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The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is requesting applications for Classroom Enhancement Grants. Donor Name: Oklahoma City Community Foundation State: Oklahoma County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Designed to improve the quality of life in rural Oklahoma, classroom grants provide an opportunity for Pre-K through 12th-grade educators to go beyond traditional curriculum and enrich the teaching environment for their students and provide students with resources they would not otherwise have access to in their everyday classroom activities. Program Goals  Provide educators with opportunities to implement innovative and engaging activities and projects that go beyond traditional curricula. Offer students access to unique resources and learning opportunities not normally available in their everyday classroom environments. Focus Areas Grants will support projects in the following subject areas: Arts & Culture English Language Arts  Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Social Studies Priorities Priority will be given to projects that feature the following characteristics:  Creative and Innovative Approaches: Projects that demonstrate originality and feature unique learning methods. Experiential Learning: Projects that engage students in practical activities and real-world experiences. Beyond the Classroom Learning Opportunities: Projects that broaden educational horizons by extending learning beyond traditional classroom settings. Funding Information Up to $5,000 per classroom. Eligibility Criteria Teachers and school administrators in Oklahoma public schools, grades Pre-K through 12, are eligible to apply if their schools meet the following criteria: Located within one of the 23 designated Oklahoma counties: Adair, Atoka, Bryan, Caddo, Cherokee, Choctaw, Coal, Greer, Harmon, Haskell, Hughes, Jackson, Johnston, Kiowa, Latimer, Le Flore, Mccurtain, Mcintosh, Okfuskee, Pushmataha, Sequoyah, Tillman Or Washita. Designated with a locale code of 41, 42, or 43 by the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES).  Have a total average daily attendance (ADA) of fewer than 600 students. For more information, visit Oklahoma City Community Foundation.

The Town of Flower Mound provides annual funding to Community Support organizations that offer activities, programs, and services to the residents of Flower Mound. Donor Name: Town of Flower Mound State: Texas Town: Flower Mound Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/06/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Social Services Cultural Arts Application Requirements  Must be 501(c) (3) tax-exempt entity providing services to the residents of Flower Mound. Must have been in operation for at least three years prior to making application for funding. Not more than 25 percent of the organization’s total operating budget will come from the Town’s Community Support funding. “In-Kind Services” are acceptable if included in the financial statement, can be verified by an independent source that the rate or value used is the same rate or value a third party or paying customer would pay, and the service or product is provided by someone not associated with the organization. 4. May not have more than six months operating expenses in reserve. The Town recognizes that organizations may not meet this criterion for a variety of reasons, including deliberately building reserves for projects, funds in reserve already earmarked for specific purposes, or efficient administration of resources. Therefore, the Town reserves the right to allow an organization that otherwise meets the Community Support criteria but has more than six months operating expenses in reserve, to apply and be considered for funding, provided that the organization give an explanation for why they do not meet this criterion. Must submit an “Community Support Funding Application” form, which includes the information listed below and all required attachments. Information for the Application the specific amount of funding requested for the proposed fiscal year; a list of the anticipated benefits to the Town that will result from the funding; statistics on service levels to the Town (actual and as a percentage of total); a description of the request that specifically indicates the intended use for the funds; a brief organization description; status of goals listed for the organization’s most recent completed fiscal year; goals and objectives for the proposed fiscal year; explanation of increase to funding request; and other miscellaneous information. Required Attachments to the Application an audit or CPA review of the most recently completed fiscal year; organizations with a budget of less than $100,000 are not required to submit an audit or CPA review, but are required to submit financial statements with verification of Board approval (i.e. signature); a current IRS 501(c) (3) Determination Letter; form 990 submitted to the IRS for the current year; a budget for either the current fiscal year or a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year; and a list of other funds available for this program (may be shown in the budget). For more information, visit Town of Flower Mound.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Worcester County, Maryland, for initiatives designed to prevent youth from starting to use cannabis products.

This grant provides financial support to Maryland museums, libraries, and historical organizations to enhance their capacity through projects like digitization, marketing, and strategic planning, fostering long-term sustainability and community engagement.