Access the specifics for each grant opportunity by clicking on the website links provided.
Collaborations: Teachers and Artists (CoTA) is sponsoring an exciting new grant competition that will award up to $600,000 in professional development to San Diego County public elementary schools. All public elementary schools, including charter schools, are eligible to apply.
CoTA is a non-profit professional development program with a proven track record that pairs highly qualified teaching artists with classroom teachers in elementary schools. The goal of the program is to train classroom teachers in arts-infused instructional methodologies built upon the development of critical thinking through project-based learning in language arts, math, science and social studies aligned with the Common Core.
For more details, visit the Cota Program website.
The deadline to apply is September 12, 2013. Semi-finalists will be notified in September, and CoTA will begin scheduling school site meetings to present the three-year collaboration process to faculty and staff. Final selections will be announced in November 2013, and classes will begin in January 2014.
How To Apply
Step 1: Visit http://cotaprogram.org to become familiar with prior CoTA collaborations.
Step 2: Secure support from your school’s principal
and at least 80% of your school faculty
Step 3: Complete the application found below
Step 4: Review and accept the Terms & Agreements
Step 5: Submit the application via mail, email or fax
State Farm Service Learning Grants
The Youth Advisory Board is currently funding service-learning projects between $25,000 and $100,000 that address the root cause of the following issue areas.
Access to Higher Education/Closing the Achievement Gap
Financial Literacy (and Economic Inclusion)
Community Safety and Natural Disaster Preparedness
Social Health & Wellness Issues
Environmental Responsibility
Learn more about each area by visiting the Projects page or learn more about the Grants from the State Farm website. Deadline is May 3.
Do you know of a teacher who might be interested in having a classroom pet? The Pets in the Classroom grant program provides financial support to pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade school teachers to have aquarium fish or small pets in the classroom. Through a simple online application, teachers can apply to receive a grant or coupon for the purchase of new pets, pet environments or pet food and supplies for existing classroom pets.
The National Wildlife Federation is running the first-ever Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) competition in the United States in 2013. YRE is an international program with more than 25 participating countries. Students between the ages of 13-18 are invited to participate in YRE-USA by reporting on environmental issues in their communities in writing, photos, or video. National winners in each category will earn recognition, great prizes and the chance to advance to the international competition. All participants have a chance to make a real difference in their communities by shedding light on an important environmental issue, provoking discussion around it, and sparking progress toward a solution. Students may participate as individuals or as part of a class or group. Submissions due by March 15, 2013.
In celebration of the National Gardening Association's fortieth anniversary, Jamba Juice has announced that it will award grants to forty youth and school garden programs in the United States. The All About the Fruits and Veggies grant program will provide youth garden initiatives with $500 in gardening supplies, curriculum, soil amendments, and plants to help create engaging nutrition and gardening experiences. The program is open to schools, community organizations, and nonprofit gardening programs with at least fifteen children between the ages of 3 and 18. Schools must be located within a fifty-mile radius of a Jamba Juice store. Applications are due by February 18, 2013. Visit the NGA's Kids Gardening Web site for complete program guidelines, application procedures, and access to the Jamba Juice store locator.
Westinghouse, a Toshiba Group Company, is offering an educational grant for schools and teachers who want their students to learn more about STEM through a creative and hands-on project. A total grant of $3,000 will be given to three (3) schools-- $1,000 to complete their project by the end of the school year, and another $2,000 will go to the school’s science department. Projects involving students directly and that incorporate community resources and utilize interdisciplinary or team-teaching strategies are preferred. For more information and an application, review the Westinghouse N-Visioning a Brighter Future Grant form, or contact Tracey Rapali at rapalit@westinghouse.com
A school garden is a vital educational tool-- teaching kids to garden helps them learn about complex topics like sustainability and conservation, food systems, and community awareness. Whole Kids Foundation is awarding a $2,000 grant for nonprofit K-12 school organizations that are developing or currently maintaining a garden project on school grounds that will offer children fresh fruits and vegetables. To be eligible, garden projects may be at any stage of development (planning, construction or operation). Priority will be given to both limited-resource communities and to projects that demonstrate strong buy-in from stakeholders, as well as demonstrating ability to financially sustain the garden. For more information and an application, visit the Whole Kids Foundation website.
The Cox Care’s Foundation is Cox’s philanthropic arm funded entirely by Cox employee payroll donations that are matched by the company. To date, the foundation has contributed more than $4.5 million back into the San Diego community. Scholarships are awarded annually to graduating high school students who live in a Cox service area and will attend a higher educational institution in California. Recipients are chosen based on scholastic achievement, community involvement, and staying committed to their educational goals despite dealing with life’s challenges.
Description: 48HourPrint.com seeks applications for the Giving Across America program, helping nonprofits and schools offset costs by providing printed materials for fundraising and promotional needs.
