Grant Opportunities

Target Local Store Grants

Target store grants support nonprofit programs that impact the arts, early childhood reading and family violence prevention in the areas where we do business. Support will be awarded for projects or programs. The average grant amount is between $1,000 and $3,000. Target grant applications are currently being accepted. You may apply any time between March 1 and May 31, 2009. The application is an online process. More details available at: http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-031767.

Lowe’s Toolbox for Education

The Lowe’s Toolbox for Education awards $5 million annually to public schools (K-12) and parent/teacher groups across the United States. School projects should encourage parent involvement and build stronger community ties. Grants are for $2,000 to $5,000. Lowe's Toolbox for Education accepts only the first 1,500 applications per grant period. The next deadline is October, 2009. Check the Lowe's Website in July for details.

More details available at http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/

NEA Foundation Student Achievement

The NEA Foundation Student Achievement Grants are provided to improve students' academic achievement by engaging them in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work also should improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. The maximum award is $5,000. Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, or scholars-in-residence.

Applications are reviewed three times per year: February 1st, June 6th, and October 15th. More details available at: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm. There are a few more grants listed at http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm.

American Honda Foundation

The American Honda Foundation makes grants to K–12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools, and others for programs that benefit youth and scientific education. The foundation seeks programs that are scientific, creative, humanistic, youthful, innovative, and more.
In general, grant ranges of $10,000 - $100,000 will apply to requests of a one-time only basis, payable in one lump sum, within one quarter’s (3 months) grant making. The average grant range is $40,000 to $80,000 per year. More details available at: http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf.

Toshiba Foundation for Math & Science Ed

Toshiba America Foundation contributes to the quality of science and mathematics education in the U.S. with an annual grant budget of approximately $500,000. K-12 teachers are eligible to apply for grants ranging from up to $1,000 for grades K-6 and $5,000 for 7-12. Teachers are encouraged to contact the Toshiba Foundation directly before submitting an application at http://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/home/default.jsp.

This list of grant opportunities from Ned Colley, Texas Instrument Educational Technology Consultant.