The Centene Foundation supports programs in the U.S. focused on three drivers of health: Healthcare Access, Social Services, and Education. They prefer to form long-term partnerhsips rather than make one time awards.
Applications are accepted March 1 – May 31 and September 1 – November 29.
Eligibility
This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.
Funding
Funds may be used for:
General operating expenses
Specific programs and initiatives
Event sponsorships to benefit the organization
Required Documents
All applications must include:
IRS Determination Letter
Form 990
W-9 Form (dated within 12 months of the current date)
Applications are accepted the first of each month through the 20th, and recipients may choose from products available in the Eduporium store. Funds must be used within 90 days of the award date.
The Earth Prize is a global student competition for projects that address environmental issues. Seven regional winners from Oceania, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, North America, and Central and South America will each receive $12,500 and 1 on 1 mentoring with Earth Prize Mentors. Three Mentors, as voted on by participants, and Three Educators of the Year will each receive $2,500.
Registration is open through November 30, 2024 and idea submissions are due by January 31, 2025. Students, teachers, and team leaders must register separately. Teachers and team leaders will create teams through the platform.
Eligibility
This competition is open to students aged 13-19 from anywhere in the world. Students may enter individually or as a team of up to 5 members.
Adult Supervisors and Team Leaders must be teachers or school administrators, unless the students are homeschooled.
Mentors must be enrolled at an institution of higher education.
Timeline
Registration: September 1 – November 30, 2024
After registering, participants will have access to online mentoring and resources to help them put together their application.
Earth Prize Scholars: February 14 – 28, 2025
All submissions that receive an outstanding score based on the evaluation criteria will be recognized as Earth Prize Scholars. Final submissions, including a Pitch Video, from Scholars will be due February 28th.
Regional Winners: March 14 – April 7, 2025
Seven Regional Winners will be chosen to participate in a second round of mentoring and present their project to the Adjudicating Panel with a Live Q & A session. The winners will also be announced on the Earth Prize website and social media.
Public Voting: April 7 – 22, 2025
Public voting will be held to determine the Global Winner, which will be announced during the Earth Prize Awards Ceremony on April 22nd. Three Mentors of the Year and Three Educators of the Year will also be announced.
The Brabson Family Foundation supports bold and creative projects in education, science, and the arts. Awards of up to $60,000 are available, but the majority of grants are under $10,000.
Applications are accepted annually from September 1st – March 1st.
Eligibility
This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations or applicants under the umbrella of a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Application Requirements
Identification of a problem
A unique and innovative solution
IRS Letter of Determination
W-9 Form
Any supporting documents, such as photos, to illustrate the idea
Project Classifications
Applicants will be asked to categorize their project as:
Grants of $100 – $500 are available for projects in the United States that use native plants or seeds to education youth. Applications are due by November 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM CT.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
Public and private schools
Nonprofit organizations
Project Examples
Potential projects may include:
Rain gardens
Pollinator gardens
Monarch waystations
Tallgrass praries
Sensory and natural playgrounds
Application Requirements
All applications must include a sketch or diagram of the proposed garden location as it currently is including:
Dimensions
Vegetation that will remain in place
Existing structures (natural or human-made)
Scale
Planting conditions (light, soil, and moisture)
Orientation
A second sketch or diagram must be included to show what the space will look like after the garden has been planted.
The Build Strong and Indigneous Community Legacy programs from TC Energy provide grants to community and Indigenous organizations throughout North America. Awards are made in four focus areas: Safety, Education, Environment, and Resilient Communities. Applications are due by November 8, 2024.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
Nonprofits
Registered charities
Associations
Municipalities
Indigenous groups
Social enterprises
Foundations
Preference is given to organizations within 20 miles/30 kilometers of their operations, but applications that align with one of their focus areas are also eligible.
The Advancing Informal STEM Learning program from the National Science Foundation supports projects that investigate how people learn about STEM topics outside formal education. Projects should broaden STEM participation, especially among underserved communities and populations.
Applications will be accepted in five project types: Synthesis, Conference, Partnership Development and Planning, Integrating Research and Practice, and Research in Support of Wide-reaching Public Engagement with STEM. Funding and grant period vary by project type. Applications are due by January 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM, applicant’s time.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
Institutions of Higher Education, accredited and with a campus in the U.S.
