Fall 2017 Grant Opportunities

Grant Opportunities for Local 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Purpose: To support programs that aid students with learning disabilities; target at-risk populations and integrate all learners; provide equal access; offer quality programming using innovative methods; apply data-driven approaches; and educate the whole child

Funder: Charles Lafitte Foundation

Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations

Deadline: Rolling

Amount:  Not specified

Contact: Charles Lafitte Foundation Grant Application
Purpose: To fund programs that support education from elementary to college, with a focus on engineering, science, mathematics, and technology. Also supported are programs for the disabled, and those that provide basic needs (food, clothing and shelter), disaster relief, and health.

Funder: Omron Foundation

Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations

Deadline: Rolling

Amount: Funding awards can range from $250 to $100,000 or higher

Contact: Omron Foundation Guidelines

Grant Opportunities for ACPS Departments and Teachers and Nonprofits

Purpose: to inspire underserved students to go to college and stay in college

Funder: ECMC foundation

Eligibility: Public Schools

Deadline: Rolling

Amount: Unspecified

Contact: Gregory.tardieu@acps.k12.va.us

STEM  Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to support the funding agency's mission to improve the lives of people all across the world. Funding will support schools that promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs that go beyond the textbook for grades K-12. Funding will also support colleges/universities for scholarships, equipment, and products. Schools may receive funding for these same costs, plus funding for student science camps and science teacher training. Additionally, funds will assist science institutions, including museums, in efforts that further science education.

Funder: VWR Foundation

Eligibility: Public Schools, nonprofits

Deadline: Rolling

Amount: $10,000

Contact: gregory.tardieu@acps.k12.va.us

Lockheed Martin Corporation Philanthropic Giving Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to primarily support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and military and veteran causes. Support will be provided in the following areas:

• STEM education: outreach activities for students from elementary school through college; support may be provided for projects, events, and campaigns that focus on student achievement, teacher development, and gender and ethnic diversity
• Military and veteran support: projects that provide military and veteran support, assistance to military members and their families, empower veterans in transition, and honor the legacy of all veterans. Funding requests should be for specific programming, as capital campaigns are only approved on an exception basis.

Examples of initiatives previously supported under the STEM education focus area include:

• A program that seeks to help young people develop their engineering and technology passion and proficiency through new high-quality robotics curricula, use of digital technologies, robotics clubs, and competitions
• A pilot program that connects Lockheed Martin volunteers with girls ages 9-12 to strengthen their interest and confidence in pursuing STEM education and careers
• The development of STEM-focused film “edutainment” projects that reach teachers and students with multimedia classroom activities, teachers’ guides, and White Board and Smartboard content

Funder: Lockheed Martin

Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, Public elementary and secondary schools, Institutions of higher education.

Deadline: Rolling

Amount: An unspecified amount of funding is available to support awards through this program.

Contact: eCivisTM Grants Network®