ESC 14 District
Grant Resources
Mark Billingsley, Region 14 Grant Consultant
The Grant Consultant for Region 14 Education Service Center (ESC 14), has provided content on this site to assist regional school districts in searching for grant resources, preparing and submitting grant proposals, managing grants once awarded, and finalizing a grant-funded project. While the ESC 14 Grant Consultant cannot write grants for individual school districts, he can answer questions and offer guidance as time allows. For assistance, call Mark Billingsley at 325-675-8612 or email him at mbillingsley@esc14.net.
Grant Opportunities for Educators
Grant Opportunities for Educators
Check this list often for updated educator grant opportunities!
Funding opportunities for Teachers and Students
Funding opportunities for Teachers and Students
Little Seeds Pollinator Pals Grant Supports
Little Seeds Pollinator Pals Grant Supports
Supports youth garden programs interested in preserving and creating pollinator habitants. Twenty $500 awards. https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/pollinator-pals-22/
Supports youth garden programs interested in preserving and creating pollinator habitants. Twenty $500 awards. https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/pollinator-pals-22/
Statistics Project Composition
Statistics Project Composition
This annual Project Competition sponsored by the American Statistical Association, is a statistical project that answers a research question using statistical techniques then presents the work in a written report. First place wins $300 and a plaque. https://www.amstat.org/asa/education/ASA-Statistics-Project-Competition-for-Grades-7-12.aspx
This annual Project Competition sponsored by the American Statistical Association, is a statistical project that answers a research question using statistical techniques then presents the work in a written report. First place wins $300 and a plaque. https://www.amstat.org/asa/education/ASA-Statistics-Project-Competition-for-Grades-7-12.aspx
STalwart Minigrants
STalwart Minigrants
The Texas Council for the Social Studies offers Stalwart Minigrants that support teachers with professional development opportunities, such as training or conferences, and the purchase of curriculum materials for classroom use. https://texascouncilforthesocialstudies.wildapricot.org/Awards-&-Grants
The Texas Council for the Social Studies offers Stalwart Minigrants that support teachers with professional development opportunities, such as training or conferences, and the purchase of curriculum materials for classroom use. https://texascouncilforthesocialstudies.wildapricot.org/Awards-&-Grants
Buster Coleman Charitable Trust
Buster Coleman Charitable Trust
Supports education in and around Wichita County, Texas. Average award: $2,500. Application Deadline: April 30th. https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/coleman-foundation
Supports education in and around Wichita County, Texas. Average award: $2,500. Application Deadline: April 30th. https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/coleman-foundation
Seimens STEM DAy: Possibility Grant Sweepstakes
Seimens STEM DAy: Possibility Grant Sweepstakes
Competitive grant awarding $5,000 to five teachers each cycle for STEM equipment, supplies, technology or science lab make-overs for K-12 schools. https://www.siemensstemday.com/sweepstakes
Competitive grant awarding $5,000 to five teachers each cycle for STEM equipment, supplies, technology or science lab make-overs for K-12 schools. https://www.siemensstemday.com/sweepstakes
NSHSS Teacher of the Year award
NSHSS Teacher of the Year award
Awarded to high school educators who demonstrate outstanding commitment to preparing students for college, career, and life success. One $5,000 award to the winner and nine $1,000 awards to runners up. https://www.nshss.org/educators/grants/nshss-educator-of-the-year-award/
Awarded to high school educators who demonstrate outstanding commitment to preparing students for college, career, and life success. One $5,000 award to the winner and nine $1,000 awards to runners up. https://www.nshss.org/educators/grants/nshss-educator-of-the-year-award/
After-Prom and Graduation Grants
After-Prom and Graduation Grants
Grants to support schools in providing safe and substance-free events for after-prom and after-graduation ceremonies.
Grants to support schools in providing safe and substance-free events for after-prom and after-graduation ceremonies.
Library and Education Grants
Library and Education Grants
The Brabson Library and Education Foundation makes grants in the areas of literacy, education, science, and operating reference libraries. https://www.brabsonfamilyfoundation.org/applyforagrant.html
The Brabson Library and Education Foundation makes grants in the areas of literacy, education, science, and operating reference libraries. https://www.brabsonfamilyfoundation.org/applyforagrant.html
nshss dIVERSITY eQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN tEACHING gRANT
nshss dIVERSITY eQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN tEACHING gRANT
Provides funding for high school teachers in rural areas working with diverse populations. Funds can be used toward supplies, materials, field trips and other resources. https://www.nshss.org/educators/grants/nshss-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-teaching-grant/
Provides funding for high school teachers in rural areas working with diverse populations. Funds can be used toward supplies, materials, field trips and other resources. https://www.nshss.org/educators/grants/nshss-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-teaching-grant/
Stronger Than Hate Challenge
Stronger Than Hate Challenge
Contest open to middle and high school students to create a video, song, poem, blog, or artwork that helps create a community that is stronger than hate.
