Category Archives: Education

American Mathematical Society Young Scholars Program

The American Mathematical Society Young Scholars Program supports summer programs for high school students to engage with math in a deeper way.

Seed funding of $5,000 is available for newer programs. More established programs may apply for $2,500 – $15,000. Applications are due by January 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.

Eligibility

This grant is open to summer math programs in the U.S. that:

Have been in operation at least one year (preferably more)
Are directed by mathematicians
Are run for multiple weeks, primarily or entirely from May – September
Engage with at least 20 high school students with mathematical talent

Applications may only be submitted by the program director.

Allowable Expenses

At least 50% of grant funds must be used for scholarships. The remainder may be used to cover program expenses. Institutional overhead and indirect costs are not allowed.

Math Disciplines

Programs may focus on any math discipline including pure or applied, problem solving, or mathematical research.

Your Big Year: Global Citizens Challenge

The Global Citizens Challenge from Your Big Year is an opportunity for youth aged 15-20 to engage with other young leaders from around the world. Up to 200 participants will dedicate approximately 10 hours to completing the virtual challenge activities.

Applications for the February 6-9, 2025 Challenge are due by January 15, 2025. Individuals may apply directly or educators, program leaders, organizations and parents can nominate a School or Classroom. There is no cost to participate, but participants must provide their own internet connected device.

Program Activities

Over the course of the program, youth will engage in:

Penpal Sessions – video calls to engage with other participants
Interactive Activities & Virtual Passports – team based projects
Industry Speakers – presentations and panel discussions from travel and tourism industry professionals
International Action Hub – brainstorming and collaborative work

Program Values

Applications will be evaluated according to their alignment with Your Big Year values. They are seeking participating who:

Are passionate about making a change
Are eager to learn about different cultures from peers with diverse backgrounds
Have a desire to meet and connect with a variety of people
Wish to grow as young professionals through an online experience
Aim to grow personally, gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and their community
Seek to make a meaningful impact in their life and the world

Your Big Year Fellowship

Following the Challenge, participants will have access to the 3 month, self-paced Your Big Year Fellowship. Through the curriculum, youth will learn confidence, innovative thinking, cultural competency, self-reliance, and resiliency, as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The program also involves peer collaboration, coaching, and industry mentorship.

State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Grants

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
501(c)4 volunteer fire departments
Educational institutions
Municipal, county, state, and federal government entities

Focus Areas

Safety

Safety grants are awarded to projects focusing on:

Auto safety
Home safety
Disaster preparedness and mitigation
Disaster recovery

Community Development

Community development grants are awarded to projects focusing on:

Affordable housing
Commercial/small business development
Job training
Neighborhood revitalization
Financial literacy
Sustainable housing and transportation
Food insecurity

Education

Education grants are awarded to projects focusing on:

Higher education
K-12 academic performance
K-12 STEM
Pathways for college and career success

Andrew Family Foundation: Junior Board Grants

Andrew Family Foundation Junior Board Grants support youth focused projects in the U.S. in Education, Arts Education, and Sustainable Living.

Letters of Inquiry from eligible applicants are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations who:

Have been in operation for at least five years (unless a Board member is familiar with the organization)
Have an annual budget of less than $5 million

They prefer to fund project or program specific requests, rather than general operating expenses.

NEA Big Read

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
Divisions of U.S. state, local, and tribal government
Tax exempt public libraries
School districts
Arts and culture organizations
Museums
Institutions of higher education

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used for:

Project staff salaries
Purchasing books
Supplies
Promotions
Speaker and artist fees
Venue rentals

Theme

The theme for the 2025-26 Big Read is OUR NATURE: How Our Physical Environment Can Lead Us to Seek Hope, Courage, and Connection. Applicants will choose one of the 22 books in the NEA Big Read Library and facilitate discussions, writing workshops, and creative activies that explore the theme and celebrate how it relates to their community.

Patrick Leahy Farm to School Turnkey Grant Program

The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Turnkey Grant Program supports Action Planning, Agricultural Education, and Edible Gardens programs in the U.S.

