Grant Opportunities by Alesha Baker

Captain Planet Foundation

bakera16 — 2021-06-16 18:03:21 UTC

Educators, both K-12 classroom and informal, who are interested in receiving support for students to design and implement hands-on environmental solutions are eligible for project funding.

Amber Brown Grant

bakera16 — 2021-06-16 18:05:59 UTC

One school is awarded each year with an author or illustrator visit and new books to continue Paula’s love of connecting children with creative influences.

ALDI Smart Kids

bakera16 — 2021-06-16 18:07:25 UTC

For organizations that make a positive impact on our kids' health and well-being, food insecurity and diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Snapdragon Book Foundation:

bakera16 — 2021-06-16 18:17:11 UTC

We continue to be committed to awarding grants to libraries whose proposals pursue the opening of minds, hearts, and imagination for all readers.

Cox

bakera16 — 2021-06-16 18:21:10 UTC

Each location concentrates to support efforts that best serve the local needs and meet the areas we care deeply about.

YALSA's MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens

bakera16 — 2021-06-16 18:23:54 UTC

This award honors a YALSA member for developing an outstanding reading or literature program for young adults. Winners receive $500 and an additional $500 for their libraries.

OK Humanities

2021-07-26 18:56:27 UTC

Oklahoma Humanities grants encourage cultural programming on the local level across the state. Eligible projects must support the council's mission to strengthen communities by helping Oklahomans learn about the human experience, understand new perspectives, and participate knowledgeably in civic life.

2022-06-29 19:36:12 UTC

Here is a blank application for a grant from Cox so you do not have to create an account if you don't want. ~Dr. Baker

2022-06-29 19:36:43 UTC

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program

2022-07-07 22:54:34 UTC

The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development of library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities.
Preliminary Deadline Sept. 23, 2022

Innovative Reading Grant- $2,500

steven451 — 2022-07-08 02:02:37 UTC

Supports the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for children which motivates and encourages reading, especially with struggling readers. Sponsored by Capstone Publishers.

NEA Foundation Grants

markfisher1 — 2022-07-08 02:53:25 UTC

Application Period June 15-Sept 15, 2022

We invite applications from educators, specialized instructional support personnel, and education support professionals to:

develop and implement a project that will enhance students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
develop and implement a project supporting personalized and experiential learning;
support students’ mastery of essential academic content;
support students’ cultural understanding and appreciation;
promote students’ communication and collaboration skills; or
enable students to engage in learning experiences connected to real-world issues and challenges.

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

markfisher1 — 2022-07-08 03:12:34 UTC

Grant Closes September 30, 2022
STEAM or STEM-Based Grants
Project-Based

The AIAA Foundation believes that one of the most significant means to inspire and advance the future of Aerospace is to fund grants to meet the unmet and unfunded educational need of students. Each school year, AIAA awards grants of up to $500 to worthy projects that significantly influence student learning.

Association of American Educators Foundation

markfisher1 — 2022-07-08 03:48:11 UTC

Deadline: October 8, 2022
Classroom Grant Funding Options
Classroom grants can be used for a variety of projects and materials including, but not limited to, books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual equipment, and lab materials. Funds must be used within one year of the application deadline.

National Science Foundation

markfisher1 — 2022-07-08 03:58:27 UTC

Deadline: October 5, 2022

Discovery Research PreK-12 Grants

The Discovery Research PreK-12 program (DRK-12) seeks to significantly enhance the learning and teaching of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science (STEM) by preK-12 students and teachers, through research and development of STEM education innovations and approaches.
https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/discovery-research-prek-12-drk-12

WALMART Community Grants

markfisher1 — 2022-07-08 04:10:56 UTC

The 2022 grant cycle begins Feb. 1, 2022 and the application deadline is Dec. 31, 2022.

Applications may be submitted at any time during this funding cycle. Please note that applications will only remain active in our system for 90 days, and at the end of this period they will be automatically rejected.
Grant Amounts:

Local Community grants range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $5,000.

Who Can Apply:

A K-12 public or nonprofit private school, charter school, community/junior college, state/private college or university; or a church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large, such as food pantries, soup kitchens and clothing closets and CyberGrants FrontDoor verified.

Criteria:

Diversity and Inclusion: Fostering the building of relationships and understanding among diverse groups in the local service area

P Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education

markfisher1 — 2022-07-08 04:21:59 UTC

Deadline: September 30, 2022
The Award is for the 2023-24 School Year.

The P. Buckley Moss Teacher Grant program provides funding for art supplies for teachers. These grants are given annually and may be up to $1000.00 each. The purpose of the Teacher Grant is to support a new or evolving program that integrates the arts into education in the school classroom setting, with a special focus on those who learn differently. The criteria for being considered for a Teacher Grant is the development and implementation of a “hands-on” visual art learning tool.

Application:
http://www.mossfoundation.org/2023-24_Grant_application.pdf

ubrown2000 — 2025-02-12 19:48:34 UTC

The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic Enrichment Grants of up to $10,000 per year (up to $20,000 over two years) to support programs that enhance student learning. These grants fund in-class and extracurricular initiatives that foster understanding, creativity, and intellectual growth, particularly for children from low-income households.

OKC Living classroom Grant

2025-02-15 14:56:07 UTC

This isn't library specific but is definitely something that supports the curriculum.

Game On! Grant

2025-02-15 15:06:52 UTC

With the rise of eSports in Oklahoma this might be interesting.

State of Virginia Library Grants!

2025-02-17 13:15:48 UTC

This website provides information on available grants for libraries and literacy-related projects in Virginia. It lists specific grant opportunities and deadlines, supporting a wide range of educational, community, and library development initiatives.

Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant

thoma231 — 2025-03-05 17:52:50 UTC

Books Save Lives Grant

thoma231 — 2025-03-05 17:54:05 UTC