Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for high-quality, innovative research to improve educational practice. Funding is intended for research projects that span the life course from early childhood to adult learning, as well as those that focus on contexts outside of school. The Lyle Spencer ...

Prizes of $25,000 and other award benefits to USA and territories local governments, tribes, regions, and nonprofits representing communities that have prioritized health. Initial applications are due prior to the final deadline. Funding is intended to recognize communities that have come together around a commitment to he...

Grants of $2,500 to USA K-12 teachers for projects to enhance the quality of classroom education. Please note that teachers must be nominated prior to entering the contest; self-nominations are allowed. Winners will be decided during a public voting period. The winning teachers will receive a grant for the purchase of clas...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA K-12 public schools, charter schools, and nonprofit parent-teacher groups to enhance school resources and facilities. Funding may be requested for technology upgrades, facility renovations, tools for STEM programs, and safety improvements. Preference will be given to requests tha...

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations and public schools to support investment education programs for students in grades 5-12. Funding may be used for the purchase of appropriate educational, software, and resource materials or equipment. Award decisions will be based upon program merit, number of students impacted, a...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research and development projects that strive to improve the welfare of children, ages 0 through 7 years. Programs may focus on three general areas: early childhood welfare, play and education, and parenting education. Welfare is broadly defined to include physical and mental healt...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educators of grades Pre-K through 12 to help advance innovative programs that incorporate the arts into educational programming. Funding is intended to support programs that work to effectively use the arts as a learning tool in teaching children who learn differently.

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories schools, community groups, nature centers, or museums for projects that involve youth in environmental and conservation education. Applicants must attend a pre-application training. Projects should help students enhance the environment of their schools or neighborhoods. Stu...

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers working at the professional level. The funding source places particular emphasis on topics relating to the most critical and current issues that include, but are not limited to, war and conflict; social justice and human righ...

Award of $500 to a USA school or youth group that includes children in grades K-12 for an established youth garden project. This award is intended to recognize the sustainability of exceptional youth garden programs that have shown success and have impacted the lives of the children and the community in which they live.

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible areas to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. New applicants must submit a pre-grant inquiry form prior to applying. Particular emphasis is placed on organizations specializing in arts and ...

In-kind grants valued at up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International museums for the creation of a Maker Space area where PreK-8 children can tinker, play, and invent using a variety of materials. Funding is intended to create a space with incorporated STEM education which will inspire children to create and explore. ...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada pure or applied mathematician to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education for K-16 students. Nominations should cite the candidate’s past or current contributions to math education, which may include, but is not limited to: -Developing or assessing the K-16 ma...

Grants to nonprofits in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support educational, literary, charitable, religious, or scientific programming. Priority will go to organizations which the Foundation feels will benefit the most from their support.

Grants of $700 to USA teachers, educators, principals, paraprofessionals or classified staff of K-12 public, private, and charter schools for community service or civic projects, visits to art, science and cultural museums, career enrichment opportunities, and other events or activities away from the school facility. Educa...

Awards of $5,000 to USA librarians for outstanding service to public, college, university, school, and community libraries. Awards are intended to recognize the librarian's investments in improving people's lives in their school, campus, and community. In addition to the cash award, each nominee will be presented with a ...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofits for programs that provide students with the opportunity to learn about current and future energy challenges. Students in grades 6-12, college, or university will engage in educational projects that will enhance their understanding of science and technolo...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for music education and music therapy programs. Funding is intended to support educational programming, music projects, therapy, and the purchase of equipment and instruments for schools, camps, hospitals, nursing homes, and other centers. Preference is g...

Grants averaging $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts that operate youth baseball or softball programs and facilities. Funding may be used to support a new program, enhance or expand an existing program, obtain equipment or facilities, or undertake a collab...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arkansas public high schools for materials and equipment for Advanced Placement courses. Priority will be given to courses in the subjects of English, science, social studies, and math, as well as to AP courses being offered by the school for the first time. For the purpose of this funding oppo...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada and International nonprofits, schools, and government agencies for the creation, application, or field testing of environmental curricula. Applicants must submit an LOI. Funding is intended to implement field activities and classroom education, and integrate basic ecological principles...

Awards to USA and Canada K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding classroom instruction of Greek, Latin, or classics. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals demonstrating excellent teaching practices. Applications should address at least four of the following criteria: -Success, size, and growth of the classics...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career individuals for exploratory and broad-interest projects in the fields of conservation, research, storytelling, education, and technology. Funding is intended for the following areas of focus: wildlife, the human journey, or the changing pl...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for projects that promote public engagement with historical resources. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations at least six weeks prior to the deadline. Emphasis is placed on projects that result in online tools. ...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories and Canada K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations to support new or existing educational gardens. Requests must be for an edible garden that incorporates growing vegetables, fruits, grains, or herbs. Priority will be given to projects that benefit schools in communities with limite...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of education projects operating inside or outside the USA with a particular interest in supporting underserved populations and the creative use of technology. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the deadline. Typically, grants are awarded to new or ...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits to support sustainable forest management and to involve communities in efforts to build understanding of the value of forests and biodiversity. The research generated by these projects is intended to assess conservation values and improve forest management. There are two types of gran...

