Grant Alerts - December 16, 2015

GRANT ALERTS: Several new grant opportunities were approved at the Board meeting on Tuesday, December 15.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)

Application: http://www.firstinspires.org/#educators

Subject: STEM

Funding Level: Varies

Deadline: Check website

Opal® Apple – Youth Make a Difference Initiative

Application: http://opalapples.com/grantees.aspx

Subject: Miscellaneous

Funding Level: Up to $20,000

Deadline: Check website

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Application: http://www.ushmm.org/research/competitive-academic-programs/fellows-and-scholars

Subject: Professional development

Funding Level: Varies

Deadline: February 1, 2016

Insperity Corporate Contributions Program

Application: http://www.insperity.com/community-involvement/corporate-contributions/

Subject: Miscellaneous

Funding Level: Up to $5,000

Deadline: Rolling

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places:

On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm

In the Office of Grants Blackboard course, click on “Grant Alerts in the left hand navigation bar

At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.  https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please let the Office of Grants know by submitting an Intent to Apply form (click here to access the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

PS.  NEW!  The Office of Grants is now on FaceBook and Twitter. We will use these communication tools to share grant updates, highlight upcoming deadlines, and to celebrate grants received in the district. To follow us on FaceBook, click here. Our Twitter handle is @WcpssGrants.

Grant Alerts - December 2, 2015

NEW!  The Office of Grants is now on FaceBook and Twitter. We will use these communication tools to share grant updates, highlight upcoming deadlines, and to celebrate grants received in the district. To follow us on FaceBook, click here. Our Twitter handle is @WcpssGrants.

GRANT ALERTS: Several new grant opportunities were approved at the Board meeting on Tuesday, December 1.   

General Mills, Nutrition and physical education, Up to $20,000

American Society of Plant Biologist, STEM, Up to $50,000

ASM International – ASM Materials Education Foundation, STEM, Up to $500

Fund for Teachers, Miscellaneous, Up to $10,000

Crayola Champion Creatively Alive Children, Miscellaneous, Up to $2,500 and Crayola products valued at $1,000

American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Foundation, STEM, Up to $3,000

National Air Transportation Foundation, STEM, $100 - $500

National Teachers Hall of Fame, Miscellaneous, $1,000 materials stipend

Southern Poverty Law Center, Miscellaneous, Up to $2,500

Kennedy Center – Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards, Up to $10,000

Grants with Rolling Deadlines

Arkema Incorporated Foundation, Science, ranges from $300 - $50,000

Extron Electronics – Classroom Technology Grant, STEM, Up to $20,000

Science House Foundation, STEM, funding level varies, currently accepting applications

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places:

On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm

In the Office of Grants Blackboard course, click on “Grant Alerts in the left hand navigation bar

At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.  https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please let the Office of Grants know by submitting an Intent to Apply form (click here to access the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions. 

Grant Alerts - November 18, 2015

The WCPSS Board met on November 17, and approved these three new grant opportunities for schools:

No Kid Hungry Grants

Note: Please consult Brittany Benge (bbenge@wcpss) or Jennifer Lawson (jlawson3@wcpss) at CNS before applying.

NC Technology in Education Society (NCTIES)

Batters Up USA®

For those who are looking for grants to support professional development, take a look at the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation, which is offering Learning and Leadership grants, up to $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups. The deadlines are coming up on February 1 and June 1 in 2016. More information can be found at http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/grants-to-educators/

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places:

On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm

In the Office of Grants Blackboard course, click on “Grant Alerts in the left hand navigation bar

At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.  https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please let the Office of Grants know by submitting an Intent to Apply form (click here to access the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

Happy grant writing!

Grant Alerts - November 4, 2015

Here are some newly Board approved grant opportunities (as of the Board meeting on November 3, 2015):

Biogen Foundation

CenturyLink Teachers and Technology

Dollar General Literacy

Farmers Insurance Group – Thank a Million Teachers

Katie’s Krops

Sigma Alpha Agriculture Sorority, Alpha Theta Chapter, Ag in the Classroom

STEM Grants

For those who are looking for STEM grants, here are two great opportunities with deadlines coming up soon:

Biogen Idec is offering grants of up to $2,000 for teachers and $5,000 for schools to support STEM education.  More information can be found at https://www.biogen.com/en_us/responsibility/ignite-the-power-of-STEM-NC.html. Proposals are being accepted through November 10, 2015. 

