School Assembly Funding Sources
Have you been offered an incredible school assembly program but lack the funds to bring it to your school? Are you looking for an enriching educational experience and unsure how to finance it? We’ve created this guide to help you explore funding options and secure sponsorship for your next school assembly.
We’ll start with a list of national education and arts organizations that may offer funding support. Be sure to reach out to each organization directly to understand their specific opportunities, requirements, and deadlines.
Please note: The resources provided are not exhaustive, and inclusion does not guarantee funding. We strongly encourage you to do your own research and contact each organization directly to verify eligibility, availability, and timelines. If you discover other useful funding sources, feel free to share them with us—we’ll update our listings as new opportunities arise.
Click on each state to learn more….
National Funding Sources
- Federal Grants Clearing House (http://www.grants.gov/)
- U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/)
- National Endowment for the Arts (https://www.arts.gov/grants)
- National Endowment for the Humanities (http://www.neh.gov/grants)
- National PTA (https://www.pta.org/home/run-your-pta/Awards-Grants)
- Target (https://corporate.target.com/sustainability-governance/communities/grants-corporate-giving)
- Mocking Bird Foundation (https://mbird.org/grants)
- DonorsChoose.org (http://donorschoose.org)
- DonorBox.org (http://donorbox.org)
Potential Local Funding Sources:
- Rotary International
- Kiwanis International
- United Way of America
- Association of Junior Leagues International
- Lions Clubs International
- U.S. Jaycees
- Local police departments
- Mental health organizations, clinics, and hospitals
- District or school safety and improvement funds
- Violence prevention groups
- Neighborhood Watch programs
- Parent-teacher associations
- Faith-based organizations
Money-Saving Tips for School Assemblies:
- Block booking with other schools
- Hosting multiple assemblies in one day
- Taking advantage of early-bird or last-minute booking discounts
- Offering flexible scheduling
- Partnering with sponsors
- Using professional development funds
- Accessing district or Title I funding
- Reaching out to local arts councils or organizations