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93 Preschool Grants for Maine

Grants for early childhood programs, grants for childcare and daycare programs to promote literacy, nutrition & physical activity at preschools including food gardens, outdoor classrooms and playgrounds.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Administrators, Mentors, and Exchange Teachers for Fo...

Deadline 11/30/24

Grants to USA, Canada, and International school administrators, mentor teachers, and foreign language exchange teachers for professional development and school projects. Funding is intended for projects that contribute to the enhancement of critical language programs i...

GrantWatch ID#: 192762

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Projects Related to Improvin...

Deadline 12/04/24

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with nonprofit organizations, such as IHEs, school districts, and research facilities, for research projects in the field of education. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 172494

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Enhance Children's N...

Deadline 12/05/24

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutions, agencies, nonprofit organizations, private organizations, and individuals to enhance children's nutritional health and promote agricultural education. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 200426

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Organizations and Schools for Children and Youth Gardening P...

Deadline 12/13/24

Grants of $500 and in-kind donations to USA and territories organizations and schools for gardening programs. Funding is intended for both new and expanded programs to benefit children and youth. In addition to the cash grant, successful applicants will receive a colle...

GrantWatch ID#: 177181

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Impactful Projects to Promote Agricultural Education

Deadline 12/13/24

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to promote and advance agricultural education. Funding is intended for materials, projects, events, and educational programs designed for students, teachers, and volunteers. Eligible projects will increase agricul...

GrantWatch ID#: 209745

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA School Food Authorities and Food Industries to Improve Food ...

Deadline 12/13/24

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories school food authorities and food industries in collaboration with eligible partners to improve food offerings for K-12 students. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 217808

Grants to USA K-12 Teachers for Aerospace Education Projects and Activities

Deadline 12/15/24

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers to integrate aerospace education into the class curriculum. Priority will be given to activities that relate to aerospace science and technologies. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, supplies, technology,...

GrantWatch ID#: 159365

Grants to USA Schools, Parks, and Nonprofits to Increase the Safety of Outdoor Play Spaces

Deadline 12/15/24

Grants to USA schools and nonprofit organizations serving children and youth for projects that increase the safety of outdoor play spaces. Funding may be used for expenses associated with the installation of shade structures. Grantees will also be provided with a perma...

GrantWatch ID#: 163815

Award to a USA or Canada K-12 Teacher for Outstanding Science Instruction

Deadline 12/19/24

Award of $10,000 to a USA or Canada K-12 teacher for outstanding classroom science education. The award recipient will be honored for having positively impacted the school, community, and students through excellence in teaching. In addition, the awardee and finalists w...

GrantWatch ID#: 172654

Awards to USA K-12 Minority Science Teachers in Urban Areas for Professional Development Oppor...

Deadline 12/19/24

Awards of $1,800 to USA and territories K-12 minority science educators in urban areas to participate in professional development learning opportunities. The purpose of the program is to expand the talent pool for science teachers in order to prepare for future workfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 182392

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Schools to Purchase Instruments for Children's Music Programs

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Awards to USA K-12 School Educators and Employees to Recognize Excellence and Leadership in Sc...

Deadline 12/31/24

Awards to USA K-12 educators, administrators, and school staff members to recognize outstanding efforts to positively impact the lives of students. Nominations are accepted for educators and employees in public, charter, and private schools. The purpose of the program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186015
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Educators for Initiatives to Promote Internet Safety

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 educators for initiatives to promote internet safety. Funding is intended for the purchase of materials and supplies for use when conducting classroom sessions, assemblies, after-school activities, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 212919

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Resources and Programs to Enhance Communities

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for resources and programs to enhance communities throughout the country. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of education, community engagement, and equity. The goal of the funding program is to ensure th...

