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Georgia Center for Educational Renewal Grant/Funding Resource Link Information

Internal Grant/Funding Resources

Name Eligibility  Type Focus  Amount Range
Grants for the Development of Instruction Faculty members to pursue projects that will have a direct impact upon classroom instruction   Supplies, equipment, travel related to the project, or personal services to develop innovative teaching strategies or improve existing methodology may be funded. N/A
Grants for Professional Travel Faculty members    Funds are available to support professional travel for conference and professional meetings directly related to updating knowledge of the discipline and enhancing your professional development as a teacher-scholar. N/A
Faculty Development Summer Award Faculty memebers - for use during summer semester   Allow faculty members to upgrade skills in the discipline, to develop innovative teaching strategies, to devise new courses/significantly revise existing ones, to plan significant curriculum changes, or to pursue other creative projects that affect the instructional process. $3,000.00
Awards of Excellence in Contributions to Instruction Faculty memebers   Designed to recognize and reward faculty who have made outstanding contributions to the teaching-learning process at Georgia Southern, the Awards for Excellence in Contributions to Instruction are presented to two full time faculty members.  (2) $4,000.00 stipends are rewarded each summer
Award for Excellence in Research/Creative Scholarly Activity Faculty members   Recognize persons who excel in their research efforts in addition to fulfilling regular full-time teaching responsibilities N/A
Award for Excellence in Service Faculty members   Recognize and reward faculty who use their academic disciplines to provide non-compensated assistance to the region as well as to the academic community N/A
Publication Assistance Program Faculty Members   Reprints, page charges for journal space, copyright fees associated with publication of an article $500 per fiscal year

 

 

Find all discretionary grants offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies on Grants.gov.

 

 

External Grant/Funding Resources

In alphabethical order

Source Name Eligibility Type Focus Amount Range
2008 Shade Structure Grant Program Non-Profits, Schools Competitive/ March purchase of permanent shade structures designed to provide shade and ultraviolet (UV) ray protection for outdoor areas.  $8,000.00
21st Century Schools of Distinction Awards Schools Competitive/ Annualy Variety of programs up to $120,000 package per school
A.L. Mailman Family Foundation Non-Profits Competitive early childhood  $25,000
AAUW Community Action Grants   Competitive Education & Equality for woman and girls $2,000-10,000 depending on one or two year program
Aetna Foundation Non profit organizations Competitive Partnerships that improve communitites - arts,obesity $5,000-$50,000
AGL Resources Private Foundation Tax exempt 501(c) 3 organ. Competitive/ 2-times Annually Education K-12  N/A
Alcohol Education Projects Higher Education, Non-Profits, Schools Competitive/ May, September and January develop health educataion activities in K-12 science education and undergraduate/graduate education, health professions education, and public health education. Up to $250,000 
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Higher Ed Competitive Higher Ed - Research on completion rates for science and engineering N/A
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Tax exempt organizations Competitive Science & technology, improving the standard of living, education & careers in scence & technology, and nationl issues $500-$45,000
Amateur Chamber Music Players Foundation Non-Profits Competitive chamber music-related activities and projects $3,500.00
American Honda Foundation K-12 and higher ed Competitive Open as to funding focus - innovative projects N/A
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Grants Non-Profits, Schools Competitive/ July Athletics/Playgrounds, Educational Programs, Nutrition/Health $1,500 - $70,000
Andrew Goodman Foundation Nonprofit 501 c(3) organizations. Competitive/ May and November social and economic justice $25,000.00
Andrew W. Mollon Foundation   Competitive Higher Education & Scholarships, Scholarly Communications, Research in Information Technology, Museums & Art Conservation, Performaing Arts, and Conservation of the Environment  N/A
AOL Time Warner Foundation 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations Competitive developing and testing after school programs N/A
Arthur Vining Davis Foundation Grants Higher Education Competitive innovative professional development programs that strengthen teachers and their teaching in grades 9-12. $100,000 to $150,000
Auto Zone Community Relations Grants Non-Profits, Schools Competitive Educational Programs N/A
Avon Foundation 501©3 Competitive breast cancer; domestice violence; disaster relief N/A
Baseball Tomorrow Fund Non-Profits CompetitiveCompetitive Baseball Initiatives N/A
Bayer Science and Education Foundation K-12 Competitive Science and Medical Education N/A
Blockbuster Inc. Corporate Giving Program Non-Profits Competitive Related to film and video N/A
Bob and Delores Hope Charitable Foundation  501(c)(3) Tax exempt organizations Competitive funds to support operation, renovation and building construction $75,000.00
Boeing Company Grants Higher Education, Schools Competitive Educational Programs N/A
Bradley Foundation Grants Program 501(c)(3) or 509(a) tax exempt organizatio Competitive cultivate a sense of citizenship among the American people  N/A
Braitmayer Foundation Higher Education, Non-Profits, Schools Competitive/ June enhance the education of K-12 students. $35,000.00
Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Community groups and schools Competitive/ 3-times Annualy youth baseball and softball. N/A
Captain Planet Foundation Non-Profits, Schools Competitive Awards, Environmental Education $250 - $2,500
CarMax Regional Giving Program Nonprofit Institutes Competitive Selected nonprofit institutes should promote either (a) educational opportunities for children and families or (b) youth leadership; and Show a demonstrable need based upon the (a) demand for the program or (b) population served by the program  
Center for Global Partnership Grants Non-Profits, Schools Competitive To foster intellectual and grass-roots exchanges and education initiatives and to increase awareness and understanding of Japan in Midwestern and Southern states. $5,000.00
Challenged Athletes Foundation Any person of any age with a permanent disability Competitive sports-specific training, competition or sports equipment or prosthetics. $3,500.00
Charles Lafitte Foundation Non-Profits Competitive Special Education N/A
Citigroup Foundation Non-Profits Competitive educational opportunities in low-income communities  N/A
Citigroup Foundation Schools Competitive Financial Education; Educating the Next Generation N/A
Clark Foundation High school radio clubs, youth groups Competitive Educational Programs, Math/Science, Technology, $500.00
Comcast Foundation K-12 Competitive Literacy, volunteerism & youth leadership N/A
Computer Associates Non-Profits, Schools

