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From: ASD Grants Office http://www.asdk12.org/depts/grants/index.asp
Grant Writer, [email protected] 742-6029
Administrative Assistant, [email protected] 742-4468
Upcoming Grant
May 2014
for ASD Schools & Programs
Summer 2014
If you plan on writing a grant, notify the Grants Office. This is a district requirement. If you submit a grant, send us
the final signed copy as soon as you submit it, along with the grant guidelines.
If you are applying for a grant through an online application, be sure to type your responses into a Word document
first. Then, cut and paste your responses into the online application. Keep the Word document for your records and
send us a copy. If the online system allows you to print or electronically save your application, you may send that to
us instead of the Word document.
Before you apply: if your grant proposal includes technology (software or hardware), refer to ASD Approved
Technology List on the District Connection Website. If your grant proposal includes equipment or furniture that will
need to be installed or secured, call Maintenance, 348-5111, to get a budget estimate to include in your grant budget.
For more information, please see the ASD Procedures and Requirements for Writing a Grant and the ASD Procedures
and Requirements for Managing a Grant at our Website (see address above).
Health/Physical
Education
Art/Music
Field Trips
Science/Technology/
Engineering/Math
Professional Development/
Scholarships
Deadline(s)
Ongoing
Grant
Foundation for
Bluegrass Music
“Bluegrass in the
Schools” MiniGrants
Service Learning/
Social Studies
Emphasis
ART/MUSIC
Funds supplemental matching requests
for educational in-school programs
that present bluegrass music.
Language Arts/Libraries
Supplies/Materials/
Donations
Other
Awards
Website
Up to $200 in matching
funds
http://bluegrassfo
undation.org/progr
ams/mini-grants/
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Upcoming Grants for ASD Schools and Programs – Summer 2014
Deadline(s)
Ongoing
Grant
Emphasis
Awards
Website
Mockingbird
Foundation Music
Education for
Children Grants
Offers three grants for music education
for children: 1) to encourage creative
expression in any musical form and to
foster diverse musical style, 2) to
provide instruments, texts, office
materials, learning space, practice
rooms, performance facilities, and
instruction for musical learning, and 3)
programs which benefit
disenfranchised groups.
Grants from $100 to
$5,000 each
http://mbird.org/f
unding/
Ongoing
Charlie Lovett Fund
for Elementary
Drama
For production of plays and musicals
performed by elementary school
students (grades 1–5) in a school
program.
Grants of $300 each
http://www.lovettf
oundation.org/mai
npages/foundation
/Lovettt%20Fund.h
tml
Ongoing
Fender Music
Foundation Musical
Instrument and
Equipment Grants
Provides in-kind musical instruments
and equipment for the following music
instruction programs: 1) In-school
music classes, in which the students
make music, 2) After-school music
programs that are not run by the
school, and 3) Music therapy
programs, in which the participants
make the music. Each program
participant must receive music
instruction at least once a week for at
least eight months per year.
8 to 10 musical
instruments and
equipment necessary to
play them; The cost of
shipping is the
recipient’s
responsibility.
http://www.fender
musicfoundation.or
g/grants/grantsinfo/
June 1
AKSCA Cultural
Collaborations
Project Grants
Funds arts/cultural activities held
before or after the school day or during
school vacations for periods longer
than two weeks. Grant requires a 1:1
match. Your school may receive only one
Cultural Collaborations grant (Access,
Excursion, or Project) per state fiscal year
(July 1-June 30).
Matching awards of up
to $6,000, renewable for
up to three consecutive
years for the same
project
http://www.eed.st
ate.ak.us/aksca/cc
p.html
Young Singers
Foundation Grants
To promote the study and performance
of vocal music by young people.
Provides grants to individuals, groups,
or organizations sponsoring vocal
music activities for young people, to
support activities such as promoting
vocal music through workshops,
performances, coaching, after-school
programs or festivals.