GrantWatch ID#: 216215
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline 01/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human services, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764
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Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 01/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to support activities that have a community impact in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the focus areas of economic development, educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 178822

Grants to USA Charter Organizations and School Districts to Develop New Public Schools

Deadline 01/08/25

Grants to USA charter organizations and school districts to support the development of new and innovative schools. Hybrid and virtual models may be eligible. The purpose of the funding program is to enhance outcomes for all students, with special emphasis on students o...

GrantWatch ID#: 182499

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Organizations for Initiatives to Improve Public Education

Deadline 01/08/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for initiatives to improve education. The program supports early-stage organizations and new programs within existing organizations that accelerate math and literacy achievement, assist students w...

GrantWatch ID#: 195781
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Grants to USA Schools, Agencies, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Agricultural Producers to Increase Ac...

Deadline 01/10/25

Grants to USA schools, government agencies, tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, and agricultural producers for programs to increase access to local foods for eligible schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 154171

Fellowships to USA K-12 Teachers to Work with Scientists on Conservation Research Projects

Deadline 01/10/25

Fellowships to USA K-12 teachers to work with leading scientists on conservation research projects. The fellowship is a summer outdoor experience that provides teachers with new knowledge and perspective to share with their students. Fellows participate in recording ob...

GrantWatch ID#: 187367

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, Childcare Programs, Agencies, and Agricultural Producers to...

Deadline 01/10/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, childcare institutions, local agencies, and agricultural producers to develop agriculture and healthy eating programs in schools. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed p...

GrantWatch ID#: 217571

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, Military Organizations, and Li...

Deadline 01/13/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, libraries, and military organizations for programs to educate students about autism. Funding is intended for activities designed for K-12 students. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 203769

Awards to USA K-12 Public School Teachers for Excellence in Environmental Education

Deadline 01/15/25

Awards to USA and territories K-12 public school teachers to recognize excellence in environmental education. The winning teachers' LEAs will receive awards as well. Applicants will be evaluated in several categories, including integration, service to the community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 138628

Fellowships to USA PreK-12 Teachers and Educators for Professional Development Projects

Deadline 01/23/25

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA PreK-12th grade educators and up to $10,000 to educator teams for projects that further professional growth and development. Funding is intended to allow teachers to pursue experiences that address practical issues. Proposals that sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 177420
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Fellowships to USA Educators to Enhance Professional Skills

Deadline 01/23/25

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA educators and up to $10,000 to teams of educators to improve professional skills. This program is open to full-time K-12 teachers. Eligible proposals should include creative, thoughtful projects or activities that demonstrate potentia...

GrantWatch ID#: 199165

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 Students to Participate in a Science Competition

Deadline 01/31/25

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 student teams to participate in a STEM competition. The competition is intended to encourage students to focus on team-based learning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. The competition encourages students ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177808
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to Children's Welfare and Parenting

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research projects on topics related to children's welfare and parenting. Funding is intended for original projects that have the potential to benefit infants and children. Focus areas include parenting practices and education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181620

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, local and state government agencies, and public schools to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to programs that provide services to individuals with low- to moderate-income and to unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 188042

Grants to USA Schools, Volunteers, and Educators for Physical Education and Fitness Activities

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355
NEW

Grants to USA PreK-12 School Libraries to Provide Books to Disadvantaged Youth

Deadline 02/02/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories PreK-12 school libraries to provide books to disadvantaged youth. Funding is intended to ensure that school libraries are still offering children good books to read. Applications must be connected to a specific project at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178824

Awards to USA Teachers for Outstanding Contributions to STEM Education

Deadline 02/06/25

Awards of $10,000 to USA and territories educators to recognize excellence in the field of STEM education. Applicants must teach at the 7-12th grade level. The purpose of this award is to honor teachers who have motivated their students and helped them succeed in the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180026
NEW

Grants to USA Schools for Opportunities to Experience Parks and Historic Sites

Deadline 02/07/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories under-resourced PreK-12 schools for opportunities to experience outdoor sites. Funding is intended to support projects with both educational and stewardship facets. The goal of the program is to help students discover and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200725

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Affiliated with Nonprofits for Research R...

