Current Funding Opportunities
Disclaimer: Although we are hopeful the foundations and companies listed here will help you to secure funds, we cannot guarantee they will grant you funding to purchase our programs. Visit their Web sites to be sure their funding priorities are still a match for program implementation.
Opportunities for Schools and School Districts
Boeing Education Grants
Description: Boeing aligns and leverages resources to support systemic and continuous improvement in school systems. Boeing supports organizations that promote developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs for classroom teachers, caregivers, and parents.
Amount: N/A.
Eligibility: U.S.-based IRS 501(c)(3) qualified charitable or educational organization, or an accredited K–12 educational institution.
Deadline: Rolling.
Programs: The SECOND STEP, WOVEN WORD, and TALKING ABOUT TOUCHING programs.
Learn more on their Web site
Donors Choose
Description: Teachers can post a project (or curriculum) they need funding for on this Web site. The need must meet the site's guidelines, which state that "all requested resources must be used by students or directly provide a student experience." Donors can donate any amount toward the cost of the item on line. When the item is fully funded, Donors Choose purchases the item and sends it and a thank you kit to the teacher.
Amount: Varies.
Eligibility: K–12 public schools.
Deadline: Open.
Programs: The SECOND STEP, WOVEN WORD, STEPS TO RESPECT, and TALKING ABOUT TOUCHING programs.
Learn more on their Web site.
eScrip
Description: Schools and nonprofit organizations that are enrolled in the eScrip program receive a percentage of grocery loyalty cards, credit card, and debit/ATM card purchases of shoppers who have registered any or all of their cards for use in the program. Every month the enrolled organizations receive all the merchant contributions made on behalf of all participants. A report listing supporters, merchants, and contribution amounts is available online.
Amount: Varies by number of enrolled supporters.
Eligibility: Public schools and 501(3)(c) organizations.
Deadline: Open.
Programs: The SECOND STEP, WOVEN WORD, STEPS TO RESPECT, and TALKING ABOUT TOUCHING programs.
Learn more on their Web site.
Ezra Jack Keats Minigrant Program
Description: Supports educators, parents, and children in their efforts to spread literacy and love of learning.
Amount: $500.
Eligibility: Public schools and libraries.
Deadline: September 15.
Programs: The WOVEN WORD program.
Learn more on their Web site
The Lawrence Foundation
Description: The foundation is focused on making grants to support education, health, human services, and other causes, with the opportunity to support other diverse areas on an occasional basis.
Amount: Varies.
Eligibility: U.S.-based IRS 501(c)(3) qualified charitable or public schools and libraries.
Deadline: April 30 and October 31.
Programs: The WOVEN WORD, SECOND STEP, and STEPS TO RESPECT programs.
Learn more on their Web site
Sprint Ahead for Education Grant Program
Description: Grants will fund the purchase of resource materials, supplies, equipment, and software that facilitates and encourages character education among K–12 students. Applications should promote youth leadership, youth volunteerism, school pride, and positive school culture. Character education teacher training and support resources are allowable.
Amount: School district grant: $25,000 maximum; individual school grant: $5,000 maximum.
Eligibility: K–12 U.S. public schools and districts.
Deadline: February 2–27.
Programs: The SECOND STEP and STEPS TO RESPECT programs.
Learn more on their Web site
Amount: Grants average between $5,000 and $10,000.
Eligibility: Schools and 501(c)(3) organizations.
Deadline: Grants are accepted between January 1 and October 31.
Programs: The SECOND STEP middle school and WOVEN WORD programs.
Learn more on their Web site.
Opportunities for Nonprofit Organizations
(foundations, PTAs, etc.)
Boeing Education Grants
Description: Boeing aligns and leverages resources to support systemic and continuous improvement in school systems. Boeing supports organizations that promote developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs for classroom teachers, caregivers, and parents.
Amount: N/A.
Eligibility: U.S.-based IRS 501(c)(3) qualified charitable or educational organization, or an accredited K–12 educational institution.
Deadline: Rolling.
Programs: The SECOND STEP, WOVEN WORD, and TALKING ABOUT TOUCHING programs.
