| Grant Name | Description | Eligibility | Amount | Deadline |
| TIGER Grant | Supports technology integration in classrooms by funding hardware, software, and educator training. | Schools must be public, private, or charter institutions in VOL’s service areas and accredited by a recognized agency. Only one grant per school or district per cycle. Priority is given to schools that haven’t received a TIGER Grant in three years. | Up to $25,000 based on Enrollment | March through September |
| Spark Good Local Grants | Grants designed to support local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities | 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations with community-focused projects, | $250 to $5,000. | Applications are accepted and reviewed on a quarterly basis:
Mar. 10 – Apr. 15, 2025
May 1– Jul. 15, 2025
Aug. 1 – Oct. 15, 2025
Nov. 3 – Dec. 31, 2025 |
| North Carolina Digital Learning Initiative Grant | This three-year grant supports innovative digital teaching practices to boost student engagement and achievement through effective technology integration. | North Carolina public school districts, charter schools, and lab schools. | Traditional school districts can receive up to $95,000 annually for three years, while charter, lab, and regional schools are eligible for up to $30,000 annually over the same period. | April 11, 2025 |
| The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation – Academic Enrichment Grant | Funds innovative programs that enhance K-12 learning, creativity, and curiosity in class or extracurricular settings. | K-12 educators at U.S. schools or non-profits. | Up to $10,000/year for 2 years (max $20,000). | Applications open January 15 – April 15 |
| Cash for Classrooms Grant Program | N/A | Organizations that are a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, listed on the IRS Master File and conducting activities within the United States A K-12 public or nonprofit private school in Casey’s 16-state footprint. | $3,000 to a maximum of $50,000 with funds used within 12 months of award. | October 14 – November 15 |
| Bank of America | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rural Technology Education Grant | This grant from the Rural Technology Fund supports educational initiatives that bring technology and digital learning opportunities to rural schools and organizations in the United States. | Schools and organizations operating in the United States. | $500-$2500 | Rolling |
| Assistive Technology (AT) Grants | The Assistive Technology Grants aim to support the integration of assistive technologies into educational settings, helping students with disabilities achieve academic success. | Schools and organizations operating in the United States. | $500-$2500 | Rolling |
| Cooper Foundation | The Cooper Foundation provides grants to support a wide range of community and educational projects. The foundation seeks to fund initiatives that address critical needs and create lasting impact. | Nebraska Nonprofits, units of government, public universities, and K-12 schools. | Varies | Rolling |
| Michael & Susan Dell Foundation | Funds a range of organizations focused on creating opportunities for children and families living in urban poverty, with a deep emphasis on measuring impact. | Range of organizations focused on creating opportunities for children and families living in urban poverty, with a deep emphasis on measuring impact. | $50,000 | Rolling |
| The Daniels Fund | Supports non-profits with 501(c)(3) status (or government equivalent) in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming. | Non profit with 501(c)(3) status(or government equivalent) In Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming. | Varies | Rolling |
| The Awesome Foundation | The Awesome Foundation is a global community dedicated to advancing innovative, impactful projects that spread creativity and positivity. Through micro-grants, it supports bold ideas that inspire and make the world a more awesome place. | Anyone | $1,000 | Rolling |
| NSF Seed Fund | The NSF Seed Fund supports innovative startups by providing research and development (R&D) funding to drive transformative technologies. | U.S.-based small businesses (under 500 employees) with majority U.S. ownership, a committed principal investigator, and all work conducted in the U.S.; excludes firms owned by multiple investment funds. | Over $200 million awarded annually to approximately 400 startups across the United States. | Rolling |
| Innovative Rehabilitation Training | N/A | N/A | $530,000 | TBD |
| Stepping-up Technology | N/A | N/A | N/A | TBD |
