Grant Resources
At Studentreasures, we believe every child deserves a memory that lasts forever. Our goal is to help as many students as possible across the country become published authors. We pride ourselves on creating memories and cherished keepsakes through these one-of-a-kind books, so, we’ve compiled some helpful resources for you to apply for grants. Click the tabs below to view a list of grants we’ve found that are available to you for your publishing project.
- National Education Grants Subject Based Grants
- Subject Based Grants
- Title 1 and Crowd Funding
- Just Because We Care
National Education Grants
Grant Name: W.K Kellogg Foundation
Grant info:
- WKKF wants all children to live a full life with high-quality, early childhood experiences, to grow up in homes with families that have stable, high-quality jobs, and to live in a community where they are nurtured. Our grant making supports thriving children, working families and equitable communities. And we continuously learn from our investments and recognize innovation as a catalyst for success.
Deadline: Various Deadlines Here
Proud Authors: here are some book ideas to get you started on writing ideas for this grant.
- Believe in Yourself and Follow Your Dreams by Mrs. Dekker’s Frist Grade Class is a great example of children expressing their dreams of the future!
- Future Plans of the Ballard Kindergarteners by Mrs. Carlson’s Class shares their exciting plans for the future.
Grant Name: The Joyce Foundation Grant
Grant info:
- Our program areas are Journalism, Culture, Democracy, Education, Employment, Environment, Gun Violence Prevention and the Joint Fund for Education and Employment. We focus our grant making on initiatives that promise to have an impact on the Great Lakes region, specifically the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Generally, we do not support capital proposals, endowment campaigns, religious activities, commercial ventures, direct service programs, or scholarships.
Deadline: April 1, 2024, August 1, 2024 and December 2, 2024.
Proud Authors: here are some book ideas to get you started on writing ideas for this grant.
- What a cute book about When We Grow Up by Mrs. Dennis and Mrs. Simpson’s Kindergarten Class
Grant Name: Penguin Random House; Teacher Awards for Literacy
Grant info: (must meet all or some)
- Teachers who foster a passion and love of reading in students through programs and curriculum that are innovative, original and have measurable success. Innovative can be defined as, but not limited to, multi-media, interdisciplinary or interactive.
- Teachers who take risks in presenting books and literature to students in a unique way.
- Teachers who are committed to reluctant readers and are visionary in their methods of reaching them.
- Teachers who create distinctive programs and activities that support and promote a community of readers.
Application Page and Deadline
- U.S. Creative Writing Awards - The application program will be available again in October 2024.
- U.S. Library Awards - Applications will open in November for 2024.
Proud Authors:
- Owen the Penguin by Jessica Guerrero
- Check out this teacher’s book, Her Hair by Rachel Ojeda
Grant Name: Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators; Amber Brown Grant
Grant info:
- Awarded annually to one school – includes a visit by a children’s author/illustrator to encourage children to read and write – eligible to preK-12th grade – public, private, charter, and parochial schools. You also receive a $250.00 stipend and $250.00 worth of books by the visiting author/illustrator.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted June 1- June 30, 2024.
More information and how to apply
Proud Authors:
- Second Grade Presents Our Favorite Fiction Books by Ms. Rauseo’s Class
- Kindergarten, Kindergarten, What Do You See? written by Mrs. Rodriguez’ Class
Grant Name: P. Buckley Moss Foundation Grant
Grant info:
- Awarded yearly for a grant up to $1,000 to support a new or evolving program that integrates the arts into educational programming – to use arts in teaching children who learn differently.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted beginning July 1, 2024 and are due by September 30, 2024.
More Information here. Please contact us at the Foundation office to receive the current grant application. Call us at (800) 430-1320.
Proud Authors:
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- Second Grade Presents Our Favorite Fiction Books by Ms. Rauseo’s class.
- Check out this book We Are Experts written by Mrs. Manuel’s Class.