Grants range from
$1,000 to $5,000 each,
understood by grantee
to be one of several
sources of support for
the proposed activity
http://www.young
singersfoundation.o
rg/index.cfm?id=8
funding inquiry cycle
December 1
June 1
(for activities to start no
earlier than Nov. 1,
2014 and must be
completed by Oct. 31,
2015)
November 1
(for activities to start no
earlier than May 1,
2015 and completed by
April 30, 2016)
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Upcoming Grants for ASD Schools and Programs – Summer 2014
Deadline(s)
June 23
Grant
Crayola/NAESP
Champion
Creatively Alive
Children® 2014
Creative Leadership
Grants
Emphasis
For elementary principals with NAESP
membership to develop School
Creative Leadership Teams which
collaborates to infuse art into other
aspects of school curriculum and
assessment.
Awards
Website
Grants of $2,500 each,
plus Crayola products
valued at $500
http://www.crayol
a.com/foreducators/ccaclanding/grantprogram.aspx
Grant recipients will share outcomes
and inspire other schools to implement
these innovative practices via Crayola
and NAESP venues.
June 30
Sharon Gewirtz Kids
to Concerts Fund
Supports music education through
student access to live classical music
performances. Priority is for music
programs that directly support the
purchase of tickets for music education
students to attend live classical music
performances. Stipends for guest
instructors, performance fees and
expenses associated with admission to
qualifying performances are eligible for
consideration.
Grants up to $500
https://sites.google
.com/site/gewirtzk
idstoconcerts/
Apply after
July 1
ASCA and
Rasmuson
Foundation Cultural
Collaborations Arts
Excursion Grants
Arts Excursion grants support the costs
incurred in attending arts and cultural
events. Your school may receive only one
Cultural Collaborations grant (Access,
Excursion, or Project) per state fiscal year
(July 1-June 30).
Grants up to $600 are
available to non-Title I
schools; up to $1,000 to
Title I schools.
http://www.eed.st
ate.ak.us/aksca/cc
p.html
ASCA and
Rasmuson
Foundation Cultural
Collaborations
Access Grants
Access grants support short-term arts
and cultural activities at a school site
during the school day. Your school may
receive only one Cultural Collaborations
grant (Access, Excursion, or Project) per
state fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
Grants up to $1,000
http://www.eed.st
ate.ak.us/aksca/cc
p.html
Mr. Holland’s Opus
Foundation Musical
Instrument Grants
Funds musical instrument repair and
acquisition of new instruments to
schools and music programs that serve
Title I students:
--The Melody Program for K-12 school
instrumental music programs during
school hours (at least 40% low-income
school)
--The Special Projects Program for afterschool music programs for low-income
students or students from Title I
schools
Grants up to $10,000
worth of musical
instruments
http://www.mhop
us.org/Apply
Apply at least 1 month
prior to the planned
activity
Apply after
July 1
Apply at least 1 month
prior to the planned
activity
August 1
date for prequalification
form for next
competition
FIELD TRIPS
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Upcoming Grants for ASD Schools and Programs – Summer 2014
Deadline(s)
Apply after
July 1
Apply at least 1 month
prior to the planned
activity
Grant
ASCA and
Rasmuson
Foundation Cultural
Collaborations Arts
Excursion Grants
Ongoing
Good Sports
Equipment Grants
June 4
for August 13 award
http://www.goods
ports.org/equipme
nt/apply/
Fuel Up to Play 60
Grants
K-12 schools enrolled in Fuel Up to
Play 60 for the 2014-2015 school year
and which meet other requirements are
eligible to apply for a grant to
jumpstart and sustain healthy
nutrition and physical activity
improvements.
Grants up to $4,000
http://school.fuelu
ptoplay60.com/fun
ds/funds_for_futp6
0.php
Saucony Run For
Good Foundation
Grants
Schools and community organizations
that initiate and support running and
fitness programs for kids can apply for
grants for programs that will utilize
running participation for the health
and/or well-being of children under
the age of 18.
