Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for high-quality, innovative research to improve educational practice. Funding is intended for research projects that span the life course from early childhood to adult learning, as well as those that focus on contexts outside of school. The Lyle Spencer ...

Grants to Massachusetts schools and school districts for programs that encourage homeless children and youth to be enrolled in school, attend school, and have the opportunity to succeed academically. The following are three grant program purposes: 1. Support Services: to address the basic and ongoing needs of homeless s...

Grants to USA state, local, and tribal government agencies for comprehensive programs that identify and remediate hazards related to lead-based paint in rental units and owner-occupied housing. Applicants are advised that registrations required to apply may take up to four weeks to complete. Healthy Homes Supplemental ...

Grants of $2,500 to USA K-12 teachers for projects to enhance the quality of classroom education. Please note that teachers must be nominated prior to entering the contest; self-nominations are allowed. Winners will be decided during a public voting period. The winning teachers will receive a grant for the purchase of clas...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA K-12 public schools, charter schools, and nonprofit parent-teacher groups to enhance school resources and facilities. Funding may be requested for technology upgrades, facility renovations, tools for STEM programs, and safety improvements. Preference will be given to requests tha...

In-kind grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Letters of intent are due by January 26. Funding is intended to help cover the costs associated with lighting, irrigation, construction, surfacing, and enhancement of soccer fields. Safe Places to Play trans...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research and development projects that strive to improve the welfare of children, ages 0 through 7 years. Programs may focus on three general areas: early childhood welfare, play and education, and parenting education. Welfare is broadly defined to include physical and mental healt...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educators of grades Pre-K through 12 to help advance innovative programs that incorporate the arts into educational programming. Funding is intended to support programs that work to effectively use the arts as a learning tool in teaching children who learn differently.

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories schools, community groups, nature centers, or museums for projects that involve youth in environmental and conservation education. Applicants must attend a pre-application training. Projects should help students enhance the environment of their schools or neighborhoods. Stu...

Award of $500 to a USA school or youth group that includes children in grades K-12 for an established youth garden project. This award is intended to recognize the sustainability of exceptional youth garden programs that have shown success and have impacted the lives of the children and the community in which they live.

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of arts, culture, humanities, food, agriculture, nutrition, education, and youth development. Preference will be given to programs and organizations focusing on the areas of food, education, health, and housing and shelter programs. Requests for gene...

In-kind grants valued at up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International museums for the creation of a Maker Space area where PreK-8 children can tinker, play, and invent using a variety of materials. Funding is intended to create a space with incorporated STEM education which will inspire children to create and explore. ...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for community services. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Organizations must operate within Essex, Middlesex, or Suffolk Counties. Funding is intended for projects in education, social justice, human services, and healthcare.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International university students and faculty members to conduct research projects that focus on understanding the psychological and behavioral aspects of injuries among children and adolescents. Funding is specifically intended for research that relates to the prevention of inju...

Grants ranging from $250 and $1,000 to USA children and youth, ages 18 and under, to complete community service projects in their communities. Funding will be provided to support a wide variety of projects and events. Examples of eligible community service projects include: turning a vacant lot into a community garden, r...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada pure or applied mathematician to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education for K-16 students. Nominations should cite the candidate’s past or current contributions to math education, which may include, but is not limited to: -Developing or assessing the K-16 ma...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofits in the MetroWest Boston/Lincoln area for projects related to general education and arts education, and to develop arts education scholarship programs. Funding is intended to support specific programs or projects that can demonstrate measurable outcomes. The Foundation has two areas of...

Grants to Sudbury, Massachusetts nonprofits, schools, and agencies for programs and projects that aim to improve the quality of community life. Funding will be provided for proposals that focus on the areas of youth development and opportunity, community building, historic and environmental preservation, and/or at-risk po...

Grants to USA nonprofits, agencies, healthcare facilities, schools, and community organizations for addressing unmet medical needs, providing basic human services, and improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in locations where the Foundation's employees reside and work. Bristol-Myer...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers for hands-on math and science projects in the classroom. Funding is intended for innovative projects that will make learning math and science fun, improve teacher instruction, and result in measurable outcomes. Please note that grants are solely for project expenses, and not for c...

Grants of $300 to USA classroom teachers of grades three to six to create an educational herb garden. Funding is intended to continue the use of herbs in elementary education. The gardens may be indoor or outdoor. Funding may be used to purchase soil, plant trays, containers, and gardening tools that are appropriate for ch...

Grants to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs and services in multiple states and provinces that will benefit children, youth, and local communities. Funding is intended for initiatives that will empower young people and have a significant and measurable impact on residents. Funding is inte...

Grants of up to $500 to USA teachers working full-time in any state, excluding Colorado, Oregon, Idaho, Arkansas, Washington, and Kansas. Funding will be provided for a wide range of projects or materials that will improve student learning. This can include, but is not limited to, books, software, calculators, math manipul...

