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Current NYCSLS Grant Opportunities
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VITAL Libraries Grant Application
School libraries play a VITAL and unique role in students' growth and development by establishing a third space for students to inquire, create, learn, explore, and thrive. Through VITAL Libraries (Vital, Instructional, Transformative, Accessible, Learning Libraries), the New York City Department of Education's Department of Library Services will work with school leaders to grow, strengthen, and re-imagine the function, purpose, identity, and potential of libraries in high-need environments such as Community Schools. - DUE NOV. 15; only available to DOE public schools. -
RETURNING GRANTEES: Lambda Literary Writers in Schools Program
If you are a returning participant to the Lambda Literary Writers in Schools Program OR a Campus Librarian, please use this application. -
Lambda Literary Writers in Schools Program - NEW APPLICANTS
The Lambda Literary Writers in Schools (WIS) Program pairs LGBTQ authors with schools for virtual visits and book discussions. Classroom teachers, GSA leaders, and school librarians may all apply for the program. Grantees will be awarded access to eBooks and receive a virtual live visit with a selected author. Participating grantees must participate in a virtual workshop on November 15th. DUE OCT. 15th; only available to DOE public schools.
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MyLibraryNYC Automation Grant
If your school does not have the Destiny Library Catalog, and the books are not barcoded, please fill our this grant to apply for our office to help with this process! -
Collection Maintenance Program Application
The New York City School Library System (NYCSLS) is seeking applicants for our Collection Maintenance Program. This program provides a menu of services to school libraries in NYC including weeding, inventory, automation, and barcoding. Filling out this form is not a guarantee of being offered assistance, it is the tool to help NYCSLS understand the needs of the library and to be considered as a project site in the academic year 2021-2022.
If you have filled this out in the past but still need more help, please submit again.
General Grant Resources
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Library GrantsBlog with Lots of Links
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Game LibraryGenesee Valley Library System's Game Library includes vetted educational board and digital games
Technology Grants to Apply For
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Toshiba America FoundationGrants for Science and Math Projects.
Deadline for K-5: October 1
Deadline for 6-12 over 5,000: August 1 -
Donors Choose Presentation!Presentation from DOE teachers, Ellen Goodman and Kristy Lauriat, with tips and tricks for making a winning Donors Choose Application!
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Digital WishLesson Plans for classroom technology
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Materials for the ArtsListing of local businesses and non-profits who want to donate older technology. All DOE schools need to register.
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Max and Victoria Dreyfus FoundationConsiders three-paged letter proposals. Does not specify focus as long as the application is strong. https://www.mvdreyfusfoundation.org/faq
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Morris Family FoundationRequires Letter of inquiry. Interested in funding
We support projects centered on learners across the lifespan. Projects may take place in traditional school-based settings, or may take the form of vocational education, distance learning or the transmission of cultural information. We are particularly interested in supporting underserved populations and creative uses of technology. We envision a way for educators to free themselves from traditional funding streams, which are generally averse to risk. We seek to provide one-time seed grants to innovative projects which may not otherwise get off the ground. Ideally, grantees will assist in building an infrastructure to support an ongoing project. -
EpsonRequest product donations - printers and projectors - through typewritten application
Reading/Literacy Grants
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Brooke Jackman Foundation Grants Due June 15thVariety of literacy grants.
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Believe in Reading GrantBelieve in Reading’s grants are renewable for up to three years, but a first year award does not guarantee any subsequent awards. At this time, the maximum grant amount is $10,000, new applicants are rarely funded for more than $3,000.
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Classroom GrantEducators can apply for the Association of American Educators Foundation Classroom Grant. Grants are available for up to $500. Funds 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. Funds must be used within one year of the application deadline. Eligibility: Full-time educators who have not received a scholarship or grant from AAE in the past two years. AAE members receive additional weight in the scoring rubric.
DEADLINE: Oct. 1, 2021
Professional Development Grants
Office Supplies
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StaplesGift cards and in-kind product donation. Request more information from your local store manager
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We are TeachersFeatures teacher discounts and freebies!
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Boxtop for EducationScan boxtops and receipts for cash and chance to enter sweepstakes!
Library Grants
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Mackin FundsMackinFunds.com is a web-based fundraising platform provided by Mackin Educational Resources to help libraries and classrooms obtain much needed books, ebooks, online databases, DVDs, educational software, and more. Create an account for your school library and share the link!
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TD Charitable FoundationNeed to fill out checklist to apply with required documentation.
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David & Lucile Packard FoundationSubmit a request for Children and Families or Conservation and Science.
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Ford FoundationPitch your idea.
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The Lisa LibrariesThe Lisa Libraries donates new children's books and small libraries to organizations that work with kids in poor and under-served areas.
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Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Grant!The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation requests applications for the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award. The award seeks to recognize and encourage emerging talent in the field of children’s books. To be eligible, writers and illustrators must have had no more than three books published. Self-published books are not eligible for consideration. There’s an award for writer and illustrator. The winning author and illustrator will each receive a monetary award of $5,000. If one book receives both awards, the author and illustrator will each receive $5,000. Honor book winners will receive $2,000. Winners must attend the award ceremony held in April during the Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival at The University of Southern Mississippi.
DEADLINE: Dec. 31, 2021
Government Members for Capital Grants
Community Grants
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ShellApply for a grant focused on sustainability
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Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance)School or classroom grants that support projects to combat anti-bias and promote social justice
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Walmart Community GrantThe Community Grant Program awards grants ranging from $250 to $2,500 through every local facility (Walmart Stores, Sam's Clubs, and Logistics Facilities). Applications may be received anytime from February 1, 2021 until the deadline of Dec. 31.
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P Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's EducationThe P. Buckley Moss Teacher Grant program provides funding for art supplies. These grants are given annually and may be up to $1,000 each. The purpose of the grant is to support a new or evolving program that integrates the arts into education in the school class-room setting, with a special focus on those who learn differently. The criteria for being considered for a Teacher Grant is the development and implementation of a “hands-on” visual art learning tool. The goal is to develop a project within schools serving all children (including students who learn differently) from grades pre-K to 12 that integrates art into educational programs. Teachers who are awarded grants must have incorporated art projects into other curricula including math, science and geography.
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