Grants for the improvement of science, mathematics, and technology in pre K-12 education

Grants for the improvement of science, mathematics, and technology in pre K-12 education is sponsored by North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center, Inc.. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

K-12 Science, Environment, and Technology Funding Guide | Grants Resources & Services Grants Resources & Services K-12 Science, Environment, and Technology Funding Guide K-12 Science, Environment, and Technology Funding Guide These grant programs fund science, environment, and technology-related educational programming, activities, and curriculum development for K-12 educators, schools, and school-related programs.

This guide was compiled by Appalachian State University Grants Resources & Services graduate assistants Jessica Donley and Mary Feamster. Telephone: (248) 594-5770 Giving primarily in MI and NC. No grants to individuals.

This fund focuses on youth, the environment, and human services, and supports a broad range of activities. Submit a detailed description of the project and amount of funding requested. The Leonard G.

Herring Family Foundation, Inc. Telephone: (336) 838-7181 Giving primarily in NC. No grants to individuals. Interest in the environment, children and youth services, and natural resources.

Initial approach: Letter. Telephone: (336) 574-8696 Giving in the U.S., with emphasis on NC. No grants to individuals, or for operating budgets.

Funding is given primarily for education, child and youth services, conservation, arts, and culture. Application form required. Deadline(s): Spring and fall (contact foundation for exact dates) Keep North Carolina Clean and Beautiful, Inc. This organization works to improve North Carolina's environmental resources through education and environmental stewardship.

Awards grants to NC K-12 teachers to develop environmental education programs that aim to create future environmental leaders. Application form required. Initial approach: Complete online application North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Center, Inc. Giving for the improvement of science, mathematics, and technology in pre K-12 education in NC.

Application form required. Applicants should submit a detailed description of their project and amount of funding requested. NC Science Teacher Association Innovative Curriculum Support Grant Giving limited to NC.

Funding to promote excellence in science education. Association members may apply for funds for supplies, materials, equipment, printing, travel, and other expenses related to a curriculum project involving students in a unique way. Two grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded each year.

Annie's Grants for School Gardens http://www. annies. com/giving-back/school-gardens/grants-for-gardens Annie’s offers $500 or $1,500 grants to K-12 school gardens that connect children directly to real food.

These funds can be used to buy gardening tools, seeds or other needed supplies. Deadlines: Early June, Early December Wellcome Fund Student Science Enrichment Program http://www. bwfund.

org/grant-programs/science-education/student-science-enrichment-program This fund’s goal is to enable primary and secondary students to participate in creative, hands-on scientific activities and pursue inquiry-based exploration in North Carolina. Activities should occur outside of the usual school environment, such as after school, on weekends, or during vacation periods. Smart Family Foundation Educational Grants http://www.

educationworld. com/a_admin/grants/additional_grants. shtml Giving on a national basis for education projects, particularly projects that impact primary and secondary school children.

In the areas of General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, and Social Studies. The Lawrence Foundation Grants http://www. thelawrencefoundation.

org The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, education, human services, and other diverse causes. Supports both program and operating grants, no geographic restrictions. Program areas include: After-School, Arts, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, and Social Studies.

Deadlines: Late April, Early November 2014 Muhammad Ali Center Peace Garden Grant http://mypeacegarden. com/application. asp The Muhammad Ali Center Peace Garden Grant is designed to teach lessons of peace and hunger awareness through garden activities.

Peace gardens focus on using edible plants from different cultures providing youth with the opportunity to learn about the world. To be eligible, participants must plan to garden with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. Preference will be given to schools within the United States with student body eligible for 50% or more reduced or free lunches.

