INDIANA STATEWIDE
Newsletter May 2018
AFTERSCHOOL NEWS AND POLICY INFORMATION

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
Perry Central Elementary (Perry County)
The Kindness Club at Perry Central Elementary provides a student leadership and peer mediation council to help students reach out to others. This program is designed to teach students positive character traits and to get students active in their school and community so they can see firsthand the power of a chain reaction of kindness. The club has completed service projects within the school and recently took a field trip to the local animal shelter to volunteer.

National Summer Learning Day will be on July 12th, 2018. Hosted by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), the day raises awareness of the importance of summer learning.

Planning Fun Summer Events?
NSLA wants to see what you're up to! Add your event or program to the National Summer Learning Day Events Tracker and NSLA might share it in an issue of the Summer Times eNewsletter or on social media with the hashtag #KeepKidsLearning.

By posting your event or program, you join a legion of summer learning champions and help elevate awareness of your role in shaping smarter summers, brighter futures.
https://www.summerlearning.org/summer-learning-day-events/ 

Serve Indiana is now accepting nominations for the 2018 its Excellence awards to recognize volunteerism. 
 Outstanding Hoosiers will be honored for their service and dedication to their communities. Due: Friday, June 29.
CATEGORIES:
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: Volunteerism Award (18+), Youth Volunteer of the Year Award (Under 18 years old), Lifetime Achievement Award, National Service Member Award.
GROUP AWARDS: Volunteer Program Award, Corporate Service Award
https://www.in.gov/serveindiana/awards.htm 

Making the case for afterschool as a protective factor against substance use, opioid addiction
In communities nationwide struggling with opioid and other substance use, afterschool and summer learning programs are playing a critical role by increasing resilience among young people, supporting positive youth development, and preventing future substance use among children and youth. On May 22, the Senate Afterschool Caucus and 15 youth-serving organizations and afterschool providers came together for a congressional staff briefing detailing the ways afterschool and summer learning programs are working in a cost-effective way to help build and support an integrated, trauma-informed approach that supports children, youth, and families. Learn more about the briefing, and learn more about afterschool and the social and emotional components of prevention HERE.

The 2018 Lights On Afterschool poster contest deadline has been extended until Friday, June 8.
The Afterschool Alliance is asking afterschool artists to consider what they are experiencing afterschool and how it might shape their future. Students should think about the prompt, "From Afterschool to..." and provide a drawing that shows their potential future self. Students are also asked to complete the sentence "In afterschool, I am learning _______" on the back of their artwork. Learn more HERE.

Upcoming Regional Afterschool Network Meetings

Afterschool Tippecanoe
Tuesday June 26, 2018, Noon - 1:00 PM ET
United Way of Greater Lafayette
1114 E State St,
Lafayette, IN 47905

Greater THAN (Greater Terre Haute Afterschool Network)
Thursday August 9, 2018, Noon ET
CASY (Chances and Services for Youth)
1101 South 13th Street
Terre Haute, Indiana 47802

Bloomington Afterschool Network
Friday August 10, 10:00 AM ET
Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Lincoln Street Unit
311 S. Lincoln Street
Bloomington IN

Evansville Afterschool Committee
Friday August 17, 10:30 AM CST
Location To Be Determined

AFTERSCHOOL FUNDING
SUMMER MEALS: Sponsors Needed for 2018 Summer Food Service Program
Community partners are needed to assist in expanding the 2018 Summer Food Service Program. Read more about this important program HERE via the Indiana Department of Education.

TechPoint Foundation for Youth's (TPF4Y) 2018-19 State Robotics Initiative grant cycle is now officially open! TPF4Y's Robotics Grant covers the cost of the start-up resources needed to launch a new VEX IQ robotics team at your school or out-of-school time program site. More than 500 Indiana schools and organizations have already taken advantage of this opportunity. TPF4Y is excited to announce additional grants are now available.

ROBOT GRANTS AVAILABLE:
· Robotics Start-Up Grant - Indiana Elementary School (grades 1st-5th)
· Robotics Start-Up Grant - Indiana Middle School (grades 6th - 8th)
· Robotics Start-Up Grant - Indiana Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization (grades 1st-8th)

Visit the Robot Map or the Full List of Indiana Elementary Schools to find out if a school near you is eligible! Learn more and apply for a Robot Start-Up Grant HERE.

Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Grant
The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation community grant guidelines for this year are posted for nonprofits serving Central Indiana. Online applications for grants are due by midnight on June 25. This year, two $10,000 and two $25,000 grants are available.
http://indyrotary.com/application-for-community-grants/ 

Grants for eco education from Captain Planet Foundation
Take your eco-ed game to the next level with a grant from Captain Planet Foundation! With their ecoSTEM Kits, ecoSolution Grants (previously called "Small Grants"), and ecoTech Grants, the foundation offers opportunities for informal educators at every level to expand their ecological efforts. Amount: up to $2,500.  https://www.captainplanetfoundation.org/grants/ 

Indiana Humanities
Through its Quantum Leap thematic initiative, Indiana Humanities is encouraging Hoosiers to explore the spirit of possibility and problem solving that occurs when we bridge science, technology, engineering, math and medicine with the humanities. Quantum Leap Grants will allow organizations to invent their own programs that explore the intersection of STEM and the humanities. Indiana Humanities is especially eager to support experimental ideas that not only combine STEM and the humanities but also fuse together formats and methods in unexpected and creative ways.
Amount: up to $4,000 Applications are due on July 30, 2018.
http://quantumleap.indianahumanities.org/grants/ 

National Geographic and the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, an annual global competition for students, designed to inspire creative thinking about science.

Students, ages 13 to 18, from countries across the globe are invited to create and submit an original video, no more than 3 minutes in length, that brings to life a concept or theory in the life sciences, fundamental physics or mathematics. The submissions are judged on the student's ability to communicate complex scientific ideas in the most engaging, illuminating, and imaginative ways.

The prizes are:
$250,000 college scholarship for the winning student
$50,000 teacher prize for the winning student's teacher
$100,000 state-of-the-art science lab for the winning student's school

Submissions are due no later than July 1, 2018
https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org/enter 

The Clif Bar Family Foundation awards small grants for general organizational support as well as funding for specific projects. Priority is given to applicants that: Address our funding priorities from a holistic perspective:
  • Protect Earth's beauty and bounty.
  • Create a robust, healthy food system.
  • Increase opportunities for outdoor activity.
  • Reduce environmental health hazards.
  • Build stronger communities.
  • Operate with clearly defined objectives and viable plans to achieve them.
  • Demonstrate strong community ties and operate at the community level.
  • Promote positive change through both the projects and their implementation process.
Amount: Average approximately $7,000.
Applications are due on June 1, 2018. Click HERE.

Walmart Community Grant Program
The Community Grant Program awards grants ranging from $250 to $2,500 through each of our facilities (Walmart Stores, Sam's Clubs, and Logistics Facilities). Eligible nonprofit organizations must operate on the local level (or be an affiliate/chapter of a larger organization that operates locally) and directly benefit the service area of the facility from which they are requesting funding. More info HERE.

Costco
Specifically focuses on programs supporting children, education and health and human services. The Charitable Contributions Committee is charged with overseeing charitable giving and encouraging decentralization of charitable giving so that the greatest impact is where Costco's employees and members live and work. Only 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations, which meet giving guidelines and focus areas, are considered. See FAQ's and Grant Application for specific details and required documents to be considered for review. Applications are on a rolling deadline.
https://www.costco.com/charitable-giving-faq.html

Check out Indiana Youth Institute's online grant search for more funding opportunities.
https://www.iyi.org/grants-fundraising/grants/ 

       
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QUALITY
The Indiana Afterschool Network helps promote and strengthen program quality in out-of-school learning across Indiana.

3 EASY WAYS TO GET STARTED!

1.  Use Indiana's Top Ten Quality Standards for OST as a pathway to quality improvement.

2.  Assess your program sites and organization by using the Indiana Quality Program Self-Assessment (IN-QPSA)

3.  Develop your staff using the NEW! Indiana Academy for Out-of-School Learning .  A high quality, online training specifically designed for Out-of-School Time Professionals

This NEW online PD system was created in partnership with the National Afterschool Association and Child Care Aware and offers the latest in training specifically designed for Indiana's before school, after school, school age child care and summer programs.

Benefits to Your Program and Staff:
*    Professional Development anytime, anywhere!
*    36 Best Practice Learning Modules (2 hours each)
*    Aligned with IN Afterschool Standards and IN Youth Development Credential (IYD)
*    In-depth curriculum content, interactivity and rich visuals
*    Useful resources and real life scenarios
*    Pre- and Post-tests
*    Certificates and User accounts to track progress
*    Customer Service
*    Technical Assistance

Thanks to a generous grant from Lilly Endowment.
 