Up to $10,000 per grant
http://www.sauco
nyrunforgood.com/
how-to-apply/
The National
Inclusion Project
Let’s ALL Play
Partnership Grants
Nonprofits and public organizations
that are seeking to implement the Let’s
ALL Play program model for
recreational programs that are
currently serving children with
disabilities and wish to do it better or
programs seeking to open doors
currently shut to children with
disabilities in their community.
Projects must utilize the National
Inclusion Project’s training module to
increase their staff’s capability to serve
children with disabilities successfully in
an inclusive setting; and provide
scholarships for children with
disabilities who otherwise could not
participate due to financial need.
Grants up to $10,000
per year for up to three
years
http://www.inclusi
onproject.org/forprograms/how-topartner-with-us/
for February 13 award
full proposals due
November 1
HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Website
http://www.eed.st
ate.ak.us/aksca/cc
p.html
Donation of sports
equipment, apparel and
footwear. There is an
administrative fee of 10%
of the value of the
equipment that must be
paid by the receiving
organization. There are
limited scholarships to
cover the fee.
December 13
July 31
Awards
Grants up to $600 are
available to non-Title I
schools; up to $1,000 to
Title I schools.
Offers in-kind sports equipment,
apparel and footwear to youth
organizations that offer sports, fitness
and recreational programs to youth in
need. Programs must have coaching,
be structured, and meet on a consistent
basis.
November 5
June 13
Emphasis
Arts Excursion grants support the costs
incurred in attending arts and cultural
events. Your school may receive only one
Cultural Collaborations grant (Access,
Excursion, or Project) per state fiscal year
(July 1-June 30).
LANGUAGE ARTS/LIBRARIES
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Upcoming Grants for ASD Schools and Programs – Summer 2014
Deadline(s)
Ongoing
Grant
Emphasis
Awards
Website
The Lisa Libraries
Donates new children’s books and
small libraries to organizations that
work with children in poor and
underserved areas which need a small
library, need to rebuild or add to a
library or serves children that would
benefit by being given new books to
take home. Applicant must be 501(c)3
non-profit organization. Therefore, schools
should apply with and through a
community partner.
New books for children
Pre-K through young
adult
http://www.lisalib
raries.org/frames.h
tml
Ongoing
First Book National
Book Bank
Distributes large quantities of
publisher-donated brand-new books
to programs serving children in need.
Books are free for
programs that are able
to pick them up or $.35
per book to have them
shipped.
http://register.first
book.org
Ongoing
Margaret Alexander
Edwards Trust
Grants
For school libraries seeking to offer
new or creative programs that promote
reading for pleasure for young adults.
Grants up to $5,000
each
http://www.carr.or
g/mae/trust.html
Ongoing
Bruce Larkin and
Wilbooks IRA & RR
Reading Conference
Grant
Provides financial assistance for K-3
literacy professionals to attend the
International Reading Association and
Reading Recovery Conferences, held
in spring each year.
Up to $200 towards
expenses to attend
conferences
http://www.wilbo
oks.com/scholarshi
ps/travelgrant.php
Ongoing
Literacy
Empowerment
Foundation (LEF)
Teachers Helping
Teachers Award
Recognizes early elementary teachers
who help other teachers in
extraordinary ways. Nominate a
teacher who has helped other educators
with things such as starting a website
that shows different and exciting ways
of teaching certain subjects, giving
informative presentations at
conferences, mentoring new teachers,
or volunteering with extracurricular
activities.
$100 worth of books for
the winning teacher’s
school
http://www.lefboo
ks.org/teachershelping-teachers/
Ongoing
Kids Need to Read
Donations
Provides books, periodicals, and
literacy resources to schools, libraries,
and other organizations that
administer literacy programs to
children and adolescents, particularly
stressed populations, such as juvenile
offenders, children and adolescents
living in impoverished communities,
and youth faced with learning
challenges. These organizations must
serve at least 50% of children living at
or below the national poverty rate.