Competitive

 

children build confidence needed to succeed and have a positive impact on community life. N/A
Cooper Industries Foundation Government & Libraries, Non-Profits, Schools Competitive community libraries, mentoring programs, vocational schools, and college scholarship programs. $300 to $89,000 
Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants (NEH) Government & Libraries, Non-Profits Competitive study of humanities  $30,000.00
Do Something Students Competitive/ Fall young leaders who identified a community problem and did something about it. $10,000.00
Dow Chemical Company Foundation Non-profit organizations with preference to Dow employees' recommendations Competitive improvement in hands-on science experience for K-12 students $50,000.00
Dreyer's Foundation Non-Profits, Schools, Social Services Competitive/ Monthly ice cream products and gift certificate/auction items  Up to $3,000 and/or ice cream products and gift certificates
Earthwatch Grants Full-time elementary, middle, or high school educators Competitive fellowships to educators to participate in field-based environmental research expedi N/A
Educational Foundation of America Grants Non-Profits, Schools Competitive innovative pilot project or seed grants that could have national or international ramifications. $10,000 - $400,000
EdVisions Schools, Teachers Competitive grants to schools that are interested in implementing the EdVisions blueprint. 150,000 each over three years
Elsevier Foundation  Higher Ed Competitive Improving libraries in developing countries, and supports research that addresses how to balance childcare and family responsibilities with demaning careers in science and technology  N/A
Elva Knight Research Grant Teachers Competitive/ January research in reading and literacy $10,000
Fantastic Foods Non-Profits Competitive food for events and fundraisers. N/A
Field Trip Grants Teachers Competitive Field Trips $1,000.00
Finish Line Youth Foundation 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations Competitive/ Quarterly learn the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. $1,000 to $5,000
FINRA Investor Education Foundation    Competitive Investment Education N/A
Forensics in the Classroom Teachers Competitive forensic-related curriculum activities in the classroom. $1,000.00
Foundation for Technology Education Teachers Competitive/ Due in December integration of a quality technology education program within the school curriculum. $2,000.00
Fulbright Hays Seminars Abroad Program Teachers Competitive Scholarships/Fellowships N/A
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program Higher Education Competitive doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad  $37,000
G Tech After School Advantage Non-Profits, Schools Competitive up to $15,000 in state-of-the-art computers, on-line technology, computer software and volunteer hours  up to $15,000  
General Motors Foundation and Corporate Giving Non-Profits Competitive Educational Programs N/A
Georgia Power Foundation Government and 501(c) 3 organ. Competitive Open as to funding focus N/A
Georgia-Pacific Foundation tax exempt organizations Competitive Eduction of Youth  N/A
Gerber Foundation Government & Libraries, Non-Profits Competitive Pre-school/Early Childhood $500,000.00
Goodrich Corporation Foundation Non-Profits, Schools Competitive/ February and August Math/Science, Professional Development N/A
GreenWorks! Grants Schools, Teachers Competitive/ April and October To link Project Learning Tree educators and their students to local communities for projects that involve student leadership, service-learning, and community participation. $1,001 - $5,000 
Harry Chapin Foundation  501(c)(3) organizations  Competitive Art/Music $10,000.00
Heineman Foundation Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status Competitive Art/Music, Educational Programs $20,000 to $50,000
Heinz Foundation 501©3 Organizations Competitive Health and Nutrition N/A
Hidden Valley Love Your Veggies Grant Campaign Elementary Schools Competitive/ November Nutrition/Health $10,000.00
High School Physics Teacher Grant AAPT members Competitive to experiment with and improve their teaching practices $100 and $500
Highmark Foundation  Nonprofit Organizations & Hospitals Competitive Improving Community Health Starts at $50,000
Hilton Hotels Grants Non-Profits Competitive education, health, and youth programs  $2,000 - $10,000
Ilitch Charities for Children Grants  Non-Profits, Schools Competitive children's health, education, and recreation. N/A
Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers Non-Profits, Schools Competitive use information technologies within the context of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, $20 million total funds for an estimated 17 awards
Inspired Teacher Scholarships K-12 or college teachers Competitive Professional Development, Scholarships/Fellowships $1,000.00
Intel in Your Community K-12, Higer Ed, Non-profit Quarterly Intel vigorously supports education through grants for programs that advance science, math and technology education, particularly for women and underserved populations. N/A
Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions Non-Profits, Schools Competitive GeoMedia Education  N/A
Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation Non-Profits Competitive partnerships between individuals and communities $25,000.00
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations Competitive low to moderate income students to build high level reading and writing skills $200,000.00
Janus Foundation Non-Profits Competitive programs focusing on helping at-risk youth  N/A
KeyCorp Non-Profits Competitive Educational Programs $18,000,000.00
LeapFrog School House Government & Libraries, Schools Competitive Technology $500 match for a purchase of at least $1,000
Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Self-sustaining Organizations Competitive Historic Preservation N/A
Lexmark Corporate Giving Program Non-Profits, Schools Competitive provide schools with new or used printers N/A
Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program Non-Profits, Schools Competitive to purchase native seeds and plants $100 to $500 
Lowe's Outdoor Classroom Grants K-12 public schools Competitive outdoor, hands-on science education  $20,000.00
Lumina Foundation for Education Non-Profits, Schools Competitive expand access and success in post-secondary education $75,000 to $200,000
Maitland P. Simmons Award K-12 teachers who have taught less than three years full-time and are members of NSTA.  Competitive To assist a new science teacher with NSTA national conference travel expenses $1,000
Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc. Non-Profits Competitive Educational Programs $250,000.00
Mathematics Education Trust Teachers Competitive Math and Science N/A
Maurice Falk Fund Grants Non-Profits, Schools Competitive grants for research, education, training and innovative interventions - national in scope $5,000 to $40,000 per year
McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation K-12 & High Ed Competitive Academic enrichment, teacher development, student teaching scholarships/ mentoring N/A
McKenzie Foundation Non-Profits Competitive early childhood development, education, the environment, and arts and culture. N/A
McKnight Foundation Non-profit organizations Competitive Improving rural livelihoods and food security in underdeveloped countries N/A
Medtronic, Inc K-12 public schools Competitive donation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). N/A
MetLife K-12 & Higher Ed, especially community colleges Competitive Leadership development, school & community connections, access & opportunity to underprivaleged N/A
Microsoft Giving Program Grants Non-Profits, Schools Competitive bridge the "digital divide" and eliminate technology illiteracy N/A
Mockingbird Foundation Grants Non-Profits, Schools Competitive foster creative expression in any musical form $50 to $5,000 
Model School Grants Schools or school districts Competitive integrate technology in the classroom N/A
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation Nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) organizations and K-12 schools Competitive Art/Music, Educational Programs, Math/Science $5,000 to $25,000
Motorola Foundation Higher Education  Competitive Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Education, Also programs that emphasize assissting females and underserved minorities  N/A
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation Schools Competitive Art/Music musical instruments and instrument repairs between $500 - $2,500
Music is Revolution Foundation K-12 public school teachers Competitive/ January, April and October Art/Music $500
National Center for Research Resources Government & Libraries, Higher Education, Non-Profits, Schools Competitive Math/Science up to $250,000 a year each in direct costs for 3 years 
National Council for the Social Studies Government & Libraries, Higher Education, Schools Competitive Social Studies Projects N/A
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Mathematics Education Trust  Grades K-12 Competitive Improving classroom practices and increasing teachers' matematical knowledge N/A
National Education Association and Youth Service America Students Competitive Youth Leaders for Literacy $500.00
National Endowment of the Humanities and The American Library Association U.S. public libraries and K-12 school libraries Competitive to read classic books and explore themes in American history N/A
National Gardening Association Non-Profits Competitive gardening supplies to support programs that actively engage kids in the gar $500 Home Depot gift card 
National Insititutes of Health Non-Profits, Other Competitive/ 3-times Annually Nutrition/Health $50,000- $200,00
National Schools of Character Awards Schools Competitive recognize schools that are models of effective character education $2,000.00
National Science & Math Initiative Higher Ed Competitive Math & Science education and also AP classes N/A
National Science Teachers Association Teachers Competitive Attend National Convention $5,000.00
National Security Education Program Higher Education Competitive strengthen their capabilities to enhance the national capacity to educate U.S. citizens in critical languages, cultures, area, and international fields N/A
