Grant+Funding+Sources

Grant Funding Sources The majority of educational grants are funded by the federal government, state governments, foundations, and businesses. Grant awards can range from $250 to hundreds of thousands of dollars. However, large grants, in terms of dollars awarded, may not have as great an impact as smaller grants. Many foundations and businesses funnel dollars to classroom teachers through smaller grant awards because they want to have a direct impact on the needs of individual classrooms and students. A small grant in terms of dollars can make a big difference to a classroom teacher interested in change, creativity, and hope.

The following list of grant sources is by no means complete but can give a classroom teacher a place to start. Further searching via the Internet can give additional possibilities. Teachers can also check with businesses in their communities to locate grant programs.

Computers for Learning US General Services Administration Computers for Learning is a grant for computers for schools. In order to encourage and promote the reuse of computers, GSA sponsors the new re-engineered Computers for Learning (CFL) website. The CFL program specifically matches the computer needs of schools and educational nonprofit organizations with excess equipment in Federal agences. []

Captain Planet Foundation Education Grants The Captain Planet Foundation The foundation supports projects that 1) promote understanding of environmental issues; 2) focus on hands-on involvement; 3) involve children and young adults ages 6-18 (elementary through high school); 4) promote interaction and cooperation within the group; 5) help young people develop planning and problem solving skills; 6) include adult supervision; 7) and commit to follow-up communication with the foundation (specific requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded). [|http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org]