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund PRISM grant is now open and provides up to $3,000 for math and science education. Application information is available at http://www.bwfund.org/grant-programs/science-education/promoting-innovation-science-and-mathematics.  The deadline is December 7, 2015.

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places:

On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm

In the Office of Grants Blackboard course, click on “Grant Alerts" in the left hand navigation bar

At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.  https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please let the Office of Grants know by submitting an Intent to Apply form (click here to access the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

Happy grant writing!

Grant Alerts - October 22, 2015

The WCPSS Board of Education approved the following grant opportunities at their meeting on October 20:

GRAMMY Foundation

GameTime Playground Grant

North Carolina Association of Educators

Special Olympics North Carolina – Project UNIFY

Town of Cary

Themes & Variations Musicplay Grant

The Walking Classroom Institute

Newly Posted Grant Opportunities

There are three recently opened grant opportunities that we’d like to highlight for your review:

Biogen Idec is offering grants of up to $2,000 for teachers and $5,000 for schools to support STEM education.  More information can be found at https://www.biogen.com/en_us/responsibility/ignite-the-power-of-STEM-NC.html. Proposals are being accepted through November 10, 2015. 

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund PRISM grant is now open and provides up to $3,000 for math and science education. Application information is available at http://www.bwfund.org/grant-programs/science-education/promoting-innovation-science-and-mathematics.  The deadline is December 7, 2015.

The Voya Unsung Heroes Award honors 100 teachers each year with $2,000 grants for innovative classroom projects. The application form is now available at https://unsungheroes.scholarshipamerica.org/.  The deadline for applying is April 30, 2016.

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places:

     On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm

     In the Office of Grants Blackboard course, click on “Grant Alerts in the left hand navigation bar

     At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.  https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please let the Office of Grants know by submitting an Intent to Apply form. Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

Happy grant writing!

Grant Alerts - October 7, 2015

The WCPSS Board of Education approved the following grant opportunities at their meeting on October 6:

NC Council for Social Studies

The Lawrence Foundation

Saucony Run for Good

Annie’s Homegrown Grants for Gardens

First Book Grant Program

Fiskars Project Orange Thumb

NC Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts Auxiliary Grant

NC Farm Bureau, Ag in the Classroom

Ezra Jack Keats Foundation

Speed Stacks Sport Pack Grant Program

USA TODAY Foundation

Turning Technologies

Raleigh Moms Care Teacher Grant

Deadlines Looming:

Lowe’s Home Improvement Toolbox for Education grant provides up to $5,000 and the deadline is October 16.

Raleigh Moms Care teacher grant provides $500 in appreciation for teachers and to support classroom learning. The deadline is October 20.

REMINDER: "Think It Up" is a national initiative that is inviting public school students in grades 7-12 to develop student-powered and teacher-led learning projects, in partnership with Donors Choose. Any projects submitted to Think It Up should follow the usual WCPSS grants process and be reported by submitting an Intent to Apply form. For more information about Think It Up, visit  http://www.thinkitup.org/

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places:

On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm

In the Office of Grants Blackboard course, click on “Grant Alerts in the left hand navigation bar

At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.  https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please let the Office of Grants know by submitting an Intent to Apply form. Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

Happy grant writing!

Grant Alerts - September 16, 2015

There are some newly approved grant opportunities as of the WCPSS Board of Education meeting on September 15:

Siemens Foundation Grants

American Academy of Dermatology

Westinghouse Electric Company, N-Vision A Brighter Future

NC Museum of History Travel Grant Program

Macy’s Yes Virginia The Musical

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places:

On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm

In this Office of Grants Blackboard course, click on “Grant Alerts in the left hand navigation bar

At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.  https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

ALERT: "Think It Up" is a national initiative that is inviting public school students in grades 7-12 to develop student-powered and teacher-led learning projects, in partnership with Donors Choose. Any projects submitted to Think It Up should follow the usual WCPSS grants process and be reported by submitting an Intent to Apply form. For more information about Think It Up, visit  http://www.thinkitup.org/

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please let the Office of Grants know by submitting an Intent to Apply form. Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

Happy grant writing!

Grant Alerts - September 2, 2015

The WCPSS Board of Education met on September 1 and approved the following grant opportunities:

Mr. Holland’s Opus

Office Depot Foundation

AgCarolina Farm Credit

North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children

The Herb Society of America

National Art Education Association - NAEA

American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

Pets in the Classroom

United Arts Council

Discovery Education Grants

NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM)

NC Arts Council Grants

National Dairy Council, Fuel Up to Play 60

Vernier Software and Technology

KaBOOM!  Playground Grants

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places:

On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm

In this Office of Grants Blackboard course, click on “Grant Alerts in the left hand navigation bar

At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.  https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please let the Office of Grants know by submitting an Intent to Apply form. Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

REMINDER:  The deadlines for Bright Ideas and the Wake Electric Classroom Technology grants are coming up soon (September 18 and September 15 respectively). If you are planning to apply, there is still time.