National Weather Association Teachers Competitive Educational Programs, Environmental Education, Math/Science $500.00
NCTE Small Meetings Funds Grants Non-Profits, Schools, Teachers Competitive teachers of the English language arts  $10,000 total to be given in a year. Funds are "seed money" and must be repaid - plus an additional 20 percent of profits - from proceeds of the meeting.
NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE Schools Competitive Educational Programs $5,000.00
NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE) Schools and Teachers Competitive Variety of programs $1000-$5000
Nickelodeon Non-Profits Competitive Athletics/Playgrounds, Technology $10,000.00
Nord Family Foundation Higher Ed, Non-Porfits, Schools 3-Times Annually Arts & culture, civic affairs, education, and health & social services N/A
Northrup Grumman Foundation Higher Education, Non-Profits, K-12 Competitive literacy, math, science, and technology  N/A
OSA Foundation K-12, High Ed Competitive Youth science education, science education of underserved populations, professional development resources  N/A
PADI Foundation Non-Profits Competitive/ February underwater science, environmental projects, and education Up to $20,000
Payless Shoe Source Foundation Non-Profits Competitive programs that demonstrate measurable results. $5,000.00
Pentair Foundation Grants Non-Profits, Schools, Social Services Competitive/ 3-times Annually school-to-work, alternative education, arts education, job training, at-risk youth, healthcare and disabilities N/A
PLUS Vision K - 12 schools Competitive Projector and electronic copy board N/A
PTO Today Parents / Guardians Competitive school libraries, learning labs, landscaping, painting, and/or playgrounds. $5,000.00
Qwest Foundation  PreK-12 Competitive Technology and innovative early childhood programs and Improving educators N/A
Ready to Learn Program Public elementary schools Competitive Art/Music, Literacy/Books/Reading, Pre-school/Early Childhood, Professional Development $25,000 and $1 million
Reiman Foundation Grants Non-Profits, Schools Competitive Educational Programs $5,000 and $500,000.
Research for Teachers in Engineering Higher Education Competitive K-12 teachers and community college faculty in engineering research to bring knowledge of engineering and technological innovation into their classrooms $500,000 for each of five RET site awards for up to three years.
RGK (Ronya and George Kozmetsky) Foundation Non-Profits Competitive Educational Programs $25,000.00
RGK Foundation K-12 Math, Science, & Reading Competitive    
Robert H. Michel Civic Education Grant Teachers of students in grades 4-12 Competitive to create lesson plans and/or student activities on Congress or for scholars who conduct research about congress N/A
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation Non Profit Org in Ga Competitive Health Ed, art and cultural activities and environmental ed. $100,000 - $1 million
Sato Foundation Cultural and Education Programs Competitive Especially those that include gender & ethinic background differences   
Save Our History Museums, historic sites, historical societies, preservation organizations, libraries, and archives Competitive Organizations partner with a local school or youth group and apply for funding to help preserve the history of their communities $250,000
School Wellness Grant Program Public elementary schools  Competitive/ April Nutrition/Health $2,500.00
School-Based Obesity Interventions Higher Education, Non-Profits, Other, Schools Competitive/ February, June and October reduce obesity in childhood N/A
Sea World, Busch Gardens and Fuji Film Non-Profits, Schools Competitive Awards, Environmental Education $10,000.00
Senior Corps N/A Competitive funds to hire foster grandparents to assist children and young mothers $2.65/hour (tax-free) + transportation, meals
Sony Corporate Giving Non-Profits, Schools Competitive Literacy/Books/Reading $1,000.00
Sparkplug Foundation Grants Non-Profits, Other, Schools Competitive To provide the "spark" through grants for new organizations, projects, or ideas to get going - performing arts, music, science $5,000
Staples Foundation for Learning Non-Profits Competitive programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all people $25,000.00
Starbucks Foundation Non-Profits Competitive Diversity/Tolerance/Activism $20,000.00
Start Something Scholarship Youngsters 8 to 17 Competitive/ 3-times Annually scholarships for 8 - 17 years olds who have completed the Start Something program. $5,000.00
State Farm Companies Foundation Non-Profits, Schools Competitive student-led service-learning projects  $25,000 to $100,000
State Farm Companies Foundation P-12 schools, higher ed Competitive service learning, systemic improvement, teacher excellence N/A
Student Achievement Grants Teacher K-12 and Higher Ed Competitive/ 3-times Annually All Subjects $5,000.00
Symbol Technologies, Inc. Higher Education, Schools   math, science, engineering, and technology N/A
Target Government & Libraries, Non-Profits, Schools

