TIGER Grant (Technology Innovation Grants for Educational Resources)

Q: When is the deadline for TIGER Grant (Technology Innovation Grants for Educational Resources)?

The deadline is September 30, 2026.

VIEWS ON LEARNING INC

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools STEM Education Grants Technology Grants

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Funding Amount

$7,500 - $25,000

Deadline

September 30, 2026

175 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

TIGER Grant Overview

Funder: Views on Learning, Inc. (Indiana-based 501(c)(3) educational non-profit)

Program Purpose: Provides funding to schools for the purchase of technology that enhances STEM education and direct academic instruction.

Funding Details

Total Annual Pool: Up to $250,000 per year across all schools
Individual Award Range: Up to $25,000 per school (based on enrollment)
Award Sliding Scale (by enrollment):

Geographic Service Areas

Anchorage, AK; Fairbanks, AK; Merced, CA; Monterey, CA; Ukiah, CA; Visalia, CA; Fort Myers, FL; Key Largo, FL; Key West, FL; Sebring, FL; Madison, GA; Des Moines, IA; Lewiston, ID; Pocatello, ID; Fort Wayne, IN; South Bend, IN; Louisville, KY; Lansing, MI; Atlantic City, NJ; Columbus, OH; Wenatchee, WA; Casper, WY; Sheridan, WY

Eligible Applicants

Type: Public, private, or charter schools only
Location: Must be located in one of VOL's EBS service areas
Accreditation: Must be accredited by state department of education or recognized accreditation agency
Limit: Only one grant per school or district per grant cycle
Priority: Schools that have not received a TIGER Grant in the past three years receive priority

Eligible Use of Funds

Hardware and software purchases
Technology-related supplies and materials
Professional development for educators on technology integration
Installation of technology
In service areas where available: limited Zoom® video conferencing licenses and up to 10 mobile hotspots for cellular-based wireless broadband internet
Must be used for direct academic instruction and student use

Ineligible Uses

Administrative purposes
Individual gain
Political parties, campaigns, or causes
Labor or veterans' organizations
Religious or fraternal groups (except accredited parochial, private, and charter schools)
Volunteer emergency groups
Athletic activities
Courtesy advertising
Fundraising events

Review Process

Applications reviewed and scored by VOL Grant Review Committee
Scoring rubric based on 90-point scale
Grants awarded to top scorers
Applicants notified of outcome in early June
VOL reserves right to approve or deny applications based on alignment with goals and anticipated impact

Contact Information

Views On Learning, Inc. 56535 Magnetic Drive Mishawaka, IN 46545 Phone: (888) 267-0119 (Toll Free) Phone: (574) 254-0814 Fax: (574) 254-0148 Email: grants@viewsonlearning.org Website: viewsonlearning.org

How to Apply

TIGER Grant Application Process

Application Period: March through September annually

Application Method: Online application portal at https://viewsonlearning.org/grants/tiger-grant/

Required Steps

1. Create an account in the online grant application system 2. Enter zip code to determine eligibility in VOL service areas 3. Complete all required sections of the application form 4. Submit through the online portal

Note: Applicants are recommended to download the PDF version of the application, complete it offline in a word processor, then paste responses into the online form when ready to submit.

Required Application Materials and Information

School Information:

School name and type (Individual School or School District)

Zip code of school

Student enrollment number

FCC Service Area selection

School's Mission Statement

Description of school (grade range, enrollment, demographics, website)

Federal Tax Identification Number (from IRS)

Contact Information:

Name and contact information for senior administrative officer

Primary contact for project (if different from administrator)

Email and phone number

Project Narrative Sections:

Description of Need: How the grant will result in increased classroom technology use and positive impact on student achievement/staff development; documentation of how need was identified

Project Description: Clear overview/rationale of what project will accomplish; student outcomes to be achieved; how proposed technology will be used; principal/supervisor name, quote, and contact information

Goals and Objectives: Clear statement of project goals and objectives linked to student learning; connection to innovation

Activities and Strategies: Student-centered, developmentally appropriate activities and strategies for using proposed technology; how activities tie into educational goals; implementation timeline

Effects on Student Learning: Detailed description of project effect on student achievement and/or staff development; anticipated percentage of students and staff participating; data and rationale for anticipated increases

Evaluation of Project: Plan for evaluating project success; questions to be addressed; who will be involved in evaluation; how results will be used to improve project

Project Mission Statement

Project Budget: Itemized budget showing sources of committed and proposed income and expenses

Supporting Documents:

Project files (up to 128 MB max file size)

Scoring rubric (available for download)

Scoring Rubric (90-100 Points Total)

Evaluation Criteria:
1. Description of Need (0-15 points): Educational need specification, documentation of identified need, data substantiating need, description of schools and student populations served
2. Project Description (0-15 points): Project rationale, practicality and relevance, collaborative opportunities, measurable outcomes, how technology will be used, administrator endorsement
3. Goals and Objectives (0-10 points): Goals and objectives linked to student learning, practical and relevant, collaborative elements, focus on measurable outcomes
4. Activities and Strategies (0-15 points): Student-centered activities, connection to educational goals, likelihood of successful implementation, detailed implementation timeline
5. Effect on Student Learning (0-15 points): Description of effects on student achievement/staff development, percentage of students/staff participating, data and rationale for anticipated achievement increases
6. Evaluation (0-15 points): Evaluation plan with methodology and data collection instruments, monitoring of progress, use of results to improve project
7. Overall Proposal (0-15 points): Compelling rationale, logical execution plan, demonstrated effects on student achievement, innovation, substantial technology integration