How much funding does Champions Grant Program provide?

Champions Grant Program provides $25,000 - $100,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Champions Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Champions Grant Program

JIMMIE JOHNSON FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$25,000 - $100,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Champions Grant Program

Funder: Jimmie Johnson Foundation in partnership with Lowe's

Mission: Support K-12 public education through competitive grants to deserving schools

Geographic Scope:

Primary focus areas: California (San Diego/El Cajon area), North Carolina (Charlotte area and surrounding districts), Oklahoma (Muskogee and Tulsa areas)

Eligible districts vary by year and location

Eligible Applicants:

K-12 public schools

501(c)(3) parent group associations

Focus Areas:

Science and technology needs

Playgrounds and athletic facilities

Trade-based programs

Language and literacy initiatives

STEM education

Technology infrastructure

Award Information:

Grant range: $25,000 - $100,000

In 2011, 53 Champions Grants were awarded to 44 schools totaling more than $2 million over three years

2011 awards included: $254,585 toward science and technology, $126,561 for playgrounds/athletic facilities, $56,022 toward trade-based programs, $84,030 toward language/literacy

About the Foundation:

Launched by Chandra and Jimmie Johnson in February 2006

Mission: Assist children, families, and communities in need throughout the United States

Has committed more than $5 million to various charities

Contact Information:

Mary Barr, Jimmie Johnson Foundation

Phone: 704.453.2897

Email: mbarr@jjracinginc.com

Website: www.jimmiejohnsonfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Eligible Geographic Areas (as of 2011):

California (San Diego area):

Grossmont Union High School District

Cajon Valley Union School District

San Diego Unified School District

North Carolina (Charlotte area):

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District

Mooresville Graded School District

Iredell-Statesville Schools

Cabarrus County School District

Oklahoma:

Muskogee Public School District

Tulsa Public Schools

Application Steps:

1. Visit the application portal at www.jimmiejohnsonfoundation.org
2. Complete the grant application with school/organization information and project details
3. Describe project needs addressing one or more focus areas (science/technology, facilities, trade programs, literacy, etc.)
4. Submit by deadline - typically mid-October (e.g., October 16 deadline mentioned in 2009)

Required Materials:

School or 501(c)(3) parent group identification

Project description and justification

Budget information

Information about how the grant will benefit students

Selection Criteria:

Quality and need of the proposed project

Potential impact on students

Alignment with foundation's education focus

Alternative Option:

Schools not in Champions Grant eligible districts may apply directly through Lowe's Toolbox for Education at www.toolboxforeducation.com for up to $5,000 grants

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