Foundation and Corporate Grants
Foundation Grant Opportunities
Foundation and corporate grants can infuse new revenue sources into your school or district. Education grants generally fund specific areas such as technology, literacy, summer programs, and enhancing teacher practices. 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.
Your community may also have local education or school foundations to fund public education initiatives in the district. Search online for "local education foundation" plus your district/community name.
For all grants, carefully review the funding priorities and eligibility criteria.
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The resources below can help you find funding. They are not affiliated with Curriculum Associates.
- GrantWatch
- GetEdFunding
- Candid, the portal for GuideStar and The Foundation Center
Foundation Grant Opportunities
Foundations that fund education programs have specific missions to support Grades K–12 education and close the achievement gap. Below are selected grant opportunities that may support your initiatives. Carefully review the funder's guidelines and eligibility requirements.
All Points North Foundation
Deadline: Rolling
The foundation funds middle school applicants within underserved communities through programs that prepare teachers or help students grow both academically and socially/emotionally.
McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
Deadline: April 15
The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic Enrichment Grants to develop in-class and extracurricular 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.
National Council of Teachers of English
Deadline: October 1
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.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Deadlines: November and May
NCTM offers a variety of grants for mathematics educators.
National Education Association Foundation Grants and Fellowships
Deadlines: Varied
The NEA provides partnership funding to state and local affiliates to support specific projects.
SC Johnson Foundation
Deadlines: Varied
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 Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
Deadline: Rolling
The foundation funds schools and districts that directly serve or impact children or youth from urban low-income communities in the areas of education, with an emphasis on problem solving and making measurable progress.
Toshiba America Foundation
Deadlines: Varied
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.
Walmart Foundation
Deadlines: Varied
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.