As your partner in education, we are always looking for ways to assist you. Here we have compiled a list of websites to help you find grant opportunities and grant writing tips.
Have you found a great source of information for grants? Email us at
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ALA Awards, Grants & Scholarships Resource
Included are all of the book awards, professional recognition awards, grants, scholarships and "best of" lists that the ALA and its Divisions, Offices, and Round Tables offer throughout the year.
Grants.gov
Discretionary grants offered by 26 federal grant-making agencies.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Provides grants to State Libraries, which may then offer subgrants to schools, emphasizing use of technology.
IRA Awards and Grants
Gives complete information about each of the 40 awards and grants presented by the International Reading Association.
Laura Bush Foundation
Laura Bush is the Honorary Chair of this fund, which is part of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region. Grants from this foundation will be made to school libraries to purchase books.
Library Spot -- Getting Grants
Recommends online and offline sources for finding grants.
National Science Foundation
Includes recent funding opportunities and information on how to prepare your proposal.
NEA Foundation
The NEA Foundation supports a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff by awarding grants to improve student learning in the nation's public schools, colleges, and universities.
Technology Grant News (Educational Technology Grants)
The "Educational Technology" Index gathered from the most recent issues of Technology Grant News provides a new outlook and practical resources for K-20 instructors, school superintendents and district supervisors, technology coordinators, and development/grant officers.
Top Teaching Resources (Grants and Funding)
Provides fairly comprehensive, annotated list of specific sites that offer funding for educators.
U.S. Department of Education
Lists every grant competition sponsored by the Department of Education. Includes all pertinent information needed, including applications and deadlines. Contains booklet (in printable format) that helps guide applicant through the process.