The Board of Education met on August 2, 2016, and approved the following grant opportunities:
Kinder Morgan Foundation: http://www.kindermorgan.com/pages/community/km_foundation_guidelines.aspx
NC Science Teachers Association (NCSTA): https://www.ncsta.org/grants/
Project Learning Tree®: https://www.plt.org/apply-for-greenworks-environmental-education-grant
Toshiba Foundation: http://www.toshiba.com/taf/about.jsp
National Education Association (NEA) Foundation: http://www.nea.org/grants/grantsawardsandmore.html
North Carolina English Teachers Association NCETA): http://www.ncenglishteachersassociation.org/grants-and-awards/
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology): http://www.firstinspires.org/about/vision-and-mission
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA): http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx
Kids Gardening Grant Programs: http://www.kidsgardening.org/mission/(PLEASE NOTE: If you are seeking grants to create or expand a school garden, please contact Elizabeth Sharpe (esharpe
; 919-588-3593) and Brian Glendenning (bglendenning, 919-533-7191)
Burroughs Wellcome Fund (PRISM Grant and Career Awards for Math and Science Teachers): http://www.bwfund.org/programs-offered (IMPORTANT NOTE: Science and Math teachers seeking the Career Award should contact the Office of Grants as soon as possible to be connected to Central Services staff, who will assist with the application process.)
Here are a couple of grants with upcoming deadlines that might be of interest:
- 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 hereto access the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.
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