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In a continued effort as your partner in the classroom, PowerUpEDU has a dedicated and experienced staff member to research and vet available funding resources for interactive technology, curriculum, and professional learning. Our mission is to facilitate learning and promote academic achievement through the implementation and integration of high-value and cost-effective learning solutions.
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Educational Funding Opportunities
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April 2025: Just Added Here & Below in Federal Funding
| Florida Power & Light Company Classroom Makeover Grants | Awards of $50,000 for five schools in Florida served by FP&L or NextEra Energy Resources. Supports economically disadvantaged students in K-12 Title 1 public, charter or private schools or for schools serving a minimum of 40% economically disadvantaged students. Funds are available to address technology or resources that will advance STEM curricula, exposure, and careers to diverse students in a classroom setting. | TBA for Fall 2025 |
| Truliant Education Grant Program | The Truliant Foundation awards grants of up to $5,000 to support transformational education and programming that promotes student success in the classroom. Grants are for 6th – 12th grade teachers employed by a public school system in a city or county where Truliant has a physical presence – NC, SC, & VA. | TBA for Fall 2025 |
| Burroughs Wellcome Fund – Student STEM Enrichment Program | SSEP supports diverse programs with a common goal: to enable primary and secondary students to participate in creative, hands-on STEM activities for K-12 students and pursue inquiry-based exploration in BWF’s home state of North Carolina. These awards provide up to $60,000 per year for three years. | 6/9/2025 |
| Burroughs Wellcome Fund – Promoting Inovation in Science & Mathematics | Provides funds for materials, equipment, and supplies related to the implementation of high-quality curriculum and activities in the classroom (North Carolina only). This award provides up to $3,000 for one year to cover the cost of equipment, materials, and supplies. An additional $1,500 may be requested for PD related to the implementation of new equipment or the use of materials in the classroom. | TBD |
Name |
Description |
Application Deadlines |
Georgia Teachers Initiative |
The Georgia Foundation for Public Education is awarding between $500 and $2,500 in Teacher Grants for Innovation to Georgia public school teachers to help bring your creative ideas to life. | Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed and awarded monthly. Current deadline: March 15, 2025 |
Name | Description | Application Deadlines |
Boeing Community Engagement Grants | Proposals are by invitation only. Contact the Community Investor for a participating state for information. | Varies by state |
Donors Choose | Online program that allows teachers to create projects that stakeholders can support through donations. | N/A – always available |
Grants4Teachers | Free online database for searching grants. | N/A |
Gravely and Paige Grants | AFCEA International | The AFCEA Educational Foundation provides grants up to $2000 to public and private schools in the U.S. to promote STEM innovation in the classrooms. | Awarded on a rolling basis |
Halliburton Foundation giving guidelines | Halliburton Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization supporting educational initiatives at all levels through grants for STEM and business programs at U.S. colleges and universities as well as elementary and secondary institutions. | Awarded on a rolling basis |
Honda USA Foundation Funding | Honda Corporate Social Responsibility | Provides funding ($25,000 to $100,000) to nonprofit organizations and schools to support programs that align with our pillar award categories (Traffic Safety, Environment, Education, Community, Mobility). | Applications are open September 1 – October 31 |
International Paper | Contributions, donations and grants are generally only considered in the communities where International Paper has a significant employee presence and within a locally determined radius of facility operations. | Awarded on a rolling basis |
Academic Enrichment Grants « McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation | The grant is designed to develop in-class and extra-curricular programs that improve student learning. Funding of up to $10,000 per year for up to two years. | January 15 – April 15 (up to 200 submissions) |
McDonalds’s Golden Grants | Grants from $1,000 up to $20,000 may be available to support after-school programs, community service, team sports, technology, arts programs, education initiatives, and mentorship/empowerment programs in CA, FL, GA, & SC. | October 13, 2024 |
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation | Greater Community | Sustainability | MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC UNITED STATES | Dedicated to helping young Americans with disabilities maximize their potential and fully participate in society. The program emphasizes inclusion and awards may be up to $90,000. | June 1st |
Foundation: Annual Grant Cycle – Motorola Solutions | One aspect of this grant program supports technology and engineering education. | January 23, 2025 |
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Grants | Various grants that support math instruction. Several involve technology and STEM. | Based on specific grant |
Nordson Foundation Grants | Invitation only, with only some GA counties being eligible within PowerUpEDU’s partner states. Nordson prioritizes distributing grants to the areas of STEM education, human welfare, and arts and culture | Varies; contact local Nordson representative (on website) for details. |
