Funding Opportunities

The overall purpose of the Alaska Native Education program is to meet the unique education needs of Alaska Natives and to support supplemental education programs to benefit Alaska Natives. Grantees under the program use their funds for such activities as the development of curricula and education programs that address the education needs of Alaska Native students, and the…

The Assistance for Arts Education Development and Dissemination (AAEDD) program supports the development and dissemination of accessible instructional materials and arts-based educational programming, including online resources, in multiple arts disciplines that effectively:  (1) increase access to standards-based arts education; (2) integrate standards-based arts education…

The Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) program provides support for the planning, implementation, and operation of full-service community schools that improve the coordination, integration, accessibility, and effectiveness of services for children and families, particularly for children attending high-poverty schools, including high-poverty rural schools. FSCS provide…

The International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), provides grant support for education projects related to optics and photonics, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities with an optics or photonics component. Proposed projects are judged on their potential to impact a large audience and increase awareness and interest in optics…

The Dr. Scholl Foundation funds nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, social services, healthcare, and others. The Foundation values innovation. It does not limit the focus of the grant so all innovative educational initiatives can be considered. The Foundation's website suggests organizations propose "that which has the greatest need." The Dr. Scholl…

The Gladys Brooks Foundation provides for the intellectual, moral and physical welfare of the people of this country by establishing and  supporting non-profit libraries, educational institutions, hospitals and clinics.The Foundation only considers grant requests from educational institutions that are secondary schools, colleges, or universities. Additionally, it only…

Halliburton Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization supporting educational initiatives at all levels through grants for science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and business programs at U.S. colleges and universities as well as elementary and secondary institutions. To apply, complete the online application and submit anytime. Grants are made on a quarterly basis…

The major purposes of the Charter School Program (CSP) are to expand opportunities for all students, particularly traditionally underserved students, to attend charter schools and meet challenging State academic standards; provide financial assistance for the planning, program design, and initial implementation of public charter schools; increase the number of high-quality…

The Magnet Schools Assistance program provides grants to eligible local educational agencies to establish and operate magnet schools that are operated under a court-ordered or federally approved voluntary desegregation plan. These grants assist in the desegregation of public schools by supporting the elimination, reduction, and prevention of minority group isolation in…

The Foundation awards Community Grants in the amount of $2,000 or less, to address specific, one-time, tangible, and immediate needs. Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis from those on the "front lines" of education (the classroom teacher, student parent, school nurse, etc.) - the kind of need that those with funding authority don't have the resources to make a…