Best Grants for Charter Schools in Northern Mariana Islands

The NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety funding opportunity aims to support essential research and evaluations focused on enhancing K-12 safety. Key areas of interest include anonymous reporting systems for threats of school violence and the establishment of threat assessment teams. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with educators and communities to develop effective solutions and assess the impact of various safety initiatives, thereby contributing valuable insights to school safety practices.

The Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program (84.041C) offers $19M in funding to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to address urgent school facility needs. This initiative supports repairs, renovations, or replacements required to maintain safe educational environments. Grants cover projects that improve accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensure that facilities meet health standards. The program aims to enhance learning conditions by responding effectively to emergency situations.

K–12 schools in Northern Mariana Islands can receive US $3,500 to create or expand hands-on learning gardens that engage at least 10 students. Newmans Own Foundation’s Garden Grants, run through Whole Foods Market, support outdoor spaces that connect kids with food, spark curiosity, and enhance classroom curriculum across the U.S., its territories, and Canada.

The AAUW Community Action Grants provide up to $75,000 to support nonprofits and educational institutions that empower girls in grades K–12 to succeed in STEM fields. By fostering hands-on learning, mentorship, and family involvement, these grants aim to build confidence and skills among girls, especially those from underrepresented communities. AAUW believes that immersive STEM environments and relatable role models can inspire lasting interest and help close the gender gap in leadership and careers.

Focused on higher-education mentoring in K–12-related fields, this award honors full-time faculty who are exemplary professional role models and advisors. Eligible nominees are SHAPE America members of at least three years who actively involve students in professional opportunities; charter-school–focused faculty in the Northern Mariana Islands may be eligible if they meet these criteria.

K–12 schools and education-focused organizations in the Northern Mariana Islands can seek funding for STEM and biomedical science education projects through the NIH Science Education Partnership Award program. Focused on K–12 education, the National Institutes of Health invites proposals for innovative classroom and informal learning activities, including after-school programs and library-based initiatives that build quantitative and computational skills.

Northern Mariana Islands K–12 science educators who handle chemicals can seek funding to improve chemical safety in their classrooms and labs. Local schools can access funding through American Chemical Society for curriculum integration of safety, teacher training, and safety infrastructure upgrades, with awards up to US $3,000 for eligible professional development and equipment needs.

Title I pre-K–12 classrooms in the Northern Mariana Islands can apply for National Park Trust’s Kids to Parks Day School Grants, awarding up to US $1,000 for park-based field trips and learning. Funding supports transportation, program fees, materials, and stewardship activities tied to outdoor recreation, environmental education, or history.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits running education or related programs in the Northern Mariana Islands and other eligible regions can seek US $50,000 - US $100,000 for K–12 and broader community initiatives. The International Foundation supports projects in education, health, environment, and agriculture that serve vulnerable populations in the Global South and under-resourced regions.

Arnold Ventures

Overview

Arnold Ventures (AV) is a philanthropy dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through evidence-based policy solutions that maximize opportunity and minimize injustice. We focus on improving systems where outcomes are falling short, incentives are misaligned, and the time is right for change.

To advance this mission, we invest in rigorous research to better understand the root causes of problems and strengthen the evidence base on what works to solve them. Using this evidence, we advocate for policy reforms and help build durable, bipartisan coalitions for lasting change.

Request for Proposals

Causal Research on the Impacts of K-12 School Policies 

The next several years present an important opportunity to shape the future of state K-12 education policy. States are making consequential decisions about curriculum, assessment, and accountability systems; school choice and governance policies; and teacher and leader workforce policies. High-quality research in these areas will help policymakers distinguish between reforms that are merely appealing and those that meaningfully improve student outcomes over the long term.

Through this request for proposals (RFP), Arnold Ventures seeks to support research studies that estimate the causal effects of actionable, politically viable U.S. K-12 education policies that can be influenced at the state level and have the potential to improve outcomes at scale. Competitive proposals should employ rigorous causal research methods and, where feasible, examine not only short-term educational outcomes but also longer-term impacts on postsecondary and/or labor market outcomes using administrative data. Given the pace of state policymaking, we place a high value on research that can inform decisions quickly and will give preference to studies that can be completed within 18 months of project kickoff and/or produce actionable findings by the end of 2028.

The K–12 Educators Grants in American Music, offered by the American Musicological Society, provides $500 awards to K-12 educators with an interest in American music to attend the Teaching Music History Conference. This grant supports educators in engaging with historical pedagogy through workshops and networking opportunities. Participants will explore American music's significance while developing actionable lesson plans, fostering connections among educators and researchers committed to enhancing music education.

The Curriculum and Instruction Honor Award, presented by SHAPE America, recognizes outstanding contributions to health and physical education curriculum research. This prestigious award highlights the importance of effective instructional practices that prepare students for active and healthy lives. Award recipients are selected based on their scholarship in health education and physical education, demonstrating commitment to excellence since the organization's founding in 1885. SHAPE America advocates for quality education and promotes the well-being of preK-12 students across the United States.