State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant | Education funding may be available for K-12 STEM initiatives. The funding process is by invitation only, but a form can be submitted to request to be considered for funding. | N/A |
TE Connectivity Grants | Community Ambassador Program grants generally range from $1,000-$25,000 and support local efforts in the communities in which TE employees live and work. | April 4, 2025 |
The NEA Foundation Student Success Grants | Supports school projects that enhance students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills, support personalized and experiential learning, mastery of essential academic content, and engage students in learning experiences connected to real-world issues and challenges. | February 17, 2025 |
The Snook Foundation | Provides funding to enhance school facilities and provide increased educational opportunities. Only available for schools located in South Baldwin County of Alabama. | February 15th and August 15th |
Toshiba America Foundation Grants | Provides grants up to $1,000 to K-5 teachers and up to $5,000 (sometimes more than $5,000) for 6-12 grade teachers to bring an innovative project into their own classroom. | October 1st |
Toyota 4GOOD | For Alabama and North Carolina, special consideration is given to STEM programs. | Awarded on a rolling basis |
TVA STEM Ready Grants | The TVA STEM Classroom Grant Program is designed to fund STEM learning projects in classrooms and schools in the TVA service area. Grants are approximately $2,000 per school. | August/September |
Voya Unsung Heroes Awards Program | 50 educators are selected to receive $2,000 to fund innovative class projects. Three of those are chosen to receive an additional award of $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000. | April 18, 2025 |
Wal-mart – Spark Good Local Grants | Grants are awarded through an open application process to eligible organizations operating locally and directly benefiting the service area of the facility from when they are requesting funding. Amounts range from $250 up to $5,000. | 3 submission periods for 2025: *Mar 1 – July 15 *Aug 6 – Oct 15 *Nov 1 – Dec 31 |
Wells Fargo Community Giving | While education is not a primary focus area for giving, it may be possible to receive support through a grant. | Anticipated cycle for submitting a grant interest form begins February 2025 |
Westinghouse Charitable Giving Program | One of the strategic areas of giving is for “Education with a focus on STEM.” Grants defined as education with a focus on STEM are those used to improve knowledge and literacy with a focus in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math among students, teachers and the general public. | Awarded on a rolling basis |
Federal Funding Educational Opportunities
Funding Source | Purpose of Funds | Allowable Uses for PowerUpEDU Solutions |
Title I-A | Improve academic achievement of disadvantaged students | For use and support of Title I students: – Instructional equipment – STEM materials – Professional Learning for teachers – Equipment for family engagement activities |
Title I-C | Support education of migratory children; must supplement other Title funds | For Migrant student/program use only: – Instructional equipment – STEM materials – Integrating eSports with the core curriculum (if approved by LEA and SEA) – Professional Learning for teachers – Equipment for Migrant family engagement activities – Migrant summer program materials, supplies, and equipment |
Title II-A | Improve teacher and principal quality | – Professional Learning for teachers – Materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to train teachers |
Title III | Support English language acquisition for English learners; must supplement other Title funds and programs | For Englisher Learner student/program use only: – Instructional equipment – Equipment for English Learner family engagement activities – English Learner summer program materials, supplies, and equipment |
Title IV-A | Provide students with a well-rounded education, improve school conditions, and use technology to improve academic achievement | – Instructional equipment – STEM materials – eSports – Professional Learning for teachers |
Just Added! Title IV-B | The 21st Century Community Learning Center program provides funding for academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children (before/after school and/or summer). The program helps students meet state and local academic standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children. | For use and support of students attending a 21st CCLC program: – Instructional equipment – STEM materials – ESports – Equipment for family engagement activities |
Title V-A | Support rural and low-income schools; intended to supplement the allowable uses of other Title funds | All uses listed for Title I-A through Title IV-A. |
Just Added! IDEA, Part B | Federal Funding provided through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that supports special education and related services for school-aged children with disabilities (ages 3 – 21). Funding can support meeting the needs of qualifying students with disabilities identified in each students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP). | Funding uses can only support students that qualify for an IEP: – Materials and equipment that assist in providing similar educational opportunities received by students without disabilities o Instructional equipment o Virtual and/or augmented reality o Transformational learning spaces |