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Grant & Funding Opportunities Winter 2006

Johnson County Schools, January 4, 2006

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Adopt-a-Classroom Grants - Teachers who register at the Adopt-a-Classroom web site can be adopted by an individual, a business, or a foundation. Once adopted, teachers will receive $500 worth of credit to purchase items that enrich the learning environment, including classroom technology. Every donor receives information about the classroom it has adopted, including an itemized list of what teachers bought so donors can see the impact of their contributions. For additional information go to www.adoptaclassroom.com.

 

Allstate Foundation - Allstate Foundation makes grants to non-profit organizations, including public K-12 schools, for projects that are related to automobile and highway safety, homes and neighborhoods, and personal safety and security. Under the personal safety and security initiative, programs that raise awareness of poverty, child abuse, drugs and violence prevention are eligible for consideration. Applicants should offer safeguards against gangs, guns, sexual harassment and domestic violence. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $10,000. There are no deadlines. Contact: Allstate Foundation at http://www.allstate.com/Community/PageRender.asp?Page=foundationmain.htm

 

AMD Corporate Contributions - AMD's K-12 initiatives target programs that increase student interest and/or proficiency in literacy, math, science, and computer technology. Because great teachers are the key to successful learning, AMD also funds programs aimed at developing and supporting effective classroom instruction. Applications are due twice a year: May 1 and Dec. 1. Funding decisions are communicated no later than six months following the application deadline. Contact: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/AboutAMD/0,,51_52_7697_7702,00.html

 

American Honda Foundation Grants - The American Honda Foundation makes grants of $10,000 to $100,000 to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools, and other youth-focused nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit youth and scientific education. The foundation is seeking programs that meet the following characteristics: imaginative, scientific, creative, humanistic, youthful, innovative, and forward-thinking. Grant applications are accepted four times per year: Nov. 1, Feb. 1, May 1, and Aug. 1. Contact: http://www.hondacorporate.com/community.

 

AT&T Foundation Grants - The AT&T Foundation awards grants to education projects that focus on improving the quality of teaching and learning through the effective use of technology; developing workforce skills for the information technology industry; and advancing diversity in education and the workplace, especially in the fields of science, math, engineering, and technology. Accredited public and private elementary and secondary schools, accredited public and private two- and four-year institutions of higher education, and educational nonprofit organizations are eligible for consideration. AT&T funds are typically distributed through invitational programs or through projects that it proactively develops with nonprofit organizations. Unsolicited applications are reviewed, but rarely are supported. Those who wish to submit an unsolicited proposal should send a brief letter of introduction and description of their organization and project to: Secretary, AT&T Foundation, 32 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10013. Contact: http://www.att.com/foundation

 

Boeing Co. Charitable Contributions Program - Education is one of the Boeing Co.'s four areas of support. The largest single block of company contributions goes to education, including K-12 and college and university programs across the nation and in the countries where Boeing has operations. Boeing is a major supporter of systemic reform in public education. The company works in partnership with public school districts located near major Boeing facilities and encourages employees to become active volunteers engaged in sharing their knowledge and skills with K-12 students. Contact: http://www.boeing.com/educationrelations

 

The Braitmayer Foundation - This foundation is interested in K-12 education throughout the United States. Grants are used as seed money, challenge grants, or to match other grants to the recipient organization. Of particular interest are curricular and school reform initiatives and preparation of and professional development of teachers. For more information go to http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/guid.htm

 

Broad Foundation Grants - The Broad Foundation's mission is to improve K-12 urban public education through better governance, management, and labor relations. The foundation seeks applications that aim to enlist talent, redefine roles and authorities, develop high-performing leaders and systems, provide incentives for results, and honor and showcase success. Organizations seeking funding should carefully review the foundation's web site to ensure that their proposals are consistent with its mission and that the focus of the work is located in one of the eligible districts. The foundation considers concept papers at the end of the month in which they are received. All concept papers will receive a response within 60 days, and applicants whose concept papers are of interest to the foundation may be asked to submit a full proposal. Note that the foundation funds less than five percent of unsolicited inquiries. Contact: http://www.broadfoundation.org/home.html

 

Citigroup Smarter Schools & Smarter Classrooms Grants - The Citigroup Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Citibank Corp., dedicates approximately 75 percent of its charitable contributions to community development and education programs. The foundation's K-12 giving focuses on strengthening education in low-income neighborhoods. Its grants emphasize the creation of "smarter schools" and "smarter classrooms." The "smarter schools" initiative supports improvements in the governance of public schools and higher standards for student performance. It also funds alternative schools that offer more individual attention to students, as well as mentoring and tutoring programs. The "smarter classrooms" initiative supports innovative classroom technologies and successful school-to-work programs. The Citigroup Foundation prefers to solicit proposals from grantees with demonstrated successes. Unsolicited proposals will be accepted, but a favorable decision is less likely. For guidelines, see the foundation's web site at http://www.citigroup.com/citigroup/corporate/foundation