Grant Name: Association of American Educators Foundation: Classroom Grant
Grant info:
- Grants are available for up to $500 and can be used for a variety of projects and materials, including but not limited to books, book making supplies, and art supplies. Funds must be used within 1 year of the application deadline.
Deadline: Spring: March 1 and Autumn: October 1
Proud Authors:
- Check out A Class with a Bad Case of Stripes written by Mrs. Smith’s Class for some colorful creative ideas to write about!
- Check out this book Wild Animals by Mrs. Bradham’s 2nd Grade Class.
Grant Name: The NEA Foundation: Student Success Grants
Overview:
- Student Success Grants are available to public school educators, specialized instructional support personnel, and education support professionals who are interested in enhancing students’ learning experiences.
Grant info:
- Grants up to $5,000 are available. Grants fund activities for 12 months from the date of the award.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be teachers, education support professionals, or specialized instructional support personnel, and must be current members of the National Education Association. Current NEA Foundation grantees are ineligible for a concurrent funding opportunity.
Deadline:
- Spring Application Period: December 1 - February 1
- Summer Application Period: March 1 - April 27
- Winter Application Period: June 15 - September 15
Proud Authors:
- The Power of Yet by Mrs. King’s class has a great lesson in not giving up.
Grant Name: NCTE; James Moffett Award for Teacher Research
Grant info:
- NCTE’s Conference on English Education, in conjunction with the National Writing Project, offers this grant to support teacher research projects that further the spirit and scholarship of James Moffett. Moffett, a great champion of the voices of K-12 teachers, focused on such ideas as the necessity of student-centered curricula, writing across the curriculum, alternatives to standardized testing, and spiritual growth in education and life.
Deadline: September 15, 2024
Proud Authors:
- Sydney Hultsch is the creative author of Sweetie and the Big Butterfly Chase. She one day hopes to have a puppy of her own.
- Check out Our Cinquain Poems by Mrs. March, Ms. Jarbo and Haughton’s Class
Grant Name: Toshiba America Foundation Grant
Grant info K-5
- Teachers are invited to apply on-line for a $1,000 Toshiba America Foundation grant to help bring an innovative hands-on project into their own classroom. With a Toshiba America Foundation grant, elementary teachers can bring their best new teaching ideas to life.
- Do you teach in an elementary school classroom?
- Do you have an innovative idea for improving math or science instruction in your classroom?
- Is your idea project based learning with measurable outcomes?
- What do you need to make learning math and science fun for your students?
Deadline: Applications for Grades K-5 grants are accepted once a year on October 1st (or first business day of October).
Grant info 6-12
- Classroom Innovators! Toshiba America Foundation accepts applications from teachers who are passionate about making science and mathematics more engaging for their students.
- Grades 6-12 Grant requests for $5,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis, throughout the calendar year.
- Grades 6-12 Grant requests for $5,000 or more are accepted and reviewed twice a year – May 1st and November 1st.
Proud Authors:
- Do your students have great inventions? Write about them in a book like Mrs. Hinman’s Class in Interesting Inventions from Room 303
Grant Name: American Library Association; I Love My Librarian Award
Grant info:
- Honor librarians who have made a positive impact at their school – Each year, up to 10 librarians are selected to receive a $5,000 cash award and a $750 travel stipend to attend a ceremony in their honor.
Deadline: The nomination form for the 2025 I Love My Librarian Awards will open in late Spring or early Summer in 2024.
Proud Authors:
- Nonfiction idea for a favorite librarianA Walk Through the Rain Forest by Ms. Clark and Mrs. Lesley’s 1st Grade Class.
- Check out these students’ short stories in Realistic Fiction by The Fantastic Fifteen.
Grant Name: Walmart Foundation; Spark Good Local Grant Program
Grant info:
- All organizations interested in applying for a Spark Good Local Grant must have a Spark Good account on Walmart.com/nonprofits and be verified by Walmart’s third-party verification partner, Deed. Only authorized users of the organization’s Spark Good account may apply.
