Category Archives: Education

Wish You Well Foundation

The Wish You Well Foundation supports programs that promote adult literacy in the United States. Their mission is, “Supporting adult and family literacy in the United States by fostering new and promoting existing adult literacy and educational programs.”

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and funds are awarded at “various” times during the year. Awards range from $200 – $10,000 based on the size and specific needs of the program.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the United States.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be spent on:

General operating support
Start up costs
Technical assistance
Capital program/project support

Submission

Completed applications should be sent to:

Wish You Well Foundation
12359 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 360
Reston, VA 20191

Applicants will receive an email within a week of receipt to confirm and again once a decision has been made.

Ravi & Naina Patel Foundation

The Ravi & Naina Patel Foundation is working to help every human being achieve the happiness that is their birthright. They provide grants to nonprofit organizations around the world that align with their five core pillars and build strategic partnerships to make an even bigger impact.

Grant inquiries as well as your organization’s Form 990 should be sent to amar@rnpfoundation.org.

Five Core Pillars

Homelessness

The Foundation is seeking programs that take different approach to the problem of homelessness. This includes both providing short term services and long term affordable housing solutions.

Education

The Foundation believes in the power of education and supports organizations that help youth learn to be confident and lead joyful lives, as well as reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Environment

A healthy Earth to live on is foundational to all the other core pillars. To address the impacts of environmental destruction, the Foundation supports organizations that are designing innovative solutions and championing environmentally sound policies.

Nutrition

A nutritious diet can feed the body, mind, and spirit, but many people don’t have access to or knowledge of healthy food. The Foundation supports projects that are working to overcome food inequities, provide education, and promote more environmentally friendly farming.

Spirituality

The Patel family believes that spirituality is the true path to happiness and supports organizations that promote mindfulness and meditation.

Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust

The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust supports research and education in the field of ornamental horticulture. They award grants in five areas: Research, Public Gardens, Ornamental Plants, Publications, and Education.

Letters of Inquiry are due by June 14, 2024. If invited to submit, full applications will be due July 15th. Awards may be up to $25,000 but are more typically $20,000 or less.

Eligibility

This grant is open to registered nonprofit organizations in:

North America
South America
Central America
The Caribbean
Australia
New Zealand

Funding Limitations

Grant funds are for project support only and may not be used for:

General operating support
Endowments
Capital Campaigns

Funding Areas

Research

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Eligibile research needs may include:

Lab freezer
Research on the horticultural potential of plants in a specific region
Research on proper techniques and best practices for cultivating a specific group of plants

Public Gardens

Projects under this funding area should create, preserve, and/or maintain publicly accessible ornamental horticultural gardens. This might include:

Building home demonstration beds
Resurfacing trails for ADA accessibility and/or weather adaptability
Repairs following a natural disaster

Ornamental Plants

Projects under this funding area should promote environmentally responsible cultivation of ornamental horticultural plants. This might include:

Testing new species for invasiveness
Demonstrating the use of native ornamentals in public or home landscaping
Purchasing collections management software

Publications

Grant funds may be used to publish books or other materials on ornamental horticulture, such as:

A guide to ornamentals appropriate for local and/or regional landscaping
A guide to best practices for disease and pest control
An online, publicly accessible horticultural inventory

Education

Grant funds may be used for formal or informal educational activities, such as:

Classes on home gardening
Internships
Construction or remodeling of educational facilities

Food Justice for Kids Prize

The Food Justice for Kids Prize from the Newman’s Own Foundation supports projects in the U.S. and its territories under two focus areas: Indigenous Food Justice and Nutrition Education and School Food.

Up to 10 applicants (5 for each focus area) will receive as much as $50,000 in 2024, with the chance to receive an additional $50,000 in 2025. Applications are due by June 11, 2024.

Eligibility

This funding opportunity is open to:

501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
Organizations with a 501(c)3 serving as a fiscal agent
Federally recognized Native American tribes
Federally recognized Urban Indian Organizations
Public schools and school districts
U.S. governmental entities

Focus Areas

Indigenous Food Justice

For the purpose of this grant, ‘Indigenous’ means Native American, Native Alaskan, or Native Hawaiian. Projects must wholly or primarily benefit children 18 and under and may focus on:

Increasing access to and rematriation of affordable and nutritious traditional foods
Transferring control of food resources to Indigenous communities for the benefit of their children
Enhancing Indigenous children’s ability to respond to their needs for healthy, culturally relevant foods
Generally supporting food justice for Indigenous children

Nutrition Education and School Food

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Projects under this focus area should support community-based direct service and sustainable practices. Projects must wholly or primarily benefit children 18 and under and may focus on:

Developing programs for children to learn about, grow, gather, and/or cook healthy, nutritious, culturally relevant foods
Ammending school policies and practices to increase access to healthy school meals
Generally supporting nutrition education and/or healthy school food

Newman’s Own Foundation Community Fund

Donations to the Newman’s Own Community Fund are pooled and used to award additional funding on a quarterly basis. Grantees are eligible to receive these funds which are awarded based on member votes.