For more information:
Contact Bri Gaston-Bell
Bgaston-bell@indianaafterschool.org
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) FUNDING AND RESOURCES
Afterschool & STEM: System-Building Evaluation 2016 (INCLUDES INDIANA RESEARCH!)
This evaluation is among the first on a large scale to measure the impact of afterschool programs on students' STEM-related attitudes and social-emotional/21st-century skills. The primary goals of this work were (1) to examine levels of change in youth outcomes among programs receiving resources and training support from system-building states; (2) to inform on national trends related to STEM learning, such as gender or grade differences in science interest; and (3) to link STEM program quality with student outcomes and facilitator beliefs. https://www.thepearinstitute.org/publications 

TECHFIT teacher PD programs
Want to get middle school students excited about STEM and computing, practice technology innovation, and enjoy being physically active? Apply by March 25 to one of two no-cost TECHFIT teacher PD programs at https://techfit.tech.purdue.edu/Teacher_App2018.aspx  Encourage other teachers at your school or district to apply to increase your chances of being selected. Email any questions to techfit@purdue.edu.

The Afterschool STEM Hub
 is a collaboration among out-of-school-time program leaders and stakeholders to provide coordinated messaging and communications that impact advocacy and policy and help ensure the important place of informal, afterschool and summer programs in the STEM learning ecosystem.  It is led by the Afterschool Alliance and generously supported by STEM Next, an initiative launched by the Noyce Foundation. NAA is a member of the Hub.  For more information on this initiative (including the list of participating organizations) please visit  www.afterschoolstemhub.org  

Afterschool Alliance list of STEM funding

Indiana Department of Education STEM School Certification Program
For details on the process to earn the IDOE designation of a STEM School, follow THIS LINK Note that, to be certified as an IDOE STEM school, a school must offer an afterschool program in STEM.
 
Connect & collaborate with STEM programs through The Connectory!
With the launch of The Connectory, it's easier than ever for kids to connect with STEM programs and opportunities, and for STEM practitioners to collaborate, develop partnerships, and share resources. This free online collaboration tool gives STEM program providers a chance to find partners based on interests as well as a platform to showcase STEM opportunities to families. Families, in turn, have a free, go-to resource to connect the children in their lives to STEM learning opportunities in their community.

COLLEGE and CAREER READINESS RESOURCES
Careers in Sports
MCCOY and the Indiana Fever are teaming up once again for a special Careers in Sports event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10. Your summer youth program can join MCCOY at Banker's Life Fieldhouse to watch part of an Indiana Fever practice session and hear inspiring messages and helpful tips from a variety of professionals in the sporting world, including Coach Pokey Chapman! There is no fee for this event, and there is no limit to the number of youth you can bring. It is imperative that your organization commits to attending when completing the registration. Please note that there is no lunch provided at this event, but attendees are welcome to bring sack lunches and water bottles and eat in the arena from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. while watching the end of the Fever practice session.  Register HERE:
INvestEd is a team of experts who travel the entire state of Indiana sharing resources and information about the college planning and financial aid process. They provide FREE help that includes group presentations at schools, meeting with families, and useful resources on their website. INvestEd can help your students and families with any of their college planning and funding questions. Connecting with them is easy! Call 317-715-9007 or email them at Outreach@INvestEdIndiana.org.

21st Century Scholar Resource Available! The purpose of the Community Partner Training Manual is to provide schools, youth serving organizations, colleges and volunteers with tools, guidance and information to best support 21st Century Scholars. Click here for additional Scholar resources available on our website. http://www.in.gov/21stcenturyscholars/2520.htm

Indiana Department of Education Office of College and Career Readiness This site will provide you with helpful information regarding the new Indiana Academic Standards, as well as information about content subject areas, Career and Technical Education, STEM and eLearning. What does it mean to be college and career ready? In Indiana, this is defined as an individual who has the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in post-secondary education and economically viable career opportunities.
http://www.doe.in.gov/ccr

The Commission for Higher Education's Outreach Staff are looking to connect with community leaders, volunteers, community-based organizations, college partners and school leaders to trainings and support on enrolling students into the 21st Century Scholars Program, guiding Scholars in the Scholar Success Program requirements and utilizing Learn More Indiana's resources around college planning and career success. To learn more about training and partnership opportunities within your community, please contact your Regional Outreach Coordinator. http://www.in.gov/21stcenturyscholars/2378.htm

CONFERENCES AND TRAININGS
Professional Development Grants from IYI
IYI offers professional development grants of up to $750 to help youth-serving professionals pay for the registration cost and hotel or travel costs associated with a professional development opportunity. Submit an application by the tenth of the month to receive a decision by the first of the following month. More HERE.

21st Century Community Learning Centers-Call for Presenters
It's time for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Multi-State Conference in Louisville, KY! Currently, we are looking for conference presenters to lead youth workers in engaging and impactful sessions from October 22nd-24th. If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please contact Christen Peterson at cpeterson1@doe.in.gov for questions and to receive the official Request for Proposal. RFP's are due by June 20, 2018 at 4:30PM EST.