In-kind donation of
books, periodicals, and
literacy resources
http://community.
kidsneedtoread.org
/?page_id=1916
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Upcoming Grants for ASD Schools and Programs – Summer 2014
Deadline(s)
Ongoing
Grant
Mary Pope
Osborne’s
Gift of Books
Emphasis
To provide Magic Tree House books to
Title I schools.
Awards
Magic Tree House
books: 4 titles and 4
accompanying Fact
Trackers per grade level
(books may be shared
among classrooms
within a school)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS
Website
http://mthclassroo
madventures.org/i
ndex.php?r=site/gif
tofbooks
Ongoing
Bruce Larkin and
Wilbooks IRA & RR
Reading Conference
Grant
Ongoing
Laboratory Safety
Institute Mini-grants
Provides mini-grants for projects that
improve the health and safety of
secondary students and teachers in
science labs. Projects should provide
an interesting research result, a model
for other schools or develop
information that can be shared and be
of benefit to others.
Mini-grants up to $500
http://www.resour
ces.labsafetyinstitut
e.org/MiniGrants.h
tml
Ongoing
Toshiba America
Foundation
Science and Math
Grants for Grades 612
For grades 6-12 teachers to improve
classroom teaching of science, math
and technology. Summer projects or
after school programs will not be
considered. Does not support buying
computers or A/V equipment.
Grants under $5,000
http://www.toshib
a.com/taf/612.jsp
Ongoing
Verizon Foundation
Grants
Supports projects for innovative,
technologically-based approaches to
literacy and K-12 education with these
objectives:
• increased educator effectiveness;
• improved organizational
effectiveness; and
• student improvement/achievement.
Grants average from
$5,000 to $10,000 each
http://www.verizo
verizonfoun.org/gr
gran/
May 31
NCSS Grants
for the Enhancement
of Geographic
Literacy
Individuals or groups in school districts
can apply for grants for programs to
promote geographic education in the
schools; to enhance the geographic
literacy of students; and to encourage
the integration of geography into the
social studies curriculum/classroom.
$2,500 grant, plus a
commemorative gift,
annual NCSS
conference
presentation, and
publicity
http://www.socials
tudies.org/awards/
geographiclit/
Provides financial assistance for K-3
literacy professionals to attend the
International Reading Association and
Reading Recovery Reading
Conferences, held in spring each year.
Up to $200 towards
expenses to attend IRA
and RR Reading
Conferences
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING/MATH
http://www.wilbo
oks.com/scholarshi
ps/travelgrant.php
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Upcoming Grants for ASD Schools and Programs – Summer 2014
Deadline(s)
June 1
Grant
Emphasis
Awards
Website
National Weather
Association (NWA)
Sol Hirsch
Education Fund
Grants
For K-12 teachers to help improve the
education of their students, school
and/or community in the science of
meteorology. Grants can be used for
scientific materials, new school
science outreach and education
programs, enhance or expand existing
meteorology/science education
programs, and attend accredited
courses, workshops and/or
conferences related to meteorology that
will significantly enhance their teaching
activities.
Grants of $750 each
http://www.nwas.
org/grants/solhirsc
h.php
June 2
Annie’s Grants for
Gardens
For school gardens that connect
children directly to real food. Funds can
be used to buy gardening tools, seeds
or other needed supplies
$500 grant to start up a
new garden; $1,500
grant for an existing
garden
http://www.annies
.com/givingback/schoolgardens/grants-forgardens/grantapplication/
June 30
American Institute
of Aeronautics &
Astronautics, Inc.
(AIAA)
Foundation
Classroom Grants
AIAA Educator Associate teachers can
apply for grants for materials needed to
promote the teaching of science,
mathematics, and technology in
activities relevant to aerospace sciences
and technologies, which include
Aerospace Technology, Earth Science,
Human Exploration and Development,
and Space Science.