 

Coca-Cola Foundation Grants - The Coca-Cola Foundation supports innovative classroom teaching and learning in K-12 schools. The foundation looks favorably on programs that are small and well-targeted. Funds also can be used for tuition for training that will result in new instructional techniques in the classroom. The monetary size of the awards varies, but grants of $5,000 to $25,000 are typical. Deadline: Quarterly. For more information go to http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation_guidelines.html

 

Corning Inc. Foundation - The company desires to fund many different types of programs including curriculum enrichment, facility improvement, and classroom-based instructional technology projects. For more information, and to download an application, please visit http://www.corning.com/inside_corning/foundation.asp

 

CVS Innovations Grants Program - CVS pharmacy has been promoting innovative thinking in public schools for more than a decade. The CVS Innovations Grants program provides three-year grants totaling $75,000 along with annual conferences, access to nationally known educators, and on-site assistance to help "innovators" implement their ideas. Access to this program begins with a request for proposal to schools within a geography selected by CVS. Contact: http://www.cvs.com/corpInfo/community/innovation_grants.html

 

DIRECTV Goes to School - The DIRECTV Goes to School program offers educators a free, nonviolent educational programming package and satellite equipment to reach students through auditory, kinesthetic, and visual means. The programming package, called SCHOOL CHOICE, is available to state-accredited public and private schools serving students in grades K-12. A free DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System also will be provided, although there is a limited quantity available. Installation costs are not included. Contact: http://www.directv.com/school

 

Ford Motor Company Fund -This fund supports programs at the high school level that are designed to promote diversity and innovation in education, as well as to encourage careers in business, engineering, math, science and the arts. They also support some experimental programs that are designed to inspire new ways of teaching and learning. For more information go to http://www.ford.com/en/goodWorks/fundingAndGrants/fordMotorCompanyFund/default.htm.

 

Google Grants Program - The Google Grants program supports nonprofit organizations focused in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy, and the arts. Google Grants harnesses the power of its flagship advertising product, Google AdWords, to nonprofits seeking to inform and engage their constituents online. Google Grant recipients use their award of three months of free AdWords advertising on Google.com to raise awareness and increase traffic. Google Grants has awarded AdWords advertising to hundreds of nonprofit groups whose missions range from animal welfare and literacy to supporting homeless children and promoting HIV education. Contact: http://www.google.com/grants

Humana Foundation - The Humana Foundation is looking to support proposals in education for students at all levels and in all subject areas including the arts. Schools must be in an operating area of Humana, which is in 18 states. Applications are accepted from Jan. 1 to Nov. 15. Contact: Humana Foundation, 500 W. Main ST., Suite 208, Louisville, KY 40201 or go to http://www.humanafoundation.org.

 

K-12 Public Schools Foundation Grants- The State Farm Companies Foundation awards grants to K-12 public schools in the United States and Canada to support the following education initiatives: education reform or curriculum changes that improve student achievement; after-school programs; improving teacher quality; and school-to-work programs. Proposals are accepted year-round and are reviewed in a timely manner. However, approval time depends on the requested amount and completeness of the proposal. Requests exceeding $100,000 are considered quarterly. The foundation accepts one proposal per organization per year. See the foundation's web site for more details. Contact: http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/foundati.htm

 

K-12 School Teacher Enhancement - The Waksman Foundation supports projects that enhance teachers' use of microorganisms to teach science in the K-12 classroom. Eligible projects are designed to enhance K-12 education through teacher training, course or curriculum development, construction of laboratory exercises, or innovative use of electronic media. There are no fixed application deadlines, but proposals submitted by the end of September or January can be assured of action within a month or two. Applicants are encouraged to contact the foundation by telephone or eMail before submitting a proposal. Contact: Nan Waksman Schanbacher, (610) 668-8644, nanws@juno.com http://www.waksmanfoundation.org/

 

Lowe's Foundation Grants - The Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, founded in 1957, funds large-scale education and community improvement projects that address issues of importance to local communities and are supported by the management of local Lowe's stores. The foundation has a long and proud history of contributing to grassroots community projects. Requests are processed within three to four weeks, and a written response will be sent via U.S. mail within eight to 10 weeks. Owing to the large volume of requests, the foundation is unable to fulfill every request. Unsolicited requests and proposals not aligned with Lowe's focus areas will not be funded. Contact: http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/Community#charitable

 

Merrill Lynch Foundation Grants - In 2000, Merrill Lynch adopted children and youth as its global cause for 2000 to 2005. The foundation supports programs that meet the educational needs and interests of underserved children and youth, and it gives priority to specific programs and projects that are innovative, sustainable, easily expanded from a local to a global perspective, and have a measurable impact. Technology skills in particular were cited by the foundation as one of several elements a project can address. The Merrill Lynch Foundation gives priority to grant requests from New York City and national organizations that reflect its focus, but the foundation does consider a small number of unsolicited requests from nonprofit organizations, including school districts. All requests outside of New York City should be submitted to the branch managers of local offices. When making a grant decision, the foundation considers other type of support an organization already might be receiving (e.g., matching gifts, United Way funds, etc.). Contact: http://www.ml.com/philanthropy/grants/index.htm

