Alabama Youth Grants
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Application Deadline
Nov 1, 2024
Date Added
Jan 30, 2024
Grant Opportunity: Students to Stewards Grant Funding Organization: Alabama Power Foundation Contact Information: For more information, visit the grant opportunity website at https://powerofgood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/grant-students-to-stewards-example.pdf. To apply, access the application form at https://us.grantrequest.com/application.aspx?SA=SNA&FID=35073&sid=5841. Award Details: Students to Stewards grants are awarded up to $2,500 each and may increase based on need. The grants can be used to enhance environmental and conservation-related learning as well as to provide outdoor learning spaces for students. Eligibility: Schools with an overall financial need that teach environmental or conservation-related programming or have a need for an outdoor classroom are eligible to apply. A school is considered to have a financial need if 50 percent or more of its full-time students receive free or reduced-price lunches, or if it is a Title I school. Other Information: The grant application cycle opens on October 7, 2024, and closes on November 1, 2024. Applicants must indicate the specific intended use of the grant money and estimate how many students will be affected. All applications will be reviewed by the Alabama Power Foundation for adherence to the Students to Stewards guidelines. Grants may also be used for alternative learning locations during COVID-19 to ensure student safety through social distancing measures.
Application Deadline
Sep 27, 2024
Date Added
Jan 30, 2024
Grant Opportunity: Classroom Grants Funding Organization: Alabama Power Foundation Contact Information: For more information and to apply, visit the grant application website at https://powerofgood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/grant-classroom-example.pdf. Award Details: Classroom grants provide funding up to $1,000 for materials to enhance the classroom environment and improve students' learning abilities. The funds can also be used for COVID-19 relief efforts, including technology support, cleaning and sanitation supplies, and mental health needs for students and educators. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations partnering with local school systems that meet the grant criteria may apply. Schools must have an overall financial need, which is determined if 50% or more of its full-time students receive free or reduced-price lunches or if the school is a Title I school. Applicants must indicate the specific intended use of the grant money and estimate how many students will be affected. Nonprofits working with schools to address mental health needs must collaborate with the school to complete the application. Application Cycles: - Cycle 1: Application opens on February 12, 2024, and closes on February 23, 2024. - Cycle 2: Application opens on September 16, 2024, and closes on September 27, 2024. Evaluation Process: All applications will be reviewed by the Alabama Power Foundation for adherence to the Classroom Grant guidelines. If necessary modifications are required, schools will be notified before the deadline. Applications submitted on the last day cannot be modified if there are any issues. Intended Use of Grants: Classroom grants can be used for various purposes such as supplies for classroom improvement (e.g., library books, basic school supplies), school library materials (e.g., headphones, multimedia equipment), and COVID-19 related support (e.g., mental health services, distance learning adaptation). Grants can also fund sanitation supplies to ensure clean and safe environments for students. However, these grants do not apply to athletic or arts programs. For support in athletic or arts\
Application Deadline
Aug 23, 2024
Date Added
Jan 30, 2024
Grant Opportunity: Power to Play Grant Funding Organization: Alabama Power Foundation Contact Information: For more information and to apply, visit the Athletics Application at [link] and the Arts Application at [link]. Program Intent: The Power to Play grant program aims to expand opportunities and increase student participation in arts and athletics programs. This year, grant funding can be used to help replenish revenue loss in arts or athletics departments due to COVID-19-related restrictions. Award Details: The grant program offers two types of grants - athletic grants and artistic grants. Athletic grants can be used for purchasing sport-specific equipment/uniforms, coaching supplements, payment of expenses (referees, umpires, tournament entry fees), and improvement of sports venues. Artistic grants can be used for purchasing new uniforms for dance teams or choir, equipment (instruments or production equipment), and significant reduction of annual fees. Grant amounts are not specified. Eligibility: The grant application is open to middle schools and high schools only. Schools must have an overall financial need, determined by having 50% or more full-time students receiving free or reduced-price lunches or being a Title I school. To apply for the athletic grant, schools must be a member in good standing of AHSAA (Alabama High School Athletic Association). Other Relevant Information: Schools must indicate the specific intended use of the grant money and estimate how many students will be affected. Applications will be reviewed by Alabama Power Foundation for adherence to the Power to Play guidelines. Application Cycle: There is one application cycle for the Power to Play Grant: - Cycle 1: Application opens on July 29, 2024, and closes on August 23, 2024. COVID-19 Support: Grant funds can also be used for supporting arts and athletic programs due to COVID-19-related restrictions. Examples include support for band due to reduced concession sales, support of athletic teams due to loss of funds from car parking, support of live streams of events, and support for theater and art departments due to the loss