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.

Grant Types

Indoor Observation Hive

Grantees will receive:

• A custom-made Indoor Observation Hive from The Bee Cause Project, including frames
• $500 for hive maintenance and incidentals
• A feeder apparatus and insulated hive cover
• Support materials and videos
• Educational materials

Monetary Grant

Grantees will receive:

• $1,500 to purchase a hive or improve existing bee programming
• Support materials and videos
• Educational materials

Renewal Grant

Grantees will received:

• $500
• 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.

The NBA Foundation‘s Grant Program supports projects in the U.S. and Canada that foster employment and career advancement for Black youth.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Submissions will be reviewed within 12-14 weeks after being received.

Eligibility

This grant is open to organizations that are:

• Registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit in the United States or a T3010 in Canada
• Promoting school to career opportunities for Black youth aged 12-24
• Serving a minimum of 25 students

Organizations in NBA Markets will be given priority.

Funding Limitations

The NBA Foundation does not specify how funds can spent. However, they generally do not fund:

• Afterschool or Pre-K programs
• Hospitals
• Individuals
• Scholarships
• Political activities
• Programs primarily serving adults 25 and older

The Gravely & Paige Grants for STEM Teachers are offered through AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association). Awards of up to $2,000 are available to STEM teachers in the United States.

Applications are due by October 1, 2024. They have reached the limit for elementary school awards, but grants for middle school are still open.

Eligibility

This grant is open to teachers in the United States who:

• Are U.S. citizens
• Teach at an elementary, intermediary, or secondary school
• Teach a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subject
• Teach at a public or private school

Priority consideration will be given to teachers at schools with economically disadvantaged students.

Letter of Recommendation

All applicants must have their principal submit a letter of recommendation to edfoundation@afcea.org in PDF form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that this letter is sent in a timely manner.

Letters should contain information about:

• The applicant’s teaching performance
• The applicant’s accomplishments
• How the grant will impact the applicant’s classroom and/or afterschool program
• Any other information relevant to support for the application

The Literacy Opportunity Fund is presented by ProLiteracy with funding from The Nora Roberts Foundation. The Fund supports general operating and project expenses for literacy organizations in the United States.

Applications for grants up to $6,000 are accepted annually on January 3, April 1, July 1, and October 1. The application portal opens one month before the deadline.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and organizations with a fiscal sponsor who engage in direct work with adult literacy students.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used to cover general operating expense, including:

• Salaries and stipends
• Supplies
• Equipment
• Space rental

Funds may also be used for specific projects, events, or new programming.

The National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program will fund 8-10 Regional Alliances to recognize, reward, and elevate outstanding STEM teachers.

Cooperative Agreements of up to $35 million will support Alliances for five years with the potential to extend for an additional 10 years. Applications are due through Grants.gov or Research.gov by October 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM the applicant’s local time. Optional letters of intent may be submitted until August 20.

Eligibility

Applicant

Proposals may be submitted by 2 and 4 year insitutions of higher education accredited and with a campus in the United States. Primary Investigators must hold a terminal degree in a STEM discipline, Education, STEM Education, or a related field.

Alliance Partners

Regional Alliances must include a State Educational Agency and/or a Local Education Agency from each of the states included in the Alliance. Additional partners may include:

• Nonprofit education associations
• Cross-sector STEM organizations
• Private entities, including STEM-related businesses

National STEM Teacher Corps Members

Members serve 4 year turns during which they receive a minimum annual stipend of $10,000. All members must:

• Be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent resident aliens
• Teach science, technology, engineering, or math in a K-12 school (public, private, or charter)
• Hold a bachelor’s degree, at minimum, from an accreditied institution
• Be a full time employee with at least 50% of work time spent teaching students
• Have at least 5 years of teaching experience in a STEM field prior to the 2023-2024 school year
• Teach in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or a Department of Defense Education Activity school

Alliance Responsibilities

Regional Alliances are required to:

• Engage with local partners to create communities of practice
• Recruite eligible members
• Coordinate the online network to support members in their region
• Hold regional member meetings
• Create professional growth opportunities for members
• Support members to ensure their success and continued participation in the program

The Spencer Educational Foundation collaborates with Risk Management and Insurance educators in the United States and Canada to create a pipeline for professionals in the field. Their General Grants fund experiential learning opportunities and outreach programs.

Applications are due by July 30, 2024 for award of typically $5,000 to $25,000. Grantees should expect to hear from the Foundation at the end of October.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

• Public and private educational institutions
• 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
• 501(c)6 nonprofit organizations

Project Examples

Examples of previously funded projects include:

• High school outreach and career development
• Conference and symposia attendance for students
• Travel expenses for students to engage with industry professionals
• Efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry

The Foundation has generally not supported:

• Competition prizes as the sole request
• Re-granting
• Requests without a specific project