INDIANA

Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Children and Youth
Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:30 - 10:30 am
Martin University - Gathertorium, 2186 North Sherman Dr., Indianapolis
This presentation will address trauma, the forms it takes in youth, and practical applications for those who interact with children in a non-therapeutic setting. Attendees will gain a better understanding of: the concept of how trauma alters the body's response to seemingly "normal" situations; the manifestations trauma can take in youth and how we may experience it as those invested in the positive outcomes of young people; and techniques to positively interact when discussing trauma with youth. Speaker: Skye Berger, Chief Encouragement Officer & Executive Creative Coach - Door Opener Academy, Skye Berger Group LCC.
Register HERE.

2018 College and Career Conference
June 13-14, 2018
Indianapolis Marriott North
The 2018 College and Career Conference exists to help professionals prepare students for their futures. By focusing on the whole child, we can ensure that youth are ready to pursue education and careers after high school graduation. Over two days, educators, counselors and youth workers from school- and community-based organizations can explore a wide range of readiness needs and options for students related to postsecondary education and the workplace.
Learn more and register HERE.

Indiana Suicide Prevention Conference: Having the Conversation
June 14-15, 2018 Parkview Mirro Center, Fort Wayne
4th annual Indiana Suicide Prevention Conference sponsored by the Indiana Suicide Prevention Network Advisory Council.

Three keynote speakers are scheduled to address the conference, and breakout sessions will include tracks for beginner, intermediate and advanced. Topics will cover prevention, intervention and postvention. The revised State Suicide Prevention Framework will also be rolled out. More HERE.

We R Richmond eLearning Expo - June 19-20
Richmond Community Schools is ONCE AGAIN hosting the We R Richmond eLearning Expo 7 Summer of eLearning event scheduled for June 19 and 20 (NOTICE we are in June this year!). We are excited to announce that Don Wettrick will be our keynote speaker! Don is a teacher at Noblesville High School and is the author of "Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level".
* Earn up to 12 PGPs!
* Giveaways and door prizes
* Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and snacks All teachers, staff, administrators, coaches, technology staff, and others are invited to attend.
Visit http://weRrichmondexpo.weebly.com to Register for the FREE event! Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided. 

Conservation Educator Academy - Sharing One World
June 25-28 * Cost: $40
The Indianapolis Zoo is teaming up with Ball State University for this summer's Conservation Educator Academy -Sharing One World. We will explore how we share spaces with wildlife. As the population expands, humans and wildlife will share more of the same space. Habitats are shrinking for many species and as a result, some of our animal neighbors are forced into urban areas. Learn how you and your students can develop projects that can help local wildlife thrive.
http://www.indianapoliszoo.com/learn-explore/teacher-resources/ 

Magnify Learning: PBL Workshops
June 2018 Open Workshops: June 25-28, 2018
This June Magnify Learning will offer two 4-day open enrollment sessions on Project Based Learning professional development for K-16 educators, instructional coaches, and administrators. Sessions will be held June 25-28 in two Indiana locations: Indianapolis and Columbus. University of Indianapolis will be hosting the Indianapolis workshop. Columbus Signature Academy New Tech will be hosting the Columbus workshop. At each of the workshops, the daily hours will be from 8 am to 3 pm. Each workshop is led by facilitators who have been PBL certified and who have PBL classroom experience. School groups (including administrators) are encouraged to attend in order to work together toward the establishment of collaborative PBL systems designed to meet their particular school culture and needs. Upon the successful completion of each 4-day workshop, participants will receive a certificate for earning 28 Professional Growth Points. 
Early Registration Promo Code: PBL2018* Now through April 30th receive 20% OFF!
Learn more HERE.

Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers a variety of training for everyone who wants to learn more about domestic violence issues. If you are interested in attending an in-person program or webinar, we hope you will join us. Click here for a list of trainings. http://www.icadvinc.org/training/training-dates/

The Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network
offers trainings across Indiana on a wide range of nonprofit management topics. The upcoming calendar of workshops and more info here:
Indiana Youth Institute Trainings and Cafés NEAR YOU
Topics including Technology Safety, Reaching Uninsured Families and others will be provided at various locations in including: Merrillville, South Bend, Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis, Evansville and New Albany.  More info here: http://www.iyi.org/

        
NATIONAL

Webinar: Bring Digital Learning Equity to Your Program
Thursday, May 31, 2018  12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET
Socio-economic disparities that arise from lack of access to digital resources and learning impacts young people's future outcomes. Learn steps you can implement immediately to bring digital learning equity to your program with help from strategies provided by the Afterschool Tech Toolkit, made possible by support from Google for Education.
https://naaweb.org/toolkit-trainings

Afterschool Webinar: Expert Perspectives: Building Social and Emotional Skills in Afterschool
Wednesday, June 6 at 1 p.m. ET

Those of us in the out-of-school time field have long known that afterschool and summer programs can have a huge impact on youth through the development of social and emotional skills, even if we haven't always called them by that name. Emerging research continues to support the idea that afterschool programs can have significant benefits to children through the development of skills and behaviors like empathy, respect, conflict resolution, and managing emotions.

