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Dreyfus Foundation Educational Grants from The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.-  Giving on a national basis to support museums, cultural, and performing arts programs; schools, hospitals, educational and skills training programs, programs for youth, seniors, and the handicapped; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other community-based organizations and their programs. Organizations seeking support from the foundation may submit a letter of request, not exceeding three pages in length, which includes a brief description of the purpose of the organization, and a brief outline of the program or project for which funding is sought.

States: All States

Total Amount: $2,800,000.00 – $4,000,000.00

Average Amount: $1,000.00 – $20,000.00

Address: 2233 Wisconsin Avenue N.W., Suite 414, Washington, DC 20007

Telephone: 202-337-3300

E-mail: info@mvdreyfusfoundation.org

Website: Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other

Program Areas: Afterschool, Arts, At-Risk/Character, Disabilities, General Education, Health/PE, Math, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Next Deadline: 11/10/2013

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Classroom Grants the Association of American Educators- Classroom grants can be used for a variety of projects and materials, including but not limited to books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual equipment, and lab materials. Classroom grants are available to all educators.

States: All States

Average Amount: $500.00

Address: 27405 Puerta Real, Suite 230, Mission Viejo, California 92691

Telephone: 877-385-6264

E-mail: awards@aaeteachers.org

Website: Association of American Educators

Eligibility: Public School, Private School

Program Areas: Arts, General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, Technology

Next Deadline: 3/1/2014

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Program Grants from the Annenberg Foundation. The Foundation generally awards grants in the following programmatic areas: Arts, Culture & Humanities, Animal Welfare, Civic & Community, Environment, Education, and Human Health & Wellness.

States: All States, California

Total Amount: $16,000,000.00

Average Amount: $10,000.00 – $250,000.00

Address: 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Ste. 1000, S Los Angeles, CA 90067

Telephone: 213-403-3110

E-mail: requests@annenbergfoundation.org

Website: http://www.annenbergfoundation.org/grantmaking

Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other

Program Areas: Adult Literacy, After-School, At-Risk/Character, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, Disabilities, Early Childhood, ESL/Bilingual/Foreign Language, Family Services, General Education, Health/PE, Homeless, Library, Math, Reading, Safe/Drug Free Schools, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Technology

Deadline: Ongoing

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Anthony Robbins Foundation Grants from the Anthony Robbins Foundation. The Anthony Robbins Foundation is a non-profit organization created to empower individuals and organizations to make a significant difference in the quality of life for people often forgotten –youth, homeless and hungry, prisoners, elderly and disabled. To be considered for a grant from the Anthony Robbins Foundation, an organization must submit a Letter of Intent online.

States: All States

Total Amount: $2,000,000.00

Average Amount: $2,500.00 – $15,000.00

Address: 9672 Via Excelencia, Ste. 102, San Diego, CA  92126

Telephone: 858-444-3080

E-mail: Foundation@anthonyrobbinsfoundation.org

Website: http://www.anthonyrobbinsfoundation.org

Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Other

Program Areas: Adult Literacy, After-School, Arts, At-Risk/Character, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, Disabilities, Early Childhood, Family Services, General Education, Health/PE, Homeless, Library, Math, Reading, Safe/Drug Free Schools, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Technology

Deadline: Ongoing

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Connecting Mathematics to Other Subject Area Grants from National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). The purpose of this grant is to create senior high classroom materials or lessons connecting mathematics to other fields. The focus of these materials should be on showing the connectivity of mathematics to other fields or to the world around us.

States: All States.
Average Amount: $4,000.00
Address: 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502
Telephone: 800-235-7566
Email: nctm@nctm.org
Website: click here
Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Other.
Program Funded: Math, Professional Development, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
Deadline to Apply: 11/1/2013

Foundation Grants from The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. We seek to fund projects that directly serve or impact children living in urban poverty, particularly in the areas of education, childhood health and family economic stability.
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States: All States.
Total Amount: $80,000,000.00
Average Amount: $10,000.00 – $500,000.00
Address: PO Box 163867 Austin, TX 78716
Email: info@msdf.org
Website: click here
Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other.
Program Funded: Adult Literacy, After-School, At-Risk/Character, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, Disabilities, Early Childhood, ESL/Bilingual/Foreign Language, Family Services, General Education, Health/PE, Homeless, Math, Professional Development, Reading, Safe/Drug Free Schools, Social Studies, Special Education.
Deadline Comments: Ongoing

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Monell Foundation Educational Grants from the Ambrose Monell Foundation. The Foundation gives on a national basis to improve the physical, mental, and moral condition of humanity throughout the world. Giving largely for hospitals and health services, scientific research, museums, performing arts, and other cultural activities, and higher and secondary education; support also for social services, research in political science, mental health, and aid to the handicapped. No grants to individuals.