Individual requests are
for $200 each and each
school is limited to two
grants per calendar
year.
http://www.aiaa.o
rg/Secondary.aspx?
id=4184
Toshiba America
Foundation
6-12 Science and
Math Grants
Grants for grades 6-12 teachers to
improve classroom teaching of science,
math and technology. Projects should
increase students’ engagement in the
subject matter and improve their
learning.
Grants over $5,000 each
http://www.toshib
a.com/taf/612.jsp
April 30
August 1
February 1
SERVICE LEARNING/SOCIAL STUDIES
Ongoing
Do Something MiniGrants
Awards grants to individual youths 25
and under who are involved in projects
that improve the community, ranging
from education and health to
environment and community building.
Grants of $500
http://www.doso
mething.org/grants
/general
Ongoing
WaysToHelp.org
Grants
High school students can apply for
grants to fund a community service
idea in one of four areas: The
Environment, Democracy and
Equality, Health, and Community
issues.
Grants of up to $500
http://waystohelp.
org/
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Upcoming Grants for ASD Schools and Programs – Summer 2014
Deadline(s)
Ongoing
Grant
Emphasis
Awards
Website
Alaska Humanities
Forum Mini-Grants
Supports humanities projects in the
following categories: Media, Oral
History, Public Meetings and Exhibits,
Research, and Planning.
Mini-grants for up to
$2,000. Applicants
must provide a 1:1
match in in-kind or cost
sharing.
http://www.akhf.o
rg/content/minigrants
June 6
Youth Service
America and State
Farm Good
Neighbor Student
Achievement Grants
To engage participating teachers and
students in a service and learning
program that promotes academic
achievement, 21st Century student
outcomes, and stronger communities.
Grant requires a 14+ week Semester of
Service™ starting in the Fall, 2014 and
ending on Global Youth Service Day in
April 2015.
Grants of $1,000 for
individual teachers, and
grants of up to $4,000 to
groups of teachers
and/or district-wide
programs.
http://www.ysa.or
g/studentachievem
ent
July 15
Lowe’s Charitable
and Educational
Foundation
Community Grants
Supports community improvement
projects and K-12 public school
initiative projects, such as:
 Outdoor learning environments
 Construction and Trades related
education initiatives
 Cleanup, landscaping and painting
projects
 Playground enhancements
 Minor repair/renovation of public
school buildings
 Educational gardening programs
Grants from $5,000 to
$100,000
http://www.cybergr
ants.com/lowes/star
t_app.html
K-12 schools or parent groups with
501(c)3 status can apply for project
grants that have a permanent impact,
such as facility enhancement (both
indoor and outdoor) as well as
landscaping/clean up type projects.
Projects that encourage parent
involvement and build stronger
community spirit will be favored.
Basic needs will be the focus during
these economic times, as well as
projects that can be completed within
a one-year period. Only 10% of any
award granted can be used toward outside
resources such as labor, installation,
consultation and delivery.
Grants from $2,000 to
$5,000
October 15
January 15
April 15
August 1
Lowe’s Toolbox for
Education
Contact your local
Lowe’s store when
seeking a modest gift
card, door prize or
donation of materials
for a community
project or event.
http://www.toolbo
xforeducation.com/
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Upcoming Grants for ASD Schools and Programs – Summer 2014
Deadline(s)
August 13
Grant
The Home Depot
Community Impact
Grants Program
Emphasis
Schools are eligible to apply for grants
to support community improvement
projects that use volunteers for such
activities as planting trees in a
neighborhood; developing green
spaces; and updating school facilities
and community centers. Preference is
given to projects that involve or serve
veterans and their families.
Awards
Grants of up to $5,000
in the form of a Home
Depot gift card for the
purchase of tools,
materials or services.
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS/DONATIONS
Website
https://corporate.h
omedepot.com/Cor
porateResponsibilit
y/HDFoundation/
Pages/ComImpact
Grant.aspx
Ongoing
Adopt-A-Classroom
Grants
Empowers teachers with the funds they
need to purchase hands-on learning
resources so they can transform their
classrooms into vibrant centers for
learning. Teachers register their
classroom at this site and their
classroom supply needs for vendors to
consider for funding. Classrooms that
are selected receive online credit to
purchase items to enrich the
classroom.
