Grant Resources
Here 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 understand that not every family is always financially able to purchase a copy of their child’s published book. Here are some helpful resources to help fund this unique writing opportunity for your classroom or school.
- National Education Grants
- Subject-Based Grants
- Special Education Grants
- Title I and Crowdfunding
- 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: More information here
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- Believe in Yourself and Follow Your Dreams by Mrs. Dekker’s First 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 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: The Joyce Foundation accepts grant inquiries online throughout the year. Applicants should anticipate the application process to take approximately four to six months from the initial submission of the letter of inquiry to the receipt of funding. Grant inquiries occurs in April, July, and December.
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- When We Grow Up by Mrs. Dennis and Mrs. Simpson’s Kindergarten Class captures students’ dreams for the future.
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 - Applications are currently closed.
- U.S. Library Awards - Applications are currently closed.
- U.S. Teacher Awards - Teachers can apply for a grant through August 1.
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- Read this fitting penguin-themed book, Owen the Penguin by Jessica Guerrero’s Class.
- Check out this teacher’s book, Her Hair by Rachel Ojeda’s Class.
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 from May 1 through May 31.
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- 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, 2025 and are due by September 30, 2025.
More Information here. Please contact us at the Foundation office to receive the current grant application. Call us at (800) 430-1320.
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- 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: Autumn: October 1 and Spring: March 1
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- 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 16 - September 15
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- 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, 2025. Submit proposals to elate@ncte.org.
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- 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 online 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 1 (or the 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 1 and November 1.
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- 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.
Deadline: The nomination form for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Awards will run from September 1 to December 15, 2025.
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- Nonfiction idea for a favorite librarian in A 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 amounts range from $250 to $5000.
- Grant applications are accepted and reviewed every quarter. Deadlines for submissions include: March 10 - April 15, 2025, May 1 - July 15, 2025, August 1 - October 15, 2025, and November 3 - December 31, 2025. Final decisions are made prior to the next quarter’s application opening.
- Organizations may only have a combined total number of 25 submitted and/or approved applications at any given time for the calendar year, regardless of quarterly submission.
Deadline: The grant cycle begins March 1 and the last application cycle deadline is December 31. See above for submission cycle dates.
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- Check out biographies of historical figures in 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 1 - Nov 1 and Spring: Feb 1 - May 1
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- 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.
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- 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.
Deadline:
- Meteorological Satellite Applications Award Grant - Reopens Fall 2025
- Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants - Reopens Spring of 2026
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- 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: 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: Yearly October through April.
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- 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. Each state winner is awarded $1,000 and becomes a nominee in the national contest. The national panel of eminent historians, former winners, and master teachers selects one national winner for the $10,000 award.
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 Spotlight:
- 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 become available yearly in November and are due yearly in February. Winners to be announced (awarded) in May.
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- 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: 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, Beyond Words/Library Assistance, Family Literacy, Summer Reading, or Youth Literacy.
Deadline:
- Applications become available yearly in January with varying deadlines.
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- 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 Spotlight:
- 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.
Special Education Grants
Grant Name: Special Education Grants Program
Grant info:
- Grants of up to $500 are available to public school teachers and therapists to serve special education students TK through 12. Requests can be for classroom supplies and resources, educational field trips, or professional development. Examples: sensory integration resources, developmental toys, speech and language materials, oral motor kits, math manipulatives, resource books.
- Any teacher or therapist at a low-income public school (as determined by Title 1 status or percentage of students eligible for Free and Reduced-Price Lunch) serving TK-12th grade special needs children (with moderate to severe disabilities) in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties is eligible to apply.
- Limit of two grants per school and one grant per teacher.
Deadline:
- The end of each month.
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- Believe in Yourself and Follow Your Dreams by Mrs. Dekker’s First Grade Class is a great example of children expressing their dreams of the future!
Grant Name: Special Education Foundation; Adaptive & Assistive Equipment
Grant info:
- This application is to be submitted by the student’s teacher. Once this application has been reviewed and confirmed as an eligible request, the parent/guardian will receive an email from SEF to complete and submit their application. Submitting this application does not guarantee approval.
- A SEF committee will determine approval after all information has been received.
- SEF will inform the teacher and parent/guardian(s) of the decision via email and/or letter.
- If the request is approved, SEF will order the equipment. Equipment will be delivered to the SEF office for processing (exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis). The equipment will be delivered to Nikki Brentlinger, the Special School District’s Assistive Technology Area Coordinator. Nikki’s office will contact the teacher to arrange pick-up. Please allow at least 3 to 4 weeks for delivery, once the application has been approved and equipment ordered.
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Proud Authors Spotlight:
- Read this fitting penguin-themed book, Owen the Penguin by Jessica Guerrero’s Class.
- Check out this teacher’s book, Her Hair by Rachel Ojeda’s Class.
Title I and Crowdfunding
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: 3.25 Million
- Teachers with projects funded: 959,293
- Donors Nationwide: 6.46 Million
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: $74 Million
Donor Name: Go Fund Me
Donor info:
- The most trusted fundraising platform.
Just Because We Care
Grant Name: Pets in the Classroom Grant
Grant info:
- An educational grant program that provides financial support to teachers to purchase and maintain small animals in the classroom.
- It was established to provide children with an opportunity to interact with pets – an experience that can help to shape their lives for years to come.
Deadline:
- During the current school year (August to June).
Proud Authors:
- Check out this book by Miss Ray’s Class, The Secret Life of Little Blue – Our Class Pet.
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