 

Microsoft's Unlimited Potential Initiative - Microsoft Corp. plans to commit more than $1 billion over the next five years to Unlimited Potential (UP), a global initiative focused on providing technology skills to disadvantaged individuals through community-based technology and learning centers. In the first round of UP grants, Microsoft awarded $8.1 million in cash and software to 82 nonprofit organizations. Initially, UP will provide funding to help community-based technology and learning centers hire and train technology instructors. Subsequent phases of the initiative will offer an online global support network delivering technology curriculum, research, tools, and help-desk services. UP also will sponsor a global and regional awards program, which will invest in technology solutions that deliver a social benefit. The awards are designed to encourage innovation and provide the funding necessary to help the best technology solutions scale for broader use. Contact: http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/apply

 

National Gardening Association -This organization offers several grants ranging from $425 to $2495. Criteria and deadlines vary. For more information go to http://kidsgardening.com/grants.asp.

 

RGK Foundation Grants - The RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of education, community, and medicine or health. The foundation's primary interests within education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science, and reading or literacy), after-school tutoring and enrichment, integrating technology into the curriculum, teacher development, and higher education. The foundation is particularly interested in programs that attract female and minority students into the fields of mathematics, science, and technology. The foundation does not consider unsolicited grant proposals; instead, applicants are required to submit an electronic Letter of Inquiry on the foundation's web site. Letters of Inquiry are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so there is no deadline for submission. The foundation will respond to letters by eMail within three weeks to let applicants know if they should submit a formal proposal. Contact: Jami Hampton, (512) 474-9298, jhampton@rgkfdn.org http://www.rgkfoundation.org/guidelines.php

 

School Donation Program - Each year, Ohana Educational Supplies donates $100 worth of much-needed school supplies to 1,000 different classrooms across the country. Chosen schools will be asked to pay only the standard shipping rate. There are no obligations with this donation, except to use it where it's needed most. Contact: http://www.ohanaed.com/donation.html

 

Speedway Children’s Charities – Speedway Children’s Charities is a non profit organization dedicated to helping children. Its priority is improving the quality of life for children in need. For information contact Claudia Byrd at 423-989-6974 or go to http://www.speedwaycharities.org/grant%%information/

 

Sprint Foundation Grants - The Sprint Foundation supports educational projects that foster school reform through the use of new technologies and through fresh approaches to the enhancement of teachers' skills. Although Sprint does not have an application form, the foundation recommends that applicants identify how their projects support Sprint's objectives: innovation and the use of technology in the classroom; enhanced education for minorities and/or the disadvantaged; and increased employee and public support of education. Because these grants are supported by employee contributions matched by foundation funds, grants are available primarily for projects in areas with a significant employee presence, such as Kansas City, Atlanta, Dallas, and Sacramento. Schools and other education-related nonprofit agencies can apply for grants totaling about $500,000 per year. The Sprint Foundation reviews unsolicited proposals on a continuous basis. Applicants typically will receive a response within four to six weeks. Contact: http://www.sprint.com/proposals

 

Texas Instruments Foundation Grants - The Texas Instruments Foundation requires no special application form. Grants usually range from $5,000 to $10,000, but the foundation has awarded some schools up to $100,000. Approximately 65 awards are granted each year. Applicants are encouraged to submit one- or two-page proposals that briefly outline the following: purpose of the organization, population served, amount requested, how the requested funds will be used, how the proposal matches funding interests of the foundation, and a copy of 501(c)(3) designation. Proposals are considered from civic, research, educational, health, welfare, charitable, and cultural organizations that have been ruled to be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that are not private foundations as defined by the code. Contact: http://www.ti.com/corp/docs/company/citizen/education

 

Tyco Electronics Foundation Grants - The Tyco Electronics Foundation, the charitable arm of Tyco Electronics Corp., provides extensive funding for projects that enhance learning opportunities for students. In addition to a matching-gifts program for employee contributions to accredited high schools, the foundation makes direct grants for programs that address a business or community concern of Tyco Electronics. Organizations (public or private) that support pre-college math and science education receive special attention. As with many companies, Tyco focuses its support on communities--especially Pennsylvania and North Carolina--where it operates. Past projects have included wiring schools with fiber-optic cables to allow rapid internet connections. Although the foundation makes funding decisions on a quarterly basis (Dec. 15, March 15, June 15, or Sept. 15), it gives the majority of its grants in the first quarter of the year. Therefore, the best time to send in requests is ahead of the Dec. 15 quarterly deadline. Contact: Mary Rakoczy, (717) 592-4869, mjrakocz@tycoelectronics.com  http://www.tycoelectronics.com/about/foundation/application.stm

 

