Photography, STEM & General · 7 verified programs · part of 64 across 6 categories · compiled July 2026
A mixed lane: photography and STEM-adjacent funders, plus a few general-purpose programs that do not fit neatly into the other five categories. Eligibility rules vary the most here, so confirm each program's actual subject-matter fit against the official page rather than assuming from the category label alone. Below: all 7 verified programs in the Photography, STEM & General category, with funder, award range, eligibility, and deadline cadence taken directly from each funder’s official page. Research reference only — appearing here does not mean a school qualifies or will win. Always confirm details on the official funder page before investing application time.
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7 programs · 6 direct applicants · 1 require a fiscal sponsor
Toshiba America Foundation · Up to $1,000.
Certified K-5 classroom teachers at U.S. public or private schools. STEM-focused, project-based. One active grant at a time.
Annual -- October 1.
Direct applicant
Toshiba America Foundation · Up to $5,000 (quarterly cycle); over $5,000 (biannual cycle).
Certified STEM teachers in grades 6-12 at U.S. public or private schools. Project-based. One active grant at a time; final reports must be approved before new applications.
Under $5,000: quarterly March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1. Over $5,000: May 1 and November 1.
Direct applicant
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) · $10,000 to $100,000 (standard); $10,000 flat (Challenge America); $30,000 to $150,000 (local arts agencies subgranting).
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, units of state/local government, federally recognized tribes, and local education agencies (districts/LEAs). Requires 5+ years of arts programming and $20,000+ operating expenses. 1:1 nonfederal match (cash or in-kind). Covers photography, visual arts, media arts, and pre-K through 12 arts education.
Two cycles (February and July). FY2026 GAP 2: Part 1 (Grants.gov) July 9, 2026; Part 2 (NEA portal) July 21, 2026. Open now.
Direct applicant
NEA Foundation · Up to $5,000 (12 months from award).
Current NEA members (teachers, ESPs, specialized instructional support personnel) at public schools or public higher ed. Administrators ineligible; current grantees ineligible until a prior grant closes. Funds materials/supplies/equipment/transportation/technology -- not standalone laptops/tablets or salaries.
One annual cycle. Open June 15 through September 15 (registration closes September 10). Optional sessions July 8 and August 19.
Direct applicant
Laura Bush Foundation / George W. Bush Presidential Center · Approximately $5,000 average per library (distributed $1M+ to 220 libraries in the 2025-2026 cycle; average approximately $4,545).
Title I public schools (including charter and magnet), AND private/parochial schools where 50%+ of students qualify for financial aid. Must have an operational library or designated book-lending space managed by a certified librarian or paid professional. Principal digital signature required. Funds only books, periodicals, eBooks, reference materials, and subscriptions.
Annual. The 2025-2026 deadline was December 31, 2025 (closed). Next cycle expected to open fall 2026 -- confirm at bushcenter.org/lbf or [email protected].
See official page Direct applicant
Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Amount not stated publicly.
K-12 public school libraries that sustained significant damage to books, media, or equipment from a natural disaster, fire, or federally recognized act of terrorism. Apply within 36 months of the disaster. School within 15 miles of a DG store or distribution center.
Rolling/ongoing -- no fixed deadline. Apply any time at grantprograms.dgliteracy.org.
See official page Direct applicant
Best Buy Foundation · Reported by third parties as approximately $60,000/year for staffing plus approximately $10,000 annual tech refresh -- unconfirmed; official page was unreachable during research.
By invitation only, for nonprofits -- not schools directly. Local nonprofits with a track record of asset-based, out-of-school-time youth programming in disinvested communities, within 25 miles of a Best Buy store. Schools may benefit indirectly by partnering with a qualifying nonprofit.
Invitation-only; no public application window.
Fiscal sponsor required. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscal sponsor must be the applicant of record. Schools participate as a beneficiary, not the grantee. Do not invest application time without a sponsor in place.
Status uncertain See official page Fiscal sponsor required
Deadline calendar · July 2026 through June 2027
Deadlines below are the Photography, STEM & General entries from the full calendar, sourced from official funder websites at compile time (July 2026). Grant cycles change — always confirm the current date on the official page before investing application time.
July 2026
FY 2027 July cycle Part 1 deadline July 9, 2026. Part 2 (NEA Applicant Portal) July 21, 2026. Open now.
July 2026
Second step for the FY 2027 July cycle. Complete Part 1 on Grants.gov first (deadline July 9).
September 2026
Quarterly deadline September 1. STEM teachers in grades 6-12.
September 2026
Registration closes September 10. NEA members only -- teachers, ESPs, specialized instructional support personnel.
November 2026
Biannual deadline November 1. STEM teachers in grades 6-12.
December 2026
Quarterly deadline December 1.
December 2026
The 2025-2026 deadline was December 31, 2025 (closed). Next cycle expected to open fall 2026 -- confirm at bushcenter.org/lbf.
February 2027
The year's first of two cycles. Confirm exact FY2027 February dates on the official page.
March 2027
Quarterly deadline March 1.
May 2027
Biannual deadline May 1.
June 2027
Quarterly deadline June 1.
June 2027
Closes September 15 (registration closes September 10). NEA members only.
Rolling — no fixed annual deadline
Rolling; apply within 36 months of a qualifying disaster. K-12 public school libraries within 15 miles of a DG store.
Uncertain status — verify before planning
2027 cycle expected to open January 2027; exact date not published. Confirm on the official page.
Uncertain status — verify before planning
Invitation-only, for nonprofits (not schools directly); official page was unreachable during research. Verify all details before acting.
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About this directory
Every program listed here is sourced from the official funder website at compile time (July 2026). Award ranges, eligibility requirements, and deadlines change — always confirm the current details on the official page before investing application time. Appearing in this directory does not mean a school qualifies or will win a grant.
Programs marked Fiscal sponsor required require a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscal sponsor as the applicant of record. Schools participate as a beneficiary, not the grantee — do not invest application time without a sponsor in place. Programs marked Status uncertain are paused, invitation-only with no public window, or whose active status could not be confirmed as of July 2026. Programs marked See official page had a key detail — amount or exact deadline — that could not be confirmed at compile time.
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