Grant Information
Hilton Hotels Foundation
This foundation supports K- 12 education and leans toward science.
Most charitable giving interests are focused in areas involving K-12 Education programs and youth programs.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount: $2000 to $10,000
Expected Distribution: September, December, March, June
More information:
http://www.flaghouse.com/hiltonSupport.html
The Braitmayer Foundation
Fall grant cycle application due Nov. 15 (summer cycle deadline has passed)
ADC Foundation
The ADC Foundation makes direct grants to two strategic focus areas: mathematics/science education and nonprofit access to technology. Grants are made to organizations whose primary mission impacts K-12 or higher education for projects where the aim is systemic improvements in the teaching or learning of mathematics and science or enhancements to the “pipeline” for the preparation of students for work in technology-oriented industry.Application Deadline: OpenGrant Amount: Board meets quarterly to approve all grants over $25,000Expected Distribution: QuarterlyMore information: http://www.adc.com/aboutadc/adcfoundation/
Computers for Learning
Donates surplus federal government computer equipment to needy schools. ( http://www.computers.fed.gov/School/user.asp )
Comcast Foundation
Literacy Learning: Expanding Opportunities Through Education — “Comcast and The Comcast Foundation work closely in partnership with organizations that have expertise in education to wire schools, libraries, neighborhood centers, and to fund literacy and reading programs, and find ways that these collaborations can have the greatest impact.” ( http://www.comcast.com/corporate/about/inthecommunity/literacy/literacy.html )
Dirksen Congressional Center: Robert H. Michel Special Project Grants
The Dirksen Congressional Center offers special project funding through the Robert H. Michel Special Project Grants. Through these financial awards, The Center supports work to enhance understanding of the U.S. Congress. Individuals and organizations may apply for a Michel Special Project Grant. Although funding for the Special Project Grants is variable, they award approximately $35,000 in total per year. Inidividual awards generally fall in the $2,500 to $5,000 range. ( http://www.dirksencenter.org/grantmichelciviced.htm )
Federal Funding for Ed Tech
Information about available federal funds for schools. ( http://www.ed.gov/Technology/tec-guid.html )
Corning Inc. Foundation
Supports educational programs that promote instructional technology. ( http://www.corning.com/inside_corning/foundation.asp )
Funding for Technology
Helpful information on grant-writing tools and funding sources. ( http://www.mcrel.org/lesson%2Dplans/funding.asp )
Max Out Your E-Rate
The founding VP of the E-Rate program explains how to optimize your funding. ( http://www.scholastic.com/administrator/backtoschool/features.asp?article=erate )