Maximum Award: In-kind donations of printed materials for fundraising and promotional needs.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, education foundations and schools.
Deadline: Rolling
7-Eleven generally limits and directs its support to
organizations that the company and its franchisees select and solicit
based on our giving guidelines. We are unable to support unsolicited
requests. And, support is allocated annually through our community
relations programs.
Maximum Award: Funding varies by project.
Eligibility: AAPT members
Deadline: Applications must be received by July 1 for consideration at the Summer Meeting or December 1 for consideration at the Winter Meeting.
Description: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation is accepting grant applications through the Classroom Grant Program and will fund proposals supporting aerospace science and technology, earth science, human exploration and development, and space science education.
Maximum Award: Grants of up to $200
Eligibility: Applicants must be AIAA Educator or Professional Members actively engaged as a K-12 classroom educator.
Deadline: Grants will be considered on a quarterly basis in January, March, June, and September. Grants must be received one month prior to be considered for the upcoming cycle. For example, grant proposals to be evaluated in January must be received by AIAA by 30 November.
Albertsons gives grants to nonprofit and school programs that meet the following focus areas: Hunger Relief, Dietary Health and Nutrition Education.
Alliance Healthcare Foundation’s grantmaking activities focus strategically on funding organizations whose programs benefit the poor and working poor, children, and the homeless. Programs should improve access to primary and specialty care, mental health and substance abuse services, and use innovative and collaborative methods to get real results. We are committed to serving the most vulnerable populations in the San Diego area through funding projects and programs that address access to healthcare, with a focus on increasing the capacity and coordination of the healthcare delivery system.
Description: The America the Beautiful Fund is accepting application for Operation Green Planet, an initiative to help communities become more beautiful through gardening. Grants may be used to teach children about nature and habitats, beautify parks, roadways or neighborhoods.
Maximum Award: In-kind donation of seeds (100 to 6,000 seed packets for flowers and/herbs.)
Deadline: Ongoing.
Description: American Water provides support for educational programs which provide information about water conservation, water and wastewater treatment, the water cycle, watershed protection, and the environment. American Water also provides funding to support low income communities.
Maximum Award: Average grants range up to $1,000.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations and public schools.
Deadline: Rolling, but grant requests should be received by the 10th of each month.
The Amgen Foundation seeks to advance science education, improve quality of care and access for patients, and support resources that create sound communities where Amgen staff members live and work. The Amgen Foundation carefully considers each grant application it receives, seeking out diverse organizations whose philosophies, objectives and approaches align with the Foundation goals and mission.
Description: The Anthony Robbins Foundation awards grants supporting quality of life for children, the disabled and social services.
Maximum Award: Varies by project.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations such as education foundations
Deadline: Rolling of online letters of intent.
Description: The ASCAP Foundation supports music education and talent development programs. Applications that nurture musical talent, preserve the legacy of past and sustain creative incentive for today through creative educational, professional and humanitarian activities are being accepted.
Maximum Award: Average grant is between $1,500-$3,000.
Eligibility: The ASCAP Foundation accepts Letters of Intent from 501(c)(3) organizations engaging in music education and talent development programs. Grant Applications are submitted by invitation only.
Deadline: Annually by August 1, for letters of inquiry.
Maximum Award: Grants will cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices and software. Products must retail for a minimum of $200 and a maximum retail price of $6,000.
Eligibility: US residents who are legally blind and have a family income of less than $50,000 annually and cash assets of less than $20,000.
Deadline: December 31, each year.
Description: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Corporate Giving Program makes awards to organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, and health and human services. Emphasis is placed on science education programs.
Maximum Award: Award size varies.
Eligibility: Nonprofit education organizations
Deadline: Rolling deadline
Description: The Barona Band of Mission Indians is proud to help make a difference for schools throughout California. Through the endorsement of your locally-elected state representatives, schools in your area can now apply for Barona educational funding to purchase much-needed supplies and materials such as books and computers.
Maximum Award: $5,000
Eligibility: Schools in California are eligible to apply once a year. Applications may be submitted by your locally-elected state official on your behalf, or you may submit the application directly as long as it is accompanied by an endorsement letter by your State Legislator.
Deadline: Ongoing
Description: The Beckman Coulter Foundation supports schools and nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to enhancing classroom teaching of science, math and technology. Call 714-961-4478 for more information.
Maximum Award: Varies by project. In 2008 the foundation awarded more than $1.1 million in grants.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, schools teaching science, math and technology in San Diego, California.
Deadline: Rolling
Description: The Biotechnology Institute seeks nominations for the Genzyme-Life Technologies Biotech Educator Award recognizing biotechnology teachers who bring the excitement, promise and cutting edge research into classrooms.
Maximum Award: Awards of up to $10,000.
Eligibility: Certificated teachers who are assigned to 9-12 science classrooms in a public or private school, with at least five years of teaching experience and whom are full-time employees of a school district.
