Grant Alerts - September 7, 2016

With the meeting of the Board of Education on September 6, we have some new grant opportunities for your consideration.  

Outer Banks Lighthouse Society
Application: http://www.outerbankslighthousesociety.org/Documents/Students'-Lighthouse-Travel-grant-2016-.pdf
Subject: Miscellaneous
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Siemens Foundation
Application: https://www.siemens-foundation.org/programs/
Subject: STEM
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Fuquay-Varina Woman’s Club
Application: Invitation only (Apex ES, Ballentine ES, Baucom ES, Fuquay-Varina ES, Herbert Akins ES, Holly Grove, ES, Holly Ridge ES, Holly Springs ES, Laurel Park ES, Lincoln Heights ES, Middle Creek ES, Olive Chapel ES, Salem ES, West Lake ES, Willow Springs ES, Oak View ES)
Subject: Miscellaneous
Funding Level: Up to $300
Deadline: October 14, 2016

American Academy of Dermatology
Application: https://www.aad.org/public/spot-skin-cancer/programs/shade-structure-program/sponsoring-a-shade-structure-application
Subject: Miscellaneous 
Funding Level: Up to $8,000
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Woodmen of the World
Application: Invitation only (Apex ES, Ballentine ES, Baucom ES, Fuquay-Varina ES, Herbert Akins ES, Holly Grove, ES, Holly Ridge ES, Holly Springs ES, Laurel Park ES, Lincoln Heights ES, Middle Creek ES, Olive Chapel ES, Salem ES, West Lake ES, Willow Springs ES, Oak View ES)
Subject: Miscellaneous
Funding Level: Up to $1,000
Deadline: October 30, 2016

Samsung Foundation
Application: http://www.samsungfoundation.org/html/eng/foundation/prologue.asp
Subject: STEM
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Several great grant opportunities have looming deadlines, so if you are thinking of applying, you might want to move quickly:

• Wake Electric's Classroom Technology grant (http://wemc.com/class-awards/) and Bright Ideas grant (http://www.ncbrightideas.com/) is September 13 at 5:00 PM. Each of these grants provide up to $3,000 for classroom projects.

• 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.

PS. Check us out on FaceBook and Twitter! We post grant updates, highlight upcoming deadlines, celebrate grants received in the district. To follow us on FaceBook, click here. Our Twitter handle is @WcpssGrants.

Grant Alerts - August 17, 2016

We have several newly Board approved grant opportunities to share following the Board of Education meeting on August 16. Here's a list for your review:

• Farmers Insurance Group
• Whole Kids Foundation Grants
• Publix Corporation Foundation Grants
• Mr. Holland’s Opus
• United Arts Council Grants
• National Dairy Council, Fuel Up to Play 60
• KaBOOM! Playground Grants
• Vernier Software and Technology
• North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children
• National Art Education Association
• Office Depot Foundation Grants
• Herb Society of America
• American Association of School Librarians
• North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• Discovery Education Grants
• North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
• North Carolina Arts Council
• Educational Development Corporation

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 (Links to an external site.) 
2. In this Office of Grants Canvas course, click on “Grant Alerts in the left hand navigation bar 
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 (Links to an external site.)

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

Check us out on FaceBook and Twitter! We post grant updates, highlight upcoming deadlines, celebrate grants received in the district. To follow us on FaceBook, click here (Links to an external site.). Our Twitter handle is @WcpssGrants.

Grant Alerts -- August 3, 2016

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 (Links to an external site.)

NC Science Teachers Association (NCSTA): https://www.ncsta.org/grants/ (Links to an external site.) 

Project Learning Tree®: https://www.plt.org/apply-for-greenworks-environmental-education-grant (Links to an external site.) 

Toshiba Foundation: http://www.toshiba.com/taf/about.jsp (Links to an external site.) 

National Education Association (NEA) Foundation:  http://www.nea.org/grants/grantsawardsandmore.html (Links to an external site.)

North Carolina English Teachers Association NCETA):  http://www.ncenglishteachersassociation.org/grants-and-awards/ (Links to an external site.)

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology):  http://www.firstinspires.org/about/vision-and-mission (Links to an external site.)