Westinghouse Charitable Giving - Westinghouse actively contributes to programs that benefit nonprofit organizations. Areas of emphasis include health and welfare, education, and civic and social pursuits. Within each area, Westinghouse encourages programs that help to meet the needs of populations such as the disadvantaged, the young, the elderly, minorities, and people with disabilities. In the area of education, emphasis is given to elementary, secondary, and high school educational programs that emphasize math and science, although consideration will be given to other relevant, non-fine arts programs. Contact: http://www.westinghousenuclear.com/E2.asp

 

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Education Grants - The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation seeks to achieve greater quality and equality of educational opportunity in the United States and throughout the world through grants that support increased student achievement, improved access to exemplary educational content, and other goals as outlined on its web site. The foundation will not consider requests to fund student aid, individual scholarships, construction, equipment and computer purchases, health research, or health education programs. Applicants should submit a brief letter of intent for initial review, after which proposals may or may not be requested. Full proposals will not be accepted unless they are requested. Check the foundation's website for details before sending a letter of intent. Contact: Grants Administration Department, loi@hewlett.org http://www.hewlett.org/

 

Assisting At-Risk Youth - The Home Depot Foundation gives cash and materials to help provide young people with safe places to play and learn, leadership programs that teach skills through community engagement, and job readiness training. The Home Depot Foundation focuses its support on programs that serve at-risk youth ages 12 to 18. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $25,000. The foundation gives first priority to organizations that have been invited to apply for a grant. However, the foundation also will consider unsolicited requests that match its eligibility requirements. The foundation will consider only one proposal from the same organization in a 12-month period. Applications are reviewed four times per year and are to be submitted online. Contact: http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/

 

Teammates for Kids Foundation Grants - The Teammates for Kids Foundation accepts proposals for grants from nonprofit organizations that specialize in working with children. Grants support the ongoing work of operating organizations that help needy children in the areas of health, education, and inner-city services. The foundation's priorities focus on educational achievement in areas of documented weakness; advanced learning opportunities to gifted children who would otherwise lack the resources necessary to pursue dreams and talents; and exposing children to learning opportunities they would otherwise not experience because of insufficient financial resources. Contact: http://www.touchemall.com/apply_for_grant/fund_pno.htm

 

Tiger Woods Foundation Grants - The Tiger Woods Foundation provides grants that focus on providing opportunities to underserved children and families in the four program areas: education, youth development, parenting, and family health and welfare. In the education area, the foundation funds school programs and projects that enhance the learning process for children and transitional school programs for young adults to become productive adults. The foundation considers and awards grants four times each year: Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, and Nov. 1. Applications submitted after one cycle has closed will be considered during the next cycle. Organizations may apply for a grant only one time during a calendar year. Contact: (714) 816-1806, grants@twfound.org http://www.twfound.org/grants/funding.sps?section=grants&sid=941&lid=1&gra=0

 

Educational Foundation of America Grants - The Educational Foundation of America (EFA) makes grants to qualifying non-profit organizations provides grants for specific projects related to the environment, the crisis of human overpopulation and reproductive freedom, Native Americans, arts, education, medicine, and human services. The Educational Foundation of America was established in 1959 to preserve the lifelong altruistic commitment of its founders, Richard Prentice Ettinger and his wife, Elsie P. Ettinger. Applicants are required to send a Letter of Inquiry as the first step. Check foundation's the web site for more details. Contact: Diane M. Allison, (203) 226-6498, or go to http://www.efaw.org/.

 

Teaching Tolerance Grant Program - The Teaching Tolerance project of the Southern Poverty Law Center offers grants of up to $2,000 to K-12 classroom teachers for implementing tolerance and youth activism projects in their schools and communities. Proposals from other educators, such as community organizations and churches, will be considered on the basis of direct student impact. Projects must be sustainable rather than one-time-only events or activities. Salaries, stipends, presenter fees, overhead costs, travel expenses, food items, and computer hardware are not normally funded. Contact: http://www.tolerance.org/teach/expand/gra/guide.jsp

 

PNC Grow Up Great - Part of a $100 million investment in early childhood education by the PNC Financial Services Group, the PNC Grow Up Great grant program offers $503,000 to better prepare children, from birth to age five, for school. Grants will be awarded to 12 early-education organizations, including Head Start centers. Nearly $50 million of PNC's overall investment will be devoted to grants to nonprofit early-education organizations over the next 10 years. Contact: Mia Hallett Bernard, (412) 762-7076, or go to: http://www.pncgrowupgreat.com/

 

Ready to Learn -The Prudential Foundation's Ready to Learn grant program provides support to innovative direct-service education programs that address the needs of communities the company serves. Ready to Learn funds initiatives that strengthen public education at the elementary school level. The program supports education reform efforts that strengthen public education at the elementary school level. Within this framework, the Foundation will emphasize systemic school reform meant to improve the quality of teachers, principals, and other school leaders, and arts education. The program funds early childhood care and education initiatives, focusing on programs that support professional development for pre-kindergarten through third-grade teachers or create model classrooms. Funds are also provided for strategies to improve literacy that address professional development for teachers, family literacy programs, or literacy in the early years. The Prudential Foundation serves the Newark and surrounding New Jersey urban centers. It also funds programs in cities where Prudential has a significant presence. These cities include Atlanta, Chicago, Hartford, Houston, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Phoenix. The Foundation may also fund national programs that further their objectives and can be implemented or replicated in cities where Prudential has a substantial presence. The Foundation receives and reviews proposals throughout the year. Grants that exceed $200,000 must be approved by its board of trustees, which meets three times a year. Contact:  http://www.prudential.com/productsAndServices/0,1474

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FINE ARTS American Music Education Initiative - Through this initiative, the National Music Foundation aims to encourage the teaching of music in schools by recognizing and sharing exceptional K-12 lesson plans that use American forms of music. Public and private school teachers, teachers from community music or education programs, and teachers who provide private music instruction are eligible. For more information, go to www.usamusic.org/amei.html.

 

GAERF Mini-Grants - The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF) has provided more than $4.5 million to fund more than 125 projects at more than 45 institutions since it was founded in 1983. GAERF awards two types of grants: full grants and mini-grants. Mini-grants are awarded for projects such as one-day workshops, specialized conferences, and the production of career and educational materials. Funding is limited to $2,500 per project and may be submitted at any time. Four mini-grants are awarded per year. Requests for mini-grant funding should be submitted in the same manner as other foundation proposals. Contact: http://www.gaerf.org/

 

The Melody Program - The Melody program is designed to provide musical instruments and instrument repairs to existing K-12 school music programs that have no other source of financing to purchase additional musical instruments or materials. Applicants whose music programs lack institutional financial support and whose students qualify for financial assistance will receive greater consideration. The applicant school must have an ongoing music program that is at least three years old. Contact: http://www.mhopus.org/apply.htm

 

Moss Foundation - The P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children’s Education recognizes outstanding teachers who use the arts as a cornerstone for their innovative and effective approaches to teaching students with perceptual, cognitive, and sensory disabilities. Five grants of $1,000 are awarded each year. For more information, and to download an application, please visit http://www.mossfoundation.org.

 

Music Education Program Grants The Mockingbird Foundation Inc. - The Mockingbird Foundation Inc., which generates charitable proceeds from fans of the rock band Phish, funds music education programs for children. The foundation looks for projects that encourage creative expression in all musical forms (including composition, instrumentation, vocalization, and improvisation), but also support more basic needs within conventional instruction. The foundation is particularly, though not exclusively, interested in funding programs that benefit disenfranchised groups. Interested parties should review the funding guidelines available at the Mockingbird Foundation web site. In its first three rounds of funding, the foundation contributed more than $250,000 to music education. Contact: Kristen Godard, http://www.phish.net/mockingbird/funding

 

NEA Grants - The National Endowment for the Arts offers assistance to eligible organizations of all sizes for projects in: Dance, Design, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literature, Music, Musical Theater, Theater, and Visual Arts. Guidelines for application can be found at www.nea.gov/grants/apply/index.html.

Print Art Education Program - Lexmark's Print Art Education Program donates art-inspired lesson plans, CD-ROMs, and printers to schools across the country to help children learn history, language arts, math, and science. Through this program, Lexmark donates either a Lexmark Z53 or a Lexmark Z45 color art-quality inkjet printer to each elementary, middle, and high school in the district. The hardware comes with a warranty and the proper cabling. With this technology, Lexmark also donates a "Print Gallery" CD-ROM--the product of an exclusive collaboration between Lexmark and the largest consortium of art museums in Europe. The disc includes software and approximately 100 high-resolution works of art that allow the students to view, explore, and learn about art masterpieces from the great museums of Europe. Each school also receives a teacher's guide with sample lesson plans. This guide includes academic exercises thatput the CD to use in virtually every discipline, from art, to language, to social studies, to math and science. In addition, program participants are eligible to receive one donated inkjet cartridge for every three inkjet cartridges purchased. Every order is shipped free of charge. Contact: Maria Gambrell, (859) 232-6707, mgambrel@lexmark.com http://printart.lexmark.com/

 

Target Arts in Education Grants - Target Arts in Education Grants create opportunities for students nationwide to explore, experience and create visual art, music and drama. Each Target is empowered to make Target Arts in Education Grants in its community. To apply for a grant for your school, visit your local Target store and pick up a grant guidelines brochure.

 

Tennessee Arts Commission – ABC Grants - Arts Build Communities Art Project Support provides funds for a variety of quality arts projects. Funds awarded to a single organization in this category range from $500 to $3000. For information go to http://www.arts.state.tn.us/.

 

Blockbuster Community Relations - Blockbuster sponsors several programs that use movies both to teach and reward students in schools across the U.S. More than 11,000 elementary schools are also taking part in the BLOCKBUSTER Class Act Award programs, which allows elementary school teachers to reward their students’ efforts with free movie rentals from BLOCKBUSTER. In addition, along with the American Film Institute and Channel One, our Film Curriculum program uses movies to get students and teachers talking about issues like tolerance and respect. Go to http://www.blockbuster.com//corporate/displayAboutBlockbusterDetails.action?articleId

 

American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Award - The AASL awards a variety of grants through many different programs. For more information on the various opportunities, go to http://www.ala.org/  and click on Awards and Scholarships.

 

Books for Children - The Libri Foundation is a nationwide nonprofit organization that donates new, high-quality, hardcover children's books to small, rural public libraries in the United States through its Books for Children program. The books donated through the Books for Children program are used for storytelling; toddler, preschool, and after-school programs; summer reading programs; "book buddy" programs, in which older children read to younger children; holiday programs; teacher check-out and curriculum support; early childhood development programs; school projects; and to just provide children with a "good read." Applicants' Friends of Library programs or other local initiatives are expected to contribute up to $350 toward the project, which the Libri Foundation will match on a 2-to-1 ratio. The foundation awards grants three times a year. The application deadlines are March 15, July 15, and Dec. 15. Contact: librifdn@teleport.com, or go to http://www.librifoundation.org/

 

Acellus Matching Grant Program - The International Academy of Science developed the Acellus Matching Program to help qualified schools purchase Acellus Learning Systems so they can raise students' math scores. The Acellus Learning System is a video-based interactive education tool that is helping students master Mathematics. Approved schools will be required to cover the remaining cost of the software. The eligible software programs and their full prices are listed on the grant application, Contact: Julianna Habing or Martha Asay, (816) 229-3800, julianna@science.edu http://www.science.edu/AcellusGrants

 

Advancing Student Achievement Grants Through its Advancing Student Achievement program, the Actuarial Foundation awards monetary grants to schools and nonprofit groups throughout the United States and Canada. The basic requirement for schools or groups seeking funding is that they develop a viable mentoring program involving actuaries in the teaching of mathematics to children in private or public schools. The program brings together actuaries and educators in local classroom environments with the belief that interaction with real-world mentors will boost students' interest and achievement in math. The Actuarial Foundation provides a local network of actuaries ready to participate, as well as suggestions on how to integrate math concepts from the workplace into the classroom. Groups applying for grants will be given wide latitude in designing programs that enhance learning and create a "love of math" in each student. For information go to http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/grant/index.html.

 

Mathematica Academic Grant Program - Wolfram Research Inc., the maker of a technical computing software system called Mathematica, is donating Mathematica Classroom Pack licenses to applicants who show outstanding creative promise in using Mathematica to enhance their education and research activities. Recipients also should demonstrate a commitment to expanding the use of Mathematica within their school and should be able to act as a reference for other schools. Contact: (217) 398-0700, ext. 703, Mathematicagrants@wolfram.com http://www.wolfram.com/company/programs/academic

 

Best Friends Foundation - The purpose of this foundation is to establish in school youth development programs for girls. Contact Elayne Bennett, Best Friends Foundation, 4455 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington D.C. 20008, or go to www.bestfriendsfoundation.org.

Christopher Columbus Awards - These awards are sponsored in cooperation with the National Science Foundation and involve a national competition that combines science and technology with community problem-solving in a real-world setting. The entry deadline is February 16, 2006, and the winning team will receive a $25,000 grant. For information go to http://www.christophercolumbusawards.com/intro.htm.

 

Teaching Tools Guides & Videos - For the past 25 years, ConocoPhillips Co. has been producing high-quality educational videos and teachers' guides for math, science, and environmental topics. These materials have been offered to qualified teachers for free and have been seen by millions of junior high and high school students. These free teaching guides and videos cover topics ranging from math and science to problem solving and protecting wildlife. To order one of ConocoPhillips' educational films, visit the Teaching Tools web site or fax your request to (570) 822-8226. Contact: http://www.teachingtools.com/

 

Toshiba America Foundation Grants - The Toshiba America Foundation awards grants for programs and activities that improve the classroom teaching of science, mathematics, and technology for middle and high school students. Public and private schools, local educational agencies, and youth organizations across the United States may apply. Projects should provide direct benefits to students and should include teacher-led, classroom-based experiences. The Small Grants Program awards grants of up to $5,000 monthly throughout the year. The Large Grants Program awards grants of more than $5,000 in March and September, with deadlines of Feb. 1 and Aug. 1, respectively. The foundation's total annual grants budget is approximately $550,000. Contact: Toshiba America Foundation, (212) 588-0820, or go to http://www.toshiba.com/about/taf.html

 

Nike Global Community Affairs - Part of Nike’s corporate giving focuses on programs that support youth and physical activity an the positive effects of the two when they are truly in sync. Grants can be in the form of cash or product donations. For information go to http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=bowerman.