Experienced minority health and physical education professionals serving K–12 students, including those in the Northern Mariana Islands, can be honored for scholarship, mentorship, and service through the E.B. Henderson Award. Grants from Society of Health and Physical Educators recognize SHAPE America members who expand involvement of ethnic minorities and underserved populations in school-based health and physical education.

Early-career health and physical education researchers in the U.S. conducting K–12 curriculum and instruction studies may be eligible for the Helen M. Heitmann Young Scholar Award. Grants from SHAPE America help recognize outstanding scholarship, which could benefit charter school professionals in Northern Mariana Islands focused on evidence-based health and PE programs.

Individual health and physical education professionals in the U.S., including those working with K–12 charter schools in Northern Mariana Islands, can be nominated for SHAPE America’s Luther Halsey Gulick Award recognizing long, distinguished service. This national honor celebrates outstanding leadership, teaching, research, and service in health, physical education, dance, sport, and community health.

Graduate students in psychomotor measurement and evaluation at U.S. colleges or universities can receive support to cover professional expenses through the Measurement and Evaluation Graduate Student Award. Grants from Society of Health and Physical Educators may benefit those preparing for K–12 charter school health and physical education roles in the Northern Mariana Islands. Applicants must be SHAPE America and Measurement and Evaluation SIG members.

K-12 health and physical education professionals in the Northern Mariana Islands focused on measurement and evaluation may be eligible for this national honor recognizing individual contributions. Grants from Society of Health and Physical Educators help education - K through 12 leaders advancing the Measurement and Evaluation SIG receive recognition for outstanding service and impact.

K-12 health and physical education professionals advancing measurement and evaluation research can receive national recognition for lifetime scholarly achievement through the Society of Health and Physical Educators. Grants from Society of Health and Physical Educators help Northern Mariana Islands education professionals whose work enhances theory and application in school-based health and physical education. SHAPE America membership is required.

K–12 educators and other SHAPE America members in the Northern Mariana Islands seeking support for girls’ and women’s sports programs can apply for the NAGWS Legacy Award. With a mission to advance health and physical education, Society of Health and Physical Educators provides a US $1,000 award for projects, research, after-school programs, or leadership development.

Northern Mariana Islands K–12 education nonprofits and youth-serving organizations can access funding through OneAmerica Financial to support education-based learning, workforce development, and basic needs programs. Grants focus on youth and education, job readiness, and food and housing stability, and are available nationwide with particular emphasis on communities where the company’s associates live and work.

Nonprofits and education organizations supporting K–12 or youth music education in the Northern Mariana Islands can seek flexible funding for bluegrass-focused programs serving ages 21 and under. With a mission to advance bluegrass education, IBMA Foundation uses the Bill Breen Bluegrass Youth Education Fund where needed most to help young people experience and learn to play bluegrass music.

The Fash Foundation Grants aim to support and enhance children's education and the arts in Tarrant County, Texas. The Foundation prioritizes contributions to higher education institutions that align with its mission statement. Grants are awarded to initiatives that promote health and educational advancements in various disciplines including sciences and the arts. The Foundation seeks to foster a nurturing environment for children's educational growth.

Nonprofit organizations providing K-12 education for Native American children living on reservations can apply for approximately US $77,000 to support established, year-round programs. The Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Fund supports direct-service, measurable, and sustainable educational initiatives across select U.S. regions, which may include charter schools serving this population in the Northern Mariana Islands.

K–12 educators seeking agricultural literacy materials in the Northern Mariana Islands can use these grants to purchase accurate ag resources for their classrooms. Grants from American Farm Bureau help charter school teachers and other K–12 educators access US $100 in credit for approved agricultural education resources from the AFBFA store.

The Kroger Foundation is dedicated to uplifting communities through significant charitable contributions, having donated over $1.9 billion in the past six years. Their focus on combating hunger through the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative exemplifies their commitment to social impact. Annually, they provide over $300 million to nonprofit organizations aligned with their mission, promoting health, education, and disaster relief while fostering diversity and inclusion. This initiative reflects Kroger's belief that strong communities are a shared responsibility.

The White-Reinhardt Grant offers funding for projects that enhance agricultural literacy among K-12 students. With grants of up to $1,000 available, state and county Farm Bureaus can initiate new educational programs or expand existing ones. This initiative, supported by the American Farm Bureau Federation and its Women’s Leadership Committee, honors the contributions of Berta White and Linda Reinhardt, aiming to bolster agricultural knowledge across the nation.

The Chrysalis Fund, managed by the Entomological Society of America, supports K-12 educators in fostering youth interest in insect science. Grants can cover various project expenses, including supplies and travel costs. Funding levels include micro-grants (under $500), regular grants ($500-$999), and large grants ($1,000-$2,500). This initiative encourages innovative educational programs that engage students with entomology, enhancing their learning experience and promoting science education.