Nevada grants for Independent school districts

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Western United States for projects aimed at preventing the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels in aquatic ecosystems.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribal governments in Nevada to support educational programs, cultural preservation, and community health initiatives for residents facing economic challenges.

This grant provides financial support to high school student clubs and organizations in California and Nevada for community service and environmental projects that promote volunteerism and strengthen local communities.

This funding opportunity supports partnerships in Nevada between industry and workforce training providers to create programs that equip individuals with essential STEM skills for high-demand jobs.

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 grant provides funding to Nevada public and charter elementary school educators and administrators to enhance STEM education through hands-on learning experiences, particularly for underrepresented students.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to designated STEM schools in Nevada for professional development, educator stipends, and materials to enhance high-quality STEM education.

The Southern STEM Network Grant VI, administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT), aims to support innovative initiatives that help develop an educated, skilled, and diverse STEM workforce in Southern Nevada. Projects should address increased participation in high-quality STEM programs from underserved groups, raise awareness about STEM opportunities, and ensure high-quality STEM education with engaged business partners across all counties, cities, and districts. Funding is available up to $50,000, with applications due by June 28, 2024. Eligible projects include pilot programs, scaling up existing programs, or extending successful initiatives from other regions.

The Rural STEM Network Grant VI, administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT), aims to support innovative initiatives that help develop a diverse workforce in Rural Nevada with the skills and education needed by STEM industries. Projects should address increased participation in high-quality STEM programs from underserved groups, raise awareness about STEM opportunities, and ensure high-quality STEM education with engaged business partners across all counties, cities, and districts. Funding is available up to $50,000, with applications due by June 28, 2024. Eligible projects include pilot programs, scaling up existing programs, or extending successful initiatives from other regions.

The Northwestern STEM Network Grant VI, administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT), aims to support innovative initiatives that align with the objective of developing a diverse talent pool to meet the employment needs of Northwestern Nevada’s evolving STEM industries. Projects should address equity in STEM, raise awareness about STEM opportunities, and ensure high-quality STEM education with engaged business partners across all counties, cities, and districts. Funding is available up to $50,000, with applications due by June 28, 2024. Eligible projects include pilot programs, scaling up existing programs, or extending successful initiatives from other regions.

This funding opportunity provides $70 million to support early childhood literacy and readiness programs for children under six, prioritizing projects that expand preschool access and innovative literacy strategies in underserved areas.

The Nevada Department of Education introduces the FY25 Bullying Prevention Training to promote safe and respectful learning environments across Nevada schools. This initiative addresses the legislative mandates for bullying and cyberbullying prevention by funding training for school districts and charter schools. The program's objectives include establishing anti-bullying programs, providing training on anti-bullying policies, and developing procedures to allow students and staff to discuss these issues effectively. The total available funding is $15,000 for the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with application submissions due by May 24, 2024.