Here's a link to a foundation sponsoring research awards in neuroscience.

http://mcknight.org/neuroscience/

Fundsnet Portal

http://www.fundsnetservices.com/educatio.htm

Here is a link to grants and funding for education. You may perhaps find funding for your innovative science education and science literacy ideas.

Educational, Charitable, Farm-, and Women-related Grants

https://www.imclonegrantoffice.com/

http://www.ehow.com/how_5169551_government-farm-grants.html

Grants for Women

You might be able to fit science literacy and science education into one of the proposals for these grants.

Anyone aware of international grants, please post below in the comments section. Thanks.