Grant & Funding Options 

To assist in the transition to the AlphaBetter™ standing desk and other opportunities, many organizations offer a variety of grant opportunities. Listed below are a few places to start: 

National Grant Opportunities: 

·         General Mills Foundation  

-        Description: The General Mills Foundation focuses philanthropic resources on community needs including youth nutrition and fitness, arts/culture and education. 

-        Eligibility: Varies, please refer to Web site 

-        Due date: Ongoing  

-        http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/foundation.aspx  

·         The NEA Foundation – Student Achievement Grants  

-        Description: The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve academic achievement of students in public schools.  

-        Eligibility: Applicants must be:  

§  Practicing public school teachers in grades PreK-12  

§  Practicing public school education support professionals  

§  Faculty or staff at public higher education institutions 

-        Due date: Ongoing 

        http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm  

·         Kids in Need Foundation  

-        Description: Kids in Need Foundation provides funding to K-12 educators to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students.  

-        Eligibility: Certified K-12 teachers in the United states 

-        Due date: Annually, during the summer  

-        http://www.kidsinneed.net/grants/index.php  

·         Donors Choose  

-        Description: DonorsChoose.org connects particular projects and classroom needs with potential donors.  

-        Eligibility: Teachers  

-        Due date: Ongoing  

-        http://www.donorschoose.org  

·         The Coca-Cola Foundation Education Grants  

-        Description: As the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company, The Coca-Cola Foundation aims to improve communities around the world by supporting: healthy, active lifestyles and education projects.  

-        Eligibility: Anyone  

-        Due dates: Ongoing  

-        http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/foundation_guidelines.html  

Grant Opportunities:  

·         Wisconsin Department of Education  

-        More than 30 state grants are available through the Wisconsin Department of Education, all with specific eligibility requirements and due dates. Grant opportunities are updated frequently, so check the Web site often.  -        http://dpi.wi.gov/grants.html

 Minnesota Department of Education  

-        Nearly a dozen grants are available through the Minnesota Department of Education, all with specific eligibility requirements and due dates. Grant opportunities are updated frequently, so check the Web site often. 

        http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/About_MDE/News_Center/Grant_Opportunities/index.html

·         Iowa Department of Education  

-        Grants are available through the Iowa Department of Education, all with specific eligibility requirements and due dates. Grant opportunities are updated frequently, so check the Web site often.  

-        http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/494/537/ 

·         Illinois State Board of Education  

-        Grants are available through the Illinois State Board of Education, all with specific eligibility requirements and due dates. Grant opportunities are updated frequently, so check the Web site often.  

-        http://www.isbe.state.il.us/grants/default.htm  

* Check with your state education office for specific grants available in your location. Also, consider contacting your community hospital, Rotary or Lions Club and local corporations.