The Foundation continues to look for additional ways to support our schools. Here is a list of grant opportunities that teachers can utilize through out the year.
Kids in Need Foundation grants
Application available starting July 15
Deadline is September 2014
Social justice classroom grants
The Pollination Project, a nonprofit organization, awards teachers a $1,000 grant to launch or expand a project that directly promotes environmental stewardship, social justice, human rights or animal protection. Click here for example
Grants are given daily!
Fund for Teachers
Fund for Teachers provides educators, possessing a broad vision of what it means to teach and learn, the resources needed to pursue self-designed professional learning experiences. FFT grants are used for an unlimited variety of projects; all designed to create enhanced learning environments for teachers, their students and their school communities. We believe that supporting teachers’ active participation in their own professional growth, positively impacts student learning and achievement.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Employed full-time as a PreK-12th grade teacher and spends at least 50% of their work week in direct instruction with students in a classroom or classroom-like setting;
- Intends to continue teaching in the consecutive school year; and
- Has at least three years teaching experience as a PreK-12th grade teacher.