Learn more on their Web site
The Charles Lafitte Foundation
Description: This foundation is committed to improving the “quality of life” of children by supporting programs that encourage children to reach their fullest potential. The best chance a child has to reach that goal is to be provided with sufficient education, health care, housing, and love. To that end, the foundation supports programs that deal with issues such as child abuse, literacy, educational advancement, after-school programs, and the general well-being of children. The mission of the Children’s Advocacy Program is to improve outcomes for children and youth of all ages and to maintain a vital, attractive community where children and families can thrive.
Amount: Varies.
Eligibility: The foundation funds organizations throughout the country but is limited to supporting 501(c)(3) institutions. A brief letter of inquiry is a recommended first step.
Deadline: N/A.
Programs: The SECOND STEP, WOVEN WORD, and TALKING ABOUT TOUCHING programs.
Learn more on their Web site
Community Foundation Locator
Description: Provides listings of community-based foundations by state. Some community foundations support educational initiatives of PTAs and school district-based foundations, including curriculum purchases.
Amounts: Varies by foundation.
Eligibility: Varies by foundations; primarily 501(c)(3) organizations.
Deadline: Varies by foundation.
Programs: The SECOND STEP, WOVEN WORD, and TALKING ABOUT TOUCHING programs may be eligible, depending on the foundation’s priorities.
Learn more on their Web site.
eScrip
Description: Schools and non-profit organizations that are enrolled in the eScrip program receive a percentage of grocery loyalty cards, credit card, and debit/ATM card purchases of shoppers who have registered any or all of their cards for use in the program. Every month the enrolled organizations receive all the merchant contributions made on behalf of all participants A report listing supporters, merchants and contribution amounts is available online.
Eligibility: Public schools and 501(3)(c) organizations.
Amount: Varies by number of enrolled supporters.
Deadline: Open.
Programs: The SECOND STEP, WOVEN WORD, STEPS TO RESPECT, and TALKING ABOUT TOUCHING programs.
Learn more on their Web site.
Ezra Jack Keats Minigrant Program
Description: Supports educators, parents, and children in their efforts to spread literacy and love of learning.
Amount: $500.
Eligibility: Public schools and libraries.
Deadline: September 15.
Programs: The WOVEN WORD program.
Learn more on their Web site
RGK Foundation
Description: Awards grants in the broad areas of education, community, and medicine/health. The foundation’s primary interests within education include programs that focus on formal K–12 education (particularly mathematics, science, and reading), teacher development, literacy, and higher education.
Amount: Up to $150,000. Grant committee must meet in order to consider grants over $50,000. They meet three times a year.
Eligibility: Must be a nonprofit organization.
Deadline: 2009 dates: March 5, June 5, September 4, and December 4.
Programs: The SECOND STEP, STEPS TO RESPECT, WOVEN WORD, and TALKING ABOUT TOUCHING programs.
Learn more on their Web site
Rosie’s For All Kids Foundation
Description: Early childhood care and education grants: Direct service grants focusing on classroom materials such as curricula, supplies, and staff training and development opportunities, such as curriculum training.
Amount: $15,000–$30,000.
Eligibility: Awarded grants are issued only to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (not school districts) dedicated to helping low-income children and their families through quality childcare and early childhood education curricula.
Deadline: Rolling. Take the eligibility quiz online to be invited to submit a letter of intent.
Programs: The SECOND STEP, WOVEN WORD, and TALKING ABOUT TOUCHING programs.
Learn more on their Web site.
Target Local Stores Grants
Description: Makes grants for early childhood reading in areas where Target stores do business.
Amount: $1,000–$3,000.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, libraries, or public agencies.
Deadline: May 31 (applications open March 1).
Programs: The WOVEN WORD program.
Learn more on their Web site.
Amount: Grants average between $5,000 and $10,000.
Eligibility: Schools and 501(c)(3) organizations.
Deadline: Grants are accepted between January 1 and October 31.
Programs: The SECOND STEP middle school and WOVEN WORD programs.
Learn more on their Web site.
