Schools funding opportunities, with information provided via the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/funding/topic_details.php?topic=Schools Grants to increase the number of qualified Indian individuals in professions that serve Indian people, and to provide training and enhance skills. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Education http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=400 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:21:39 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=400 Funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Dollar General Literacy Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1795 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:40:34 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1795 Formula grants to State educational agencies (SEAs), which in turn award subgrants to eligible LEAs either competitively or on a formula basis. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Education http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1163 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:11:12 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1163 Mini - grants to rural schools. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Rural Education Association http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2770 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:12:54 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2770 Grant to rural teachers and rural schools. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Rural Education Association http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2771 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:29:13 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2771 Grants to be used toward the purchase of playground equipment that will be built using the KaBOOM! community-build model. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2769 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:58:10 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2769 Grant program to provide schools with gardening supplies, curriculum materials, and plants to help create engaging nutrition and gardening experiences. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2766 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:18:34 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2766 Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. Geographic coverage: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2763 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:35:37 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2763 The Wal-Mart Foundation has adopted four areas of focus: Education, Workforce Development / Economic Opportunity, Health and Wellness, and Environmental Sustainability. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Wal-Mart Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1991 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:19:17 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1991 Grants to direct family literacy service providers. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Dollar General Literacy Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1794 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:13:08 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1794 Grants in over twelve hundred counties across thirty-nine states to help strengthen local communities and education systems, especially in the areas of science and/or math. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2756 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:07:04 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2756 Wells Fargo makes grants in three primary areas: Human Services, Education and Community Development. Geographic coverage: Texas -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1058 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:35:14 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1058 Wells Fargo makes grants in three primary areas: Human Services, Education and Community Development. Geographic coverage: New Mexico -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1057 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:34:54 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1057 Wells Fargo makes grants in three primary areas: Human Services, Education and Community Development. Geographic coverage: California -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1055 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:34:17 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1055 Wells Fargo makes grants in three primary areas: Human Services, Education and Community Development. Geographic coverage: Arizona -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1056 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:33:49 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1056 Grants to support children with disabilities and healthcare for the uninsured. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- CVS Caremark http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1659 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:06:44 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1659 Awards funding to non-profit organizations that provide direct service to adults in need of literacy assistance. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Dollar General Literacy Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=992 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:10:54 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=992 Grants which are used to support the funding of specific capital projects in the areas of arts and culture, education, and health and welfare. Geographic coverage: Indiana -- SIA Foundation Inc. http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1117 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:51:18 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1117 Grants to support local educational agencies (LEAs) and other eligible entities described in this notice in their efforts to reform and improve elementary and secondary school programs that serve Indian students. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Education http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1550 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:15:00 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1550 Grants to support local educational agencies (LEAs) and other eligible entities described in this notice in their efforts to reform and improve elementary and secondary school programs that serve Indian students. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Education http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=156 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:12:58 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=156 Grants to provide financial assistance to projects to develop, test, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to improve the educational opportunities and achievement of preschool, elementary, and secondary Indian students. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Education http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=399 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:40:26 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=399 Funding for cooperative agreements to establish and advance statewide or multi-county AHEC programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2592 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:02:45 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2592 Funding to construct, enlarge, or improve essential community facilities for health care, public safety, and public services in rural areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Rural Development http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=91 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:06:37 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=91 Funding to provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1545 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:35:59 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1545 A program that provides milk to children in schools, child care institutions and eligible camps that do not participate in other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1547 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:48:56 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1547 Provides cash assistance to States to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1546 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:47:30 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1546 Provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Universal Service Administrative Company http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=874 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:35:31 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=874 The Hearst Foundations are national philanthropic resources for organizations and institutions working in the fields of Education, Health, Culture and Social Service. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Hearst Foundations http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2624 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:50:18 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2624 Benefits public school libraries recovering from major disasters. The fund provides grants for books, media and/or equipment that support learning in a school library environment. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Library Association http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1793 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:16:59 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1793 Grants to support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Education Association http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1682 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:47:09 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1682