Mini-grants in the form
of online credit to
purchase teaching
supplies
http://www.adopt
aclassroom.com
Ongoing
DonorsChoose.
org
To apply, educators submit classroom
proposals for materials or experiences
for classrooms in need. Proposals are
screened for eligibility before they are
posted at DonorsChoose.org website
for funding consideration by citizen
donors.
Value of $50 to $2,000 in
such items as books,
technology, supplies,
and field trips
http://www.donor
schoose.org/teache
rs
http://www.horac
emann.com/teacher
lounge/donorschoo
se
Ongoing
Supply Our Schools
Teachers, coaches, librarians, and
counselors from under-privileged
schools are eligible to submit supply
lists to an online supply registry built
for teachers. Lists are based on
students’ needs, for example, glue
sticks, markers.
Donation of classroom
supplies
http://www.suppl
yourschools.org/ho
w-sos-works.asp
Ongoing
Education
Blueprints
Association - LEGO
Education Showcase
Grants
Supports current LEGO Education
customers who want to showcase their
LEGO Education System through a
hands-on community activity.
The first 100 winners
will receive a Showcase
Event Tool Kit which
include an event guide,
LEGO base plates and
bricks, and event
promotional package.
http://edublue.org
/Item.asp?art=6
OTHER
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Upcoming Grants for ASD Schools and Programs – Summer 2014
Deadline(s)
Ongoing
June 1
October 1
February 1
July 15
October 15
January 15
April 15
Grant
Emphasis
Awards
Website
Office Depot
Foundation Grants
Supports projects that help children
succeed in school and life. The focus
of “Making a Difference in Children’s
Lives” is to support activities that serve,
teach and inspire children, youth and
families.
Average grant is $1,000
http://www.office
depotfoundation.co
m/grant_guidelines
.asp
National Education
Foundation (NEA)
Student Achievement
Grants
To improve the academic achievement
of students in any subject area.
The proposed work should engage
students in critical thinking and
problem solving that deepen their
knowledge of standards-based subject
matter. The work should also improve
students’ habits of inquiry, selfdirected learning, and critical
reflection. The primary focus of grant
should not be on acquiring materials.
Grants of $2,000 or
$5,000
http://www.neafo
undation.org/pages
/nea-studentachievementgrants/
Lowe’s Charitable
and Educational
Foundation
Community Grants
Supports community improvement
projects and K-12 public school
initiative projects, such as:
 Outdoor learning environments
 Construction and Trades related
education initiatives
 Cleanup, landscaping and painting
projects
 Playground enhancements
 Minor repair/renovation of public
school buildings
 Educational gardening programs
Grants from $5,000 to
$100,000
http://www.cybergr
ants.com/lowes/star
t_app.html
Contact your local
Lowe’s store when
seeking a modest gift
card, door prize or
donation of materials
for a community
project or event.
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Upcoming Grants for ASD Schools and Programs – Summer 2014
Deadline(s)
August 31
Grant
Varkey Gems
Foundation Global
Teacher Prize
Emphasis
Nominate an innovative and caring
teacher who has made an inspirational
impact on their students and their
community and she/he may receive
the reward of a lifetime. The focus is to
uplift the valuable contributions that
teachers make every day to establish a
flourishing global society. The winning
candidate will be a teacher who has
achieved exceptional results in student
learning, and won the respect of the
community through activities beyond
the classroom. He/she will have
provided a role model to other teachers
through charity, community work or
other cultural achievements. The
winner will also have encouraged
other teachers to join the profession
and contributed to discussions and
debates about how to raise teaching
standards. He/she will also have
opened up access to a quality
education for children of all
backgrounds, and prepared young
people to be ‘global citizens’,
comfortable with peers from different
ethnic and religious backgrounds.
Awards
One global award of
$1,000,000
Website
http://www.globalt
eacherprize.org/#a
bout
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