KFC Foundation: Kentucky Fried Wishes

The KFC Foundation funds actionable, local level projects in the United States through the Kentucky Fried Wishes program.

Twenty-five grants of $10,000 are awarded each quarter in a different focus area. The next funding cycle will be May 1-31, 2024 for projects focused on Improving Health & Wellbeing.

Eligibility

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

Have a 501(c)3 nonprofit designation
Have maintained good standing with the IRS for 2 years
Work at the local level, either individually or as a chapter/affiliate of a larger organization

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used to:

Hire professional services necessary to complete the project
Purchase equipment necessary to complete the project

Grant funds may not be used for:

Salaries
Scholarships
Ongoing or recurring programs
Event sponsorships

Focus Areas

Improving Health & Wellbeing

Applications for Improving Health & Wellbeing will be accepted May 1-31. Potential projects include:

Creating a mobile health clinic
Playground improvements
Domestic violence shelter upgrades
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Expanding Access to Food & Shelter

Applications for Expanding Access to Food & Shelter will be accepted July 1-31. Potential projects include:

Remodeling a food pantry
Creating a community garden
Beautifying a community space
Repairing and renovating buildings

Caring for the Environment, Animals, & More

Applications for Caring for the Environment, Animals, & More will be accepted September 1-30. Potential projects include:

Creating a permanent wildlife conservation exhibit
Purchasing a new vehicle for mobile vet clinic
Park improvements
Other reasonable requests not covered under any other focus area

Empowering Through Education & Training

This focus area is currently closed and a new funding cycle hasn’t yet been announced. Potential projects include:

Establishing a community-wide CPR certification program
Creating an after school literacy program
Creating a job skills training program for adults with disabilities

Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood

The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood was founded in 2014 as part of the estate of Teresa Caplan.The Foundation serves as an incubator for research and development in the U.S. that has the potential to improve the lives of children aged birth to 7.

Funding is available in three focus areas: Early Childhood Welfare, Early Childhood Education and Play, and Parenting Education. Letters of Interest are due by May 31, 2024 and should be sent to info@earlychildhoodfoundation.org.

Eligibility

Applicant

This grant is open to nonprofit, non-religious and non-political organizations in the United States.

Program

Eligible programs must be:

New, not pre-existing
Secular
For the benefit of children only
For the benefit of children in the United States
Potentially capable of having a national impact

Funding Limitations

Grant funds may not be use for:

Purchasing or renovating capital equipment
Staging single events
The creation or purchase of works of art or literature

No more than 15% of grant funding may be spent on indirect costs.

Focus Areas

Early Childhood Welfare

Welfare is defined to include:

Physical and mental health
Safety
Nutrition
Education
Play
Familial support
Acculturation
Societal integration
Childcare

Early Childhood Education and Play

The Foundation seeks to fund projects to develop:

Innovative curricula
Research based pedagogical standards
Imaginative play materials
Creative learning environments

Parenting Education

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The Foundation seeks to fund projects that teach parents about:

Developmental psychology
Cultural child rearing differences
Pedagogy
Issues of health
Prenatal care and diet

and/or provide parents with cognitive and emotional support.

We Are Together International Prize

The We Are Together International Prize supports initiatives from around the world that are working toward social change through volunteering.

Applications for $10,000 and other benefits are due by May 20, 2024. Submissions may be in English or Russian.

Eligibility

This prize is open to citizens of any nation who are 18 years of age or older and registered nonprofit organizations.

Award

Recipients or laureates will receive:

$10,000
Expert support
Meetings with high-ranking guests, leading experts and public figures in the winning countries
The chance to share their project with the world
The opportunity to take part in the International Forum of Civil Participation

Focus Areas

Healthcare and Emergency Response – Physical and mental health, promotion of physical activity, blood donation, and assisting people during disasters
Ecology and Sustainable Development – Environmental protection and education, green economy and technology
Equal Opportunities and Social Justice – Improving the lives of vulnerable populations

Pets in the Classroom Grant

The Pets in the Classroom grant program provides funding to help teachers in the United States and Canada purchase and care for classroom pets. Interacting with pets has been shown to help students relieve anxiety, build responsibility, and develop compassion.

The program features three grant types – Store Grants, Rebate Grants, and Sustaining Grants. Applications are accepted each year from August 1 – June 1.

Eligibility

This grant is open to Pre-K through 9th grade public and private school teachers in the United States and Canada.