Contest open to middle and high school students to create a video, song, poem, blog, or artwork that helps create a community that is stronger than hate.
fULBRIGHT tEACHERS FOR gLOBAL cLASSROOMS
fULBRIGHT tEACHERS FOR gLOBAL cLASSROOMS
Graduate Training, Study Abroad and Global Collaborations for US classroom teachers.
Graduate Training, Study Abroad and Global Collaborations for US classroom teachers.
Box Tops For Education
Box Tops For Education
Earn cash to purchase things like books, field trips, playgrounds, etc. https://www.boxtops4education.com/about
Earn cash to purchase things like books, field trips, playgrounds, etc. https://www.boxtops4education.com/about
Association of American Educators foundation Grant Program
Association of American Educators foundation Grant Program
Classroom grants to fund books, software, calculators, mathematics manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual equipment, lab materials, etc.
Classroom grants to fund books, software, calculators, mathematics manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual equipment, lab materials, etc.
Dollar General Literacy Grants
Dollar General Literacy Grants
Provides grant funding for libraries and adult, family and youth literacy.
Provides grant funding for libraries and adult, family and youth literacy.
America Library Association - Game On!
America Library Association - Game On!
Funding of $500 assists libraries in developing gaming programs or collections. Applicants must be members of the ALA. https://www.ala.org/rt/gamert/game-grants
Funding of $500 assists libraries in developing gaming programs or collections. Applicants must be members of the ALA. https://www.ala.org/rt/gamert/game-grants
Yidan Prize
Yidan Prize
The Yidan Prize recognizes teams who have contributed significantly to the practice of Education. Winners receive a gold medal, approximately $1.9 million in cash prizes distributed among the team and that same approximate amount to continue the winning practice or to branch out in another innovative direction. Deadline to nominate is March 31, 2022.
The Yidan Prize recognizes teams who have contributed significantly to the practice of Education. Winners receive a gold medal, approximately $1.9 million in cash prizes distributed among the team and that same approximate amount to continue the winning practice or to branch out in another innovative direction. Deadline to nominate is March 31, 2022.
Smart Kids Grants
Smart Kids Grants
Supports schools to prompt and encourage student health and wellness. https://corporate.aldi.us/en/corporate-responsibility/aldi-cares-community-grants/
Supports schools to prompt and encourage student health and wellness. https://corporate.aldi.us/en/corporate-responsibility/aldi-cares-community-grants/
Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grants Program
Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grants Program
Provides $3K to support new or existing edible educational gardens.
Provides $3K to support new or existing edible educational gardens.
Laura Bush Foundation For America's Libraries
Laura Bush Foundation For America's Libraries
The foundation provides funds to extend book collections in Title I school libraries.
The foundation provides funds to extend book collections in Title I school libraries.
Library Instruction Round Table Innovation in Instruction Award
Library Instruction Round Table Innovation in Instruction Award
Awards presented to libraries and librarians. Winners receive $1,000, a plaque, and $500 to cover travel to the ALA annual conference.
Awards presented to libraries and librarians. Winners receive $1,000, a plaque, and $500 to cover travel to the ALA annual conference.
First Horizon Foundation
First Horizon Foundation
Funds education and leadership initiatives including scholarships, after-school programming, mentoring, music education, and adult literacy.
Funds education and leadership initiatives including scholarships, after-school programming, mentoring, music education, and adult literacy.
Lawrence Foundation Grant
Lawrence Foundation Grant
Supports education, with grants generally ranging from $5,000 - $10,000.
Supports education, with grants generally ranging from $5,000 - $10,000.
MDC Richmond American Homes Foundation
MDC Richmond American Homes Foundation
Funds arts and culture programs, public safety education, school foundations, robotics programs, and academic assess projects. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Interested organizations wishing to collaborate with the foundation should make initial contact to introduce programs for which funding is needed.
Funds arts and culture programs, public safety education, school foundations, robotics programs, and academic assess projects. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Interested organizations wishing to collaborate with the foundation should make initial contact to introduce programs for which funding is needed.
