Funding MT Education: Your Guide to Montana Education Grants

Aim High Afterschool Alliance Awards

• Description: Recognizes outstanding afterschool programs providing high-quality learning and youth development.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: K-12 programs with measurable outcomes.

• Website: Afterschool Alliance Awards

• Deadline: Typically in spring.

Charlotte Martin Foundation

• Description: Supports youth development and wildlife conservation in the Northwestern United States.

• Amount: Up to $20,000.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

• Website: Charlotte Martin Foundation

• Deadline: Spring cycle opens May 1, closes June 1.

Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation

• Description: Focuses on education, health, and community service projects in Montana.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits and educational institutions in Montana.

• Website: Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation

• Deadline: Varies by program.

Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

• Description: Supports distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas.

• Amount: Up to $1,000,000.

• Duration: 1-3 years.

• Eligibility: State and local entities, nonprofits.

• Website: USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

• Deadline: Typically in spring.

Dollar General Beyond Words Library Relief Fund

• Description: Provides grants to public school libraries affected by disasters to rebuild and expand.

• Amount: $10,000 - $20,000; up to $50,000.

• Eligibility: Public schools within 15 miles of a Dollar General store or distribution center.

• Website: Beyond Words Library Relief

• Deadline: Ongoing basis.

Gianforte Family Foundation

• Description: Supports educational initiatives and entrepreneurship in Montana.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits and educational institutions in Montana.

• Website: Gianforte Family Foundation

• Deadline: Varies by program.

IEEE Foundation Grants

• Description: Supports projects advancing technology for humanity, focusing on education and research.

• Amount: Up to $100,000.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: IEEE units, nonprofits, educational institutions.

• Website: IEEE Foundation Grants

• Deadline: July 15 annually.

MAGIP K-12 Education Grants

• Description: Provides funding for geographic information systems (GIS) education in Montana schools.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: K-12 schools in Montana.

• Website: MAGIP

• Deadline: Varies.

M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

• Description: Supports nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest through grants in education, arts, health, and science.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Varies.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

• Website: M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

• Deadline: Varies by program.

Montana Afterschool Alliance

• Description: Supports afterschool and summer programs in Montana through resources and advocacy.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: Afterschool programs in Montana.

• Website: Montana Afterschool Alliance

• Deadline: Varies.

Montana Environmental Education Association

• Description: Provides funding for projects that promote environmental education in Montana.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: Schools and nonprofits in Montana.

• Website: Montana Environmental Education Association

• Deadline: Varies.

Motorola Solutions Foundation

• Description: Supports public safety, disaster relief, and STEM education programs.

• Amount: $10,000-$50,000.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits, educational institutions, public safety organizations.

• Website: Motorola Solutions Foundation

• Deadline: Typically in spring.

State STEM and CTE Funding

• Description: State funding for STEM and Career Technical Education programs.

• Amount: Varies by state and program.

• Duration: Varies.

• Eligibility: Public schools, charter schools, educational institutions.

• Website: Check state's department of education.

• Deadline: Varies.

The Gannett Foundation

• Description: Supports nonprofits focusing on education and neighborhood improvement in Gannett communities.

• Amount: $1,000-$10,000.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits in Gannett service areas.

• Website: The Gannett Foundation

• Deadline: Varies.

Toshiba America Foundation

• Description: Supports K-12 science and mathematics education projects.

• Amount: Up to $5,000 (grades K-5); up to $10,000 (grades 6-12).

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: K-12 teachers in the U.S.

• Website: Toshiba America Foundation

• Deadline: Varies by grade level and amount.

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