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Find Private Funding to Support Education Initiatives
Foundation and corporate grants can infuse new revenue sources into your school or district. Education grants usually fund specific program areas such as technology, literacy, summer programs, enhancing teacher practices, or diversity and equity. Many large corporations have established foundations to lead the company's philanthropic giving, and these grants may be focused on the geographic area where the company has employees or customers. Communities may also have local education or school foundations to support public education initiatives in their district.
For all grants, carefully review the funding priorities and eligibility criteria to determine who can apply for funding.
Find Funding*
The resources below can help you find funding. They are not affiliated with Curriculum Associates.
Candid, the portal for GuideStar and The Foundation Center
Foundation Grant Opportunities
Deupree Family Foundation
Deadline: January 31
This family foundation supports education, social services, animal welfare, and the environment, with no specific geographical focus. However, initial contact through email is encouraged and 501(c)(3) designation is required.
The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic Enrichment Grants to develop in-class and extra-curricular programs that improve student learning. The Foundation provides funding for programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic, and creative abilities of children from lower-income households. The application system closes when the Foundation reaches 200 submissions, so applying early is encouraged. The application window is open from January 15—April 15.
The NCTE Research Foundation Teacher Resource Grant Program supports teaching and learning language, literacy, and culture. Applicants must be full-time classroom teachers at the time of proposal submission and for the length of the grant and must currently work with students at any level from birth–Grade 12.
The COVID-19 Remote Learning Emergency Fund for Educators supports educators in creating instructional resources to “effectively teach in in-person, remote, or hybrid learning environments during this pandemic.”
Education grants fund “programs that emphasize student academic achievement, with a focus on academic enrichment and advancement, such as early childhood education, K–12, post-secondary, technical and vocational schools.”
The Foundation supports Grades 6–12 teachers who want to bring innovative ideas for improving STEM to their classroom. Projects must be for project-based learning, not requests for equipment or technology.
Funding focuses on creating opportunity, advancing sustainability, and strengthening community. The foundation invites proposals directly and also publishes requests for proposals and accepts letters of inquiry.
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