Here are a couple of grants with deadlines coming up soon:
The Outer Banks Lighthouse Society Foundation is offering grants to help school children visit lighthouses, up to $1000, and the deadline is coming up on January 31.
The Lowe’s Toolbox for Education spring grant cycle is underway. This grant offers up to $5,000 for school projects. The deadline is February 9 or whenever they receive 1,500 applications, so apply early!
Information about these and other grant opportunities can be found 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.
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 here to access the form, (please note that only Principals or School Grant Contacts may submit the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.
Happy grant writing!
PS. If you are not already receiving Grant Alerts directly into your email box, and would like to do so, then self-enroll in the Office of Grants Canvas Course and set your notifications to send you an email when announcements are posted (Account > Notifications > Course Activities, Announcements).