Deadline: TDB. Check website for details.
Description: Bonnie Plants is accepting applications for its 3rd Grade Cabbage Program. The program distributes free cabbage plants to third graders across the country to foster an interest in gardening and the environment.
Maximum Award: Each student in the class receives a cabbage to plant, take care of, and harvest. Additionally, one third grader from each state will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Eligibility: Third grade classrooms.
Deadline: March 15 for southern states, April 15 for northern states.
Giving back to the communities where we live and work is one of Brinker International's core values. We contribute millions of dollars to charitable organizations each year, as well as thousands of hours of volunteer time from our Team Members. Our main areas of giving are Health, Arts & Culture and Social Services.
Description: The Charlie Lovett Fund supports production-based theatre arts programs at the elementary school level.
Maximum Award: Average grant is $380
Eligibility: Elementary schools, grades 1-5.
Deadline: Rolling
Description: The Cornell Douglas Foundation supports environmental education programs.
Maximum Award: Grants range from $3,000 to $5,000.
Eligibility: Education Foundations and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations.
Deadline: Rolling for letters of inquiry.
The Crail-Johnson Foundation supports educational programs as a means to address the long-term well-being of children and community. It is through the support of education that CJF hopes to assist in providing children with the tools necessary to build a life of quality. CJF support is exclusively focused on programs that address the educational needs of economically, socially and physically disadvantaged children.
Description: The Disabled Children’s Relief Fund is awarding funds for assistive devices, rehabilitation services, arts and humanities projects or efforts to bolster compliance with existing laws for the benefit of children with disabilities.
Maximum Award: Varies by project. In 2010, the average grant ranged from $25 to $500.
Eligibility: Applications may be submitted by families, parents or guardians for individual children or by a nonprofit organization for a small group of children
Deadline: Grant applications are available between April and September each year.
Description: The Dr. Scholl Foundation awards grants in the following areas: education, social service, healthcare, civic and cultural programming and for environmental issues.
Maximum Award: Grant average $5,000 to $25,000
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations, such as education foundations.
Deadline: March 1 annually. Applications become available September 1st each year.
Description: The Dreyer’s Foundation makes small grants, donations of ice cream products and gift certificates to nonprofit organizations for events.
Maximum Award: Small grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind product donations.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations and education foundations.
Deadline: 7th day of every month for letters of inquiry. Grant applications should be submitted at least 8-weeks prior to an event.
Description: The Farrell Family Foundation provides support to the arts and education, with an emphasis on technology; health and human welfare. Preference is given to school serving underprivileged children who have the capability but not the resources to reach their full potential.
Maximum Award: Depends on project. Awards in 2008 were $855,000.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations and secondary schools.
Deadline: Rolling
Description: The Fender Music Foundation provides support for in-school music programs in which students make music; afterschool music programs not run by the school; and music therapy programs in which the participant makes the music.
Maximum Award: Grants average between $500 to $5,000. Most grants are in the form of traditional instruments and the equipment necessary to play them.
Eligibility: nonprofit organizations, education foundations and public schools. Intent of the program is to support music instruction, not music appreciation or entertainment and the participants cannot be professional or career musicians.
Deadline: Ongoing.
Since 1996 Fundsnet Services has provided Grantwriting & Fundraising resource assistance to those in need of funding for their programs & initiatives.
Description: The Hot Topic Foundation supports programs and organizations that focus on encouraging and educating youth in music, creative writing, painting, photography, filmmaking and more. Maximum Award: Minimum grant amount is $25,000. Eligibility: 501 (c)(3) organizations serving youth aged 18 and younger. Deadline: Rolling
Description: JB Hunt provides funding for educational and youth initiatives.
Maximum Award: Funding varies by project, and scope.
Eligibility: Schools, 501(c)(3) organizations and education foundations.
Deadline: December each year, for funding the following calendar year.
Description: The InvenTeam initiative is designed to excite high school students about invention through science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); empower students to problem solve; and encourage an inventive culture in schools and communities.
Maximum Award: $10,000
Eligibility: Teams of high school students, teachers, and mentors
Deadline: Annually in April
Description: Little Kids Rock gives free musical instruments, training, and resources
to any public school teacher who wants to run a rockin’ music program
in their school.
Maximum Award: Grantees receive free training, lesson plans, software and instruments.
Eligibility: Full-time K-12 public school teachers who are: able to attend a two-day workshop in their area; able to play at least five chords on the guitar; and are willing and able to offer a guitar class to students at their school.
Deadline: Ongoing
Description: The Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust makes grants to librarians who "promote the free reading of teenagers."
Maximum Award: In 2009 the trust awarded more than $24,000 in charitable grants.
Eligibility: Schools and public libraries
Deadline: Rolling
Description: Monsanto Fund provides support for: Nutritional improvement through agriculture (school garden or urban gardening-AG education programs), science education and teacher training.
