Award of $10,000 to a USA, territories, or Canada K-12 science teacher for positively impacting his or her school, community, and students through outstanding classroom education. Special projects may be referred to in the nomination or application, but should not be the primary focus. The recipient and the two finalis...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to support volunteer staff members carrying out a broad range of community services. National applicants must consult with state commisions prior to applying. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take at least three to four week...

Grants in the form of cash awards of up to $60,000 and In-kind services to USA, Canada, and Australia educators in K-12 public and private schools, including classroom teachers, special teachers (e.g., art teachers, music teachers), technology specialists, administrators, PTAs, and librarians/media specialists. Thirteen p...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for educational projects that enable K-12 youth to learn about each other’s culture, country, and society, and to come together on common issues. LOIs are due by July 15, 2018. Funding is intended to meet needs at the pre-college education level, as identified by experts in...

Award valued at up to $3,500 to USA, territories, or Canada K-12 teacher to recognize excellence and innovation in the field of agricultural science education. Applicants must have incorporated innovative agricultural science activities into their existing science curriculum. The awardee will receive a $2,500 grant for...

Awards valued at $2,000 to USA K-12 educators in eligible states and territories to recognize outstanding innovation in science education. This award recognizes exemplary teachers who demonstrate a passion for education and their continued professional development. This award also honors Robert Yager's effort to make high-...

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind grants of gardening supplies to USA and territories nonprofits, schools, and youth programs for new or expanded gardening programs for children and youth. Funding is intended to educate students about gardening and enhance the quality of life for youth and their communities. The top five pro...

Award totaling $10,000 to a USA, territories, or Canada K-12 public school teacher of science or technology to recognize outstanding engineering-related classroom instruction. The award was designed to demonstrate the importance of teaching students the skills used by engineers in the field, as well as having high-quality ...

Awards of $1,800 to USA and territories, and Canada K-12 minority science educators in urban areas to participate in a professional development learning opportunity. Funding is intended to increase the talent pool for diverse science teachers in order to be more prepared for future workforce challenges. This award prov...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA and territories libraries, agencies, schools, and nonprofits for improvements to rural and small libraries. Funding is intended for enhancements of school libraries at all educational levels, improving digital access and education at libraries, and engaging communities in the c...

Grants and in-kind grants valued at up to $8,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, daycares, and city parks to install permanent shade structures in outdoor areas frequented by children and youth. Structures should be installed in locations that currently do not provide protection from the sun, including play...

Awards of $10,000 to USA teachers and professors who have made a significant positive impact on the lives of their students. Nominations are invited from the general public on behalf of K-12 teachers and college professors who have inspired them and helped them grow to become who they are today. About the Award: T...

In-kind donations of up to 20 computers to USA nonprofit organizations to expand their capacity to address the needs of underserved populations. Donations are intended to help organizations improve their ability to provide services such as education, job training, technology training, and health care. An InterConnectio...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits for programs that will enhance the lives of children and families. Funding may be awarded to programs in the areas of hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority will be given to programs serving women and children. All programs should take place in an area where ...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico PreK-12 educators for professional development in geographic literacy through field-based experiences abroad. Applicants must complete the first component of certification before the deadline. An annual competitive application process is used to select educators and host them on ...

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for investigations into practices and policies that improve the lives of American children and youth ages 5 - 25. Funding is intended to support research that generates change by contributing to a body of knowledge that can improve the lives of young people and reduce ine...

Grants to USA nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental research institutions and IHEs to partner with local education agencies for short-term evaluations of education interventions. Funding is intended for obtaining data that will inform LEAs regarding the efficacy of current educational interventions. The program is des...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and schools to benefit youth in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include arts education programs and academic programs, including tutoring. Qualifying programs must serve youth in grades K-12. This gr...

Grants to USA nonprofit and governmental research institutions and IHEs to carry out evaluations of interventions for special education students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This program is intended to support rigorous evaluations of education interventions that st...

Grants ranging from $250 to $500 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators to promote physical education and fitness. Proposals will be considered based on need and creativity. Priority will be given to projects that serve larger numbers of students, innovative projects aimed at improving physical education or fitness, and...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA full-time preK-12 teachers in multiple states for projects that promote student achievement through the creative use of technology. Applications are invited from teachers in funding source service areas, and the following corporate locations: Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; Johnson Cou...

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and public sector organizations for an assessment process that will help protect individual privacy rights. The assessment will include a thorough audit, an onsite visit, and a recommendation report. Based on the alarming non-compliance i...

Grants to St. Louis area, Missouri nonprofits for programs that will benefit local children and youth. Preference will be given to programs in the areas of education and healthcare. Particular interest will be given to programs that stimulate the development of new ventures, as well organizations that feature innovative ap...

In-kind grants to USA educators, schools, and nonprofits in the 48 contiguous states to provide students with hands-on science, technology, and environmental learning opportunities. Formal and informal educators may request one of four learning kits from the funding source. Each kit is designed to engage students in projec...

