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The Idaho Out-of-School Network provides resources and funding opportunities for organizations and individuals who are working to provide quality educational and enrichment experiences for children and youth during after-school and non-school hours. Whether you run a homework help program, a sports league, an arts and crafts workshop, or any other type of out-of-school program, we are here to help you find the support you need to make a positive impact in your community. Explore our site to learn more about the grants and other funding options available, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or to share your own experiences and insights.
Idaho Learns Everywhere
Idaho Learns Everywhere shows the statewide partnership of the Idaho Commission for Libraries, Idaho STEM Action Center, and Idaho Out-of-School Network to address unfinished learning
Nagel Foundation Grants: Southwest Idaho
NAGEL FOUNDATION GRANT Southwest Idaho Only Description: The Nagel Foundation supports qualified 501(c)(3) charities in southwest Idaho in the areas of basic needs, education, and youth
Voya Unsung Heroes Program
Voya Unsung Heroes Program Description:The Voya Unsung Heroes® program awards grants to K–12 educators in the U.S. for innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning.
4-H Grants and Awards
Description: National 4‑H Council grants give young people and adults the opportunity to take on issues critical to their lives, families, and communities. Youth and adults
Karma for Cara Foundation Microgrants
Karma for Cara Foundation Microgrants Description: Microgrants are available to youth aged 18 and under to fund community service projects such as community gardens, rebuilding playgrounds,
School Year Enrichment Grant
SCHOOL YEAR ENRICHMENT (SYE) GRANT Applications are closed The School Year Enrichment Grant is intended to address unfinished learning and improve the quality of out-of-school
Think Make Create Mini Grant
THINK MAKE CREATE (TMC) MINI GRANT TMC Mini Grants are not available at this time. Learn More
National Summer Learning Association
SUMMER LEARNING AWARDS The NSLA recognizes outstanding summer programs, models, digital applications, and systems that demonstrate excellence in accelerating academic achievement and promoting healthy development
Lewis Prize for Music
ACCELERATOR AWARDS Applications for the 2024 Lewis Prize for Music are now closed. Accelerator Awards recognize Creative Youth Development music organizations seeking to influence youth-serving
U.S. Department of Education
NATIONWIDE CALL FOR STUDENT PERFORMING ARTISTS The U.S. Department of Education is seeking student performing artists (such as bands/marching bands, choirs, color guards, dancers, drumlines,
Idaho Botanical Garden Donation Requests
IDAHO BOTANICAL GARDEN DONATION REQUESTS Description: The Idaho Botanical Garden is pleased to support local organizations, nonprofits, and Treasure Valley schools through redeemable event vouchers or
Idaho Forest Products Commission Forest Education Grant
IDAHO FOREST PRODUCTS COMMISSION FOREST EDUCATION GRANT Description: The Idaho Forest Products Commission invites proposals for projects that help youth learn more about Idaho’s trees, forests
SeedMoney Grants for Gardens
SEED MONEY GARDEN GRANTS Each year, SeedMoney offers challenge grants to food garden projects through a 30-day crowdfunding challenge running from Nov 15 to Dec
Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant Program
WHOLE KIDS FOUNDATION GARDEN GRANT PROGRAM Whole Kids Foundation knows that the more kids know and feel connected to their food, the more curious they
Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Mini-Grant
Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Mini-Grant Description: Apply for a mini-grant to complete a service campaign for people, animals, or the environment. Award Amount: $200 Deadline: Several deadlines
Project Learning Tree Greenworks Grant
Project Learning Tree Greenworks Grant Description: This grant is for environmental service-learning projects that link classroom learning to the real world. Students will implement an action
Youth Service America Grants
Youth Service America Grants These grants support expanded opportunities for students in afterschool programs – particularly those from low- and moderate-income communities – to learn
AIM High: Grants for Middle School OST Programs
The Aim High Two-Year Grant offers $100,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations serving middle school youth from low-income families, with a focus on reducing chronic absenteeism
Pincus Family Foundation
The Pincus Family Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations that align with its mission to improve the lives of children, their families, and communities. Grants
Oriental Trading Company Donation
Oriental Trading Company offers donation support for events hosted by nonprofit organizations, with a focus on improving the lives of children and youth. Priority is
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation Grant
The Ash Grove Charitable Foundation provides grants to public charities focused on capital building and renovation projects in areas such as environmental preservation, STEM education,
Charlotte Martin Foundation Grant
The Charlotte Martin Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations focused on enriching the lives of youth and preserving wildlife and habitat, with a strong emphasis
Idaho Future Fund
The Idaho Future Fund provides grants that typically range from $10,000 to $20,000 intended to support gaps in educational programs (preschool through 12th grade) that
The US Soccer Foundation
U.S. Soccer Foundation Safe Places to Play Grants Description: The U.S. Soccer Foundation wants all children across the country to have the opportunity to play outside,
Kaboom
Let’s Play Imagination Playground Grants Description: KaBoom! supports organizations that build playgrounds for children and youth to ensure they have the opportunity to lead an active
Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust
The School District Opioid Recovery Grants support public school districts in developing or adopting evidence-based programs that address the impact of the opioid crisis on
All Kids Play Youth Sports Grant
All Kids Play offers youth sports grants to help children from low-income families access recreational sports opportunities. These grants cover registration fees, equipment, and other
REI Cooperative Action Fund
The REI Cooperative Action Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations working to make the outdoors more accessible, inclusive, and equitable. Funding supports initiatives that connect
Idaho Commission for Libraries Grants & Funding
IDAHO COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES GRANTS & FUNDING Description: The Idaho Commission for Libraries is a great resource for libraries and schools. They offer many different grants
Urban Awareness USA
GENERAL YOUTH PROGRAM GRANT Description:The DanPaul Foundation is providing funding up to $15,000 to nonprofit programs that directly serve the health, education, development, and welfare
Grinnell College
Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize Description: The Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize honors individuals who have demonstrated leadership in their fields and
Idaho National Laboratory K-12 Education Grants
INL cultivates Idaho’s education landscape by leveraging partnerships and resources to grow science, technology, engineering and math opportunities for all. The program seeks to align
Idaho STEM Action Center
The Idaho STEM Action Center offers grant funding to statewide nonprofit and public education organizations that align with its mission to prepare Idaho youth for
National Science Foundation
Various STEM Learning Funding Opportunities Description: This site contains current funding opportunities from the US government’s National Science Foundation. Programs seeking to advance new approaches to
Harbor Freight Schools for Tools
The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence honors outstanding skilled trades teachers in U.S. public high schools. Open to educators in fields