JetBlue Foundation
The foundation supports communities where JetBlue flies and projects focused on aviation and STEM education. It does not fund unsolicited proposals.
Foundation Grant Opportunities
Foundations that fund education programs often have specific missions to support K-12 education and to close the achievement gap. Taking advantage of these funding opportunities could give you the resources to hire additional teachers and staff, purchase technology tools to enhance classroom or remote learning, create additional programs designed to help specific student populations, and ultimately raise the bar for education at a specific school or for an entire school district.
If you have an idea that could improve the education experience at your school or district for students and/or teachers but need additional funding to bring your idea to fruition, one or more of the following corporate foundation grants might be an available resource.
McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
Deadline: April 15
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.
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.”
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.
Verizon Innovative Learning
Deadlines: Varied
The foundation aims to increase access to technology so students have the skills they need to be college and career ready.
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.