Sources of Funding

• The National Science Foundation The National Science Foundation funds research and education in science and engineering. It does this through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, and other research and/or education institutions in all parts of the United States. The Foundation accounts for about 20 percent of federal support to academic institutions for basic research.
• The Kmart Corporation has announced its new corporate community and outreach program that will focus on education programs and promote life-long learning. Kmart will also donate a millions to schools in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam through its Kmart School Spirit Program.
• eSchool News School Funding Center Information on up-to-the-minute grant programs, funding sources, and technology Funding.
• Philanthropy News Digest-K-12 Funding Opportunities K-12 Funding opportunities with links to grant seeking for teachers, learning technology, and more.
• School Grants A collection of resources and tips to help K-12 educators apply for and obtain special grants for a variety of projects.
• National Education Association supports a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to improve student learning in the nation's public schools, colleges, and universities. Innovation Grants and Learning & Leadership Grants, NEA Fine Arts Grant Program is few of the programs they offer. Check the website for more information
• Wallace-Readers' Digest The Wallace-Reader's Digest Funds seek to Develop effective educational leaders to improve student learning; Provide high-quality informal learning opportunities for children and families in communities; and Promote new standards of practice to increase participation in the arts. More info about the funding opportunities can be found at the Wallace funds Web site.
• IBM Corporation offers Education Grants through its Community Relations Program. Although IBM initiates most of the grant proposals, unsolicited proposals that focus on education and technology are also considered. Priority is given to requests involving IBM technology or the volunteer efforts of IBM employees. More details can be found from the Web site. It does not have any specific deadlines.
• Pfizer Foundation Grants are awarded to programs that target either health care or science and engineering education. Unsolicited proposals are seldom funded; the foundation does accept letters of inquiry throughout the year. The requirements can be found on the Web site. Pfizer is interested in projects similar to the foundation's goals and objectives. It does not have a specific deadline.
• International Technology Education Association is the professional organization of technology teachers, whose mission is to promote technological literacy for all by supporting the teaching of technology. The Grants section provides information on support programs offered by the Foundation for Technology Education and ITEA. Opportunities are available to ITEA members only, and deadlines depend upon the type of grant chosen.
• Toyota USA Foundation funds K-12 education programs, especially in the areas of mathematics and science. Priority is given to Systemic math and science programs that are broad in scope and incorporate interdisciplinary curriculum, creative and innovative programs that develop the potential of students, teachers and cost-effective programs that possess a high potential for success with relatively low duplication of effort. Applications are reviewed continually (no deadline).
• Smarter Kids Foundation The SMARTer Kids Foundation provides grants and programs to eligible K-12 schools and learning institutions.. For more about the foundations program, check the website.
• Toshiba America Foundation Toshiba America Foundation is to contributes to science and mathematics education in U.S. communities by investing in projects designed by classroom teachers to improve science and mathematics education for students in grades 7 thru 12. The Foundation reviews hundreds of proposals every year. The Foundation's total annual grants budget is approximately $500,000.
• AASL Collaborative School American Association of School Librarians (AASL) awards for 2003 $54,000 in awards, grants and scholarships . Applications for many of the awards are available on the webpage; all are available from the AASL office.
• Department of Education forecast of funding opportunities. This document lists virtually every program and competition under which the department has invited or expects to invite applications for new awards for FY 2003 and provides actual or estimated deadline dates for the transmittal of applications under these programs.
• Technology Grant News: The Winter 2002 issue of Technology Grant News is now available. It is for nonprofits, towns cities, libraries museums and schools universities. This website will keep you abreast of new technology funding opportunities for your program initiatives. This is a subscription based site.
• Mitsubishi Electric American Foundation: Starfish Grants offers numerous grants that fall in line with their mission of helping young people with disabilities to maximize their potential and participation in society , through use of technology.
• HP: HP's U.S. Grant Programs primary focus is is education and e-Inclusion. Recipients include U.S. universities, low-income and ethnically diverse K-12 school districts, national non-profit organizations that align with HP's goals to increase achievement in math and science, and underserved communities working to address their most pressing issues through reinvention and collaboration.
• AT&T Foundation: supports education programs that focus on the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. Through the AT&T Learning Network as well as Invitational Grants, the AT&T Foundation concentrates on the role of technology in education and its capacity to connect students, teachers, classrooms, institutions and communities.
• Microsoft Innovative Teachers Grant Program: Nearly $50 million in software licenses and online community-building tools will be awarded to schools, colleges, and departments of education that partner with local school districts. The goal: Provide technology-related professional development opportunities to faculty members, prospective teachers, and practicing teachers
• The Oracle Help Us Help Foundation: is a nonprofit organization that assists K-12 public schools and youth organizations in economically challenged communities through grants of computer equipment and software.
• NEC Foundation: of America makes cash grants to nonprofit organizations and programs with national reach and impact in one or both of the following arenas: science and technology education, principally at the secondary level, and/or the application of technology to assist people with disabilities.
• Coca-Cola Foundation: The Coca-Cola Foundation devotes much of its efforts to partnerships in three main areas: higher education, classroom teaching and learning, and global education.
• Siemens Foundation: provides more than $1 million in college scholarships and awards each year for talented high school students in the United States. Its signature programs, the Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science & Technology and the Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement, reward exceptional achievement in science, math and technology
• 3Com's Commitment to Help Bridge the Digital Divide: 3Com, in cooperation with the United States Conference of Mayors, has been awarding cities/school districts across the nation with grants of $100,000 worth of 3Com products and services to incorporate new uses for information technology into their communities. The 3Com Urban Challenge Program is meant to help cities bridge the digital divide. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis.
• Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation Grant: The Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation makes cash contributions on a discretionary basis twice per year. Projects that target parental involvement, establishing and raising educational standards, and the development of improved teaching techniques and better prepared teachers are of particular interest.
• Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships are designed to provide professional development opportunities for women public school teachers; improve girls' learning opportunities, especially in math, science, and technology; and promote equity and long-term change in classrooms, schools, and school systems. They have a range of program options that allow flexible funding opportunities.