In this webinar, the Afterschool Alliance and the National AfterSchool Association will be diving deep into what the research says around SEL in OST programs with Stephanie Jones, professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and co-author of three reports, funded by the Wallace Foundation, that discuss the value of SEL in afterschool and identify straightforward, cost-effective strategies for improving SEL in any program. Register HERE.

The Maine Event: Fostering Equality and Justice for Youth
June 28-29, 2018 Bangor, Maine
Fostering Equity and Justice for Youth - A two-day professional development conference for anyone working in: education, afterschool, systems of care, juvenile justice and law enforcement. To learn more visit http://www.pydi.net/register2018/

The National Afterschool Association Expert Hub is now live! This new service will help afterschool and expanded learning programs connect with vetted experts for projects and training programs. NAA member organizations can use the NAA Expert Hub to find experts at no cost. Learn more HERE.

Stay tuned for future announcements at the conference website: www.BeyondSchoolHours.org. 
AFTERSCHOOL RESOURCES
National AfterSchool Association (NAA) has a new Afterschool Tech Toolkit
to help empower afterschool professionals so they can provide students with powerful access to technology outside of the classroom! This toolkit is for those who lead or oversee out-of-school time programming in various settings including schools, community-based organizations, private organizations, churches, libraries an d homeless shelters.

The Lutheran Foundation, through LookUp, has partnered with Indiana University's Indiana School Mental Health Initiative (ISHMI) to provide online resources to support schools and community partners as they address students' social, emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. The Indiana School Mental Health initiative has worked with LookUp to design one aspect of the website that focuses on school-age issues.
https://lookupindiana.org/schools/

Summer Learning Literacy Assessments
In this resource, created in collaboration with The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, your team will explore the impact of summer learning loss on literacy, summer learning systems and data management, settings for summer literacy instruction, and much more. More HERE.

Flex your Financial Muscles
Achieving financial fitness isn't all that different from achieving physical fitness. You have to work for it! Learn about exercise options for every budget, how to meal plan like a pro, and maybe create something deliciously healthy. Please use this link to access our new fitness issue: http://bit.ly/EMagFitness  

The Office of Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson invites you to share our e-magazine with your friends and family. To view previous issues of our e-magazine, visit http://bit.ly/EMagNewstand  

FREE ONLINE TUTORING & MENTORING
Enroll now! Indiana Kids is offering FREE tutoring, mentoring, and college readiness workshops for students in grades 6-12. Tutoring subjects include math, English, social studies and science. Available online.
Learn more & apply online at: https://engage.iupui.edu/IndianaKids/ 

The Homework Hotline started in 1991 as a toll-free telephone service. Several online features have been added in recent years, and the iPhone app gives students easier access to Rose-Hulman students that are available as hotline tutors from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday during the school year. Supported by the Lilly Endowment, Inc., the Homework Hotline provides toll-free math and science tutoring services by calling 1-877-ASK-ROSE (1-877-275-7673) or through the website www.AskRose.org

Resource available Students Stumped by Studies - Thanks to an innovative Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology student, there's now The AskRose app, which links Indiana middle and high-school students with free homework math and science assistance. The app is available at the iTunes App Store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/askrose/id560503334?mt=8

2-1-1 is now State-Wide in Indiana!   All 92 counties with all 6,483,802 Hoosiers now have access to the free 24/7/365 service that helps people find the help they need to obtain safe, affordable housing, food and utilities, mental and physical health care, employment, volunteer opportunities and many other things that can lead to happier, healthier, safer individuals and families in our communities. DIAL 2-1-1 TODAY IF YOU NEED HELP OR IF YOU WANT TO GIVE HELP. 

Nonprofit Jobs Board
The Not-for-Profit News jobs database, in partnership with ExactHire, which gives nonprofit employers and workers tools to promote and manage your job searches.  