Pet Types

The Pets in the Classroom website has a handy guide to help teachers decided what pet is the best fit for their classroom. The types of pets available vary by the partner store (see below), but generally speaking, the options are:

Birds
Fish
Amphibians and Reptiles
Rodents
Arachnids

Certain types of animals are ineligible, including:

Cats
Dogs
Rabbits
Livestock
Insects
Worms

Grant Types

Store Grant

Applicants can choose from among five chain pet stores and receive a one time coupon to use toward the purchase of a pet and supplies for its care. You should choose a partner store that is located in your area.

Petco

Ball Python
Bearded Dragon
Betta Fish
Corn/King/Milk Snake
Crested Gecko
Fish
Gerbil
Glofish
Guinea Pig
Hamster
Hermit Crab
Leopard Gecko
Mice
Tarantula/Arachnid

PetSmart

Bearded Dragon
Guinea Pig
Hamster
Leopard Gecko
Tropical Fish

Pet Supplies Plus

Bearded Dragon
Betta Fish
Dwarf Hamster
Fancy Mouse
GloFish/GloBetta
Guinea Pig
Leopard Gecko
Pacman Frog
Tarantula
Tropical Fish

Pet Supermarket

Bearded Dragon
Betta Fish
Fish
Glofish
Guinea Pig
Hamster

Petland

Fish (Canada only)
Betta Fish (Canada only)
Bearded Dragon (Canada only)
Budgie (Canada only)
Crested Gecko (Canada only)
Leopard Gecko (Canada only)
Guinea Pig
Hamster
Pacman Frog (US only)

Rebate Grant

If you’d like to shop at a different pet store or are interested in a pet that isn’t available from any of the partner stores, you may apply for a Rebate Grant. This one time reimbursable grant can used for up to $75 on a bird or small animal or $125 on a fish or reptile.

Rebate Grants should be used at small, local pet stores when possible. Purchases from Walmart, Amazon, Target, eBay, Etsy, or live breeders cannot be reimbursed.

Sustaining Grant

Teachers may apply for a Sustaining Grant of $50 each year to purchase supplies to take care of their classroom pet. Purchases can be made at any independent pet store, one of the partner stores, or online pet stores, such as Chewy. Receipts from Walmart, Amazon, Target, eBay, Etsy, or grocery stores cannot be reimbursed.

Allowable Expenses

In addition to the purchase price of the pet itself, grant funds may be used on:

Food
Bedding
Toys
Habitat

The Beacon Society Jan Stauber Grant

The Beacon Society was founded in 2003 to bring the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes to young people. They operate as a scion society of the Baker Street Irregulars, the world’s premier Sherlock Holmes literary society.

The Jan Stauber Grant provides financial support for educational experiences that introduce youth in the United States and Canada to Sherlock Holmes. The grant is in honor of her work and dedication to that cause. Applications for up to $1,000 are accepted on a continual basis.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

Public and private elementary, middle, and high schools
Public libraries
Children’s museums and theaters
Sherlock Holmes societies
Fans of detective fiction who volunteer with youth groups (e.g. scouting, 4-H)

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may not be used to pay for:

Wages, salaries, or stipends
Travel expenses
Honoraria
Food

Costumes may be, but typically are not, allowed.

Requirements

All applications must be signed by the head of the applicant’s institution (principal, executive director, or department chair) to indicate their support.

Grantees are asked to produce a project that can be shared and used as an example of creatively sharing the works of Sherlock Holmes. This project may be posted on the Beacon Society website to inspire other educators with full credit given to the creator.

Grantees may, but are not required to, request a mentor to assist with executing the project.

Submission

Completed applications may be emailed to epacpa@gmail.com (please also CC: mason.steve8080@gmail.com) or mailed to:

The Beacon Society
c/o Cindy Brown, Grant Committee Chair
3912 Circle Bluff Court
Dallas, TX 75244

P&G Alumni Foundation

The P&G Alumni Foundation is a network of over 35,000 P&G alums around the world. Through their grants program, they support projects that focus on economic empowerment and employment.

Applications for $10,000 – $25,000 are due by May 11, 2024. A member of the Foundation must be actively and meaningfully involved for at least one year. Funding is typically for specific project costs, but small organizations with revenue of less than $250,000 may be considered for operating expenses.

Eligibility

Applicant

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and organizations outside the United States with their country’s equivalent designation. They must have been in existence for at least 2 years.

Alum

A P&G alum is anyone who has received at least one paycheck from P&Gm whether it was for an internship, part time, or full time work. There is no minimum amount of time that the individual has to have been employed by P&G.

Program Focus

The Foundation funds projects and organizations that focus on:

Job skills development and vocational training
Business-related education and training
Entrepreneurial or business ventures viable in local communities