School Grants July-Dec

These grants was shared by the California Afterschool Network

Deadline: July 8, 2016
The vision of the program is that all children and youth growing up in Promise Neighborhoods have access to great schools and strong systems of family and community support that will prepare them to attain an excellent education and successfully transition to college and a career. 

Deadline: August 16, 2016
The purpose of this program is to provide competitive grants to applicants with a record of improving student achievement and attainment in order to expand the implementation of, and investment in, innovative practices that are demonstrated to have an impact on improving student achievement or student growth, closing achievement gaps, decreasing dropout rates, increasing high school graduation rates, or increasing college enrollment and completion rates.

Deadline: September 30, 2016
Youth Service Briefing and Disney are teaming up to award $500 to young change-makers, ages 5-18, who are working with organizations to make their communities healthier, greener, and stronger. 

Deadlines: September 30, 2016 (for spring and summer projects)
and January 31, 2017 (for fall and winter projects) 
The Captain Planet Foundation primarily makes grants to U.S.-based schools and organizations with an annual operating budget of less than $3 million. Captain Planet Foundation also provides grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 for activities that are project-based, performed by youth and have a real environmental impact.

Deadline: August 1 – September 30, 2016
It’s become increasingly difficult for schools to fund learning opportunities outside the classroom. To help them out, Target launched Field Trip Grants in 2007. Since then, they’ve made it possible for millions of students to go on a field trips. Each grant is valued up to $700.

Deadline: Ongoing
Know a middle or high school math or science teacher who uses interactive and creative learning approaches to help their students learn. Nominate a Math Hero today! Each Math Hero receives a $2,500 award and their school receives a matching award.

Deadline: Ongoing
KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization dedicated to promote balanced and active play for underprivileged kids, offers various grant opportunities to help communities support their playspace projects. Grant applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with monthly deadlines.

Deadline: Ongoing

Computer-based technology is no longer supplemental in most of our lives, but rather a critical factor. The future is technology, and the future is now – why not receive some assistance in taking yourself and your students there?