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The Firstmark Foundation's Education Grant Program is designed to support full-time K-12 educators and school employees.
To date, the Foundation has provided 75 education grants close to $70,000, and has collectively funded upwards of $145,000 to school employees in San Antonio and the surrounding area.
The contributions made by the Foundation would not be possible without members enrolled in Power of the Dollar Checking, who continue to provide a stream of resources.
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Inaugural cohort of Global Futures Impact Scholars receive mentorship and up to $5,000 to fund a student-led experience.Students divided into four teams to work on smaller projects that help them...more
Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill that would loosen restrictions on teen work hours.Last year, the state passed a law allowing parents, guardians or school superintendents to waive the 30-hour...more
A new generation of decision-makers is changing practices with their innovative solutions, mixed banking preferences, and reliance on social media for education.These individuals, defined as those...more
The launch took place on 26 February at the 12th Sankalp Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.The African Development Bank contributed $26,000 to support the summit as an official "knowledge partner" The...more
The Crystal Kay Charlevoix Memorial Scholarship to be offered to a Norway High School graduate in 2025 and to a North Dickinson High School Graduate in 2026.For more information on available grants...more
Foundation: Spencer Foundation
Scholars from UCR's School of Education have received two $75,000 grants from the Spencer Foundation.Their research will address the racial climate in teacher education programs across the United...more
Shaheed-Young is the founder and CEO of RISE INDY, a community-led nonprofit working to ensure all students attend an excellent public school.She founded RISE Indy in 2019 to address the undeniable...more
PCI treasurer, Dees present check to Youth Leadership Atmore program March 31.The check was in honor of Dees who, along with Gantt, were invited to the University of South Carolina on Oct.1.YLA helps...more
Arkansas A+ provides hands-on professional development for teachers.Workshops offer creative strategies for enhancing classroom instruction.Arkansas A+ partners with pre-K-12 schools and educational...more
UofL's knowledge enterprise celebrated at 2025 Research and Innovation Awards.The honorees, including eight signature award recipients, were recognized for their work advancing research, innovation...more
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Girls-Aiding Social Business Accelerators To Help Teen Girls Living In Poverty
In partnership with the Unreasonable Group, the Nike Foundation is set to launch the Girl Effect Accelerator this November to help social entrepreneurs whose business startups focus on helping economically disadvantaged adolescent girls.
