Take a Peek at a Few K-12 Grant Opportunities

Once you learn where to look, finding grant opportunities is a simple process.  It can be time-consuming, but if you have access to the internet, it is very easy to find millions available in grants for all types of organizations and programs.

I will demonstrate the step-by-step "how to" use the internet and other free resources to identify grant opportunities during the FREE grant writing workshop in Inglewood, CA on Sat, August 20th.

Over the next few weeks, this blog will highlight a variety of grants.   Let's start this week by taking a peek at three grants appropriate for K-12 programs.  We will share website links and contact information for the funding sources, as well as details about the application process during the workshop.  Afterwards, we will post that information on the website for easy access.

If you work with K-12 children, this week's blog  is ready-made for you.  As you peruse the following information, I encourage you to think about the type of program that you would want to create, maintain or expand.  Get a head start on developing your concept by putting a little thought into it before the grant application is due.

WHAT PROGRAM WOULD YOU IMPLEMENT IF YOU WERE AWARDED THIS GRANT? 

MATH & SCIENCE
Corporate Grant for K-12 Grade Teachers
(See deadlines below)
A major multi-national corporation accepts applications from teachers who are passionate about making science and mathematics more engaging for their students. Toshiba America Foundation grants support public and nonprofit private schools throughout the United States. K-12 grade teachers are invited to apply online for a grant to help bring an innovative hands-on project into their own classroom. 

• K-5 Grant requests for $1,000 are due on October 1st.
• 6-12 Grant requests for $5,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis.
• 6-12 Grant requests for $5,000 or more are accepted and reviewed twice a year - August 1st and February 1st. 

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WHAT INNOVATIVE IDEAS DO YOU HAVE FOR A STEM PROGRAM?

STEM
Government Grant (Federal)
Discovery Research PreK-12 (U.S. Department of Education)
Application Deadline: 12/05/16
Minimum Grant: $100,000; Maximum Grant: $3,000,000
 
This funding opportunity is offered to significantly enhance the learning and teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by PreK-12 students and teachers, through research and development of STEM education innovations and approaches.

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WHAT TYPE OF CREATIVE PROGRAM CAN YOU DEVELOP TO WIN THIS GRANT?

LIBRARY OR SCHOOL SPECIAL PROJECT
Mini-Grants (available from a private foundation)
Application form for the 2017-18 academic year will be online in September.

This private foundation defines a Mini-Grant as an award of up to $500 given to public schools and libraries to implement a proposed program.  They are looking for creative and innovative programs that take place inside the classroom out in the community, and bridge disciplines and grade levels from preschool to 12th.

Have a GREAT week!
- La Quetta M. Shamblee, TheGrantbuilder