $1,000 Link: http://tinyurl.com/lt2qnzj

Funder: Lowe's Charitable and Education Foundation Deadline: 10/16/2015 Grant Title: Fall 2015 Toolbox for Education Funding Description: Grants will be awarded in support of projects that have a permanent impact on a school community such as facility enhancement (indoor or outdoor) or landscaping/clean-up projects. Toolbox grants also can be used as part of a large-scale project like a playground as long as the funds are used to complete a phase of the project that can be completed within twelve months of the award. Eligible: To be eligible for a grant, applicants must be a public K-12 school or nonprofit parent group associated with a public K-12 school. Parent groups that are applying (PTO, PTA, etc.) must have an independent EIN and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status Awards: Up to $5,000.00 Link: http://tinyurl.com/zxty3

Funder: Constellation Energy Deadline: 10/1/2015 Grant Title: E2: Energy to Educate Description: E2 grants support projects that enhance student understanding of the science and technology needed to address energy issues, and reach and inspire students to think differently about energy. Priorities: team oriented, learning focused, hands-on demonstration projects with specific results that reach a minimum of 100 students. Eligible: A school, school district, or 501c3nonprofit Awards: $25,000 to $50,000 Link: http://tinyurl.com/pmjuve4

Funder: Autism Science Foundation Deadline: 11/13/2015 Description: The Foundation invites applications for its Pre- and Post-doctoral Training Awards from graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows interested in pursuing careers in basic and clinical research relevant to autism spectrum disorders. Eligible: Individuals. Awards: $25,000 to $35,000 Link: http://tinyurl.com/p63vf6r

Funder: National Science Foundation Deadline: 11/20/2015 Grant Title: Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Funding Goal: To improve the number of African-Americans; Alaskan Natives; American Indians; Hispanic Americans; Native Hawaiians; and Native Pacific Islanders graduating with STEM degrees. Eligible: Higher education. Awards: $45.6 million for 38 awards Link: http://tinyurl.com/oq76j2d

Funder: American Association of University Women Deadline: 12/15/2015 Grant Title: Career Development Grants Description: Provides funding to women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or re-enter the workforce. Course work must be taken at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the US or at a technical school that is fully licensed or accredited by the US Department of Education. Eligible: Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States whose last degree was received before June 30, 2011. Funds are available for tuition, fees, books, supplies, local transportation, and dependent care. Awards: Up to $12,000. Link: http://tinyurl.com/asymu57

Funder: Biogen Idec Deadline: 9/28/2015 Grant Title: US Grants Description: Support for innovative STEM education programs and initiatives that strengthen the communities where Biogen has facilities (Greater Boston and Research Triangle Park, North Carolina). Eligible: 501c3 nonprofits. Awards: Not specified Link: http://tinyurl.com/qb3m7pj
Funder: Kids in Need Foundation Deadline: 9/30/2015 Grant Title: Teachers Grants Description: To support projects that strengthen creativity, critical thinking skills, and/or core knowledge by engaging students in the learning process. Eligible: All certified K-12 teachers in the United States. Awards: $500 Link: http://tinyurl.com/32dof4d
Funder: Salesforce Foundation Deadline: Letters of Inquiry are reviewed quarterly Grant Title: Education, STEM and Workforce Development Grants Description: Education/STEM grants support innovative, scalable solutions with a focus on computer science and increasing exposure to underrepresented groups and girls. Workforce funding builds an equitable, diverse and inclusive technology workforce. Applicants must be implementing creative, measurable solutions with an emphasis on gender balance, work-based experience, volunteerism and global impact. Eligible: Nonprofits located in areas where Salesforce operates Awards: Not specified Link: http://tinyurl.com/p7s6yrj
Funder: American Association of School Librarians Deadline: 2/1/2016 Grant Title: Innovative Reading Projects Description: Projects should promote the importance of reading and facilitate literacy development by supporting current reading research, practice, and policy. In addition, projects must be specifically designed for children (grades K-9) in the school library setting, encourage innovative ways to motivate and involve children in reading, and demonstrate potential to impact student learning. Eligible: Applicant must be a member of AASL. Awards: $2,500 Link: http://tinyurl.com/lqqjkpr

Big Yellow School Bus grants of $200 will be available to schools to support student field trips to nonprofit cultural destinations and programs in Massachusetts. The simple, online application opens at 3:30pm on Tuesday, September 22. Any Massachusetts K-12 school is eligible to apply. Schools are eligible for one grant per school year. Link: http://tinyurl.com/86mf8zn
MA Cultural Council’s ST
ARS Residencies online application opens at 3:30pm on Tuesday, September 29. STARS provides grants of $500-$5,000 to schools to support residences of three days or more with teaching artists and creative educators in the humanities and sciences. Any Massachusetts K-12 school is eligible to apply. Schools are eligible for one grant per school year. Link: http://tinyurl.com/qj6g9fm