Top 10 Technology Grants for Schools

Less than an hour ago I posted Top 10 Technology Tools for Teachers, so if you are a teacher and you haven't read it yet, you can read it here.

Now am here again to share with you the Top 10 Technology Grants for Schools. But please you need to check back on this particular page for daily updates. ENJOY!

1. 2015 Kids In Need/Dollar General Literacy Foundation Reading Scholars Program
Deadline: September 30, 2015 Have an idea for an innovative literacy project? The Kids In Need and Dollar General Literacy foundations are offering grants for projects designed to "improve the literacy of preK to 12th grade students." Projects should be original and should be completed during the upcoming 2015-16 school year. Grants can be used for supplies that let students create a project, conduct an experience, grow a garden, or learn a new skill. Projects should include hands-on activities that lead to "new knowledge, awareness, or self-discovery in the area of literacy."
Prize: Winners receive grants between $100 and $500.

2. Target Field Trip Grants
Deadline: September 30, 2015 Would you like to take your students on a field trip next year, but the challenge is funding is holding you back? Consider applying for a Target grant for class field trips. Each year, Target supports teachers across the country, providing small, one-time grants to help fund the out-of-class learning experiences. Interested grant seekers can apply online and view local learning field trips that have been funded.
Prize: Grants are available up to $700.

3.  Classics for Kids Foundation Matching Instrument Grants
Deadline(s): September 30, December 31 and March 31 The Classics for Kids Foundation supports school music programs throughout the U.S. by "providing matching grants for new stringed instruments." The foundation's instrument grants go to organizations that can provide evidence of need and that can raise matching funds. Interested schools and non-profit groups can apply online.
Prize: A variety of matching grant prizes are available.

4.  Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grants
Deadline: October 16, 2015 The annual Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant program is a great source of funding for improvement projects at public schools in the U.S. Grant funding falls into three categories, including "technology upgrades, tools for STEM programs, and facility renovations and safety improvements. If you're looking to beautify your school, or enhance your technology and STEM offerings, this is the program for you.
Prize: Grants can range from $2,000 to $100,000, which a large majority falling in the $2,000 to $5,000 range.

5. Teacher Grants from the NEA Foundation
Deadline: October 15, 2015 Currently, the NEA offers grants in two categories, including “Student Achievement” and “Learning & Leadership." Both programs have a Feb. 1 deadline. Student Achievement grants are designed to help teachers engage students in critical thinking and problem solving in standards-based subject matter. Winning programs should also improve students' inquiry, self-paced learning, and critical reflection skills. The Learning & Leadership grants fund professional development experiences and collegiate study for educators.
Prize: Grants range from $2,000 to $5,000.

6.  KaBOOM! Playspace Construction Grants
Deadline: Rolling Fundraising for playgrounds can be a challenge for schools and nonprofits. That's why KaBOOM! -- an advocacy group focusing on active play for all children -- is offering tons of grants to nonprofits in the U.S. Currently, there are three grant programs that are all focused on providing funds to help build playgrounds and start creative play programs.
Prize: Each year, approximately 175 to 200 nonprofits receive funding for a creative play project.

7. Karma for Cara Youth Service Learning Grants
Deadline: Rolling Do you know a youngster who's working on a service project in their community? They might be working on a community garden, or checking on senior citizens during summer heat waves. If they're leading the charge in their communities, the Karma for Cara Foundation wants to help by offering small grants to students 18 years old or younger.
Prize: Many grants between $250 and $1000 are available.

8. Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology
Deadline: September 22, 2015 Calling all high school student inventors and researchers! The Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education have opened the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology, and they're calling on high school students or teams of students to submit projects. To participate, teams or individual competitors submit original research projects in a number of different subject areas.
Prize: Numerous scholarships for winners are available between $1,000 and $100,000.

9. ACM/CSTA Culter-Bell Prize in High School Computing
Deadline: January 1, 2016 Each year, the Prize in High School Computing recognizes the most talented high school students in computer science. To participate, students complete a computing challenge that allows them to showcase their computing skills. This year, participants are asked to develop "an artifact that engages modern computing technology and computer science." Judging will be determined on the "ingenuity, complexity, relevancy, and originality" of the project.
Prize: There are four $10,000 prizes available. Plus, winners receive a trip to the ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing Reception in February 2016.

10.  Hot Planet/Cool Athlete Grants
Deadline: January 15, 2016 Environmental advocacy group Protect Our Winters, in partnership with The North Face, is providing one-time grants to schools for student-led projects that "take serious action against climate change." Grants can be for projects related to recycling or composting, developing clean energy initiatives and other sustainability-related ideas. The key is that proposals must be developed and submitted by students. For inspiration, check out the list of past winners online.
Prize: One grant of $5,000 is available during each proposal period.

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