Grants for Independent school districts - Education

This program provides funding to Alaska's public school districts to improve student achievement through the development of clear educational standards and community partnerships.

The Quality Schools Grant Program, initiated in 1998, aims to enhance student achievement by systematically improving Alaska’s public schools. The program emphasizes the development of clear standards across various categories, including Student Standards (covering a wide range of subjects), Professional Standards, and Family, School, Business, and Community Networks, among others. Each Alaska School District is encouraged to allocate the provided funds towards initiatives that align with these categories to foster academic achievement. District entitlements are determined by multiplying the district’s adjusted ADM by $16, totaling approximately $4 million in annual allocations. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: May 1st

The Perkins CTE Reserve Grant, under the authority of the Wisconsin Perkins State Plan 2020, allocates secondary reserve funds to support the development, implementation, promotion, and monitoring of career pathways at the regional level. These pathways are aligned with state-identified high-skill, in-demand occupations or industries. The grant's objective is to increase the number of students accessing, participating in, and completing these career pathways, with a focus on equity and access for special populations. The grant has evolved over four years, initially focusing on creating the necessary infrastructure for regional career pathway development and then emphasizing student engagement, equitable access, and completion of career pathways, including career-based and work-based learning experiences.

This grant provides financial support for innovative educational programs at Eastview Elementary School in Lake Geneva, WI, that go beyond standard funding to enrich the learning experience for students.

The ESF Focused Support Grant aims to provide resources and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to ensure campuses identified for improvement fully implement the Foundational Essential Actions in the ESF. This initiative seeks to significantly and sustainably improve student outcomes by supporting LEAs with Title I served campuses identified for federal improvement. The grant supports engagement in an ESF Diagnostic leading to a Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) and collaboration with a Vetted Improvement Program (VIP) to enhance educational practices. The grant period extends until September 30, 2026, emphasizing substantial and supplementary support to identified campuses to foster educational excellence and equity.

The Colon Community Schools Grant Fund is offering grants to administrators, coaches, and teachers within the school district. The grants aim to support additional academic enrichment or enhancement programs for students, with a priority given to the arts, drama, and special education. The funding organization is not specified in the provided information. The grant program has two competitive cycles per year, with applications accepted from June 1st to June 30th and from December 1st to December 31st. Unfortunately, no contact information or award details are provided in the input. Eligibility criteria for applicants outside of Colon Community Schools are not mentioned either.

This grant provides funding to educators and coaches within the Colon Community Schools district to enhance academic programs, particularly in the arts, drama, and special education.

This grant provides financial support to educators in the School District of the Menomonie Area for projects that enhance learning and academic achievement, particularly in history, culture, and the arts.

The School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP) provides funding assistance to school districts that are undertaking a major new construction or modernization project. Projects must meet eligibility requirements. School districts are responsible to secure local funding for construction projects. If eligible, the State provides partial funding based on formulas, allowances, and costs related to certain aspects of a construction project called recognized project cost. The enrollment projection methodology excludes the number of students residing outside the school district who are enrolled in alternative learning experience (ALE) programs under RCW 28A.232.010. The current Student Enrollment Cohort Projections - Report 1049 are available in ICOS.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for teachers at Title 1 schools in Boulder to take their students on cultural field trips, enhancing their exposure to the arts and creative careers.

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

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.