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 Sourcing
- Just Because…
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 5, 2023, August 2, 2023 and December 1, 2023.
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 2023.
- U.S. Library Awards - Applications will open on November 28.
Proud Authors:
- Owen the Penguin by Jessica Guerrero
- Check out this teacher’s book, Her Hair by Rachel Ojeda
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, 2023 and are due by September 30, 2023.
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 Achievement Grants
Grant info:
- Two levels of funding are available: $1,500 and $5,000. Grants fund activities for 12 months from the date of the award.
Deadline:
- Spring Application Period: December 1st, 2022 - February 1,2023
- Summer Application Period: March 1st, 2023 - April 27, 2023
- Winter Application Period: June 15, 2023 - September 15, 2023
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, 2023
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 2024 I Love My Librarian Awards will open in late Spring or early Summer in 2023.
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; Community Grant Program
Grant info:
- Organizations must submit an online application to be considered for funding.
- Applications may be submitted at any time during this funding cycle. Please note that applications will only remain active in our system for 90 days, and at the end of this period they will be automatically rejected.
- Organizations may only submit and/or receive 25 applications.
Deadline: The annual grant cycles begin Feb. 1 and the application deadlines are Dec. 31.
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: 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.
Application and Deadline:
- Meteorological Satellite Applications Award Grant - Reopens Fall 2023
- Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants - Reopens Spring 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 Jan 11, 2024 and due April 10, 2024
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 2023
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:
- In order for a teacher to be considered for the current year’s award, they must be nominated by April 30th of that year.
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 2023 will be available via the website in November and will be due in February of 2023.
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.
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 January 2024.
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: 1,815,250
- Teachers with projects funded: 617,351
- Donors Nationwide: 4,635,077
Donor Name: Adopt a Classroom
Donor info:
- All students deserve to have the tools they need to learn. Together, we make that possible.
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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