Nonprofit organizations, such independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, and professional societies in the U.S.
For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation.
State and local governments
Federally recognized Native American tribes
Foreign organizations (Cooperative projects involving U.S. and foreign organizations, are permitted, however, support will only be provided for the U.S. portion.)
Other Federal agencies and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers
Program Goals
Proposals should include some or all of the following goals:
Learning STEM in Informal Experiences and Environments (required)
Advancing the Knowledge Base of Informal STEM Learning (required)
Professional Capacity Building & Informal STEM Infrastructure (optional)
Informal STEM Learning Examples
Informal STEM learning may include, but is not limited to:
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Exhibitions and programs in museums, zoos, aquaria, botanic gardens/arboreta, planetariums, nature centers, parks, libraries, homes, community centers, and other environments
Science communications
Traditional or intergenerational knowledge sharing
Community and participatory science, such as, radio, television, or podcasts
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) or maker initiatives
Public research engagement, including crowd-sourcing and Public Participation in Scientific Research
Online and other digital experiences, such as, games, simulations, and social media
Project Types
Synthesis
NSF expects to award 6-8 Synthesis grants per year. Each will be $100,000 – $500,000 for 2-3 years and should focus on understanding questions and issues related to informal STEM learning. This may include systematic literature reviews, meta-syntheses, and meta-analyses.
Conferences
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NSF expects to award 10-15 Conference grants per year. Each will be $75,000 – $250,000 for 1-2 years and may be submitted at any time. Although there is no deadline for this topic, applicants are encouraged to submit at least one year before the scheduled event.
Conferences under this program should bring researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and/or learners together to share research, experiences, and best practices in informal STEM education.
Partnership Development and Planning
NSF expects to award 10-15 Partnership Development and Planning grants per year. Each will be $50,000 – $150,000 for 1-1.5 years and should be used to design a collaborative research and development project. Potential activities include multidisciplinary workshops, stakeholder meetings, and project planning.
Integrating Research and Practice
NSF expects to award 12-16 Integrating Research and Practice grants per year. Each will be $250,000 – $2 million for 2-5 years and should involve reciprocal parternerships between researchers and practitioners. Together, they should study new issues and innovative approaches to informal STEM learning.
Research in Support of Wide-reaching Public Engagement with STEM
NSF expects to award 5-8 Research in Support of Wide-reaching Public Engagement with STEM grants per year. Each will be $1-2 million for 2-5 years and focus on large-scale efforts to reach hundreds of thousands of informal STEM learners.
The Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards provides funding to Latinx high school seniors for either post-secondary education or a community service project. Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards are granted in nine categories.
Applications for up to $4,000 are due by November 3, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT. Winners will be honored during 10 virtual ceremonies and become part of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation network of 200,000 professionals. All applicants will also automatically be entered into the Haz La U program.
Eligibility
This award is open to individuals in the United States and its territories who:
Are currently enrolled in high school or an accredited homeschool program and will graduate in Spring 2025 OR
Are under 21 and working towards a GED
Have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale (If your school does not use either of these scales, you can calculate your GPA with an online calculator)
Will be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education for the 2025-26 school year
Has at least one parent (including adoptive parents) who can trace their ancestry to Latin America, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, the Spanish speaking Caribbean, or the Philippines
The Hurtigruten Foundation supports projects in the areas of the world where the Hurtigruten Group leads adventure travel expeditions. Awards are typically €5,000 – €10,000 and usually only cover part of a project’s costs. In rare cases, they will consider covering the entire project.
Applications are due each year on May 1st and November 1st for projects focused on:
Endangered species
Eliminating plastic waste and ocean litter
Supporting local communities
Eligibility
This grant is open to any organization interested in doing work within Hurtigruten’s areas of interest in:
Organizations interested in collaborating with Hurtigruten Expeditions on a scientific research project or whose project requires the use of a Hurtigruten vessel are asked to email a brief outline to hurtigruten.foundation@hurtigruten before submitting an application.