Awards of up to $10,000 and additional benefits to USA young artists (ages 15-18) to recognize and support achievement in the following disciplines: visual arts, dance, photography, voice, jazz, classical music, writing, theater, design arts, and cinematic arts. In addition to the cash awards, artists will receive training...

Awards of $1,000 to USA women to recognize outstanding leadership in the field of education. Awards will be given to female superintendents, administrators, and other women in school leadership positions. Nominations and applications are accepted for the following three award categories: -The Superintendent Award – a...

Grants averaging $350 to USA nonprofit organizations such as charities, churches, and schools for artistic programs. Funding is intended for projects that engage the community and involve services for artists, educating youth in the arts, leadership training to strengthen the arts organization.

Grants ranging from $100 to $500 to USA schools, nonprofit places of learning, churches, and nature centers for projects that promote an appreciation of nature by using or developing natural landscapes and native plants. Funding is intended to cover the costs of seeds and native plants. Wild Ones is looking for project...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of social change initiatives. Funding must identify with one of the following focus areas: advancement of philanthropy and volunteerism, education, entrepreneurship, advocacy and debate, advancement of women and girls, prevention of child abuse, and crisis management a...

Prizes of $10,000, $15,000, and $30,000 to USA teams of students in grades 6 through 12 for submitting winning projects that offer creative solutions to environmental concerns in the areas of land and water, and air and climate. Topics can address the issues of pollution, deforestation, biodiversity, global warming, or wat...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and public-sector organizations for a campus-wide portal platform. Applications are invited from institutions seeking to upgrade their current campus portals, or to implement a first-time campus portal solution. Overview: Campus Consortium offers Gra...

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International education institutions and public sector organizations for an assessment process that will help protect individual privacy rights. The assessment will include a thorough audit, an onsite visit, and a recommendation report. Based on the alarming non-compliance ins...

Fellowships to USA individuals for projects that catalyze change and advance reform on issues related to the criminal justice system. The fellowships are intended to mitigate the harmful impact of current criminal justice policies on communities, families, and individuals in the United States. Fellowships should involve...

In-Kind Grants of $200 in the form of gift cards to USA individuals and community, school, and nonprofit groups for youth-led community service projects. Funding is intended for youth to identify and address a priority community need through a service campaign for animals, people, or the environment. Successful Roots &...

Grants ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that empower girls and women living in extreme poverty. Applications are invited for projects that promote good health, economic self-sufficiency, and education in developing countries. Dining for Women is an educational givin...

Matching grants to USA and territories community organizations, government agencies, schools, and businesses for the purchase of new playground systems for local communities. The goal of this grant program is to help communities provide children and families with more opportunities for play. Funding is available for the ...

Grants of up to $500 to Arkansas educators to enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended for a wide range of classroom materials, including but not limited to, books, calculators, math manipulatives, lab materials, software, art supplies, and audio-visual equipment.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofits for programs which benefit animals and their caregivers. A Letter of Introduction must be submitted by January 31, 2018. Funding is intended to provide support to organizations who work with animals to continue their work, help them offer additional services, or expand their reach t...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that mitigate the environmental impact of humans on the planet. The Company aims to cultivate relationships with those who are looking to make an impact to help inspire others to joyously embrace sustainable choices. Program areas include yout...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and public sector organizations for the implementation of cloud-based ERP software. Funding is intended to assist institutions in migrating to a cutting edge cloud hosting system, ensuring secure data and optimal efficiency of IT infrastruct...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support a wide range of community and environmental causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of education, human services, disaster relief, health, arts, and culture. The Foundation makes both program and operating grants and...

Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA K-12 schools, school districts, and nonprofits to build school-based gardens that grow edible crops such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, and grains to help connect children to their food sources. Funding may be used to buy seeds, plants, raised beds, fencing, wheelbarrows, greenho...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants starting at $5,000 to USA six through twelfth-grade individual teachers and teams of teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative classroom-based projects in math and science. Previous grants have funded mentoring programs, electronics courses, and biochemical research pro...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with a college, university, school district, nonprofit research facility, or nonprofit cultural institution for small research projects to improve education. Applicants must have earned a doctorate degree in an academic discipline or p...

Fellowships of up to $15,000, in addition to teaching salaries, to Arkansas recent graduates, soon-to-be-graduated students, and licensed teachers to serve as teachers in high-need districts of the eastern and southern regions of the State. Fellowships will serve in grades K-12, with the highest preference for junior high ...

Grants to Arkansas, Texas, Colorado, and Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable activities in eligible regions. LOIs must be submitted in advance of the deadline. Program areas include education, health and human services, civic and community, and arts and culture. Depending on the availabilit...

Grants ranging from $300 to $4,000 to USA K‐12 schools for activities that will lead to lasting healthy changes in the school. Funding is intended for students to engage in fun programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity. Eligible uses of funds include nutrition education materials, kickoff and promotional...