Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Education

This grant provides financial support to artists in specific Minnesota counties to help them advance their careers through various artistic projects and professional development opportunities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for music-related programs and activities in New Mexico, particularly aimed at benefiting underserved communities such as rural, tribal, and veteran populations.

The Environmental Education and Conservation Fund seeks to raise awareness about the natural world through education and to address important conservation issues directly. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Mendocino County State: California County: Mendocino County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/16/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Fund was created in 2018 by biologist Roger Foote and agronomist Chuck Vaughn to encourage the appreciation, conservation, and responsible use of the natural environment in Mendocino County. The Foundation’s goal of the fund is to provide support to organizations, including educational institutions, which offer conservation and/or education programs on issues including, but not limited to: Ecological understanding and natural resource management. The importance of the scientific method in addressing conservation issues. The effects of climate change and humans’ role in causing and addressing climate change. Caring for the land through land stewardship best practices. Habitat and watershed restoration. Providing and improving public access to natural lands so people from all walks of life can enjoy them. Criteria Educational projects may include (but are not limited to) day and residential outdoor schools and science camp programs, college-level programs in natural resource management, and natural history displays.  Eligible uses for education grants include: Equipment and teaching materials. Instructor compensation. Staff and volunteer training/conferences. Internships. Student transportation costs. Scholarships that allow more people to participate in programs. Conservation projects may include (but are not limited to) wildlife surveys, training for wildlife surveys, land docent trainings, habitat studies, habitat and watershed restoration projects, improving existing public access to conservation lands, internships for land stewardship and trail building, tree planting, native plant management, and invasive plant removal.  Eligible uses for conservation project grants include: Staff time for project management. Construction equipment and supplies. Engineering and design. Subcontractor services. Permit fees.  For more information, visit CFMC.

The Greater Washington Community Foundation is excited to aanounce the 2025 Sharing Prince George Grants. Donor Name: Greater Washington Community Foundation State: Maryland County: Prince Georges County (MD) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Sharing Prince George’s Fund of the Greater Washington Community Foundation has supported high-impact nonprofits serving Prince George’s County’s most vulnerable residents. They are proud of the ways these organizations have responded to the community’s needs and worked in partnership toward the shared vision for a more equitable, just, and thriving Prince George’s County. As part of The Community Foundation’s 10-year strategic plan, the Sharing Prince George’s Fund is focused on addressing urgent community needs, advancing economic justice, and, ultimately, working to close the racial/ethnic wealth gap which undermines the health and stability of the entire community. Therefore, Sharing Prince George’s grant-making priorities for this year include: Economic mobility resources that enable people to chart a pathway out of poverty (e.g., access to higher education, training, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, etc.). Individual and Community Wealth Building opportunities which empower people with the financial and social capital needed to build wealth so they can weather crises and pursue their dreams. Basic needs for the low-income neighbors (e.g., access to resources for health and mental health, food security, affordable housing, childcare and education, and interventions which help families transition from crisis to recovery). Funding Information For the FY25 cycle, Sharing Prince George’s will make up to ten (10) one-time grant awards of up to $50,000. Eligibility Criteria  Sharing Prince George’s grants will provide flexible general operating support for work serving Prince George’s County residents. Nonprofits may apply those resources wherever the need is greatest to advance their missions. (Note: Grants to regional organizations will be earmarked to support efforts in the county.) For more information, visit Greater Washington Community Foundation.

This funding opportunity is designed to foster collaboration between schools, colleges, and STEM industries in Nevada to develop training programs that equip students with essential skills and credentials for immediate employment in STEM fields after high school.

This funding opportunity supports the professional development of artists, arts administrators, and educators in Idaho by providing financial assistance for attending workshops, conferences, and other relevant events.

United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland is excited to announce a special grant opportunity to support initiatives aimed at addressing mental health issues and gun violence prevention/intervention in the community. Donor Name: United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland State: Ohio County: Cuyahoga County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland recognize the devastating effects of these issues, and they are committed to identify and partner with organizations making a positive impact. If your organization provides programs, resources, and support to improve mental health and/or reduce the incidence of gun violence, they encourage you to apply for the “Community Thrive” grant. The funding categories are: Basic Needs, Workforce Development, Education and Social Justice. Focus Areas  Mental Health Support They are particularly interested in projects that impact mental health wellness Some recommended areas are: Depression (youth and adults) Suicide prevention (youth and adult) School violence/school absenteeism Anger management Social media addiction. Gun Violence Prevention Innovative approaches to prevent gun violence They seeks Innovative approaches to prevent gun violence, such as education and awareness, and community-based interventions that address the root causes. Proposals addressing School/University/Religious Institution/Retail shooting prevention, support for families affected by gun violence, gun culture, gun safety, and/or gun laws. Application Criteria In order to be eligible for the grant, the organization should fulfill the following criteria: Programming to support Mental Health or Gun Violence Prevention/Intervention work. The organization must have been established for atleast three years and should have a proven track record. The organization should provide data to support its impact. The organization must serve Cuyahoga County. The organization should provide a minimum of one letter of support. The organization must demonstrate that funding will be utilized for 80% programming and 20% operations and/or marketing. The organization must be a 501©3 or have a fiscal agent. A strategic plan summary outlining the use of funds should be provided (1-page outline/summary) The grant does not support one-time events, sponsorships, or fundraising campaigns. Programming should commence on January 1, 2024, and should have a minimum execution period of one year. For more information, visit UBFGC.

Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2022. Purpose of Program: The MHSP Program provides competitive grants to support and demonstrate innovative partnerships to train school-based mental health services providers (as defined in section 4102 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA)) (services providers) for employment in schools and local educational agencies (LEAs). The goal of this program is to increase the number and diversity of high-quality, trained providers available to address the shortages of mental health services professionals in schools served by high-need LEAs (as defined in this notice). The partnerships must include (1) one or more high-need LEAs or a State educational agency (SEA) on behalf of one or more high-need LEAs and (2) one or more eligible institutions of higher education (eligible IHE) (as defined in this notice). Partnerships must provide opportunities to place postsecondary education graduate students in school-based mental health fields into high-need schools (as defined in this notice) served by the participating high-need LEAs to complete required field work, credit hours, internships, or related training, as applicable, for the degree or credential program of each student. In addition to the placement of graduate students, grantees may also develop mental health career pathways as early as secondary school, through career and technical education opportunities, or through paraprofessional support degree programs at local community or technical colleges. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.184X.

The Women’s Sports Foundation is pleased to announce the Scott Pioli & Family Fund for Women Football Coaches and Scouts. Donor Name: Women’s Sports Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Scott Pioli & Family Fund for Women Football Coaches and Scouts was established in 2018, to fund dreams. To make it possible for more women football coaches and scouts to defy the gender gap, and go for their goals. The Fund provides direct financial assistance to women football coaches and scouts who have demonstrated potential. Supporting their development, education and training. Helping them take their careers to the next level in colleges, universities and the NFL. Funding Information Grant amounts will range between $2,000-$10,000. Eligibility Criteria U.S. women football coaches or scouts in college or professional football who may be part-time coaches or scouts, graduate assistant coaches or scouts or professional coaches or scouts with demonstrated financial need. Grant Criteria Applications will be evaluated and grants will be awarded according to the following criteria: Financial need; Potential for advancement; Lack of support from traditional sources; Potential impact of grant on advancing women in college or professional football; and Contribution to greater visibility of women athletes For more information, visit Women’s Sports Foundation.

Program: Dennis Washington Leadership Graduate Scholarship Funder: Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation Award Details: Scholarship recipients will receive up to $120,000 for a post-graduate degree. Eligibility: - Must be in good standing with the Association as a State or National Horatio Alger Scholar - Must have completed an undergraduate degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 - Must be accepted into a Master's or Doctoral program at an accredited university in the US or Canada - Must provide evidence of leadership skills and civic/community involvement - Must submit academic record, test scores, and academic references - Must write essay(s) on reasons for pursuing a graduate degree, aspirations upon completion, and how their life contributes to the mission and goals of the Horatio Alger Association - Must be a citizen of the United States or Canada - Must provide resume including employment history and academic achievements, as well as two professional/academic references Other Information: - Application period is from September 15 to November 15. - Applicants must be working toward a post-graduate degree in an eligible field. Note: The scholarship is open to Horatio Alger Scholars nationwide. For more information, contact Mike Halligan, Executive Director of the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation.

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to Alabama schools for developing health and wellness programs that promote physical activity and nutrition education for K-12 students.

The EmpowerMENT fund grant program supports efforts that uplift young Black males in Washtenaw County while promoting their educational success. Donor Name: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation State: Michigan County: Washtenaw County (MI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/17/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The EmpowerMENt Fund was established based on extensive community input and advice. The fund’s initiative is taking a holistic approach to support people, groups, and networks that share goals. The EmpowerMENt Fund is seeking to invest in a 1-year collaborative effort for programs that support students in high school and beyond through mentorship, vocational and skills trade training, and college readiness. Funding Information Available Grant Dollars:$120,000 Grant Request: up to $20,000 Geographic Reach  Washtenaw County For more information, visit AAACF.