States: All States

Total Amount: $9,000,000.00

Average Amount: $5,000.00-$100,000.00

Address: c/o Fulton, Rowe, & Hart, 1 Rockefeller Plz, Ste. 301, New York, NY 10020-2002

Telephone: 212-245-1863

E-mail: info@monellvetlesen.org

Website: http://www.monellvetlesen.org/

Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other

Program Area: Adult Literacy, Disabilities, General Education, Health/PE, Math, Reading,  Science/Environmental, Social Studies, STEM (Science, Technology,                                    Engineering, Math)

Deadline: 10/31/2013

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CVS Community Grants for Public Schools from CVS. CVS believes the path to better health starts with wellness prevention. They support programs that build healthy habits and that are designed to help people achieve their best possible health outcomes. These programs can be in a community setting or in a public school.

States: All States

Total Amount: $2,600,000.00

Average Amount: $5,000.00

Telephone: 401-770-8150

E-mail: CommunityMailbox@cvscaremark.com

Website: http://www.cvscaremark.com/community/ways-we-give

Eligibility: Public Schools

Program Area: After School, General Education, Health/PE, Safe/Drug Free Schools

Deadline: 10/31/2013

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American Express Foundation Educational Grants from American Express Foundation. Giving primarily in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, South Florida,Greensboro, NC, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Greater Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Washington, DC to support organizations involved with Historic Preservation & Conservation, Leadership and Community Service & Engagement.

States: All, but concentrations in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah.
Total Amount: $7,000,000.00 – $20,000,000.00
Average Amount: $5,000.00 – $100,000.00
Address: see website for contact information for your location
Website: click here
Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other.
Program Funded: Arts, At-Risk/Character, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), All Other.
Deadline Comments: Inquiries for funding are accepted/reviewed on an ongoing basis

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International Paper Company Educational Grants from International Paper Company Foundation. The Foundation supports non-profit organizations within the communities where International Paper has operating facilities. The Foundation’s primary focus areas are environmental education and literacy programs for young children.

States: All States, Tennessee.
Total Amount: $2,500,000.00 – $4,000,000.00
Average Amount: $1,000.00 – $10,000.00
Address: 6400 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38197
Telephone: 800-236-1996
Email: mailto:ipfoundationfeedback@ipaper.com
Website: click here
Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other.
Program Funded: After-School, Early Childhood, General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Technology.
Deadline Comments: Visit website for additional information

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J. C. Penney Company Fund, Inc.. Giving on a national basis in areas of company operations to support organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health and welfare, cancer, disaster relief, youth development, human services, retail industry, and civic betterment.

States: All states
Total Amount: $500,000-$1,500,000
Average Amount: $1,000-$10,000
Address: 6501 Legacy Drive, MS 1205, Plano, TX 75024
Telephone: 972-431-0000
Website: http://www.jcpenney.net/Our-Company/Social-Responsibility/Community.aspx
Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other
Program Funded: After-School, Arts, At-Risk/Character, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Health/PE, Math, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), All Other
Deadline to Apply: Ongoing

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ClassWish is a nonprofit organization that empowers parents, teachers and after-school educators to make positive change in kids’ lives by getting help to provide them with the classroom supplies they need. Parents, teachers or after-school program providers create an online wish list of classroom supplies they need to support kids’   learning activities. Supporters make tax-deductible contributions, and ClassWish purchases the supplies and sends them to the school.

States: All states
Address: 401 Seventh Avenue,  Office Level B, New York, NY 10001
Email: feedback@classwish.org
Website: http://www.classwish.org
Eligibility: Public School, Private School
Programs Funded: After-School, Arts, General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Deadline to Apply: Ongoing