Deadline 02/11/25 LOI Date: 01/14/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, research facilities, and school districts for research projects that contribute to improvements in education. Applicants must submit an intent to apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193651

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Provide Humanities Workshops for K-12 ...

Deadline 02/12/25 Conference Date: 12/05/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to provide week-long culture and history workshops for educators and humanities professionals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 153587

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Host Professional Development Opportun...

Deadline 02/12/25 Conference Date: 12/03/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to host humanities programming for K-12 and higher education teachers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178151

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Museums, Research Laboratories, and Tribes for PreK-12 Compute...

Deadline 02/12/25

Grants to USA nonprofits, IHEs, museums, research laboratories, professional societies, and Tribes to promote computer science and computational thinking educational opportunities for PreK-12 students. Funding is intended to support researcher-practitioner collaboratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 183161

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Poetry in American Culture

Deadline 02/15/25 LOI Date: 12/15/24

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that perpetuate the art of poetry in American culture and expand awareness of the positive effects of poetry on society. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 146023
NEW

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline 02/15/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to improve the local quality of life. Consideration will be given to programs that support economic growth, offer social benefit, or provide for the welfare of children. Eligible areas of funding include arts an...

GrantWatch ID#: 180624
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educators for Youth Research Projects in the Environm...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International environmental educators for youth research projects in the environmental sciences. Funding is intended to support projects involving K-12 students in both formal and informal education settings, such as parks and nature centers....

GrantWatch ID#: 204579

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline 03/10/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639
NEW

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Schools, and Libraries for Public Humanities Progr...

Deadline 03/18/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, schools, libraries, churches, and tribal organizations for public humanities programming. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, discussions, exhibitions, video and film productions, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 179067
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs to Improve Access to Early Childhood Care...

Deadline 03/21/25 Conference Date: 12/04/24 LOI Date: 01/21/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and IHEs for programs that increase access to early childhood care and education. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to improve childcare and educational servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 180554
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Institutions, and Schools to Promote Equal Access to Experiential Le...

Deadline 03/31/25 LOI Date: 01/31/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions, and schools to promote equal access to experiential learning in K-12 schools in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a concept proposal prior to applying. Funding is available for organizations a...

GrantWatch ID#: 169070

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits for General Support and Capital Projects in Jewish Communi...

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 180526

Grants to USA and Canada K-12 Teachers for Educational Classroom Projects Relating to Material...

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers for educational classroom projects. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of creative projects and lessons related to materials science. Eligible activities are hands-on, curriculum-based, and i...

GrantWatch ID#: 188792

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assess and Develop Programs to Address Disparities in Education

Deadline 04/01/25 LOI Date: 12/01/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for research to assess and develop programs that address inequality in education based on income, race, and ethnicity. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal.

GrantWatch ID#: 176854
NEW

Scholarships to USA Family Members of Fallen or Disabled Military Service Members and First Re...

Deadline 04/01/25

Scholarships to USA family members of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Scholarships are available for tutoring, private school, and higher education. Eligible applicants are dependants and spouses of military service members and first r...

GrantWatch ID#: 207904

Grants to Maine Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and school systems for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects that address environmental and social needs. Preference is given to short-term projects tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 176557
NEW

Awards to USA K-12 Educators for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline 04/18/25

Awards to USA educators for creative projects that enhance student learning. Funding must be used to further the projects within the school or school system. This program is open to principals, teachers, classified staff, and paraprofessionals in K-12 private and publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178562
NEW

In-Kind Book Donations to USA Schools, Title 1 Educators, and After-School Programs to Benefit...

Deadline 04/30/25

In-kind book donations to USA schools, Title 1 educators, and after-school programs to benefit low-income students. The purpose of the program is to provide teachers with additional resources to instill a love of learning and reading in their students. Grant money may ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164344
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