Charles Lafitte Foundation Grants

Funds computer based and technological education

Available Funds/Award: Varies

Opens: September 2013

Proposals Due: Ongoing

Final Applications Due: Ongoing

Winners Chosen: Ongoing

Recurring? Ongoing

Granting Organization: Charles Lafitte Foundation

Description: The Charles Lafitte Foundation funds computer-based education, technological education, and arts programs to aid at risk students and students with learning disabilities.

Requirements: Complete and eligibility quiz and fill out an application

Eligibility: Nonprofit schools

Application Link: http://charleslafitte.org/grants/application/

Additional Information Link: http://charleslafitte.org/programs/education/

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