Charitable Advisors also now has newsletters for northern and southern IN http://www.charitableadvisors.com/subscribe.html

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Indianapolis YMCA - Regional Senior Program Director - East
Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director and the Center Executive Director, the Senior Program Director of Youth Enrichment will be responsible for all facets of the child/youth & family development department. The Senior Program Director will directly supervise the Program Directors, all of whom will assist in involving people of all ages with the YMCA. The position will also have some direct site/program supervision (approximately 11-18 sites). Responsibilities will also include recruitment & coordination of volunteers. The position will include the development and administration of the department, program development and promotion, implementation and evaluation, staff scheduling and supervision, and financial operation in accordance with Center and Association goals, objectives and policies. Additional responsibilities include special projects, community relations/involvement, program innovation, site/program observations and providing leadership to staff in the annual campaign. The Senior Program Director must understand their role in helping build relationships and a small community atmosphere among our members. More HERE.

ongoingGRANTSAFTER SCHOOL FUNDING- 
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Thomas P. and Sondra D. Sheehan Charitable Foundation 
Tom and Soni Sheehan focus on improving the lives of children facing debilitating medical challenges. They provide financial support for medical treatments, prostheses, and mobility devices that children living with physical deformities and medical issues need to overcome obstacles. More info  HERE .

DuPont Pioneer's giving program focuses on preK-12 education, food security and community betterment. Amount: $5000 Contact your local DuPont Pioneer Representative for more information. More info HERE.

The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to address the needs vital to the health of its communities. Annually, the Foundation funds more than $25 million in charitable grants, with a focus on education, environment, economic and workforce development and community impact. Learn more:  http://www.duke-energy.com/community/foundation.asp

American Honda Foundation Grants  The American Honda Foundation's funding priorities are STEM education, the environment, job training and literacy. Nonprofits, public school districts, private/public elementary and secondary schools are eligible to apply. Funding deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 each year. The maximum award is $75,000.   http://www.honda.com/about?id=honda_foundations

Half Price Books
Need books for your classroom or program? Half Price Books will consider requests from nonprofit organizations and educators that focus on literacy, the environment, or education.
http://b.hpb.com/book-donations-request-form/ 

Advancing Student Achievement
A program of the Actuarial Foundation ASA grants support math programs that open students' minds to the practical power of math. The purpose of an ASA grant is to support math enhancement programs that bridge the gap between classroom and real world mathematics. MORE HERE. Deadline: Rolling. Amount: up to $5,000 

Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The foundation is accepting applications for its Youth Literacy Grants program. Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations in support of efforts to help students who are reading below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading, including those with individualized education plans (IEPs). More info 

The Festival Fund 
Established in 2011 to support and promote the activities of organizations in the greater Indianapolis area that enrich cultural life by celebrating cultural expression and encourage understanding and appreciation for different cultures. Qualifying community organizations may apply to receive funding to support their international or cultural event in grant awards ranging from $500-$2,000. The Fund is supported by a generous grant from the Indianapolis Foundation with additional support from the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation. 

Project Learning Tree 
Accepting applications from schools and nonprofit organizations for environmental service-learning projects through its GreenWorks! grants program, which is designed to help students make their schools greener and healthier by, for example, implementing a recycling program, conserving water and energy, improving air quality, or establishing a school garden or outdoor classrooms and integrating these projects into the curriculum.

Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to support environmental projects that demonstrate service-learning, exemplify student voice, and involve at least one community partner. To be eligible, projects must secure at least 50 percent in matching funds (in-kind acceptable).

Karma for Cara Foundation
Encourages kids 18 and under to apply for funds between $250 and $1,000 to complete service projects in their communities. Whether it is turning a vacant lot into a community garden, rebuilding a school playground or helping senior citizens, Karma For Care Foundation wants to hear what kids are passionate about. 
 
Fuel Up to Play 60 
The competitive, nationwide funding program can help your school jumpstart and sustain healthy nutrition and physical activity improvements. Funds can be used to conduct in-school promotions focused on creating a healthier school and to implement Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Plays. Funds can also be used for professional development, nutrition education materials, and physical education equipment & materials. https://www.fueluptoplay60.com/funding/general-information

Surdna Foundation 
The Surdna Foundation believes that art and culture training programs can help young people achieve their educational and career goals, and catalyze change in their communities. The Thriving Cultures Program therefore supports programs that successfully connect teens to artistically rigorous and culturally relevant programs that equip them with practical and life-enhancing skills. The Surdna Foundation value programs that prepare young, emerging artists to be creative and innovative leaders in their communities. Amount varies. More info HERE

Good Sports  
helps lay the foundation for healthy, active lifestyles by providing athletic equipment, footwear, and apparel to disadvantaged young people nationwide. By working closely with teams, coaches, and community leaders across the United States, the organization is able to focus on the respective needs of each individual program and help offset the main factors causing the greatest challenges. Good Sports is accepts applications on a rolling deadline from organizations and schools for equipment, apparel, and footwear for a wide range of sports. 
 
