Grant Alerts -- September 21, 2016

The Board of Education met on September 20, we have some new grant opportunities for your consideration.

National Arts and Humanities Youth Programs
Application: http://www.nahyp.org/how-to-apply/
Subject: Miscellaneous
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

NC Council for Social Studies
Application: http://ncsocialstudies.org/
Subject: Social Studies
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Saucony Run for Good Foundation
Application: http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aako_prd/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-saucony_us-Library/default/dwbf59567d/downloads/Saucony_RunForGood_application.pdf
Subject: Physical education
Funding Level: Up to $10,000
Deadline: December 15, June 15

Annie’s Homegrown
Application: http://www.annies.com/giving-back/school-gardens/grants-for-gardens
Subject: STEM
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Pending Deadlines: A couple of great grant opportunities have deadlines coming up soon, so if you are thinking of applying, you might want to move quickly:

• The Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant provides up to $5,000 for school improvement projects. The deadline is September 26, or when they receive the 1,500th proposal, so consider applying early. More information can be found at http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/.

• The Target Field Trip grant is now open and provides $700 for school field trips. Applications will be accepted until October 1. Visit https://corporate.target.com/corporate-responsibility/grants/field-trip-grants for more information.

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 Canvas 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.

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