Grants and Funding Opportunities

Braitmayer Foundation Education Grants
Deadline: November 15, 2009
The Braitmayer Foundation offers grants to fund a broad range of K-12 education programs with curricular reform initiatives and professional development opportunities for teachers. The grants can be used as seed money, challenge grants, or to match other grants to the recipient organizations. Grants up to $35,000 are awarded and applications are accepted twice each year.


Lego Children’s Fund Grants
Deadline: November 1, 2009
The Lego Children’s Fund provides grants to organizations for collaborative programs involving early childhood education and development; technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities, and/or athletic programs focused on underserved youth. Typical awards range from $500 to $5,000.

Intel Community Grants
Deadline: November 1, 2009
Intel Corporation awards grants for K-12 higher education and community education programs in science, math, and technology education, particularly for women and underserved populations. Funding for environmental programs are also considered.


Target Field Trip Grants
Deadline: November 3, 2009
Target will award grants of up to $800 each to K-12 educators across the United States. Funded field trips may involve museum visits or environmental and science projects; artistic and cultural experiences; and civics or community service projects. Visit the Target website to apply.


Healthy Sprouts Awards Program
Deadline: October 17, 2009
The National Gardening Association encourages the growth of health-focused youth garden programs through the Healthy Sprouts Awards Program sponsored by Gardener's Supply Company. The awards support school and youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the hunger issues in the United States. To be eligible, a school or organization must plan to garden in 2010 with at least fifteen children between the ages of 3 and 18. The selection of winners is based on the relationship between the garden program and nutrition and hunger issues in the U.S. Visit the KidsGardening website to download an application. Grants are awarded in gift certificates to Gardener’s Supply Company and are valued at $200 and $500.