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Oakland Small Schools Foundation Mini-Grants

Small grants can be great opportunities to get money for classroom projects and other school needs, and their applications often take little time to complete. Browse the list below and follow the links to find the guidelines. (Note: In some cases, the foundation will ask that OSSF sponsor the school's application -- if so, please let us know 14 days in advance of the deadline so we can can take care of sponsorship details.) Good luck!

November Deadlines

Deadline: November 20
National Education Association (NEA)
Library books
Open to all school librarians, teachers, and support professionals.
Amount: $1,000
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/BAAawards2008.htm

December Deadlines

Deadline: December 7, January 7 (Dreyer's accepts proposals monthly)
Dreyer's Foundation
Various small grants
Open to all teachers.
OSSF sponsorship required.
Amount: Up to $3,000
http://www.dreyersinc.com/dreyersfoundation/small_grants.asp

No deadline
Deadline: None
Philanthropic Ventures Fund (PVF)
Science, Arts, and Special Education grants
Open to all teachers. Note: PVF promises a response within 48 hours.
Amount: Up to $500
http://www.venturesfoundation.org/programs/teacher-grants

Ongoing

DonorsChoose allows teachers to post funding proposals online, where donors can choose which program or resources to support financially. Several OSSF schools have had great success posting proposals on this site!