Ross Stores, INc. Foundation
Ross Stores, INc. Foundation
Supports programs with a focus on literacy; science technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); stay-in-school efforts; and college readiness. Life skills support includes programs that focus on mentoring, financial literacy, leadership skills, after-school programs, and career readiness. Award amounts vary.
Supports programs with a focus on literacy; science technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); stay-in-school efforts; and college readiness. Life skills support includes programs that focus on mentoring, financial literacy, leadership skills, after-school programs, and career readiness. Award amounts vary.
National School Library of the Year award
National School Library of the Year award
For school librarians who are members of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). Award amount $10,000.
For school librarians who are members of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). Award amount $10,000.
Middle School Music Grants
Middle School Music Grants
Grants provide funds for enhancing middle school music education programs and require grant recipients to plan and present a minimum of three musical performances for senior audiences in their local community. Award of $1000 per school.
Grants provide funds for enhancing middle school music education programs and require grant recipients to plan and present a minimum of three musical performances for senior audiences in their local community. Award of $1000 per school.
Klorane Botanical Foundation
Klorane Botanical Foundation
Supports programs that teach respect for the environment and nature protection through the preservation of plant species and biodiversity by awarding $1000 to support youth garden programs.
Supports programs that teach respect for the environment and nature protection through the preservation of plant species and biodiversity by awarding $1000 to support youth garden programs.
National Park Trust: Every Kid Outdoors Transportation Grant Program
National Park Trust: Every Kid Outdoors Transportation Grant Program
Supports the transportation and activity needs of schools that are connecting elementary school-aged youth to public lands. Special consideration given to requests specifically engaging 4th grade students.
Supports the transportation and activity needs of schools that are connecting elementary school-aged youth to public lands. Special consideration given to requests specifically engaging 4th grade students.
Pets in the Classroom grants
Pets in the Classroom grants
Provides small grants to prekindergarten through grade 8 teachers in public and private schools for the purchase or care of small classroom pets. Individual teachers may apply for one grant for one classroom pet per school year.
Provides small grants to prekindergarten through grade 8 teachers in public and private schools for the purchase or care of small classroom pets. Individual teachers may apply for one grant for one classroom pet per school year.
Humanities Texas Community Grants
Humanities Texas Community Grants
Supports public programs including lectures, panel discussions, conferences, teacher institutes, reading and film discussion groups, interpretive exhibits, television and radio programming, film production, and interactive multimedia programming. All funded programs are firmly grounded in the humanities and are directed to the general public, both adults and young people, outside of the regular school or college classroom. Programs targeting special audiences such as kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, ethnic and community groups, or professional groups are also welcome. Submission deadlines are Aug. 15th and Feb. 15th.
Supports public programs including lectures, panel discussions, conferences, teacher institutes, reading and film discussion groups, interpretive exhibits, television and radio programming, film production, and interactive multimedia programming. All funded programs are firmly grounded in the humanities and are directed to the general public, both adults and young people, outside of the regular school or college classroom. Programs targeting special audiences such as kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, ethnic and community groups, or professional groups are also welcome. Submission deadlines are Aug. 15th and Feb. 15th.
The Trull Foundation
The Trull Foundation
Priority given to projects in rural Texas communities. Applicants are encouraged to contact the foundation to ensure that the proposal is within funding priorities for the current year. Applications must be submitted online. Award amounts vary.
Priority given to projects in rural Texas communities. Applicants are encouraged to contact the foundation to ensure that the proposal is within funding priorities for the current year. Applications must be submitted online. Award amounts vary.
Nshss School Supplies Grant
Nshss School Supplies Grant
Funding provides twenty $500 grants to educators to provide supplies for their students. Priority given to educators who sponsor clubs. Deadline to submit applications online is April 15, 2022.
Funding provides twenty $500 grants to educators to provide supplies for their students. Priority given to educators who sponsor clubs. Deadline to submit applications online is April 15, 2022.
Distinguished District Award
Distinguished District Award
The Distinguished District Award from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is presented for innovative and effective application of technology to support learning for all students. Awards are intended to ensure technology use for all students in the system and to improve learning outcomes and progress in education.
The Distinguished District Award from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is presented for innovative and effective application of technology to support learning for all students. Awards are intended to ensure technology use for all students in the system and to improve learning outcomes and progress in education.
Fruit Tree Orchard Donation Grant
Fruit Tree Orchard Donation Grant
Awards donations of edible fruit trees, planting resources, and supporting curriculum materials to eligible public schools.
Awards donations of edible fruit trees, planting resources, and supporting curriculum materials to eligible public schools.
