Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to support volunteer staff members carrying out a broad range of community services. National applicants must consult with state commisions prior to applying. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take at least three to four week...

Award of $10,000 to a USA, territories, or Canada K-12 science teacher for positively impacting his or her school, community, and students through outstanding classroom education. Special projects may be referred to in the nomination or application, but should not be the primary focus. The recipient and the two finalis...

Grants and in-kind grants valued at $3,000 to US public and charter schools for programs to start a new school garden or expand an existing school garden. Funding is intended to teach students about environmental sustainability and biodiversity through the preservation of plant species. Applicants must be planning a new ga...

Contract for services to an Alexandria, Virginia nonprofit, public agency, faith-based organization, or for-profit agency for comprehensive early childcare and education services for disadvantaged populations. Required registrations may take up to four weeks to complete. Program Background and Purpose The Head Start...

Grants to USA nonprofits, public schools and IHEs, agencies, hospitals, and Indian tribal governments for programs that benefit the medical and scientific community, public health, and patients. Requests must be consistent with a technological or therapeutic area in which Genentech or Roche is active. The full list of...

Contracts for services to USA nonprofits, organizations, and businesses for programs to prepare children from birth to age five for school. Funding is intended for programs to give disadvantaged children a strong early education so that they arrive in kindergarten on par with their peers. Early Head Start-Child Care Pa...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to increase the availability of comprehensive, high-quality early child care services in migrant, seasonal, and low-income communities. The purpose of this program is to increase the quality of early childcare and educ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding will be provided for programs that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, facilitating American Indian education (particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education), ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities where the Funding Source operates. Initiatives should focus on disaster relief, helping children and families, access to medical and health services, services for U.S. troops, pharmacy education, and education for underserved youth. The pro...

Grants starting at $2,000 to USA and territories nonprofits, individuals, funding source affiliates, and universities to address issues facing girls and women. Funding may also be used for educational programming that informs the public about these issues. AAUW encourages proposals for projects that - Use innovative ...

Grants to Virginia nonprofits and agencies for specific environmental protection projects that will produce measurable results. Current grant-making priorities include improving water quality and local rivers, innovative land conservation and sustainable land use practices, restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, environmental...

Grants to USA nonprofits and certain faith-based organizations for a broad range of charitable activities. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of community programs; support for hospitals; rehabilitation and welfare; education, literature, and science; youth activities; and civic, cultural, and religion.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for the development of new programs or the assessment of existing programs that promote educational success for disadvantaged children. Initial proposals are due by December 1. Applications are invited for the following two types of projects: 1. Program Development Goal: Develo...

Grants ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 to Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible cities and counties for programs and projects that focus on the areas of arts and humanities, education, health and human services, and community endeavors. Preference is given to requests for special,...

Grants of $1,000 to USA K-12 teachers and IHE professors to utilize social media in the classroom. Funding is intended to support the use of technology and social media in an effort to enhance student learning. Entries will be evaluated on the following factors: completion of the application according to all directions, cr...

Grants averaging between $550 and $2,500 to USA artists, nonprofits, and IHEs for art projects that educate the public on important contemporary issues. Funding is intended to assist artists and organizations that are often excluded from mainstream opportunities for various reasons. The Foundation is interested in art p...

Award of $500 to a Virginia PreK through 12th-grade teacher who has successfully integrated agriculture education into the daily curriculum. Teachers must use agricultural information and materials in their classroom in order to help students learn the importance of agriculture while also mastering key educational standard...

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 schools for field trips to an art museum in Wilmington, Delaware. Applicants may request support for student admissions to the museum, as well as reimbursement for transportation costs. Applications will be considered from public, private, and parochial schools in any State.

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for educational projects that enable K-12 youth to learn about each other’s culture, country, and society, and to come together on common issues. LOIs are due by July 15, 2018. Funding is intended to meet needs at the pre-college education level, as identified by experts in...

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA nonprofits, schools, colleges, universities, and government entities in eligible states for services that have a significant and discernible impact on their local communities. Funding is intended to to support regional and local organizations that serve the needs of communities in which C...

Award valued at up to $3,500 to USA, territories, or Canada K-12 teacher to recognize excellence and innovation in the field of agricultural science education. Applicants must have incorporated innovative agricultural science activities into their existing science curriculum. The awardee will receive a $2,500 grant for...

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind grants of gardening supplies to USA and territories nonprofits, schools, and youth programs for new or expanded gardening programs for children and youth. Funding is intended to educate students about gardening and enhance the quality of life for youth and their communities. The top five pro...

Award totaling $10,000 to a USA, territories, or Canada K-12 public school teacher of science or technology to recognize outstanding engineering-related classroom instruction. The award was designed to demonstrate the importance of teaching students the skills used by engineers in the field, as well as having high-quality ...

