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Grant Opportunities

Grant Opportunities

Texas Retired Teachers Foundation –

The Classroom Assistance Grant is awarded to Texas public school teachers who, on a daily basis, demonstrate commitment to public education and Texas children through the creation of programs, events, or other learning platforms.

Applicants may download an application from the TRTF website beginning September 6, 2024. All applications must be received in full by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Charles Butt Foundation- Aspiring Teachers

The Charles Butt Scholarship selects talented and diverse aspiring teachers who demonstrate leadership potential, and ensures they are supported financially and professionally throughout their journey to becoming a teacher.

Innovative Reading Grant

American Association of School Librarians – Due Feb 1, 2025- The AASL Innovative Reading Grant supports the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for K-9th learners which motivates and encourages reading, especially with struggling readers.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Due Nov 1 and May 1 - Apply for NCTM's Mathematics Education Trust grants, scholarships, and awards. Funding ranges from $1,500 to $24,000 and is available to help math teachers, prospective teachers, and other math educators improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. 

 

Walmart Local Community Grants

Source: Walmart
Application Deadline: 

  • Quarter 1: March 1 – April 15
  • Quarter 2: May 1 – July 15
  • Quarter 3: August 1 – October 15
  • Quarter 4: November 1 – December 31

Purpose: The purpose of the grant is to support schools and organizations with funding towards, community and economic development, diversity and inclusion, education, health and human services, hunger relief and healthy eating, public safety and quality of life.
Award: $250 to $5,000

ACS-Hach Chemical Development Grants 
Source: ACS- HACH
Application Deadline: January 21 and October 15 annually 
Purpose: To support high school chemistry teachers as they identify and pursue opportunities that advance their professional development and enhance the teaching and learning of chemistry in their classrooms.
Award: $1,500

Baseball Tomorrow Fund
Source: Baseball Tomorrow Fund
Application Deadline: Letter of Inquiry submissions on a rolling basis throughout the year with no deadlines but may take up to 6 months processing. For example, if you are applying for your funding in the spring season starting in March. submit your LOI in August.
Purpose: To provide funding for incremental programming and facilities for youth baseball and softball programs, and to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball program.
Award: TBD

Classic for Kids Foundation
Source: Classic for Kids Foundation
Application Deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31
Purpose: To empower young people to shape positive futures through music, build sustainable stringed instrument music programs, and provide grants for high-quality instruments.
Award: TBD

Fruit Tree Planting Foundation Orchard Grant
Source: Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) and Stretch Island Fruit Co.
Application Deadline: Inquiries accepted year-round
Purpose: Brings fruit tree orchards (about 20-25 trees minimum) to schools to improve the surrounding environment and provide a local source of healthy nutrition.
Awards: Trees, materials, orchard installation design work, and onsite environmental curriculumm

Hungry For Music Grant
Source: Hungry for Music
Application Deadline: 

  • Title One Public Schools August 1-October 15
  • After-School & Summer Programs March 31-July 1
  • Social Workers and School Counselors - Open all year

Purpose: Hungry for Music provides musical instruments to individuals, schools, and community music programs that cannot afford them.
Awards: Musical instruments

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