Grants for Independent School Districts

This grant provides funding to homeowners in Paducah, Kentucky, to support exterior home improvement projects that enhance the community's appearance.

The 80MSFC24M0001 Cooperative Agreement Notice is a grant aimed at fostering partnerships with U.S. industry and academic/non-profit organizations to develop technologies that enhance the commercial space sector, support future NASA missions, and promote the U.S. as a leader in aeronautical and space science, with financial support provided by NASA.

The Annual FirstClass Grant Program for Teachers is a grant opportunity for K-5 public school teachers in the towns of Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, Fairfield, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, and Bridgeport. The program aims to support creative educational programs that have a broad impact on an entire class or grade. Eligible programs include nature-based, astronomy, financial literacy, conservation, and environmentally focused initiatives. Requests for books, magazine subscriptions, school trips, and electronics are not eligible. The maximum grant amount is $1,000. Applications are accepted from September 1st to October 31st each year and require authorization from the school principal. For more information and to access the application form, please contact 203.462.4858 or email [email protected].

Program: Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship Program Funder: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. Award Details: The program awards scholarships to students who have overcome obstacles and wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States. Scholarship recipients can receive up to $2,500, which can be used for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. All scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution on behalf of the recipient. Eligibility: Applicants must have completed high school or earned a high school equivalency credential by July 1 and plan to attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution by September. They should exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete an associate's degree, certificate, or diploma program that will lead to employment. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate critical financial need (adjusted gross family income of $55,000 or lower OR Pell Grant eligibility), be under the age of 35, and be a United States citizen. Program: John Hardin Hudiburg Career & Technical Education Scholarship Funder: Robert J. Hudiburg Award Details: This scholarship provides $4,000 for one recipient. The funding is provided by Robert J. Hudiburg. Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in specific school districts (Grapevine-Colleyville, Hurst-Euless-Bedford, Keller, Birdville Independent). They should plan to attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution by September and demonstrate a strong commitment to pursue and complete an associate's degree, certificate, or diploma program that will lead to employment. Other eligibility requirements include demonstrating critical financial need (adjusted gross family income of $55,000 or lower OR Pell Grant eligibility), being under the age of 35, and being a United States citizen. Program: Protective Life Career & Technical Education Scholarship Funder: Protective Life Corporation Award Details: This scholarship provides $10,000

This program provides funding to elementary schools to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to all enrolled students during the school day, promoting healthier eating habits.

As a result of Governor Lee’s commitment of $12 million to the state’s Charter School Facilities Fund, the Charter School Facilities Grant offers Tennessee charter schools access to funding to improve or build educational facilities. Grant monies are issued in two installments, including a non competitive manner based on total enrollment and a competitive grant based on evidence of high student achievement.

As a result of Governor Lee’s commitment of $12 million to the state’s Charter School Facilities Fund, the Charter School Facilities Grant offers Tennessee charter schools access to funding to improve or build educational facilities. Grant monies are issued in two installments, including a non competitive manner based on total enrollment and a competitive grant based on evidence of high student achievement.

The School-Based Health Center Planning Grant Round 2 is intended to support a one-year planning process to explore the establishment of a school-based health center within CSI, TSI, and Promise Schools, and all rural districts. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Periodically, funding is available for the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) to award to districts and schools in the form of grants. This solidifies our commitment to service and support where students have the resources and tools to succeed and be prepared for life. In an effort to streamline communication and create a consistent application process, all grant opportunities currently available and those coming soon can be accessed here. ​​​​

New Jersey's Electric School Bus Grant Program aims to transition the state's school bus fleets to electric power, reducing the reliance on fossil fuel-powered buses that constitute over 99% of the 21,700 registered school buses. This initiative seeks to improve the health of students and residents in communities by funding electric school bus implementation. Eligible applicants include school districts that own buses and school bus contractors working with schools, focusing on promoting equity across different regions and prioritizing applications from Overburdened Communities. The program provides $15 million annually for three years, with application details and more information available through provided webinars and the program’s dedicated webpage.