The NEA Foundation is inviting applications for its Learning and Leadership Grants program. The program provides support to public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education through grants to individuals to fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences such as summer institutes or action research; or to groups for collegial study (including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for new faculty or staff). To be eligible, applicants must be a public school educator in grades Pre-K-12; a public school education support professional; or faculty and staff members at a public institution of higher education. Preference will be given to members of the National Education Association. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. All $5,000 group grant applicants must include partner information. Deadlines for applications are due February 1, June 1, and October 15. http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/learning-leadership-grants/
 
The Safeway Foundation supports nonprofit organizations whose mission is aligned with four priority areas: hunger relief, education, health and human services, and assisting people with disabilities. All organizations funded by The Safeway Foundation must serve the community where we operate stores. Amount: Varies. Deadline: Quarterly.  http://www.safewayfoundation.org/get-funded/what-we-fund.html

The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA.) The fund awards grants to organizations involved in the operation of youth baseball and softball programs and facilities. The mission of BTF is to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball throughout the world. BTF funds programs, fields, coaches training and uniforms, equipment and other selected program expenses. In addition, BTF provides educational support to grant recipients and applicants, to help organizations become self-sufficient and effective. Rolling deadline. More  HERE.

Delta Dental Foundation provides financial support through its Brighter Futures Community Grants program to various community organizations and programs which promote/provide oral health care for children. This year, the DDF will be providing $150,000 to support programs which specifically focus on children's oral health. More HERE.

Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation
Supports a wide range of programs that serve vulnerable children including children who are ill, orphaned, disabled, injured, abused or malnourished as well as children with limited or no access to education. Grant range:  $1,000 - $15,000.  Deadline:  rolling.  http://www.dhrossfoundation.org/ 

The American Electric Power Foundation considers requests from organizations in communities served by AEP's regional utilities. The Foundation focuses on improving lives through education from early childhood through higher education, protecting the environment, providing basic human services in the areas of hunger, housing, health and safety, and enriching the quality of life in communities through art, music and cultural heritage. Deadline: Rolling Amount: not less than $15,000.
American Family Insurance protects dreams by helping strengthen and support individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities. American Family Insurance also sponsors events and activities that build stronger ties with customers through memorable, beneficial experiences. Deadline: rolling Amount: $250-$10,000 Info HERE.

Singing for Change grants available from $1,000 to $10,000 for nonprofit organizations driving social change in their communities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information including selection criteria, click HERE.

Wish You Well Foundation
The Wish You Well Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that promote family literacy in the United States. The focus of the Foundation's grantmaking is on the development and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs. Amount: Up to $10,000 Deadline: Rolling
Finish Line Youth Foundation
The Finish Line Youth Foundation provides funding to organizations that youth athletic programs and sports-based camps, especially those serving disadvantaged and special needs children. Deadline: Rolling  Grants range from $1,000 - $5,000.

Advancing Student Achievement, a program of the Actuarial Foundation

ASA grants support math programs that open students' minds to the practical power of math. The purpose of an ASA grant is to support math enhancement programs that bridge the gap between classroom and real world mathematics. MORE HERE. 
Deadline: Rolling Amount: up to $5,000
  
Sears Holdings
The goal of Sears Holdings is to be part of the community and contribute in ways that enrich the lives of people residing in those areas. By helping to create stronger communities, they enhance the quality of life for customers and associates. Amount varies. Deadline varies.
http://www.searsholdings.com/communityrelations/donate/mmdonations.htm

KeyBank
Beyond traditional banking products and services, Key supports communities through the important work of KeyBank Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1969 and funded by KeyCorp. The Foundation's mission is to support organizations and programs that prepare individuals for thriving futures and is advanced through the two funding priorities of thriving students and a thriving workforce. Amount varies. https://www.key.com/about/community/key-foundation-philanthropy-banking.jsp

The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood provides grants for innovative, creative projects and programs that will significantly enhance the development, health, safety, education or quality of life of children from infancy through five years of age. Amount varies. http://earlychildhoodfoundation.org/

My Macy's District Grants support nonprofit organizations and initiatives that are important to individual local communities where Macy's stores are located and that fall within the Macy's focus areas-arts and culture, education, the environment, HIV/AIDS and women's issues. Amount varies. MORE HERE. 

