Education & Schools
Education & schools are central to the mission of local and state government agencies. They focus on providing quality education, ensuring equitable access, and supporting the development of students from early childhood through higher education. Governments work to create policies, fund programs, and oversee the operation of public schools to foster academic success and prepare students for future challenges. This directory offers articles on education and schools and related topics like Education Grants, which explore funding opportunities that support educational initiatives and resources.
There are various ways to search for education grants, including free databases and paid subscriptions
Here’s how your agency can tap into federal funds available under the American Rescue Plan to help recover costs and improve communications systems and other critical tools
Schools and libraries can apply for funding between June 29 and August 13, 2021
Partnering with schools to disseminate “Stop the Bleed” training through a train-the-trainer model is a priority for Howard County.
The FortifyFL suspicious activity reporting app will put the power to “see something, say something” to public safety officials in the hands of every student.
Before responders arrive, students trained to apply tourniquets have the chance to save the lives of their peers and others.
One in five students has a mental health challenge. Adults can learn how to spot the signs through an 8-hour mental health first aid course.
Small projects created by community organizing and startups are eligible. They can involve music or education to address inmate education, victim empowerment, environmental justice school safety and more.
The just keep livin Foundation is an afterschool partnership that supports 70+ teachers and 2,500+ students in making positive life choices.
Cincinnati’s soccer stadium deal includes the city spending $35M on infrastructure while the schools take in the same in payments and a new sports complex.
The first two-year cloud computing degree program will be offered through a partnership between North Virginia Community College and AWS.
Walmart Community Grants offer organizations a way to help low-income individuals and families in their community through education programs, hunger relief efforts and other enrichment opportunities.
The free licenses access the evidence-based mobile learning app -- Xenos -- that rapidly increases adult learners’ skills for career pathways and civic engagement.
Facebook’s Sandberg pledges company will provide digital literacy skills to 1 million U.S. small businesses and workers through three-part education outreach.
Grant columnist Judy Riffle offers her tips for schools and libraries to get funding from telecomm e-rate charges.
‘Women with PTSD’ has been called a silent epidemic. If left untreated, it can lead to mental and physical illnesses and opioid abuse. Learn about treatments and community intervention opportunities.
Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson settled with the city of Philadelphia in an April 2018 racial profiling incident at Starbucks that led to their arrest. They asked for a $200,000 entrepreneur program for public high school students. No charges were filed, and their arrest record will be expunged.
Grant columnist Judy Riffle explains how to get in the mind frame to write entitlement grants, with links to some examples.
Of the largest U.S. cities, the 25 best cities to raise children are considered sound financial choices for families. Spoiler alert: The top cities in the list are not found on either coast.
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