Grants

Teacher Development Grants

Deadline: January 15 - April 15

Teacher Development Grants from the McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation support the development of new K-12 learning programs. Small teams of teachers are encouraged to apply for funding to help "integrate fresh strategies that encourage critical inquiry and to observe their effects on students." Grantees then have an opportunity to share their results with fellow educators. Projects should be designed to enrich and improve classroom learning. 
Prize: Grants are available up to $10,000 for a maximum of three years.

Sow It Forward Classroom Gardening Grants

Deadline: January 9, 2015

Do you have plans for a gardening project at your school in 2015? The Sow It Forward grants program from Kitchen Gardeners International is a great source for funding. In 2015, the program will provide funding for gardens that produce food. Awards include a small cash prize, as well as a seed donation, and there are more than 150 awards available. In addition to schools, Sow It Forward grants are available for gardens at nonprofits, senior centers, community centers and more.
Prize: Up to 100 full grant awards valued at $500 are available, as well as up to 60 smaller grant awards.

Teacher Grants from the NEA Foundation

Deadline: February 1, 2015; or June 1 and Oct. 15

Currently, the NEA offers grants in two categories, including “Student Achievement” and “Learning & Leadership." Both programs have a Feb. 1 deadline. Student Achievement grants are designed to help teachers engage students in critical thinking and problem solving in standards-based subject matter. Winning programs should also improve students' inquiry, self-paced learning, and critical reflection skills. The Learning & Leadership grants fund professional development experiences and collegiate study for educators.
Prize: Grants range from $2,000 to $5,000.

National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards

Deadline: February 2, 2015

The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities has announced guidelines for National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards. Each year, the awards provide support for "outstanding after-school and out-of-school programs in the arts and humanities that are transforming the lives of young people." The Committee looks for programs that nurture creativity, teach new skills, and build young peoples' self-confidence; schools and nonprofit education groups are eligible to apply.
Prize: Twelve programs will receive $10,000 awards

Get Creative With a Software Grant from Adobe

Deadline: Rolling

Educators at Title 1 schools are encouraged to apply for software and teacher development grants from Adobe. The program is designed to increase access to Adobe creative tools through the White House's ConnectED initiative. In addition to software, educators also receive access to on-demand professional development, including webinars, workshops and collaborative courses to learn more about utilizing Adobe creative programs in the classroom.
Prize: Schools receive access to a variety of Adobe tools, including Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premiere Elements. Educators also receive access to online PD courses.

Classroom Newspaper Subscription Grants from USA TODAY

Deadline: Rolling

On a rolling basis, the USA TODAY Charitable Foundation awards teachers digital and print subscriptions to USA TODAY. Currently, the foundation is awarding digital subscriptions to teachers on a first-come, first-served basis; print subscriptions are unavailable at the moment. Teachers must submit a short online application to be considered.
Prize: Classroom subscriptions to the e-edition of USA TODAY.

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