The Children's Obesity Fund
offers grants to nonprofit organizations that share its mission for improving children's health. Preference is given to organizations with programs that fight childhood obesity. Amount varies. http://www.childrensobesityfund.org/grantfundraising-faq/

Tyson Foods invests in community projects that make a difference in the Tyson Foods communities where employees live and work. Tyson Foods focuses on hunger relief, health and nutrition, education, community development, and environment and sustainable agriculture. Amount Varies
More HERE

The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF)
awards grants to non-profit and tax-exempt organizations involved in the operation of youth baseball and/or softball programs and facilities. Organizations operating in the U.S. and international locations are eligible to apply. To date, an average of 400 requests are received annually; approximately 10 percent are awarded grants. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis. More HERE

Reiman Foundation Grant
The Reiman Foundation focuses its giving in four main areas: Health Care, Education, The Arts & Children. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. Deadline: Rolling Award Amount: Vary http://www.reimanfoundation.org/

Let's Play grants offer ten different grant opportunities for organizations in need of support for youth sports or recess equipment, afterschool programming and playgrounds/outdoor fitness equipment. Amount: varies Deadline: varies http://www.letsplay.com/

The Hearst Foundation
Amount varies. Deadline: Rolling
The Hearst Foundations support well-established nonprofit organizations that address significant issues within their major areas of interests - culture, education, health and social service - and that primarily serve large demographic and/or geographic constituencies. http://www.hearstfdn.org/

The Kroger Company Foundation's philanthropic objective is to enhance the quality of life in communities with a concentration of Kroger customers and employees. The Foundation exists for the betterment of the people and communities where Kroger operates.
The PNC Foundation supports a variety of nonprofit organizations with a special emphasis on those that work to achieve sustainability and touch a diverse population, in particular, those that support early childhood education and/or economic development. Amount: Varies
http://www1.pnc.com/pncfoundation/foundation_overview.html

Connect a Million Minds (Time Warner)
Connect A Million Minds supports include after-school STEM programs, mentorship programs that inspire the pursuit of STEM education and careers, STEM-related competitions, visitations to technology companies and labs, and apprenticeship programs.
No deadline. For more information, go to:
 http://www.connectamillionminds.com/request-support 
 
Wells Fargo offers grants to assist a variety of nonprofit organizations that provide human services, community development, educational, artistic, cultural, civic and environmental programs. Applications are accepted in Indiana on a rolling basis; organizations are encouraged to prepare a proposal using the guidelines and contact their local Wells Fargo location to submit an application. https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/charitable/in_guidelines

RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of education, community, and medicine/health. Human service programs of particular interest to the foundation include children and family services, early childhood development, and parenting education. The foundation supports a variety of community improvement programs including those that enhance nonprofit management and promote philanthropy and volunteerism. Youth development programs supported by the foundation typically include after-school educational enrichment programs that supplement and enhance formal education systems to increase the chances for successful outcomes in school and life.  Deadline: Rolling  Amount varies. http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines

The World We Want Foundation
Offers youth-led service learning grants.
Deadline: Rolling,  Amount varies. http://theworldwewantfoundation.org

Ford Foundation Educational Grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on reducing poverty and injustice; promoting democratic values; and advancing human knowledge, creativity and achievement. Types of grants the foundation makes: General/core support, Project, Planning, Competition, Matching, Recoverable, Individual, Endowment, Foundation-administered project, and Program-related investment. Amount varies. Deadline: Rolling http://www.fordfoundation.org

Share Our Strength Grants
Share Our Strength offers grants to non-profit organizations, schools, and other eligible organizations involved in increasing access to nutrition and anti-hunger advocacy. Amount varies. Deadline: Rolling
http://www.nokidhungry.org/solution/community-investments 
 
Lumber Liquidators offers in-kind donations for nonprofit organizations in need of new flooring for their facilities.
KaBoom! offers "Let's Play Land Use" playground grants. Deadline: Rolling http://kaboom.org/

Public Welfare Foundation is accepting letters of intent from organizations and programs working to end the criminalization and over-incarceration of youth. Deadline: Rolling More info HERE.

The Indiana Division of State Parks and Reservoirs is pleased to offer field trip grants to Indiana educators and their students. Field trips can engage students in learning about Indiana's fish, forest, wildlife, or natural habitats and their conservation, or about Indiana's history and cultural resources as they relate to Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs.  http://in.gov/inrf/educate.html

Half Price Books
will consider book donation requests from nonprofit organizations and educators that focus on literacy, the environment, or education.

AND  for more grants-

Afterschool Alliance list of STEM funding
http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/STEMfunding.cfm

STEMfinity STEM Grants Listings: Indiana
http://www.stemfinity.com/stem-grants-indiana

The BOOST Collaborative  Funding Opportunities Listing

Find a long list of grants and deadlines including several open deadline opportunities:
The Youth Today Newsletter Grants Newsletter
Fundsnet
 
GrantStation.com, Inc. offers nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies the opportunity to identify potential funding sources for their programs or projects as well as resources to mentor these organizations through the grantseeking process.   
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