118 Iowa Grants for Elementary Education

Grants to Iowa public school districts to develop teacher performance measures and recognize outstanding educators. This program's goal is to improve educational outcomes. The awards are intended to supplement the salaries of teachers who promote and enhance student l...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa individual artists, nonprofit organizations, schools, academic institutions, and government and tribal government agencies for arts activities. Certain applicants are advised to complete required registrations...

Grants to USA parent teachers associations for programs and initiatives that emphasize literacy, STEM-related topics, the arts, digital citizenship, mental health, and healthy lifestyles. Funding is intended to offer extra support to PTAs for operating programs or maki...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, school districts, and IHEs for research programs related to substance abuse education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to sever...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government, including libraries, public schools, state universities, and fire departments to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Focus areas include health; human services; education; the environment; a...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International teacher who has made an exceptional contribution to the teaching profession. The purpose of the award is to highlight the importance of teaching and to demonstrate the fact that teachers across the globe deserve to be recognized...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that promote and advance Jewish values through science, arts, and education. Applicants must complete an online eligibility quiz before being invited to apply. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality, potential, c...

Grants of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers for educational classroom projects. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of creative projects and lessons related to materials science. Eligible activities are hands-on, curriculum-based, and i...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth-serving organizations and schools to support rock climbing. Funding is intended for the purchase of rock climbing equipment that will provide a healthy activity and fitness opportunity for youth. Eligible applicants are in the contin...

Grants to Iowa public school districts and nonpublic school systems to increase access to computer-science credentials for students. Funding is intended to assist students in addressing barriers to achieving computer science-related Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC...

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa PreK-12 public and private schools for innovative projects that support education in cities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support initiatives that enrich the ...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada mathematician, mathematics educator, or statistician to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education for K-16 students. Nominees must have a Ph.D. and published research in mathematics, mathematics education, statis...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative educational programming. Funding is intended to increase student success rates in science, technology, engineering, and math by introducing original project-based learning i...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa and Missouri nonprofit community organizations and schools for initiatives that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of rural development, health, and education. Eligible ap...

Grants of $500 to USA elementary school classrooms and community organizations to create a garden for educational purposes. Funding is intended to help engage students in grades K through 6 in the study of herbs. Grant funds may be used for herb plants as well as suppl...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human services, ...

Grants of up to $500 to USA educators for projects and materials to enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended for a wide range of classroom materials, including but not limited to, books, calculators, math manipulatives, lab materials, software, art supplies, and...

Grants to USA doctoral candidates for research related to STEM practice. Funding is intended for professional development and high-level research on STEM-related educational issues through the analysis of information from extensive national or international data sets.

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to USA IHE faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and scholars for research projects related to education. Funding is intended to build research capacity and advance knowledge in education and STEM education and learning....

Grants to USA organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help women and girls advance in the areas of education, career, character and leadership development, and business development. Proposals must benefit wome...

In-kind donations of musical instruments to USA public school music teachers, administrators, after school program directors, and social workers for students who cannot take part in music programs due to financial need. For some programs, a site visit may be required....

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. Eligible organizations wi...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA teachers, IHEs, and schools for Holocaust education activities. Funding is intended for field trips, educational materials, guest speakers, and other programming to teach students about the Holocaust and genocide. The focus is on teaching ...

Awards to Iowa PreK-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of STEM education in the state. The purpose of this program is to honor teachers who are significantly impacting the lives of student...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplies, and...

Fellowships with a stipend of $2,500 to USA teachers affiliated with rural schools in multiple states to implement place-based projects. The purpose of the program is to support projects that address community needs and promote student appreciation of their place. Appl...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, individual researchers, and K-12 public school teachers for cultural and historic research and educational projects about chocolate and the production process. Special consideration will be given to proposals that describe how the...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Iowa teachers working in designated shortage areas throughout the state. Eligible applicants are teachers who graduated in the 2022-23 school year and later, as well as current recipients renewing their awards. The designated shortage areas ar...

Grants of $500, and grants of $1,500 and in-kind donations to USA and Canada nonprofit children's organizations and public and private K-12 schools for educational programs related to bees and beehives. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations for community projects. Focus areas include community education, community development, and community promotions. Applicants should contact staff prior to submitti...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations serving women and girls for general operating expenses. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest prior to the full application. The purpose of funding is to promote equity and expand educational ...

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and receive approval to submit an application. Funding is intended for applicants providing free or low-cost music instruc...

Awards to USA K-12 teachers to recognize excellence and dedication in teaching students topics related to civic responsibility. Eligible candidates are those that conduct activities that educate students about beliefs and values that are essential to democracy. Element...

Grants of $500 to Iowa teachers to promote and improve computer science education. Funding is intended as a bonus to teachers who have completed a computer science teaching endorsement (277, 278, 279, 2781). Eligible educators are currently teaching a computer science ...

Award to a USA precollegiate teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to American history education. Nominees for this award have undertaken activities to advance the intellectual development of other teachers or students. Successful candidates will demonstrate e...

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota teachers and teacher teams in eligible regions for innovative classroom projects. Funding is intended to enhance learning for TK-5 students by providing teachers with resources that are...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to improve the well-being of animals. Funding is intended for activities that help to end the cruel treatment of pets and wildlife as well as informational programs...

Awards of $1,000 to USA state, district, council, regional, and local PTAs to honor and recognize achievements in promoting diversity and inclusion and efforts to eliminate discriminatory practices. The award is intended for PTAs that have implemented policies and init...

Awards of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding classroom instruction in classical studies. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals demonstrating excellent teaching practices. Nominations may be made by an administrator, a colleague, a ...

Grants of up to $25,0000 and grants of up to $85,000 to USA public and private schools, LEAs, and charter school management companies to create mental health programs. Funding is intended to support the provision of services to children experiencing social-emotional, b...

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, including schools and agencies, for educational programs related to improving mental health. Funding is intended for innovative activities and projects that promote the science of interpersonal relationships. Gran...

Grants to USA public, private, and charter schools in multiple states to implement or expand STEM programs for grades PreK-5. Schools must serve a majority of students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Schools must be located in California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, yo...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa school districts to promote STEM programming benefiting K-12 students. Funding is intended to support the launch of new or expanded science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities focused on creating work-based learning oppo...

Fellowships to USA qualifying K-12 educators to advance the professional development of K-12 STEM teachers while enhancing STEM education on a national scale. Selected fellows will apply their classroom experience and knowledge to national education policy efforts and ...

Grants of up to $500 to USA public and private schools, nonprofit youth organizations, and community centers for educational native plant gardens. The purpose of funding is to provide youth with hands-on learning opportunities to plan, plant, and care for native plant ...

Grants to USA PreK-12 teachers to enhance student understanding of agriculture by incorporating agricultural lessons into the core curriculum. Funding is intended for field trips, animal science projects, aquaculture projects, and farm tours. Teachers may propose creat...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International schools and individuals to support anti-bullying activities. Funding is intended to create awareness about the importance and value of resilience and to cultivate this quality among individuals in schools and com...

Grants to USA K-12 educators to support their work in the classroom. Applicants must submit an original worksheet they have created to facilitate specific goals in their classrooms. In addition to a cash grant, winners will also receive membership to an innovative onli...