Happy grant writing!

Grant Alerts - August 19, 2015

The WCPSS Board of Education met this week and approved the following grant opportunities:

·         Whole Kids Foundation School Garden Grant, Up to $2,000, grant cycle opens September 1, 2015, closes October 31, 2015

·         Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America, funding level varies depending on grant, check their website for deadlines.

·         National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), funding level varies depending on the grant program, next deadline is November 6, 2015

·         Fender Music Foundation, funding level varies, deadline is rolling

·         Kroger Foundation, funds various school needs, deadline is rolling

·         Harris Teeter Community Giving, funds various school needs, deadline is rolling

Here are a couple of grant opportunities we would like to highlight:

·         The Wake Electric Classroom Technology Grant provides up to $3,000 and closes on September 15.

·         The Wake Electric Cooperative Bright Ideas Grant provides up to $3,000, and its deadline is September 18.

The following grant opportunities have deadlines coming up in the next month:

·         Captain Planet Foundation

·         Kids In Need Foundation Grants

·         P. Buckley Moss Foundation

·         Project Learning Tree

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places:

·         On the Intranet  at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm

·         In the Office of Grants Blackboard course

·         At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.  https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please let the Office of Grants know by submitting an Intent to Apply form. Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

Happy grant writing!

The Grants Office Team

Grant Alerts - August 5, 2015

The Board of Education approved a number of new grant opportunities for schools when they met on August 4. 

Here is a sampling of opportunities you may want to consider:

Project Learning Tree,  Up to $1,000, Deadline: September 30, 2015

P. Buckley Moss Foundation, Up to $1,000, Deadline: September 30, 2015

Toshiba Foundation for grades K-5, Up to $1,000, Deadline: October 1, 2015

NC Science Teachers Association (NCSTA), Deadline: September 15, 2015

Toshiba Foundation for grades 6-12, Deadline: Rolling deadline for grants less than $5,000, February 1 for grants over $5,000

Please note:  Please use the new and improved Intent to Apply form anytime you plan to apply for a grant. You can access the form from anywhere that you have an internet connection.  We have included hot links in all the usual places: on our intranet site, this Blackboard course, and on the Grants Forecast Calendar.  A few tips: The form should be filled out by the contact person for the grant. Be prepared to complete the form in one sitting, as partially completed forms cannot be saved. When you click on a link to the form, you will be asked to log in to your WCPSS Google account (if you are not already logged in to your WCPSS account). 

For directions on signing in to Google, visit http://google.wcpss.net/getting-started.htm.

Please contact us at grants@wcpss.net if you have any questions.

Grant Alerts - July 22, 2015

The WCPSS Board of Education met on July 21, and approved a number of grant opportunities for the 2015-16 year.  Check out the Grant Alerts on the Intranet site, on the Grants Office Blackboard course, or on the Grants Forecast Calendar site.

Upcoming grant opportunities! Grant cycles will open on August 1, 2015 for the Target Field Trip and the Lowe's Toolbox for Education grants.

• The Target Field trip grant (https://corporate.target.com/corporate-responsibility/grants/field-trip-grants) provides up to $700, and is open through September 30.  

• The Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant (http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/hta.html) provides up to $5,000 and is open through October 16.

PLEASE NOTE: The Grants Office has developed a new Intent to Apply form which we hope will be easy to access and even easier to use.  This form should be completed any time you plan to submit a grant. You can access the form from anywhere that you have an internet connection.

A few tips: The form should be filled out by the contact person for the grant. Be prepared to complete the form in one sitting, as partially completed forms cannot be saved. 

The link to the new form can be found in all the usual places . . . on the Grants intranet site, on the Grants Blackboard Course, and on the Grants Forecast Calendar site. 

When you click on a link to the form, you will be asked to log in to your WCPSS Google account (if you are not already logged in to your WCPSS account). For directions on signing in to Google, visit http://google.wcpss.net/getting-started.htm.  Please let us know if you have any difficulty with the new form by emailing grants@wcpss.net.

