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.
The DWF Foundation funds organizations and communities to help them reach their full potential. Applications requesting up to £5,000 are due by October 31, 2024 for projects focused on:
Homelessness
Health and wellbeing
Employability
Education
Environment and sustainability
Eligibility
This grant is open to registered charities in:
Australia
Canada
France
Germany
India
Ireland
Italy
Poland
Qatar
Spain
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Applicants outside the United Kingdom and Ireland are asked to email the Foundation Manager at clare.beavan@dwf.law to discuss their eligibility before filling out the application.
Program Goals
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The Foundation seeks to fund organizations and projects that are:
Focusing on a specific community issue
Making voluntary and community groups more effective
Getting often overlooked and excluded members of the community involved
Helping youth develop skills to benefit themselves and their community
Funding Limitations
Grant funds may not be used for:
General operating expenses
Salaries
Startup costs for new organizations
Sponsorships
Marketing and fundraising
Activities for which a statutory body is responsible
Bee Grants from the Whole Kids Foundation and The Bee Cause Project fund hive observation projects in the United States and Canada. New applicants may request an Indoor Observation Hive or Monetary Grant, both valued at $2,500. Previous grantees may also request a Renewal valued at $750.
Part I (applicant registration and information) and Renewal Grants are due by October 15, 2024. Full submissions for new applicants are due by October 31, 2024.
Eligibility
This grant is open to schools and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. or Canada who serve at least ten K-12 students.
All applicants must have an experienced beekeeper to serve as their Bee Mentor. The Bee Cause Project can help with finding a mentor, if necessary.
Technical support, program development, and remote consultation from The Bee Cause Project.
Educator Resources
Pay-It-Forward Fundraiser
All grantees are asked to hold a fundraiser to help fund future Bee Grants. Fundraisers are an opportunity to educate the community about the project and the importance of bees.
There are no limitations on what kind of fundraiser you hold, but The Bee Cause Project has partnered with the Savannah Bee Company who will donate jars of honey to sell.
Applications are accepted on a continual basis and reviewed every 30-60 days. The average grant is $500 – $2,500, but larger requests will be considered for projects that will impact a greater number of students.
Eligibility
This grant is open to public schools and 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the U.S.
Grants are typically given to schools in rural or high-poverty areas.
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may be used for computer and tablets that feature:
Text to speech
Speech to text
Word processing
Magnification
Audio books
Other accessibility tools
Funds may also be used for:
Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices
