Service-Learning Funding Opportunities

Grants for Students, Teachers, and Schools

Project Funding Resources

Youth Service America Grant Programs

http://www.ysa.org/grants

Youth Service America supports and motivates youth, educators, and service-learning coordinators by distributing over 400 micro grants each year for service and service-learning initiatives.

While most of the grants support projects that culminate on Global Youth Service Day in April, funding is also available for projects in the fall.

Toyota Tapestry Grants Program Offers Funding for K-12 Science Teachers

http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry

A partnership between Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and the National Science Teachers Association, the Toyota Tapestry Grants for Science Teachers program offers grants to K-12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in a school and/or school district.

Maximum Award: This year, fifty large grants of up to $10,000 each and twenty to twenty-five mini-grants of up to $2,500 each will be awarded to K-12 teachers of science in the United States.

Eligibility: The project director should initiate the online proposal. This is the person who will be in charge of the project and implement it during the 2007-08 school year. The project director must be a middle or high school science teacher who teaches a minimum of two science classes per day or an elementary teacher who teaches some science in the classroom. All applicants must have a minimum of at least three years' science teaching experience in a K-12 school, not counting the current school year. Staff people (up to four allowed) may also work on the proposal.

Lowes Toolbox For Education Grants

http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/

Lowes, in partnership with PTO Today, will provide awards for school improvement projects initiated by parents. Projects that encourage parent involvement and build stronger community spirit will be favored.

Eligibility: Any non-profit K-12 school (including charter, parochial, private, etc) or parent group (associated with a non-profit K-12 school) that has a group tax ID # and official 501c(3) status from the IRS. If you do not have 501c(3) status, please apply through your school.

Maximum Award: $5,000

Allen Foundation

http://www.allenfoundation.org

The Allen Foundation supports educational nutrition programs, with priority given to training programs for children and young adults to improve their health and development. Maximum Award: Past grants have ranged from $2,000 to $1 million. Eligibility: Schools and school districts should partner with local nonprofits to form nutrition education programs.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Learning and Leadership Grants

http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Learning&Leadership_Guidelines.htm

The National Education Agency Learning and Leadership grants program provide opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth.

Eligibility: Applicants must work in the U.S. and be one of the following: public school teachers in grades K12, public school education support professionals, or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions. Those who have less than seven years experience and/or are education support professionals are especially encouraged to apply.

Maximum Award: $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study.

Deadline: Next deadline: October 15.

Student Achievement Grants

http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm

The National Education Agency will provide awards to improve the academic achievement of students by engaging in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.

Eligibility: Applicants must work in the U.S. and be one of the following: public school teachers in grades K12, public school education support professionals, or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions. Those who have less than seven years experience and/or are education support professionals are especially encouraged to apply.

Maximum Award: $5,000

Deadline: Next application deadline is June 1.

State Farm Project Ignition Grants

http://www.sfprojectignition.com/

{From PSLA} Project Ignition is a chance for high school students, teachers, and community-program leaders to implement new, creative service-learning projects promoting teen driver safety. Teams will create awareness campaigns using their choice of media. The possibilities are as far-ranging as the imagination. Up to 25 applicants will be selected by mid-May to move into the next phase of the project. Each applicant selected will receive a grant check at the beginning of the fall semester for $2,000 from State Farm to help put their plan into action. Final projects must be complete and ready for final judging in December 2007.

Application deadline is April 30.

Hamburger Helper 'My Hometown Helper' Grants

http://www.myhometownhelper.com/

Calling all hometown helpers! Are you looking for funds to help spruce up your local park? Does your town fire department need funding to train new volunteers? If your hometown cause could use some financial support, Hamburger Helper is looking to lend a "helping hand" to neighborhoods nationwide with its "My Hometown Helper" grant program.

Individuals from communities and organizations across America can submit a written essay of 250 words or less describing how the "My Hometown Helper" grant would help improve their community project.

Maximum Award: $15,000. Applicants can request a one-time award between $500 and $15,000 during any single month.

Eligibility: All requests for funding must be sponsored by a municipal or civic organization or public school.

Deadline: The program will award grants each month from online applications received through May 2007. Projects will be chosen on the 15th of every month. Projects not chosen in the current month are automatically reconsidered for the next month.

Paying for Youth-Initiated Service Projects

http://www.payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/mini-grant.html

The Pay It Forward Foundation offers grants to fund service-oriented projects designed by youth to support their school, neighborhood, or greater community.

Eligibility: Youth leaders, school staff, and youth-group representatives.

Award: $50-500

Deadlines: October 15, January 15, and April 15

Captain Planet Foundation

http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/aboutUs.html#policies_grant_guidelines

The Captain Planet Foundation funds hands-on environmental projects to encourage youth around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities.

Maximum Award: $2500.

Eligibility: Schools and non-profits.

Deadlines: June 30, September 30, and December 31.

Innovation Grants and Learning & Leadership Grants

http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm

The National Education Association Foundation provides grants for the purpose of engaging in high-quality professional development or implementing service-learning.

Eligibility: Public school and higher education teachers, faculty, or staff

Maximum Award: $2,000 for individuals, $5,000 for groups.

Deadline: Rolling. Applications reviewed three times per year.

For questions about this information, contact Emilie Amundson (608) 267-3726 or Victoria Rydberg (608) 266-0419.

Last updated on 11/2/2011 9:12:07 AM