Change of Fiscal Year

With the change of the fiscal year, Board approval for all previously approved grant opportunities has expired.  During the period from July 1 until the first Board meeting of the new fiscal year on July 21, there are NO approved grant opportunities. During this time, staff are welcome to research, plan, and write grants.  However, grants should not be submitted until we have received Board approval for the opportunity.

The Intent to Apply form is currently being revised. If there is a particular grant that you are considering, please email us at grants@wcpss.net so that we can include it on an upcoming Precís for Board approval.

A new Intent to Apply form will be available on July 22 when Board approved grants are posted. Based on user feedback, we are changing from an Adobe to a Google form, hopefully making the form trouble-free for those applying for grants.

Should you have any questions, please contact us at grants@wcpss.net.

Grant Alerts - June 4, 2015

The WCPSS Board of Education met this week and approved the following grant opportunity:

Northrup Grumman Foundation

Application: http://www.fabschoollabs.com/
Subject: School Lab Makeovers
Funding: Up to $100,000
Deadline: June 12, 2015

Here's a reminder that several grant deadlines are coming up soon:

WakeEd Partnership

Deadline: June 15, 2015

Crayola Champion Creatively Alive Children Grant

Deadline: June 22, 2015

Batters Up USA

Deadline: June 30, 2015

Sharon Gewirtz Kids to Concerts Fund

Deadline: June 30, 2015

Best Buy Foundation Grants

Deadline: Cycle open from June 2 – June 30, 2015 

Please note:  All the grants posted on our Grant Alerts are Board approved through June 30.  Between July 1 and the first Board meeting of the new 2015-2016 fiscal year, there will be no Board approved grant opportunities available.  For grant opportunities that bridge fiscal years (like Bright Ideas), you should plan to submit your grant before July 1 or after the first Board meeting in July.

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places: 

• On the Intranet  at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm
• In the Grants Office Blackboard course, using the left hand navigation bar
• At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.  https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please let the Office of Grants know by submitting an Intent to Apply form. Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

Grant Alarm! Wake Education Partnership Extends Grant Deadline to May 1

Wake Education Partnership's Teacher Innovation Grant deadline has been extended to Friday, May 1, 2015! Principal signature pages MUST be faxed by Monday, May 4, 2015. 

Wake Education Partnership would like to receive LOTS of innovative ideas to support WCPSS Vision 2020. 

Questions? Contact tpierrie@wakeedpartnership.org or check out their website:  http://www.wakeed.org/programs/teacher-leadership-grants/.

Grant Alerts - April 24, 2015

Here are a couple of grant deadlines to be aware of in the next few weeks:

Wake Education Partnership's Teacher Innovation Grant deadline is coming up next Tuesday, April 28,at 5:00 PM. These instructional grants encourage and support innovative approaches to instruction for teachers, teams, and PLTs.  Multiple content categories are available, and awards range from $1,000 for an individual teacher to $3,000 for a team or PLT.  For more information, please check out their website: http://www.wakeed.org/programs/teacher-leadership-grants/.

Youth Service America (YSA) is partnering with State Farm on a grant opportunity, the 2015 Good Neighbor Innovation Schools grant. This is a $5,000 grant opportunity to support 20 schools nationwide in efforts to engage students in service learning using YSA school programs. The application deadline is May 8. More information can be found at http://www.ysa.org/innovationschools.

Grant Alerts - April 10, 2015

The WCPSS Board of Education met this week and approved the following grant opportunities:

Genworth Foundation

Application: https://www.genworth.com/corporate/about-genworth/in-the-community/grants.html

Subject: Miscellaneous

Funding: Averages $5,000 - $25,000

Deadline: April 24, 2015

North Carolina School Counselor Association

Application: http://www.ncschoolcounselor.org/page-1557866

Subject: Miscellaneous

Funding: Up to $1,000

Deadline: April 30, 2015

Scholastic Reading Club – James Patterson’s Pledge to Libraries Grant

Application: http://www.scholastic.com/pattersonpartnership/

Subject: Literacy

Funding: Up to $10,000

Deadline: May 31, 2015

National Weather Association, Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants

Application: http://nwas.org/grants/solhirsch.php

Subject: STEM

Funding: Varies

Deadline: June 1, 2015

Sharon Gewirtz Kids to Concerts Fund

Application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Df9BmwYQzQ3osbgOtnoCG9q8RqsN_hw6mjpF3HScGxE/edit?pli=1

Subject: Music

Funding: Up to $500

Deadline: June 30, 2015

US Math Recovery Council (USMRC)