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA): http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx (Links to an external site.)

Kids Gardening Grant Programs: http://www.kidsgardening.org/mission/ (Links to an external site.)(PLEASE NOTE: If you are seeking grants to create or expand a school garden, please contact Elizabeth Sharpe (esharpe (Links to an external site.)

; 919-588-3593) and Brian Glendenning (bglendenning (Links to an external site.), 919-533-7191)

Burroughs Wellcome Fund (PRISM Grant and Career Awards for Math and Science Teachers): http://www.bwfund.org/programs-offered (Links to an external site.) (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.) (Links to an external site.)

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/ (Links to an external site.).

• 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 (Links to an external site.) 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 (Links to an external site.) 
• 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 (Links to an external site.)

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

Grant Alerts - July 22, 2016

The Board of Education met on Tuesday, July 19, and approved a number of grant opportunities for the 2016-17 school year. We have posted these on the Office of Grants intranet site in our Canvas course in the Grant Alerts section. These listings divide the grants into those with fixed deadlines and those that are available on a rolling basis.  We hope you will take a look and consider the opportunities for your classroom and school.

Local grants offer particularly great opportunities for teachers to seek out additional resources for innovative classroom projects. There are two of particular interest right now:  

• Wake Electric's Bright Ideas (http://wemc.com/bright-ideas-grants/ (Links to an external site.))

• Wake Electric's Classroom Technology grant (http://wemc.com/class-awards/ (Links to an external site.)) 

Both of these grants are due on September 13. Take a look, and give them some consideration!

Happy grant writing!

Grant Alerts - June 2, 2016

We are fast approaching the end of the WCPSS fiscal year.  In the world of WCPSS grants, that means that Board approval for the grants listed on our Grant Alerts page expires June 30, 2016.  From July 1 until the first meeting of the Board of Education (probably around the 3rd week of July), NO grants will be Board approved.  It is fine to research, plan, and even write a grant.  However, your grant should not be submitted until we have received Board approval for the opportunity.  If there is a particular grant that you are considering, please let us know by June 30 so that we can make sure it is included on the first Precís of the new fiscal year.

In the meantime, there are some great grant opportunities that are open right now.  Two of them are:

The North Carolina Electric Cooperatives offer Bright Ideas grants of up to $3,000 for innovative classroom projects. Learn more at http://wemc.com/bright-ideas-grants/ , and the deadline is September 13, 2016.

The Wake Electric Classroom Technology grants provide up to $3,000 for  technology equipment for classrooms.  More information can be found at http://wemc.com/class-awards/, and the deadline is September 13, 2016.

Happy grant writing!

Grant Alerts - May 4, 2016

The WCPSS Board of Education met on Tuesday, May 3, and approved the following grant opportunity: 

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

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

Subject: Literacy

Funding Level: $1,000 - $10,000

Deadline: May 31, 2016

Upcoming Deadlines

The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation provides grants of up to $3,000 to purchase library books for schools, and the deadline is May 31.  More information can be found at http://www.loislenskicovey.org/6.html.

The National Education Association Foundation grant deadline is coming up on June 1. Members are invited to apply for funding of up to $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups. Grants support projects that enhance teaching and learning. More information is available 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.

PS. Check us out on FaceBook and Twitter! We post grant updates, highlight upcoming deadlines, celebrate grants received in the district. To follow us on FaceBook, click here. Our Twitter handle is @WcpssGrants.

Grant Alerts - April 8, 2016

Just a heads up that the WCPSS Board of Education approved the following grant opportunity at their meeting on April 5:

     USA Football Grant

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

      Subject: Physical education

      Funding Level: Varies

      Deadline: April 20, 2016

Upcoming Deadlines 

Just a reminder that that WakeEd Teacher Innovation grants are due May 2 at 5:00PM.  Don’t let this great opportunity pass you by!  More information can be found at: http://www.wakeed.org/tigapplication/

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. Check us out on FaceBook and Twitter! We post grant updates, highlight upcoming deadlines, celebrate grants received in the district. To follow us on FaceBook, click here. Our Twitter handle is @WcpssGrants.