 

Earthwatch Education Awards - Earthwatch Institute, an international nonprofit organization founded in 1972, offers fellowships for K-12 educators to join two-week field expeditions in the summer. Projects range from archeological digs in Peru, to habitat studies in Oregon, to running transects through reefs in the Bahamas. The institute aims to promote multidisciplinary science and social studies curriculum in schools nationwide, as well as enrich teachers and enhance the academic experience of students. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but most decisions are made during the spring. Contact: Matt Marino, (800) 776-0188 ext. 118 or go to http://www.earthwatch.org/education/educator/fellowships.html.

 

Dale Seymour Scholarships for Grades K – 12 Teachers – The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for improving teachers’ understanding of mathematics by completing graduate course work in mathematics. For 2007 – 2007, scholarships with a maximum of $2,000 each will be awarded to persons currently teaching full-time at the grades 9 – 12 level. For information, go to http://www.nctm.org/about/met/seymour.htm.

 

Innovation Grants and Learning & Leadership Grants - The National Education Association's Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE) now offers more than 300 small grants of $2,000 to $5,000 each on an ongoing, year-round basis. These grants fund classroom innovations or professional development for improved practice in public K-12 schools and higher-education institutions. NFIE will award up to 250 Innovation grants worth $5,000 per year and 75 Leadership & Learning grants ranging between $2,000 and $5,000. Grants will fund activities for 12 months from the date of the award. Contact: (202) 822-7840 http://www.nfie.org/programs/howtoapply.htm

 

K-12 School Teacher Enhancement - The Waksman Foundation supports projects that enhance teachers' use of microorganisms to teach science in the K-12 classroom. Eligible projects are designed to enhance K-12 education through teacher training, course or curriculum development, construction of laboratory exercises, or innovative use of electronic media. There are no fixed application deadlines, but proposals submitted by the end of September or January can be assured of action within a month or two. Applicants are encouraged to contact the foundation by telephone or e-mail before submitting a proposal. Contact: Nan Waksman Schanbacher, (610) 668-8644, http://www.waksmanfoundation.org/

 

NASA Educator Astronaut Program - NASA is recruiting individuals with specific experience and expertise in K-12 education to become Educator Astronauts who will help the Agency develop new ways to connect space exploration with the classroom. Selected Educator Astronaut applicants will be designated astronaut candidates and assigned to the Astronaut Office at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Educator Astronaut candidates must successfully complete a one-to-two year training and evaluation program prior to receiving a space flight assignment. Educator Astronaut candidates who successfully complete their training will be eligible for multiple flights aboard the Space Shuttle and, possibly, the International Space Station. Contact: http://edspace.nasa.gov/

 

Tuition-Free Computer and IT Training for Teachers - CyberLearning, a project of the National Education Foundation, aims to help bridge the digital divide by giving K-12 schools, colleges, universities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations the opportunity to receive matching grants to access more than 1,000 online courses in information technology (IT), management, and SAT preparation. Applicants must write a one-page proposal that describes their target population and how they would use the courses to improve the IT, management, or SAT skills of their target population, including students, teachers, and staff. One-year matching grants ranging from $30,000 to $10 million are awarded to applicants based on the poverty level of the target populations or communities. Recent awards include $50,000 to Seattle Shoreline Community College, $250,000 to the New Haven School District in Connecticut, and $4,000,000 to the New Jersey State Department of Education to train 75,000 disadvantaged high school students and teachers. Contact: http://www.cyberlearning.org/links/schools.asp

The GLOBE Program - The GLOBE program, which stands for Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment, is a hands-on, school-based science and education program. It was formed through a partnership between several organizations including the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency. The program teaches students how to research environmental topics while encouraging them to share their findings via the web. Specifically, the program provides resources for students to monitor the environment through the use of soil samples, atmospheric readings, land cover, and phenology. Teachers also benefit from this program through free training at GLOBE workshops, complementary educational videos, and continuous access to a teacher's help desk. Contact: http://www.globe.gov/

 

HOBO Lab Contest - Teachers, whose ideas are selected by iScienceProject.com, will be loaned a classroom set of HOBO data logger equipment for up to two months to run their experiments. A HOBO data logger is a matchbox sized, battery-operated device that can measure air temperature (Fahrenheit and Celsius), water temperature, matter (solid, liquid, and gas) temperature, relative humidity, dew point, light, vibration, contact closure (open/closed), motor (on/off), AC sensors, and more. Once teachers return the sets and their experiment results, teachers are eligible to win HOBO gift certificates ranging from $40 to $300. Contact: http://iscienceproject.com/contest/5598_aboutcontests.html

 

