Grants for Teaching Tolerance

Reduce Prejudice Among Youth

The Teaching Tolerance project of the Southern Poverty Law Center offers grants of $500 to $2500 to preK-12 classroom teachers for projects designed to reduce prejudice among youth, improve intergroup relations in schools, and/or support educator professional development in these areas.

Projects funded by Teaching Tolerance tend to be:

• Small-scale, resourceful, and student-focused, promoting acceptance of diversity, peacemaking, community service, or any other aspect of tolerance education
• Clearly defined, well-integrated, and tailored to the specified needs of particular learners and their communities
• Economically responsible, involving staff participation, community volunteers, and in-kind contributions wherever possible
• Sustainable in some way, rather than one-time-only events or activities.

There is no deadline for proposals. Grants are restricted to one per applicant or school per school year.

For more information, visit the Tolerance.org Web site.

Related Link

Do the Right Thing —Information about grants, events, and Web sites that promote responsible, thoughtful, and respectful behavior in young people.