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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.
Kutztown University Gets State Grant to Support Program That Addresses Teacher Shortage 
Kutztown University has been awarded a state grant to support a program that is helping to combat the ongoing teacher shortage in Pennsylvania.The state Department of Education will provide $946,951...more
Kutztown University has been awarded a state grant to support a program that is helping to combat the ongoing teacher shortage in Pennsylvania.The state Department of Education will provide $946,951...more
6 Tips For Financial Literacy in Music From the Black Women's Brilliance Brunch 
The Recording Academy's Black Music Collective has proudly announced the recipients of the fourth annual "Your Future Is Now" scholarship program.Five students attending Historically Black Colleges...more
The Recording Academy's Black Music Collective has proudly announced the recipients of the fourth annual "Your Future Is Now" scholarship program.Five students attending Historically Black Colleges...more
Camp Artspark 2025 to Be Held At Faulkner Center 
Faulkner Performing Arts Center is a 500-plus seat state of the art venue dedicated to providing a community-centered approach to the performing arts.The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the...more
Faulkner Performing Arts Center is a 500-plus seat state of the art venue dedicated to providing a community-centered approach to the performing arts.The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the...more
The Power of Philanthropy: Creating Lasting Change Through Giving 
In an increasingly interconnected world, philanthropy is not just admirable it's essential.Modern giving often emphasizes education, infrastructure, and empowerment tools that help individuals and...more
In an increasingly interconnected world, philanthropy is not just admirable it's essential.Modern giving often emphasizes education, infrastructure, and empowerment tools that help individuals and...more
Philanthropy Leads Westfield High School Grad to Princess Program 
Philanthropy leads Westfield High School grad to Princess Program.Applicants must attend an accredited Indiana college or university.Laura Shupe is most looking forward to the Indy 500 May 25 at the...more
Philanthropy leads Westfield High School grad to Princess Program.Applicants must attend an accredited Indiana college or university.Laura Shupe is most looking forward to the Indy 500 May 25 at the...more
Beyond Test Scores: 186 Innovative Educators on How to Know A School Is Good 
We asked 186 forward-thinking school leaders in the Canopy project about the information they use to determine whether their schools are doing a good job.In this cohort, 44% are district schools, 35%...more
We asked 186 forward-thinking school leaders in the Canopy project about the information they use to determine whether their schools are doing a good job.In this cohort, 44% are district schools, 35%...more
Smart Hearts, Strong Starts €“ International Grammar School Sydney 
The Social Emotional Active Learning (SEAL) program is designed to build empathy, emotional awareness and key social skills through active learning.The SEAL program uses games, props and situational...more
The Social Emotional Active Learning (SEAL) program is designed to build empathy, emotional awareness and key social skills through active learning.The SEAL program uses games, props and situational...more
Strengthening Partnerships in Japan €“ International Grammar School Sydney 
Deputy Principal Wellbeing visited Tamagawa Academy, Meikei High School and Osaka International High School to promote international exchange programs.The visits were warmly welcomed and very...more
Deputy Principal Wellbeing visited Tamagawa Academy, Meikei High School and Osaka International High School to promote international exchange programs.The visits were warmly welcomed and very...more
Why I'm Taking A Gap Year(S) 
Zoe Sharp is a psychology and creative writing student at AACC.Sharp will take a gap year to work in retail.Sharp is the editor-in-chief of Amaranth, the student arts journal.She plans to finish her...more
Zoe Sharp is a psychology and creative writing student at AACC.Sharp will take a gap year to work in retail.Sharp is the editor-in-chief of Amaranth, the student arts journal.She plans to finish her...more
Union President: Here's Brevard Schools Can Thank Teachers 
May 5 through May 9 marks Teacher Appreciation Week.Anthony Colucci is president of Brevard Federation of Teachers.Colucci: If Brevard Public Schools is going to attract and retain effective...more
May 5 through May 9 marks Teacher Appreciation Week.Anthony Colucci is president of Brevard Federation of Teachers.Colucci: If Brevard Public Schools is going to attract and retain effective...more
Social Entrepreneurship
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