Maximum Award: Grants range from $250 to $1.2 million.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and education foundations.
Deadline: Rolling
Description: Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation keeps music alive in our schools and communities by donating musical instruments to under-funded music programs, giving youngsters the many benefits of music education, helping them to be better students and inspiring creativity and expression through playing music.
Maximum Award: Program funds instrument repair and the acquisition of new instruments
Eligibility: K-12 school instrumental music programs that take place during the regular school day; before and after-school music programs; outstanding student musicians enrolled in grades 8 - 12 who cannot afford to obtain an appropriate instrument.
Deadline: Rolling
Maximum Award: Grants of up to $500.
Eligibility: Public school teachers of children in grades K-12 may apply for funding. Students and/or parents may participate in the writing of the application.
Deadline: Applications for mini-grants are reviewed three times each year. Deadlines are January 15, April 15 and October 15.
Description: NFL Youth Football Fund supports the game of football at the youth level, promotes positive youth development, and ensures the health of football in future generations. Six categories of funds are available: NFL Players, NFL Clubs, NFL Coaches, Fields & Equipment, Educational Programs and USA Football.
Maximum Award: Varies by program for which applications are submitted. In 2008 more than $26 million was awarded in charitable grants.
Eligibility: Each grant program has different eligibility criteria. Funding is provided for formal grant programs, public policy advocates, curriculum development, and working with USA Football regarding standardization of policies and procedures.
Deadline: Varies by grant program
Description: The NGA (National Gardening Association) grant and award programs are funded by generous corporations and foundations that share NGA's vision of a greener future and belief in the powerful impact gardening programs can have on the mental, physical, and psychological health of individuals.
Maximum Award: Varies with grant program
Eligibility: Check website for specifics
Deadline: Varies
Description: The Office Depot Foundation ’s funding focus includes: Making a Difference in Children’s Lives – to support activities that serve, teach and inspire children, youth and families.
Maximum Award: Grants range from $50 to $3,000
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations, schools and libraries.
Deadline: Rolling
Description: OtterBox supports community events and organizations through product donations.
Maximum Award: In-kind product donations.
Eligibility: K-12 schools, nonprofit organizations, and state, county agencies.
Deadline: Rolling
Today the Pala Tribe continues the tradition through the Pala Community Giving Program. The purpose of the Community Giving Fund is to support organizations seeking the resources to have an impact in a variety of philanthropic causes. In 2008 alone the Pala Tribe provided nearly $1.4 million to service organizations and organizations supporting needs in education, emergency relief, healthcare and the environment.
Description: The Ralphs/Food 4 Less Foundation provides support for K-12 education.
Maximum Award: Varies by project and scope.
Description: The Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation provides grants to support music, education, and other social services.
Maximum Award: Varies by project. In 2009 the foundation awarded more than $1.5 million.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations in southern California and education foundations.
Deadline: Ongoing
Description: The Atsuhiko & Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation provides support to stimulate educational opportunities for students involved in contemporary Japanese studies.
Maximum Award: In 2008 the foundation awarded $880,000.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations.
Deadline: Rolling for letters of inquiry
Description: The Hagen Family Foundation provides grants in the area of arts, education, environment and social services.
Maximum Award: Varies by project.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations such as education foundations.
Deadline: Annual deadlines are announced in November. Check website for information.
Description: The Herb Society of America seeks applications for programs that promote the knowledge, use and delight of herbs through educational programs.
Maximum Award: $5,000
Eligibility: Educators, those employed by botanical gardens, museums or community programs.
Deadline: Check website for updated timelines regularly
Toshiba America Foundation supports math and science projects designed by classroom teachers to improve instruction for students in grades K-12.
Maximum Award: $5,000.
Eligibility: Teachers of grades K-12.
Deadline: Varies. See website for details
Description: The United States Tennis Association requests applications for its Recreational Tennis Grants from well-established community-based organizations or agencies committed to increasing tennis participation, support tennis programming, and fostering diversity with both participation and programming.
Maximum Award: $2,500 to $50,000.
Eligibility: K-12 schools and districts, nonprofit community organizations that support tennis programming and infrastructure in their local community.
Deadline: Rolling
Each year, the Viejas Band makes philanthropic donations to hundreds of local community groups, schools, service and civic organizations, as well as charity events sponsored by other commercial businesses. Such support comes directly from the Viejas Tribal Council and its wholly owned business enterprises - Viejas Casino, Viejas Outlet Center, Borrego Springs Bank, and two RV parks.
Description: The XEROX Foundation seeks application from projects that advance knowledge in science and technology, and enhance learning opportunities for minorities and disadvantaged.
Maximum Award: In 2008 the foundation awarded more than $380,000.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations such as education foundations.
Deadline: Rolling for letters of intent
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