Walmart Local Giving Program http://foundation. walmart. com/apply-for-grants/local-giving-guidelines NC Beautiful Windows of Opportunity Grants http://ncbeautiful.

org/? page_id=24 NC Beautiful provides K-12 teachers across North Carolina with resources to develop educational programs that enhance and support the Common Core & Essential Standards. Grants of up to $1000 per teacher or classroom are awarded to certified K-12 teachers in the state of North Carolina; Project leaders must be full time teachers at the applicant school.

http://www. ftpf. org/fruittree101.

htm This program provides trees and resources to schoolyards to improve the environment and provide a source of healthy snacks to students. Average donations include 12-20 trees, environmental curriculum, and orchard installment design work. Applications must be filled out by school principal.

http://www. thelawrencefoundation. org/ This private foundation focuses on making grants to support environmental, education, human services and other causes.

It awards both program and operating grants. No geographical restrictions. Deadlines: Late April, Early November Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Small Grants Program http://brpfoundation.

org/content/small-grants-program The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation administers a small grants program in North Carolina and Virginia. Grants in amounts up to $500 will be awarded upon successful application to organizations whose programs and projects support the mission of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Application steps: 1.)

call a foundation staff member to discuss the project. 2.) Submit a 1-2 page written proposal.

3.) Mail in a completed proposal. Toshiba America Foundation Grants http://www.

toshiba. com/taf/ Offers grants up to $5,000 for science and math projects in K-12 education. Grants fund the projects, ideas and materials teachers of need to innovate in their math and science classrooms.

TAF is interested in funding projects designed by teachers or small teams of teachers for use in their own schools. Grades K-5: Early October $5,000 Grants: Early August Captain Planet Foundation Grant http://captainplanetfoundation. org/apply-for-grants/ Provides grants of up to $2,500 to school and community groups to support hands-on environmental projects.

Focus includes Conservation, Consumer Education, Ecology, Environmental Health, Habitats/Ecosystems, Pollution, Recycling/Waste Management, Team-building/Problem-solving, Trees/Forests, and Water. Online application form. Deadlines: Late September, Late January.

Lowe’s Charitable & Educational Foundation Grants http://responsibility. lowes. com/apply-for-a-grant/ Provides funds focusing on K-12 education and community improvement.

The Foundation provides funding only to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and public agencies in communities where Lowe’s operates stores and distribution centers. Grants generally range from $5,000 to $25,000. Telephone: (336) 887-7300 Giving primarily in NC, interest in education, the environment, and human services.

Deadline: Rolling Telephone: (252) 527-2448 Giving primarily in NC. No grants to individuals. Interest in animals, wildlife, and education.

North Carolina Community Foundation www. nccommunityfoundation. org The foundation's mission is to inspire North Carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities.

Focus, grant amounts, and deadlines vary by subsidiary. Deadline: Varies by location . North Carolina Farm Bureau Legal Foundation Ag in the Classroom Grants http://www.

ncagintheclassroom. com/portals/1/pdf/grant_GoingLocal. pdf Supports teachers in developing programs centered around the agricultural industry that align with Common Core standards.

Grants awarded up to $500. North Carolina John Muir Foundation Telephone: (336) 747-6611 The foundation supports environmental and educational organizations in NC. The Mary Norris Preyer Fund Telephone: (336) 274-5471 Giving around the nation, to a wide variety of applicants.

Interest in youth, education, community, and environment. No grants to individuals. Air Force Association Educator Grants http://www.

afa. org/informationfor/teachers/EducatorGrants Awards grants of up to $250 to projects that stimulate student learning. The Educator Grant program promotes aerospace education activities in K-12 classrooms.

The program encourages development of innovative aerospace activities within the curriculum. SPIE Education Outreach Grants Program http://spie. org/x36692.

xml SPIE provides support for optics and photonics related education outreach projects. Applications are judged on their potential to impact students and increase optics awareness. STEM activities should have an optics or photonics component.

Deadlines: Late January, Late May Toyota USA Foundation Grants http://www. toyota. com/about/philanthropy/guidelines/foundation.

html The Toyota USA Foundation supports innovative K-12 programs and builds partnerships with organizations dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of mathematics, science and environmental science. One-time grants are provided to support the development and implementation of programs and range from $50,000 ‐ $500,000.

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