Student Success Grant
Student Success Grant
Educators can use awarded funding to stimulate students' curiosity and excitement about learning. Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, technology, or scholars-in-residence.
Educators can use awarded funding to stimulate students' curiosity and excitement about learning. Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, technology, or scholars-in-residence.
The Brattmayer Foundation Education Grants
The Brattmayer Foundation Education Grants
This foundation expresses interest in proposals utilizing innovative practices in kindergarten through grade 12 education. Of particular interest are curricular and school reform initiatives and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those that encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in kindergarten through grade 12 as a teacher.
This foundation expresses interest in proposals utilizing innovative practices in kindergarten through grade 12 education. Of particular interest are curricular and school reform initiatives and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those that encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in kindergarten through grade 12 as a teacher.
Monarch butterfly fund
Monarch butterfly fund
Limited support addressing outreach and education of the Monarch Butterfly. Up to $2500 for each awarded request.
Limited support addressing outreach and education of the Monarch Butterfly. Up to $2500 for each awarded request.
Toshiba America Grant Program for 6-12 Science and Mathematics Educators
Toshiba America Grant Program for 6-12 Science and Mathematics Educators
Toshiba America Foundation accepts applications from teachers who are passionate about making science and mathematics more engaging for their students. The foundation seeks to support teachers by providing funds to support classroom projects. Funding limited to no more than $5,000.
Toshiba America Foundation accepts applications from teachers who are passionate about making science and mathematics more engaging for their students. The foundation seeks to support teachers by providing funds to support classroom projects. Funding limited to no more than $5,000.
Ross Dress for Less Store-Based Giving Grants
Ross Dress for Less Store-Based Giving Grants
The foundation makes Store-Based Giving Grants in the areas of building academic achievement and life skills in economically disadvantaged youth. Academic achievement support includes programs with a focus on literacy; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); tutoring; stay-in-school efforts; and college readiness. Life skills support includes programs that focus on mentoring, financial literacy, leadership skills, after-school programs, and career readiness. http://corp.rossstores.com/responsibility/supporting-our-communities/store-based-giving-guidelines
The foundation makes Store-Based Giving Grants in the areas of building academic achievement and life skills in economically disadvantaged youth. Academic achievement support includes programs with a focus on literacy; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); tutoring; stay-in-school efforts; and college readiness. Life skills support includes programs that focus on mentoring, financial literacy, leadership skills, after-school programs, and career readiness. http://corp.rossstores.com/responsibility/supporting-our-communities/store-based-giving-guidelines
Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) Initiatives
Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) Initiatives
Beginning Teacher Scholarships provides $750.00 to reimburse first-year teacher applicants the cost to take teacher certification tests and purchase classroom materials to launch a teaching career.
Beginning Teacher Scholarships provides $750.00 to reimburse first-year teacher applicants the cost to take teacher certification tests and purchase classroom materials to launch a teaching career.
Classroom Assistance Grants provide $750.00 to teachers to purchase learning platforms, software and fund other projects.
Classroom Assistance Grants provide $750.00 to teachers to purchase learning platforms, software and fund other projects.
Pinchuk Art Centre: Future Generation Art Prize
Pinchuk Art Centre: Future Generation Art Prize
A biannual global contemporary art prize to discover, recognize and give long-term support to a future generation of artists. All artists aged 35 or younger from anywhere in the world, working in any medium are invited to apply. https://futuregenerationartprize.org/
A biannual global contemporary art prize to discover, recognize and give long-term support to a future generation of artists. All artists aged 35 or younger from anywhere in the world, working in any medium are invited to apply. https://futuregenerationartprize.org/
Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge
Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge
Harvard Graduate School of Education: Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge https://zaentz.gse.harvard.edu/innovation-challenge/
Harvard Graduate School of Education: Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge https://zaentz.gse.harvard.edu/innovation-challenge/
Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
National Air Transportation Foundation
National Air Transportation Foundation
Aviation Curriculum Education Grants for Teachers https://www.nata.aero/the-national-air-transportation-foundation/grants
Aviation Curriculum Education Grants for Teachers https://www.nata.aero/the-national-air-transportation-foundation/grants
Society of Aviation & Flight Educators
Society of Aviation & Flight Educators
The Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry
The Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry
Jim Henson Foundation
Jim Henson Foundation
Grants Encourage the Creation of Live Puppet Theater: http://www.hensonfoundation.org/grant-application/artist-grants
Grants Encourage the Creation of Live Puppet Theater: http://www.hensonfoundation.org/grant-application/artist-grants
D'Addario Foundation
D'Addario Foundation