Grants to USA Educators for Classroom and Extracurricular Programming for PreK-12 Students
Academic Enrichment Grants
Agency
Foundation
GrantWatch ID#
179739
Funding Source
Geographic Focus
All USA
Important Dates
Deadline: 04/15/26
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Grant Description
Grants to USA educators employed by schools and nonprofit organizations to enhance learning for PreK-12 students. Funding will support the development of extracurricular and in-class programming that improves learning and develops the abilities of children from low-income households.
The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic Enrichment Grants designed to develop in-class and extra-curricular programs that improve student learning. The Foundation considers proposals that foster understanding, deepen students’ knowledge, and provide opportunities to expand awareness of the world around them.
The Academic Enrichment Grants provide funding for programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic and creative abilities of children from low-income households.
Consider applying for a grant if:
- The applicant has a unique idea for a project that will supplement their regular classroom curriculum or after-school activity
- The applicant's students have ideas for enrichment activities or a need for strengthening their academic experiences
- The applicant has facilities, expertise, and community endorsement, but need additional resources for materials, time and transportation
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Additional Eligibility Criteria
The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation considers applications for financial support from educators who:
• Are employed by schools or non-profit organizations (e.g. community centers, museums, etc.)
• Have the background and experience to complete the project successfully
• Have direct and regular contact with students in grades pre-k to 12
• Work with students from low-income households
• Are willing to work in collaboration with the Foundation
• Are employed by schools or non-profit organizations (e.g. community centers, museums, etc.)
• Have the background and experience to complete the project successfully
• Have direct and regular contact with students in grades pre-k to 12
• Work with students from low-income households
• Are willing to work in collaboration with the Foundation
Pre-Application Information
The application is available online from January 15-April 15 each year (or when the Foundation reaches 200 submissions).
Apply early as early as you can (applications will no longer be accepted after the Foundation reaches its max number of submissions, even if it is before the April 15 deadline).
Other Important Dates
• June – Applications reviewed
• July 15 – Awards announced on the website
• August 15 - Grants disbursed
• January 31 – 1099s mailed
FAQs and Important Dates: https://mccartheydressman.org/faqs-important-dates/
Apply early as early as you can (applications will no longer be accepted after the Foundation reaches its max number of submissions, even if it is before the April 15 deadline).
Other Important Dates
• June – Applications reviewed
• July 15 – Awards announced on the website
• August 15 - Grants disbursed
• January 31 – 1099s mailed
FAQs and Important Dates: https://mccartheydressman.org/faqs-important-dates/
Estimated Size of Grant
The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation awards grants to individuals in amounts up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of $20,000 over two years.
Contact Information
Apply Online:
http://apply.mccartheydressman.org/
McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
610 East South Temple Street,
Suite 110
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
Phone: 801.578.1260
Fax: 801.578.1261
Email: info@mccartheydressman.org
Contact Form for additional assistance: https://mccartheydressman.org/contact-us/
http://apply.mccartheydressman.org/
McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
610 East South Temple Street,
Suite 110
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
Phone: 801.578.1260
Fax: 801.578.1261
Email: info@mccartheydressman.org
Contact Form for additional assistance: https://mccartheydressman.org/contact-us/
RFP & Supporting Documents
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates / changes / addendums / conferences / LOIs.
