Grant Information

Newest information:

National Education Association's foundation provides grant opportunities to its members.

This link https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/ provides information for a variety of grant opportunities.

There are four categories:

Global Learning Fellowship: Jan 13- April 7 application window

Envision Equity Grants: you must log in

Learning and Leadership Grants: you must log in

Student Success Grants: Open March 1- May 1 application window

First Horizon

First Responder Program

For the Heroes in Our Communities

First Responder such as
- Active duty employees of: Police depart., Sheriff depart., Correctional facilities, Fire depart., US military
- Educators - Active employees of: Local schools, State schools, and County schools accredited by the native state
- Medical/Health Care Worker- Active employees of: Hospitals, Pharmacies, Medical offices, Dental offices
First Horizon wants to help with the down payment by providing a Grant of up to $9,000.
Provide down payment assistance for borrowers who are defined as a "First Responder." Borrower income cannot exceed 80% of the Area Median Income, OR borrowers must be purchasing a primary residence income of a low- to moderate-income (LMI) census tract.
Recipients of the First Responder Program must qualify for and brain an eligible mortgage loan with First Horizon Mortgage.
If you have any questions contact: Israel Vance
NMLS #: 1468594
Mortgage Loan Officer
First Horizon
Phone: (423) 631-4833
israel.vance@firsthorizon.com
www.firsthorizon.com/mortgage/israel-vance

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The National Society of High School Scholars provides the following grant opportunities:

When you have registered, you will have access to the grants dashboard. Examples of grants that are currently available but not limited to:

NSHSS Conference Grant

offering one $500 award
Eligibility: A high school teacher or counselor is currently employed.
NSHSS is providing 1 $500 grant for 2025 to help with the costs of educational conference registration, travel, and accommodations.
Application Opens: October 25, 2024
Closing Date: March 15, 2025, by 11:59 PM (EST)
Register to apply
Note: *They invite school social workers, counselors, homeschool educators, test prep professionals, teachers, administrators, etc., to register for free as an NSHSS educator and begin applying for NSHSS grants.

NSHSS School Supplies Grant

Four $500 grants will be awarded
Eligibility: A high school teacher or counselor is currently employed.
Note: *They invite school social workers, counselors, homeschool educators, test prep professionals, teachers, administrators, etc., to register for free as an NSHSS educator and begin applying for NSHSS grants.
Application Opens: October 25, 2024
Closing Date: March 15, 2025, by 11:59 PM (EST)
Register to apply

School Club Cash

Two $500 grants will be awarded
Eligibility:
Any registered NSHSS Educator* who works with high school students in an academic capacity.
Note: *They invite school social workers, counselors, homeschool educators, test prep professionals, teachers, administrators, etc., to register for free as an NSHSS educator and begin applying for NSHSS grants.
Application Opens: October 25, 2024
Closing Date: March 15, 2025, by 11:59 PM (EST)
Register to apply

NSHSS Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom Grant

Eligibility: A Registered NSHSS Educator who works with high school students in an academic capacity. This invitation includes social workers, counselors, test prep teachers, and administrators who can register for free as NSHSS educators and apply for the NSHSS grant.
Application Opens: April 10, 2024
Closing Date: August 15, 2024 by 11:59PM (EST)

Project Lead the Way

https://www.pltw.org/plan-for-pltw/investment/funding-grants/grant-opportunities

Project Lead The Way provides STEM grants.

John Deere - PLTW Grant Opportunity 2025

Eligible schools must be located within 40 miles of the John Deere Community in Greeneville TN. Schools or school districts must enroll at least 50% of students who participate in the Free and Reduced Lunch program.

PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

The funding will go toward PLTW programs with a focus on STEM.

Types of PLTW grants to apply

Use of funds and how to apply

Applications due by November 1, 2024

1) Toshiba America Foundation

Grants for Grades K-5:

Due: October 1st, $1,000

From website:

Do you teach in an elementary school classroom?
Do you have an innovative idea for improving Science, technology, engineering and math learning in your classroom?
Is your idea project based learning with measurable outcomes?
What do you need to make learning math and science fun for your students?https://www.toshiba.com/taf/k5.jsp

Grants for Grades 6-12

From website:

Do you teach in a middle and high school classroom?
Do you have an innovative idea for improving STEM (Science, technology, engineering and math) learning in your classroom?
Is your idea project based learning with measurable outcomes?
What do you need to make learning STEM subjects fun for your students?

Sixth to 12th grade teachers are invited to apply on-line for a Toshiba America Foundation grant of up to $5,000 and more than $5,000 to help bring an innovative project into their own classroom.

6-12 Less than $5,000 Due 3/1; 6/1; 9/1; 12/1
6-12 greater than $5,000 Due 5/1; 11/1

https://www.toshiba.com/taf/612.jsp

From the website about items not allowed.

1) TVA STEM Classroom Grant open August 1st: https://www.tsin.org/classroom-grants I can provide guidance but the grantor prefers teachers/administrators to write the grant. The Central Office will receive the potential awards and I will be in charge of purchasing. If anyone is interested please send me the budget before submission so the technology department may check over the technology that may be requested. The grant window closes on September 15, 2024.

2) If you are interested in the STEM and STE(A)M School Designat/ion process: Join TSIN's 1-Week Webinar Series in August to Learn More About the STEM and STE(A)M Designation process are hosting a 1-week webinar series from August 5-8, 2024, to explore the Tennessee STEM and STE(A)M Designation Rubric. https://www.tnstemdesignation.org/

Intent to Apply closes on September 12, 2024

***Two Washington County schools have obtained their STEM Designation, Sulphur Springs and West View.

3) Aldi Community Gift Card Grant opportunity:

Please check Eligibility, Guidelines, and FAQs before applying. ALDI accepts applications between March 1st – December 15th each year.

If interested please go to this LINK: Gift Card Grant

Washington County Schools

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