Here's a quick reminder of some upcoming deadlines:
- The National Education Association's Learning and Leadership and Student Achievement grants have a deadline coming up on October 15. These grants provide up to $5,000. More information can be found at http://www.nea.org/grants/52144.htm.
- The Whole Kids Foundation School Garden grants provide up to $2,000 and are due by November 15. https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/schools/programs/school-garden-grant-program
- NC Beautiful's Windows of Opportunity grant offers $1,500 for beautification and gardening projects and will close November 30. http://ncbeautiful.org/24-2/
The Board of Education met on October 3 and approved the following grant opportunities:
NC Association of Alternative Educators
Subject: Alternative Education
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website
Application: https://ncaaed.weebly.com/
Subject: Alternative Education
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website
Application: https://ncaaed.weebly.com/
Crayola, Champion Creatively Alive Children
Subject: Art-infused education
Funding Level: Up to $2,500
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://www.crayola.com/for-educators/ccac-landing/grant-program.aspx
Subject: Art-infused education
Funding Level: Up to $2,500
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://www.crayola.com/for-educators/ccac-landing/grant-program.aspx
Turning Technologies
Subject: Classroom technology
Funding Level: Valued at $3,300
Deadline: Check website
Application: https://www.turningtechnologies.com/classroom-improvement-tech
Subject: Classroom technology
Funding Level: Valued at $3,300
Deadline: Check website
Application: https://www.turningtechnologies.com/classroom-improvement-tech
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Subject: Author's visits
Funding Level: Author visit, $250 stipend, $250 worth of books
Deadline: Cycle open November 1 - April 15
Application: http://www.scbwi.org/awards/grants/amber-brown-grant/
Subject: Author's visits
Funding Level: Author visit, $250 stipend, $250 worth of books
Deadline: Cycle open November 1 - April 15
Application: http://www.scbwi.org/awards/grants/amber-brown-grant/
Extron Electronics
Subject: Classroom Technology
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://www.extronclassroom.com/grants.aspx
Subject: Classroom Technology
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://www.extronclassroom.com/grants.aspx
Themes & Variations
Subject: Musicplay Grant
Funding Level: Up to $1,625
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://shop.musicplaytext.ihoststores.com/default.aspx
Subject: Musicplay Grant
Funding Level: Up to $1,625
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://shop.musicplaytext.ihoststores.com/default.aspx
The Walking Classroom
Subject: Improve health and build knowledge while walking
Funding Level: Donated Materials
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://www.thewalkingclassroom.org/apply/
Subject: Improve health and build knowledge while walking
Funding Level: Donated Materials
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://www.thewalkingclassroom.org/apply/
GameTime
Subject: Playgrounds and play
Funding level: Varies
Deadline: Check website
Application: https://www.gametime.com/grant
Note: This grant provides 100% matching funds only
Subject: Playgrounds and play
Funding level: Varies
Deadline: Check website
Application: https://www.gametime.com/grant
Note: This grant provides 100% matching funds only
North Carolina Association of Educators
Subject: Services to students and their families
Funding Level: Up to $200
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://www.ncae.org/get-involved/student-services-division/
Subject: Services to students and their families
Funding Level: Up to $200
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://www.ncae.org/get-involved/student-services-division/
First Book
Subject: Literacy and books
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://www.fbmarketplace.org/
Subject: Literacy and books
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://www.fbmarketplace.org/
Fiskars
Subject: Gardening
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://www2.fiskars.com/Community/Project-Orange-Thumb
Subject: Gardening
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website
Application: http://www2.fiskars.com/Community/Project-Orange-Thumb
NC Farm Bureau
Subject: Agriculture in the Classroom
Funding Level: Up to $500
Deadline: November 15, 2017
Application: https://www.ncagintheclassroom.com/
Subject: Agriculture in the Classroom
Funding Level: Up to $500
Deadline: November 15, 2017
Application: https://www.ncagintheclassroom.com/
Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
Subject: Literacy
Funding Level: Up to $500
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Application: http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/section/ezra-jack-keats-mini-grant-program-for-public-libraries-public-schools/
Subject: Literacy
Funding Level: Up to $500
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Application: http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/section/ezra-jack-keats-mini-grant-program-for-public-libraries-public-schools/
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 which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.
Should you decide to apply for a grant, please work with your Principal or School Grants Contact to complete the Intent to Apply form (click hereto access the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.
Happy grant writing!