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $2,000 to USA child care teachers to recognize excellence in providing quality care and for the implementation of projects that enhance classroom learning. Each award winner will receive $500 for the teacher's personal use and $500 to implement the child care project. Recipients will be ho...

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands teachers, administrators, and counselors at K-12 schools to support the development of the funding source's hands-on social-emotional educational program. Funding is intended to cover the cost of teacher and student materials. The purpose of the program is to bring self-connec...

Grants averaging $350 to USA nonprofit organizations such as charities, churches, and schools for artistic programs. Funding is intended for projects that engage the community and involve services for artists, educating youth in the arts, leadership training to strengthen the arts organization.

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit African-American residents of the Greater Kansas City area. First-time applicants must consult with program staff to confirm eligibility prior to applying. This fund seeks to enhance the socioeconomic well-being of the African-Ame...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research and development projects that strive to improve the welfare of children, ages 0 through 7 years. Programs may focus on three general areas: early childhood welfare, play and education, and parenting education. Welfare is broadly defined to include physical and mental healt...

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA PreK-12th grade educators and up to $10,000 to educator teams for projects that support professional growth and development. Funding is intended to strengthen the applicants' teaching practice and to assist them in meeting their students’ needs. Grants can be used for an unlimited varie...

Grants valued at up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions for a technology solution that addresses issues related to enrollment and admissions. This grant program was designed to enable institutions to implement an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot solution that assists their end-users wi...

Award of $6,000 to a USA K-12 teacher to recognize exceptional leadership in geoscience education. Teachers that are eligible for nomination should have full-time teaching experience for at least three years and be currently teaching about natural resources for at least one unit per year. Teachers who include subjects rele...

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants ranging from $2,501 to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and civic associations for humanities projects and programs benefitting audiences within the state. Possible project formats include but are not limited to exhibits, web sites...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies to promote computer science and computational thinking educational opportunities for PreK-12 students. Proposals are invited for researcher-practitioner partnerships that aim to increase participation in CS and CT formal STEM learning all all grade levels...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, public school districts, and local government agencies to benefit rural communities in the Ozarks region. Funding may be used to support new programs, existing programs, or for general operating support. Eligible program areas include: - Ani...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance communities where the funding source has a business presence. Priorities include assisting the disadvantaged, economic development, education, youth development, neighborhood improvement, community problem solving, cultural en...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote Jewish art and arts education for people of all ages in the Kansas City area. Applicants will be asked to describe how they see their proposed program promotes arts education within the Jewish community or education...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to meet the needs of children who have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. The award process incorporates significant flexibility in order to consider a broad range of programs. Please note that all requests must be consistent with the mission of the Foundation: “To he...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the world in a broad range of areas. Consideration will be given to activities in the areas of education, social services, health care, civics and culture, and the environment. The categories above are not intended to l...

Grant of $1,000 to a USA K-12 teacher for curriculum development, classroom supplies, or educational projects. Funding is intended for projects and supplies that will positively impact student learning. The winning teacher will also receive access to online classroom materials and teacher resources.

Grants and fellowships of up to $2,000 to USA nonprofit theater companies and individual artists for theater programs for children and youth and K-12 education programs that integrate drama and theater. Funding may be used for equipment, travel expenses, and new initiatives and original plays. Eligible applications may com...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Springfield-Greene County, Missouri public school teachers, staff, and principals for programs that foster an inclusive and creative learning experience for all students. Eligible projects are those that promote creativity, community, and collaboration as key components to classroom instruction an...

Grants to Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible communties for programs in education, human services, healthcare, and medical research. New applicants must submit an LOI before applying. In addition to the local regional focus, the Fund has also supported multi-regional ...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to Carthage, Missouri nonprofits for literary, educational, scientific, and charitable purposes, including the arts and the prevention of cruelty to animals. Requests for capital support of playgrounds and public parks and requests for outdoor recreation programs will occasionally be c...

Grants to USA Tribal governments and nonprofits and grants to California nonprofits and K-12 schools and school districts in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties for community services. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of health, education, special projects, and economic and community development. San Manu...

Prizes to USA PreK-12 schools for imaginative use of repurposed juice and milk cartons in creating or enhancing a school garden. The contest is intended to encourage educators to teach their students by means of hands-on activities about recycling, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. The 2018-2019 Carton 2 Ga...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for the development of new programs or the assessment of existing programs that promote educational success for disadvantaged children. Initial proposals are due by December 1. Applications are invited for the following two types of projects: 1. Program Development Goal: Develo...

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations to support arts and culture in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Funding will also occasionally be given for educational initiatives that improve the quality of life for area residents. Priority will be given to projects involving the creation, acquisition, or improvement of items ...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $27,000 to USA full-time K-12 teachers and educators to support creative projects in classrooms throughout the country. Funding must be used to further the projects within the school or school system. Each of the 100 finalists will receive an award of $2,000. At least one award will be gra...

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations serving the residents of Atchison, Kansas and the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area. Focus areas include culture, education, healthcare, and human services. Funding may be used for programs that will benefit local residents as well as for general operating support.