Awards of $1,800 to USA and territories, and Canada K-12 minority science educators in urban areas to participate in a professional development learning opportunity. Funding is intended to increase the talent pool for diverse science teachers in order to be more prepared for future workforce challenges. This award prov...

Grants and in-kind grants valued at up to $8,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, daycares, and city parks to install permanent shade structures in outdoor areas frequented by children and youth. Structures should be installed in locations that currently do not provide protection from the sun, including play...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits for programs that will enhance the lives of children and families. Funding may be awarded to programs in the areas of hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority will be given to programs serving women and children. All programs should take place in an area where ...

Grants to USA nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental research institutions and IHEs to partner with local education agencies for short-term evaluations of education interventions. Funding is intended for obtaining data that will inform LEAs regarding the efficacy of current educational interventions. The program is des...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and schools to benefit youth in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include arts education programs and academic programs, including tutoring. Qualifying programs must serve youth in grades K-12. This gr...

Grants to USA nonprofit and governmental research institutions and IHEs to carry out evaluations of interventions for special education students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This program is intended to support rigorous evaluations of education interventions that st...

Grants ranging from $250 to $500 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators to promote physical education and fitness. Proposals will be considered based on need and creativity. Priority will be given to projects that serve larger numbers of students, innovative projects aimed at improving physical education or fitness, and...

Grants to Southeast Virginia nonprofit organizations for charitable and educational projects and activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance the quality of life for all those residing across Southeast Virginia by addressing immediate needs while working toward long-term imp...

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 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for a broad range of humanitarian work. Funding is intended to promote peace and goodwill in the community of Mechanicsville and throughout the world. Grantmaking is focused on programs that address the following areas: -Domestic violence -Improving physical access for people...

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...

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA PreK-12th grade educators and up to $10,000 to educator teams for projects that support professional growth and development. Funding is intended to strengthen the applicants' teaching practice and to assist them in meeting their students’ needs. Grants can be used for an unlimited varie...

Award of $6,000 to a USA K-12 teacher to recognize exceptional leadership in geoscience education. Teachers that are eligible for nomination should have full-time teaching experience for at least three years and be currently teaching about natural resources for at least one unit per year. Teachers who include subjects rele...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Charlottesville Area, Virginia nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible locations include the City of Charlottesville, as well as Albemarle, Fluvanna, Buckingham, Greene, Louisa, Nelson and ...

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations in the Greater Washington, DC area for programs with a focus on scientific or medical education and research. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The Committee supports projects and programs that: - Support...

Award of $7,500 to a Maryland, Virginia, or Washington DC preK-12 teacher in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for extraordinary work within the teaching profession. The award is intended to recognize quality and creative instruction, acknowledge excellence in teaching, and to contribute in a substantive way to the impr...

Award of $7,500 to a Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC principal to acknowledge exemplary work within PreK-12 education in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This award program is intended to recognize principals who demonstrate leadership and create an exceptional educational environment. Principal Award Nomine...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofits in the metropolitan Washington area to help young people succeed academically and in the workforce. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. The focus of this program is to provide a quality education for...

Opportunity to Virginia nonprofits, schools, and government agencies to participate in a program to learn more about bicycling and walking infrastructure. Applications are invited from community stakeholders interested in experiencing biking and walking conditions, sharing perspectives, and building a consensus around pote...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies to promote computer science and computational thinking educational opportunities for PreK-12 students. Proposals are invited for researcher-practitioner partnerships that aim to increase participation in CS and CT formal STEM learning all all grade levels...

Grants to USA organizations in multiple states to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of Health and Safety, Affordable Housing, Education and Youth Development, Human Serv...

Grants ranging from $100 to $500 to USA individual teachers in multiple states for STEM and other class projects that encourage students to think creatively, take on leadership roles, and address challenges. Teachers in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Vi...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for unexpected needs that are short-term or on a smaller financial scale. Funding is intended to support organizations fulfill their respective operations or missions. Past funding has been given to faith-based organizations, shelters, animal organizations, c...

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 to Culpeper County, Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for County residents. Funding is intended to support community projects in a range of areas such as arts and culture, economic development, recreation, and education. The Culpeper Foundat...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to meet the needs of children who have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. The award process incorporates significant flexibility in order to consider a broad range of programs. Please note that all requests must be consistent with the mission of the Foundation: “To he...

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit DC metropolitan region communities. Program areas include community services, arts and humanities, health, environment, and education. The Foundation seeks to respond to community needs and issues. The Foundation’s process is highly compe...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the world in a broad range of areas. Consideration will be given to activities in the areas of education, social services, health care, civics and culture, and the environment. The categories above are not intended to l...