Education Grants

Deadline Grants

H-E-B Excellence in Education Early Childhood Award

The H-E-B Excellence in Education Early Childhood Award is designed to support public or private schools or not-for-profit learning agencies that focus on the care and education of children of under the age of five. The purpose of the award is to offer support to help create or enhance Kinder Readiness programs that prepare children to enter Kindergarten socially and academically ready to learn.

Due: January 6, 2012


The Michael Davis Music Is Revolution Mini-Grant


The Michael Davis Music Is Revolution Foundation’s mini-grant programs was created for teachers to implement, support, and/or improve their ability to provide quality music education for their students. Mini-grants are awarded for up to $500. The foundation is primarily seeking projects that clearly contain a music education focus. Funds may be used for supplies, materials, equipment, transportation for a field trip, and/or to bring a performer or musical group to school. Applications for the mini-grants are reviewed three times a year.

Due: January 15, April 14, and October 15

ING Unsung Heroes


Every year grants are given to K-12 educators utilizing new teaching methods and techniques that improve learning. Each year, educators submit applications for an ING Unsung Heroes grant by describing projects they have initiated or would like to pursue. Each project is judged on its:

· Innovative method
· Creativity
· Ability to positive influence the students

Each year, 100 finalists are selected to receive a $2,000 grant, payable to both the winning teacher and his or her school. At least one grant is awarded in each of the 50 states, provided at least one qualified application was received from each state. Winners are selected by Scholarship America, a national non-profit educational support and student aid service organization.

Of the 100 finalists, three are selected for additional financial awards: $25,000 for first place; $10,000 for second place; and $5,000 for third place. The top winners are selected by ING’s Educators Advisory Board, consisting of six distinguished educators from across the United States.

Due: April 30, 2012