- Grant applications are accepted and reviewed during three submission periods this year. Due to delay in the grant application opening, we have extended the first deadline. Deadlines for submissions include: March 1 - July 15, Aug. 1 - Oct. 15 and Nov. 1 - Dec. 31.
- Organizations may only have a combined total number of 25 submitted and/or approved applications at any given one time for the calendar year, regardless of quarterly submission.
Deadline: The grant cycle begins March 1 and the last application cycle deadline is Dec. 31. See above for submission cycle dates.
More information here
Apply hereProud Authors: here are some book ideas to get you started on writing ideas for this grant.
- People of the Past by Ms. Pantage’s Class.
Subject Based Grants
Grant Name: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Grants
Grant info:
- Oodles and Oodles of grants and awards given to educators K-12th grade to support mathematics taught in all curriculum areas. Grants are awarded to NCTM members. Applications are submitted online.
Deadline: Fall: August 1st - Nov 1st and Spring: Feb 1st - May 1st
Proud Authors:
- Math Along the Way… Math Everyday by Miss T. Pruett’s 1st Grade Class is a great lesson in recognizing how math influences our lives in every way – even writing!
- Check out Millions of Bugs by Lacy J. Miles! It’s an adventure about bugs but can teach about place value too!
Grant Name: Verizon Foundation Grant
Grant Info:
- Our funding priorities are aligned around Digital Inclusion, Climate Protection and Human Prosperity. New applications are by invitation only. Applicants need to contact their local community relations manager to see whether the school is eligible to apply and learn other ways to get involved in your community.
Click here to locate your local community relations manager
Proud Authors:
- Here’s a great project idea to incorporate math into your writing curriculum. Math Power by Mrs. Correa’s 3rd Grade Class – check it out!
- Read Super Science by Mrs. Correa’s 3rd Grade Class for ideas on how to incorporate science into your writing curriculum.
Grant Name: National Weather Association Foundation; Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants
Grant info:
- Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants are awarded annually to teachers/educators of grades K-12 to help improve the education of their students, their school, and/or their community in the science of meteorology. The grants were established in 1994 thanks to the generosity of former National Weather Association Executive Director Sol Hirsch and many NWA members, and were transferred to the National Weather Association Foundation in 2017.
- Purchase scientific materials and/or equipment for the classroom, school or community.
- Begin new school and/or community science outreach and education programs.
- Enhance and/or expand existing meteorology/science education programs.
- Attend accredited courses, workshops, and/or conferences related to meteorology that will significantly enhance their teaching activities.
Apply here:
- Meteorological Satellite Applications Award Grant - Reopens Fall 2024
- Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants - Open until June 6, 2024
Proud Authors:
- Snowy Couplets written by Mrs. Cannon’s First Grade Class
- The Sun and The Moon by Ms. Wagner’s Class is a great book to check out!
Grant Name: National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
Grant info:
- Supports individual faculty or staff members at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
- Maximum award amount: $5,000 per month
Deadline: Application available January 9, 2025 and due April 9, 2025
More Information and Apply here
Proud Authors:
- Learning about diversity is important to Ashley Mewshaw. Read her book Fruit Salad and see how you can incorporate it into your writing lesson.
- Did You Know by Ms. Kaczor’s Class is written in English and Spanish for families to share at home.
Grant Name: Voya; Unsung Heroes Grant
Grant info:
- Each year, 50 educators are selected to receive $2,000 to help fund their innovative class projects. Three of those are chosen to receive the top awards of an additional $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000.
Deadline: Check Back December 2024
Proud Authors:
- Kindness Matters to Kids in Mrs. Ahern’s 2nd Grade Class – check out their ideas on how to treat others!
Grant Name: The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: National History Teacher of the Year
Grant info:
- Awarded annually to any full-time educator of grades K-12 who teaches American history (including state and local history). State and National History Teacher awards are given out yearly.
