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Funding by Topic: Schools

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Farm to School Grant Program Inactive
Grants to plan, establish, and/or sustain a Farm to School program that improves access to local foods and nutrition/agriculture resources in schools.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 12, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program Inactive
Grants to develop and expand existing farm to school initiatives and other food and learning initiatives with the overall goal of increasing knowledge of agriculture and improving the nutritional health of children.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 7, 2023
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America's General Use Grant Inactive
Funding for programs and organizations working in rural communities in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin in the areas of education, environment, technology, and quality of life.
Geographic coverage: Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Dec 4, 2023
Sponsor: Compeer Financial
Virginia Youth Tobacco Use Prevention Grants Inactive
Grants to prevent and reduce youth tobacco, nicotine, and vaping product use across Virginia. Funding may be used for classroom-based instruction and for projects designed to reduce disparities in young people who are at elevated risk for being impacted by tobacco and nicotine (including rural youth).
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2023
Sponsor: Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
Kansas Healthy Habits for Life Inactive
Grants to help schools in Kansas address childhood obesity by reducing cardiovascular risk factors, promoting physical activity, encouraging healthy eating habits, and reinforcing positive mental health.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2023
Sponsor: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation
Kentucky Healthy WAY (Wellness in All Youth) Program Inactive
Leadership development and research training program designed to empower rural Kentucky high school students with skills to identify and develop solutions to health and social issues at the school and community level.
Geographic coverage: Kentucky
Application Deadline: Oct 17, 2023
Sponsor: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Maryland Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for Maryland residents who provide public service in Maryland, such as nurses, counselors, teachers, lawyers, therapists, and social workers that serve low-income, underserved, or underrepresented populations.
Geographic coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2023
Sponsor: Maryland Higher Education Commission
Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation Annual Grant Program Inactive
Grants for nonprofit organizations that are engaged in efforts to improve oral health for underserved Wisconsin residents.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2023
Sponsor: Wisconsin Dental Association
Delta Dental of Illinois Community Grants Program Inactive
Grants for projects and organizations in Illinois that address access to oral healthcare, student excellence, and oral health education and awareness for underserved children.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: Sep 6, 2023
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Full-Service Community Schools Program Inactive
Funding to establish or expand full-service community schools, which are designed to improve the coordination, integration, accessibility, and effectiveness of services for children and families, with a priority given to high poverty rural schools.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Letter of Intent (Optional): Jul 7, 2023
Application Deadline: Aug 8, 2023
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education