The USDA Food & Nutrition Service expects to award 60 grants of $5,000 – $50,000 each for 24 months. There is a 25% matching requirement and applicants must commit to operating one or more federal Child Nutrition Programs. Applications are due by January 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

K-12 schools, including nonprofit private and charter schools, that operate the National School Lunch Program and/or the School Breakfast Program
Non-school based child care centers that have an agreement with the State agency to operate the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Non-school based summer sponsors that have an agreement with the State agency to operate the Summer Food Service Program
Local agencies
Nonprofit organizations
Native American Tribal Organizations and Alaska Native Corporations
Agricultural producers

Grant Tracks

The Farm to School Turnkey program has three tracks:

Action Planning for developing a roadmap for launching or enhancing farm to school activities
Agricultural Education for incorporating agricultural education into curricula
Edible Gardens for implementing a food production operation

Required Activities

All grantees, regardless of track, are required to:

Attend at least one national or regional-level networking and training event

Action Planning

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Grantees in the Action Planning Track are required to:

Form and regularly convene a diverse farm to school planning team that represents the community served
Conduct an inclusive and comprehensive action planning process
Draft a plan that identifies at least one community need that the project will address and gather input/feedback from the community
Compile and share a final action plan
Submit a Farm to School Action Plan by the end of the 24 month grant period

Agricultural Education

Grantees in the Agricultural Education Track are required to:

Establish a vision, goals, and objectives for the curriculum, including if and how local foods will be incorporated
Establish the desired outcomes and competencies to be achieved
Identify connected State Standards
Identify the student population who will participate
Develop or procure the curriculum and gather input/feedback from relevant stakeholders
Determine how the curriculum will be integrated into participating CNP sites and then carry out that plan
Develop strategies for maintaining the curriculum in the school/site beyond the grant period
Perform an evaluation of the project

Edible Gardens

*USDA Farm to School Grantee: Mancos Conservation District, Mancos, Colorado*

Grantees in the Edible Gardens Track are required to:

Form a diverse edible garden team that represents the community served, including school/site food service professionals
Establish a vision, goals, and objectives for the edible garden project, including how you will comply with any applicable Federal, State, and/or local regulations
Create a garden food safety plan
Determine the processing, storage, and ultimate use of school garden foods
Procure supplies, install, and execute the edible garden project
Perform an evaluation of the project

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used for:

Equipment and supplies
Greenhouses
Food – up to 10% of federal share and only for educational purposes
Partnerships – subgrantees, contractors, and others providing a service to the project
Evaluation
Promotional items – individuals items up to $5 each; no advertising or public relations
Staff development and/or Substitute pay
Stipends
Travel

Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.

Allowable Expenses

The Foundation prefers to fund distinct programs with measurable outcomes, rather than general operating support or fundraising.

Past Grantees

Past recipients include:

World Female Ranger Grant

The World Female Ranger Grant from How Many Elephants supports direct-action, women-focused conservation initiatives.

Applications for up to £2,000 are accepted on a continual basis.

Eligibility

This grant is open to all-female and mixed-gender wildlife ranger teams from anywhere in the world who are empowering women and indigenous communities to protect wildlife and their habitats.

Areas of Interest

Grantmaking areas include:

Education
Research
Training
Direct-action conservation
Anti-poaching initiatives
Community-outreach projects

Alfred P Sloan Foundation Books Program

The Alfred P Sloan Foundation Books Program supports authors as they research and write books that help the general public understand science and technology.

Letters of Inquiry must first be sent to Doron Weber at weber@sloan.org. A response should be sent within 8 weeks. Full proposals, if invited, are due annually on January 1st, May 1st, and September 1st. Awards are typically $60,000 or less. Overhead and indirect costs are not permitted for grants under $50,000.

Eligibility

Authors may apply directly or through a nonprofit organization, such as a university.

Book Categories

Funded books generally fall into one of the following categories:

Explaining confusing or controversial scientific topics
Profiling important figures in science and technology
Relating science and technology to daily life
Exploring the connections between science, technology, and art
Discussing women in science and technology
Discussing the culture and philosophy of science

Schools to Skills Grant

The Schools to Skills Grant helps U.S. high schools implement the Home Builders Institute Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) curriculum. With funding from The Home Depot Foundation and the National Housing Endowment, schools can enhance their construction trades programs for two years.

Applications for up to $13,000 per school district plus $2,000 for each additional in-district high school, are due by December 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.

Eligibility

This grant is open to public, private, and charter high schools who do not currently use the PACT curriculum.

Grantees must be able to implement the curriculum starting with the 2025-2026 school year. A qualified instructor must be able to start training by June – August 2025.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used for:

Curriculum materials
Educator training
Ongoing support

Grant funds may not be used for:

Staff salaries
Tools
Materials