Deadline:
- All teachers must be nominated on the Gilder Lehrman website, which accepts nominations for any K–12 teacher throughout the year. Nominations can be made by a student, parent, colleague, or principal or other administrator familiar with the teacher’s work. A teacher must be nominated by April 30 to be considered for the current year’s award.
Proud Authors:
- Here’s a great project the students at Providence Christian School worked on What Was Your Life Like When You Were My Age?
- Let Ms. Pantage’s class teach you about the People of the Past.
Grant Name: The Snapdragon Book Foundation
Grant info:
- Each year, Snapdragon funds worthy projects in K-12 schools across the country.
Deadline: Applications for 2024 will be available via the website in November and will be due in February of 2025.
More information and to apply click here
Proud Authors:
- Enjoy reading A Class with a Bad Case of Stripes… written by Miss Smith’s Class.
- Kindergarten, Kindergarten, What Do You See by Ms. Rodriguez’ Class is a fun way to enjoy a familiar book!
Grant Name: National Geographic Society Grant
Grant info:
- The National Geographic Society awards grants for conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology through its Committee for Research and Exploration. All proposed projects must be novel and exploratory, and be of broad interest. National Geographic Society grant-funded projects should be bold, innovative, and transformative.
Deadline:
- Level I and Level II grants applications that were submitted by the April 11, 2024 deadline will receive funding decisions in September 2024. Information about our future grant opportunities will be shared in summer 2024.
Proud Authors:
- Here’s a great project by Mrs. Dobbins’ First Grade Class Amazing Animals!
- Get Up Close and Personal Endangered Animals Tell All… in this great book by Ms. Wright’s Class.
Grant Name:Dollar General: Literacy Foundation Grants
Grant info:
- Literacy Grants provides funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations to help students of all ages in all geographic locations. Apply for several different grants – Adult Literacy, Library Assistance, Family Literacy, Summer Reading, or Youth Literacy.
Deadline:
- Application will be available March 2025.
Proud Authors:
- Check out this book, No “Bullyfrogs” Allowed, by Mrs. Thomas’ Class.
- How to be a Good Reader by Mrs. Plant’s Class has great pointers in learning to read!
Grant Name:Exelon Grants
Grant info:
- Awarded yearly to educators of K-12 especially math and science teachers focused on thinking differently about energy and themselves.
Proud Authors:
- Here’s a great project by Mrs. Dobbins’ First Grade Class Amazing Animals!
- Get Up Close and Personal Endangered Animals Tell All… in this great book by Ms. Wright’s Class.
Grant Name:Dollar General: Literacy Foundation Grants
Grant info:
- Literacy Grants provides funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations to help students of all ages in all geographic locations. Apply for several different grants – Adult Literacy, Library Assistance, Family Literacy, Summer Reading, or Youth Literacy.
Deadline:
- Application will be available March 2025.
Proud Authors:
- Check out this book, No “Bullyfrogs” Allowed, by Mrs. Thomas’ Class.
- How to be a Good Reader by Mrs. Plant’s Class has great pointers in learning to read!
Donor Name: Donors Choose
Donor info:
- We make it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
- Projects funded: 2,943,319
- Teachers with projects funded: 888,036
- Donors Nationwide: 6,104,944
Donor Name: Adopt a Classroom
Donor info:
- Advancing equity in education, one classroom at a time.
- Classrooms Adopted: 300,000
- Students Supported: 7+ Million
- Raised to date: $73 Million
Donor Name: Go Fund Me
Donor info:
- The most trusted fundraising platform.
Grant Name: Pets in the Classroom Grant
Grant info:
- An educational grant program that provides financial support to teacher to purchase and maintain small animals in the classroom
- It was established to provide children an opportunity to interact with pets – an experience that can help to shape their live for years to come
Deadline:
- Grant applications are accepted from August 1 through June 1st each year.
Proud Authors:
- Check out this book by Miss Ray’s Class The Secret Life of Little Blue – Our Class Pet
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