Competitive

 

Art/Music $3,000.00
The Actuarial Foundation Non-Profits, Schools Competitive mentoring programs involving actuaries in teaching math  $25,000.00
The American Honda Foundation Non-Profits, Schools Competitive math, science, the environment, and technology N/A
The Coca-Cola Foundation, Inc. Higher Education, Schools Competitive Educational Programs N/A
The Educational Foundation of America Government & Libraries, Non-Profits Competitive Art/Music N/A
The Lawrence Foundation Non-Profits Competitive Educational Programs N/A
The Lisa Libraries The Lisa Libraries Competitive Literacy/Books/Reading N/A
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation 501(c)(3) or 509(a) tax exempt organizations Competitive/ Quarterly research programs investigating how learning occurs in gifted children and demonstration programs of instruction will be considered.  
The Rosenberg Fund for Children Parents / Guardians Competitive educational and emotional needs of children  $3,000.00
The UPS Foundation Non Profit Org in Ga Competitive Physically handicapped and disadvantaged N/A
ThinkQuest Competition students ages 9 to 19, and teachers Competitive Laptops and cash awards  $750 - $1,000
Tolerance.org 'Mix it Up' Grants Non-Profits, Schools, Social Services Competitive Diversity/Tolerance/Activism $500.00
Tomberg Family Philanthropies Grants Non-Profits, Schools Competitive Educational Programs, Nutrition/Health $5,000 to $25,000.
Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation Non-Profits Competitive Diversity/Tolerance/Activism, Educational Programs $51,000.00
Tony Hawk Foundation 501(c)(3) or 170(b)(1)(a) Tax exempt organizations and ISDs Competitive establish high-quality public skateboard parks. $25,000.00
Toshiba America, Inc. Teachers Competitive Math/Science N/A
Toyota TAPESTRY Teachers Competitive environmental education and physical science projects 50 one-year grants up to $10,000 and 20 mini-grants of $2,500
Toyota USA Foundation  K-12 Competitive Math & Science Up to $250,000
Toys R Us Children's Fund 501(c)(3) Tax exempt organizations Competitive pre-literacy programs for at-risk children from birth to age five. $100,000.00
Travel Grants for Educators and Ronald W. Mitchell Convention Travel Grant International educators; mitchell grants cover teachers of first to sixth grades Competitive IRA annual convention $1,500
Tull Charitable Foundation  Tax exempt 501(c) 3 organ. Competitive/ 4-times Annually Projects that impact community and have far reaching impact N/A
U.S. Department of Education Teacher Workshops K-12 teachers and principals  Competitive nation's best teachers and practitioners to share their strategies for raising student achievement. N/A
US Rugby Football Foundation Non-Profits, Other, Schools, Social Services, Teachers Competitive development of rugby. N/A
Verizon Foundation Grants Non-Profits Competitive Literacy/Books/Reading $10,000.00
Vista Hermosa Foundation Grants Non-Profits, Schools Competitive programs that facilitate access to formal education, vocational training, mentoring, and leadership training. N/A
Wachovia- Community Needs Grants Non-Profits, Schools Competitive Pre-K-12 achievement gap; to advance teaching through recruitment, professional development, support, and retention of teachers,  $100 to $700,000
Wells Fargo & Co.  Non-Profits Competitive Educational Programs N/A
Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation Higher Ed Competitive Forest Preservation N/A
Wilbooks Grants Schools, Teachers Competitive access to quality books. N/A
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Higher Ed Competitive Improving teacher training N/A
Zoos, Botanical Gardens & Aquariams Botanical gardens, herbariums, bird santuaries & natural science museums Competitive Educating public on animals and plants N/A
         
         

 

 

 

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