Target Education Grants in Pennsylvania
What This Grant Funds
Target's corporate philanthropy programs include education grants through local Target stores and the Target Foundation. School library programs, field trip grants, and community education grants are available to K-12 schools in communities where Target operates stores. Grants can fund STEM materials, books, educational technology, and enrichment experiences. Target's field trip grants help classes access hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom, including science centers and environmental education programs.
Who Is Eligible in Pennsylvania
K-12 public and private schools in communities with Target stores across Pennsylvania are eligible. Pennsylvania has Target locations in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg, and many suburban and mid-sized communities. Field trip grants are open to all teachers in these communities. Community grants are typically directed through Target's local giving process.
Funding Amounts
Target field trip grants provide up to $700 per classroom. Community education grants vary by program and location. Schools should check with their local Target store and the Target Foundation website for current programs and amounts.
How Forward Education Products Qualify
Target grants can cover classroom supplies including STEM kits and physical computing tools. Forward Education products are appropriate purchases for Target-funded STEM enrichment. For field trip grants, schools in communities with science centers that offer coding or physical computing programs can use Target support to fund those visits and combine them with Forward Education classroom activities that extend the learning back at school.
How to Apply and Timeline
Target field trip grants are available through a simple online application on the Target website. Community grants are applied for through local store managers or the Target Foundation grants portal. Applications for field trip grants can be submitted throughout the school year. Community grants typically have annual deadlines tied to Target's fiscal year planning cycle.
Visit Target's education giving page for current grant programs and application links.