Application: http://www.mathrecovery.org/news/2015/02/2015-tuition-assistance

Subject: Math

Funding: Varies

Deadline: Varies

There are several great grant opportunities currently open that we want to bring to your attention:

Wake Ed Partnership Teacher Innovation Grants (see attached informational flyer)
Application: http://www.wakeed.org/programs/teacher-leadership-grants/
Subject: Varies
Funding: $1,000 - $3,000
Deadline: April 28, 2015

North Carolina’s Electric Cooperative’s Bright Ideas Grant

Application: http://www.ncbrightideas.com/Home.aspx

Subject: Innovative classroom projects

Funding: Up to $3,000

Deadline:  September 18, 2015

Wake Electric Classroom Technology

Application: http://www.wemc.com/classawards2.aspx

Subject:  Classroom Technology

Funding: Up to $3,000

Deadline:  September 15, 2015

The following grant opportunities have deadlines coming up in the next month:

Lead2Feed Challenge, The World Hunger Leadership Challenge

Deadline: April 17, 2015

Genworth Foundation

Deadline: April 24, 2015

Snapdragon Book Foundation

Deadline: April 24, 2015

Wake Ed Partnership Teacher Innovation Grants

Deadline: April 28, 2015

North Carolina School Counselor Association

Deadline: April 30, 2015

The Lawrence Foundation

Deadline: April 30, 2015

USA Football Equipment Grant

Deadline: April 30, 2015

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants

Deadline: May 21, 2015

NC School Library Media Association Grant

Deadline: May 15, 2015

Please note:  All the grants posted on our Grant Alerts are Board approved through June 30.  Between July 1 and the first Board meeting of the new 2015-2016 fiscal year, there will be no Board approved grant opportunities available.  For grant opportunities that bridge fiscal years (like Bright Ideas), you should plan to submit your grant before July 1 or after the first Board meeting in July.

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places:

On the Intranet  at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm

In the Office of Grants Blackboard course, which can be accessed by from offsite by going to the WCPSS internet site, and at the bottom of the page, under “Staff Links”, click on “Blackboard.”  Sign in, and then enter the Office of Grants course.

At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.  https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please let the Office of Grants know by submitting an Intent to Apply form. Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

Grant Alerts - March 18, 2015

The WCPSS Board of Education approved the NC School Library Media Association Grant opportunity.  Check it out at http://www.ncslma.org/awards-grants. The deadline is May 15.

Several grant opportunities have deadlines looming before the end of April:

State Farm Neighborhood Assist Program

Application: http://www.statefarm.com/neighborhoodassist

Subject: Safety, Community Development, and Education

Funding: $25,000

Deadline: Application period open March 9 - 29

The Actuarial Foundation

Application: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/teachers/what_asa_grant.shtml

Subject: Math

Funding: Up to $10,000

Deadline: March 31, 2015

American Chemical Society (ACS) Hach High School Chemistry Grant

Application: http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/grants/hachhighschool/hachgrantapply.html

Subject: STEM

Funding: Up to $1,500

Deadline: April 1, 2015

USA Football Equipment Grant

Application: http://www2.usafootball.com/grants/deadline_passed

Subject: Physical fitness

Funding Level: Up to $1,500

Deadline: Opens April 1, 2015 – closes April 30, 2015

McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation

Application: http://mccartheydressman.org/

Subject: Miscellaneous

Funding: Up to $10,000 per year for 3 years

Deadline: January 15, 2015 – April 15, 2015

Lead2Feed, Challenge The World Hunger Leadership Challenge

Application: http://lead2feed.com/the-challenge/project-submission-rules/

Subject: Nutrition

Funding: Varies

Deadline: April 17, 2015

Snapdragon Book Foundation

Application: https://snapdragonbookfoundation.wufoo.com/forms/w1ep37cr1pk0qa5/

Subject: Literacy

Funding: Up to $20,000

Deadline: April 24, 2015

The Lawrence Foundation

Application: http://www.thelawrencefoundation.org/grants/guidelines.php

Subject: Miscellaneous projects and funding needs

Funding Level: Averages $5,000

Deadline: April 30, 2015

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places:

1)      On the Intranet  at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm

2)      In the Office of Grants Blackboard course, which can be accessed by from offsite by going to the WCPSS internet site, and at the bottom of the page, under “Staff Links”, click on “Blackboard.”  Sign in, and then enter the Office of Grants course.

3)      At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.  https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please let the Office of Grants know by submitting an Intent to Apply form. Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.