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National Weather Association Foundation Sol Hirsch Grants for K-12 Teachers

Quick Facts

Agency
National Weather Association Foundation
Funding
$1,000 - $3,000
Deadline
June 5, 2026 (116 days remaining)
Status
Active
Eligibility
K-12 teachers in meteorology sciences

About This Grant

National Weather Association Foundation Sol Hirsch Grants for K-12 Teachers is sponsored by National Weather Association Foundation. Improves K-12 education in meteorology and related sciences, broadening to AI-native design in environmental and tech education projects. This program should be reviewed carefully against your organization's mission, staffing capacity, timeline, and compliance readiness before you commit resources to a full application. Strong submissions usually translate sponsor priorities into concrete objectives, clear implementation milestones, and measurable public benefit.

For planning purposes, treat June 5, 2026 as your working submission target unless the sponsor publishes an updated notice. A competitive project plan should include a documented need statement, implementation approach, evaluation framework, risk controls, and a realistic budget narrative. Even when a grant allows broad program design, reviewers still expect credible evidence that the proposed work can be executed within the grant period and with appropriate accountability.

Current published award information indicates $1,000 - $3,000 Organizations should verify the final funding range, matching requirements, and allowability rules directly in the official opportunity materials before preparing a budget. Finance and program teams should align early so direct costs, indirect costs, staffing assumptions, procurement timelines, and reporting obligations all remain consistent throughout drafting and post-award administration.

Eligibility guidance for this opportunity is: K-12 teachers in meteorology sciences If your organization has partnerships, subrecipients, or collaborators, define responsibilities and compliance ownership before submission. Reviewers often look for implementation credibility, so letters of commitment, prior performance evidence, and a clear governance model can materially strengthen the application narrative and reduce concerns about delivery risk.

A practical approach is to begin with a focused readiness review, then build a workback schedule from the sponsor deadline. Confirm required attachments, registration dependencies, and internal approval checkpoints early. This reduces last-minute issues and improves submission quality. For the most accurate requirements, always rely on the official notice and primary source links associated with National Weather Association Foundation Sol Hirsch Grants for K-12 Teachers.

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Official Opportunity Details

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Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants - National Weather Association FoundationNational Weather Association Foundation National Weather Association Foundation Scholarships & Grants Tornadoes & Tornado Safety Severe Thunderstorms & Severe Thunderstorm Safety Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants Scholarships & Grants Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants The National Weather Association Foundation Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants are awarded annually to teachers/educators of grades K-12 to help improve the education of their students, their school, and/or their community in the science of meteorology.

The grants were established in 1994 thanks to the generosity of former National Weather Association Executive Director Sol Hirsch and many NWA members, and were transferred to the National Weather Association Foundation in 2017. The Grant is intended to allow teachers to: Purchase scientific materials and/or equipment for the classroom, school or community. Begin new school and/or community science outreach and education programs.

Enhance and/or expand existing meteorology/science education programs. Attend accredited courses, workshops, and/or conferences related to meteorology that will significantly enhance their teaching activities. The grant money may be awarded up to $750, if a suitable recipient is available, and to one or more teachers/educators to cover qualified education expenses.

The Sol Hirsch Fund Grant Application Requirements: An application deadline will be set each year in the spring. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America, or a permanent legal resident. Teachers, program directors, school district supervisors, and other individuals or groups proposing to improve the education of K-12 student in meteorology may apply.

Their school or organization must be publicly recognized and/or accredited in the United States. Applicant must complete the National Weather Association Foundation Grant Application per instructions in the online application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

In general, teachers/educators selected to receive the grant are those whose applications: Are deemed to have the greatest need Will have the most significant and widest impacts Have a detailed spending plan for the Grant For more information on Sol Hirsch, please visit: www. nwas.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • K-12 teachers in meteorology sciences

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for National Weather Association Foundation Sol Hirsch Grants for K-12 Teachers?

Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: K-12 teachers in meteorology sciences Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.

What is the typical funding level for National Weather Association Foundation Sol Hirsch Grants for K-12 Teachers?

Current published award information indicates $1,000 - $3,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.

When is the deadline for National Weather Association Foundation Sol Hirsch Grants for K-12 Teachers?

The current target date is June 5, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.

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