There are two kinds of corporate grants that schools should consider. The first is typically a fairly low-dollar type of grant, usually somewhere between $250.00 and $3000.00. These grants are often given by what are known as big-box stores such as Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Best Buy.
These grants are unique in that they are given to schools and other non-profit organizations within the community of these stores. In other words, money is given back to these schools and organizations because they are customers of those stores.
These “store” grants are a tremendous way to get money for a low-budget project in a district, campus, or even a classroom. Never overlook these grants when you are searching for money. It is easy to apply for these grants, and you usually get the money or materials you need very quickly.
The other type of corporate grant is very much like a foundation grant except that the money comes directly from the corporation rather than its foundation. The application is going to be longer and more detailed than the store grant application, but should be very similar to a foundation application.
Also like the foundation grant, you will need to match your problem area very closely to the corporation’s reason for giving. They, too, have a philosophy behind the giving they do, and as with a foundation, you will need to thoroughly understand that philosophy and match your needs closely to it.
Always remember these two types of corporate grants when you’re looking for money. Even though you won’t get a great deal of money, the first type of corporate grant mentioned above is possibly the quickest, easiest grant money available to schools.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Check it Out: Grant Opportunity!
Grant Name: Braitmayer Foundation Education Grants
Funded by: Braitmayer Foundation
Description: The Foundation is interested in K-12 education throughout the United States. Of particular interest are: 1) Curricular and school reform initiatives. 2) Preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching. The Foundation is pleased to have its grants used as seed money, challenge grants, or to match other grants to the recipient organizations. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, multi year grants, nor grants for endowment purposes or building programs. Unless a small percentage of the total amount requested, normally the Foundation does not make grants for childcare, pre-kindergarten, or after school programs nor for equipment including hardware, software, and books.
Program Areas: General Education, Math, Professional Development, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Other
Recipients: Public Schools, Private Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline: 6/1/10
Average Amount: $500.00 - $35,000.00
Contact Person: Sabina Taj, Advisor
Telephone: 410-480-2799
Website: http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/
Availability: All States
Funded by: Braitmayer Foundation
Description: The Foundation is interested in K-12 education throughout the United States. Of particular interest are: 1) Curricular and school reform initiatives. 2) Preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching. The Foundation is pleased to have its grants used as seed money, challenge grants, or to match other grants to the recipient organizations. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, multi year grants, nor grants for endowment purposes or building programs. Unless a small percentage of the total amount requested, normally the Foundation does not make grants for childcare, pre-kindergarten, or after school programs nor for equipment including hardware, software, and books.
Program Areas: General Education, Math, Professional Development, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Other
Recipients: Public Schools, Private Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline: 6/1/10
Average Amount: $500.00 - $35,000.00
Contact Person: Sabina Taj, Advisor
Telephone: 410-480-2799
Website: http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/
Availability: All States
Check it Out: Grant Opportunity!
Grant Name: Literacy and Education Grants
Funded by: Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation
Description: Literacy and education applications to help children are accepted beginning in March for specific programs with measurable outcomes. We desire to provide support for children in literacy and education programs such as summer reading programs, early childhood education programs and literacy programs for children with special needs. Applicants are typically notified within 90 days by email.
Program Areas: After-School, Disabilities, Early Childhood, Reading, Special Education
Recipients: Public Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline: Beginning March 1st and throughout the year
Average Amount: $1,000.00 - $10,000. Typically about $1,500.00.
Website: http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/community/grants/
Availability: All States
Funded by: Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation
Description: Literacy and education applications to help children are accepted beginning in March for specific programs with measurable outcomes. We desire to provide support for children in literacy and education programs such as summer reading programs, early childhood education programs and literacy programs for children with special needs. Applicants are typically notified within 90 days by email.
Program Areas: After-School, Disabilities, Early Childhood, Reading, Special Education
Recipients: Public Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline: Beginning March 1st and throughout the year
Average Amount: $1,000.00 - $10,000. Typically about $1,500.00.
Website: http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/community/grants/
Availability: All States
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