Grants to Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities where the funding source has a business presence. Applications will be considered in the areas of c...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofits for programs that provide students with the opportunity to learn about current and future energy challenges. Students in grades 6-12, college, or university will engage in educational projects that will enhance their understanding of science and technolo...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to Greater Boston, Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that address gender, ethnic, and racial disparities, as well as other social inequalities. Preference will be given to innovative activities where a smaller award amount is likely to have a meaningful impact. Thr...

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont nonprofit organizations to enhance and promote education in areas where the funding source has a business presence. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The mission of the bank's charitable Foundation is...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Winchester, Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and services assisting the elderly, youth, students, and individuals with mental or physical disabilities. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that are dedicated to enriching the community and providing health and social services...

Grants averaging $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts that operate youth baseball or softball programs and facilities. Funding may be used to support a new program, enhance or expand an existing program, obtain equipment or facilities, or undertake a collab...

In-kind grants worth up to $800 to USA public libraries and tribal libraries in rural areas to acquire brand new, high quality, hardcover children's books. Recipients will be able to choose which books are best suited for their community from a list of over 500 books, including award-winning and star-reviewed titles from e...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for projects that promote public engagement with historical resources. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations at least six weeks prior to the deadline. Emphasis is placed on projects that result in online tools. ...

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies, local government agencies, and tribal governments for the development and implementation of programs to reduce gang recruitment of unaccompanied youth. Funding is intended to reduce violent crime and victimization of alien youth and children. Unaccompanied alien ch...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories and Canada K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations to support new or existing educational gardens. Requests must be for an edible garden that incorporates growing vegetables, fruits, grains, or herbs. Priority will be given to projects that benefit schools in communities with limite...

Awards of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to recognize excellence in increasing oral or medical health care access for the underserved. Priority will be given to nonprofits that focus on expanding health care for children and youth (birth to 18 years). Applicants are required to demonstrate that their submitted pro...

Grants ranging from $200 to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for recreational and educational programs and projects that benefit youth in Millbury. Programs that focus on aspects of agriculture, the environment, animal life, and horticulture are especially encouraged.

Grants ranging from $100 to $500 to USA schools, nonprofit places of learning, churches, and nature centers for projects that promote an appreciation of nature by using or developing natural landscapes and native plants. Funding is intended to cover the costs of seeds and native plants. Wild Ones is looking for project...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and private colleges and universities for programs and projects that focus on promoting private higher education, educational television and media, and/or religious diversity and leadership. LOIs are due by October 15 for proposals focusing on Private Higher Education and for proposals...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations that increase the quality of life for residents of Chatham. Priority will be given to organizations that address the environment, children's needs, hunger, and other social needs, such as economic security, transportation, healthy aging, and housing. The Chatham Fund supp...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of social change initiatives. Funding must identify with one of the following focus areas: advancement of philanthropy and volunteerism, education, entrepreneurship, advocacy and debate, advancement of women and girls, prevention of child abuse, and crisis management a...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Canada nonprofits and individuals for the preservation and archiving of music and other recorded sounds that are representative of North American heritage. Funding is also available for scientific research projects related to the impact of music on the human con...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that provide emergency shelter to domestic violence victims to offer pet housing to beneficiaries. This grant seeks to fill critical funding gaps to enable domestic violence shelters to provide co-sheltering options for survivors and their pets. Grants may be used t...

Fellowships to USA individuals for projects that catalyze change and advance reform on issues related to the criminal justice system. The fellowships are intended to mitigate the harmful impact of current criminal justice policies on communities, families, and individuals in the United States. Fellowships should involve...

In-Kind Grants of $200 in the form of gift cards to USA individuals and community, school, and nonprofit groups for youth-led community service projects. Funding is intended for youth to identify and address a priority community need through a service campaign for animals, people, or the environment. Successful Roots &...

Grants of $10,000 to USA hospitals to develop a volunteer program that will benefit newborn babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. The program may consist of developing educational materials, volunteer training and recruitment, or purchasing rocking chairs. Funding may support new programs or strengthen an existing on...

Grants ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that empower girls and women living in extreme poverty. Applications are invited for projects that promote good health, economic self-sufficiency, and education in developing countries. Dining for Women is an educational givin...

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind grants valued at up to $250 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that address local community needs where the Funding Source operates. Funding is intended for organizations that are working to address local issues, commit to fostering community development, and a...

Grants to Massachusetts public two-year colleges, school districts, and consortiums for programs that will improve secondary-level technical and career education statewide. Priority will be given to programs that will reduce the achievement gap for special populations on the Perkins IV core indicators of performance as set...

Grants ranging from $100 to $5,000 to USA military individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder for effective treatments, assessments and needed life supports. Uses can include ABA therapy, summer camps, helmets, nutritional supplements, intensive behavioral therapy, or other services and supports. The ...

Grants to Massachusetts public school districts to meet the needs of qualifying students with disabilities. The purpose of this program is to ensure that all students with disabilities receive appropriate and free public education, inclusive of special education and relevant services suited to their individual needs. T...

Grants to Massachusetts public school districts to meet the needs of preschool children (ages 3-5) with disabilities. Funding is intended to ensure that these children receive free special education and related services that meet their needs in the least restrictive environment (LRE). The purpose of this federal special...