Grants Office
Find a grant - where do grants come from?
An entity that awards grants may be referred to as a “grantmaker,” “grantor,” or “grant source.” These terms all mean the same thing: “We award grants to the winning proposals!” Grantmakers range from large public entities, such as the U.S. Department of Education, to smaller local entities, such as — for instance — perhaps a school’s business partner or local Wal-Mart store. There are two major categories of grantmakers: public and private.
Please note: Most federal and many state grant competitions are designed for systemic, districtwide or program-wide projects. In general, these competitions are not designed for individual classrooms or schools. (Sometimes there are exceptions.) If you find a federal or state grant that interests you, call the Grants Office before proceeding. Many private foundation grants are smaller and more focused. They are a better fit for schools and classrooms. |
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Examples of public grant sources
Federal
- U.S. Department of Education
- National Science Foundation
- National Endowment for the Humanities
State
- Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
- Alaska Department of Labor
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Examples of private grant sources
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Interested in pursuing a grant?
Check out this Grants 101 for Teachers (PDF) presentation
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Keep checking the quarterly Grants List for updated grant opportunities or check our Finding Funders page |
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