Intel Foundation Grants - Intel Corp. offers a wide range of support for many technology- and science-related initiatives. On a national level, Intel funds programs that advance math, science, or technology education, promote science careers among women and underrepresented minorities, or increase public understanding of technology and its impact. National grants are made either to national projects or to local projects that serve as pilots for national programs. Community grants are viewed with the same priorities and are subject to the same rules as national grants, but they are limited to communities where Intel has a major facility: Chandler, Ariz.; Folston and Santa Clara, Calif.; Rio Rancho, N.M.; Hillsboro, Ore.; Fort Worth, Texas; and DuPont, Wash. Finally, Intel's Teach to the Future program aims to train two million teachers worldwide. Combined with software and equipment discounts from companies such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Premio, and Toshiba, Teach to the Future represents approximately a half-billion dollars invested by leading U.S. computer firms in bringing technology to the classroom. Applications for all these programs can be found on Intel's web site. Contact: http://www.intel.com/community

 

National Science Foundation Directorate for Education and Human Resources – The national Science Foundation makes grants and awards in all areas of science, mathematics, and engineering education. Many NSF programs in these areas are funded through the Directorate for Education and Human Resources. Many other NSF Directorates ala=so support programs that integrate science, mathematics, and engineering research and education. For more information, go to http://www.nsf.gov/home/ehr/start.htm

 

Toyota Tapestry Awards - Open to middle school and high schools teachers of science, these awards range from $2,500 to $10,000 each. There are three different categories: Environmental Science Education, Physical Science Applications, and Literacy and Science Education. Proposals must be received by January 19, 2005. For additional information go to http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/program.htm.

 

GeoMedia Education Grants - Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions will award GeoMedia Education Grants valued at more than $6 million. The grants will recognize innovative teaching that advances the use of geographic information sciences by educators and students in the classroom. Grants will be awarded on two levels: (1) community colleges, technical schools, and universities; and (2) K-12 primary and secondary schools. By taking advantage of these grants, students and teachers can use GeoMedia's leading-edge technology to explore new possibilities and impact the future of geographic information systems (GIS). They can learn GIS principles and methodology, spatial analysis techniques, GIS data construction, and a variety of other application capabilities. Products that will be part of the grant program are GeoMedia Professional, GeoMedia WebMap Professional, IntelliWhere OnDemand, and IntelliWhere LocationServer with Intergraph's powerful location-based services technology. Contact: Shanthi Lindsey, (713) 954-8010, http://www.intergraph.com/education/edgrants.asp

 

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - This organization offers several different grants to students with moderate to profound hearing loss who are enrolled in schools that primarily enroll students with normal hearing. For information about the programs go to http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=Financial_Aid_and_Scholarships.

 

Breaking Down Barriers to Assistive Technology - These grants, offered by Premier Assistive Technology, Inc. are intended to provide the most effective and affordable assistive technology products available in the world today. The grant program was established to help bridge the gap between education budgets and the need for educational organizations to deploy sufficient resources to serve the needs and requirements of special education programs. For additional information go to http://www.premier-programming.com/grant/grantform.htm.

 

Adobe Software Donation - Adobe Systems Inc. supports K-12 schools and nonprofits by donating up to four packages of its latest software. Eligible organizations have a core mission that focus on at least one of the following: improving K-12 student performance; developing curriculum for K-12 classrooms; developing and providing K-12 teacher training and development; and working to prevent hunger and homelessness. The program is managed by Gifts In Kind International. Requests are reviewed every other month based on the primary services the organization provides. Organizations may only apply once in a 12-month period. Contact: http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/philanthropy/software.html

Computers for Learning - Through its Computers for Learning program, the federal government has placed hundreds of thousands of surplus computers in schools across the country on a needs-first basis. Schools register and request equipment on the Computers for Learning web site, and federal agencies match their surplus equipment to schools with those needs. Most, but not all, of the available computers are Windows-based PCs rather than computers made by Apple. Most of the donated machines are older models, but as the government continues to upgrade its computer systems, the number of surplus Pentium computers will sharply increase. Computers and equipment are not refurbished by the government before being shipped to schools, nor are they covered by warranty. Contact: (202) 501-3846, computers.learning@gsa.gov http://www.computers.fed.gov/CyberLearning

 

Matching Grants - CyberLearning, a project of the National Education Foundation, aims to help bridge the digital divide by giving K-12 schools, colleges, universities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations the opportunity to receive matching grants to access more than 1,000 online courses in information technology (IT), management, and SAT preparation. Applicants must write a one-page proposal that describes their target population and how they would use the courses to improve the IT, management, or SAT skills of this population, including students, teachers, and staff. One-year matching grants ranging from $30,000 to $10 million are awarded to applicants based on the poverty level of the target populations or communities. Recent awards include $50,000 to Seattle Shoreline Community College, $250,000 to the New Haven School District in Connecticut, and $4,000,000 to the New Jersey State Department of Education to train 75,000 disadvantaged high school students and teachers. Contact: Claudia Kay, (703) 823-9999 http://www.cyberlearning.org/links/schools.asp

 

The Design & Technology in Schools Program - Parametric Technology Corp. is proud to offer technology teacher-led training workshops, free unlimited licenses of Pro/DESKTOP 3D design software, classroom materials, and projects. We also encourage teachers to allow students to install Pro/DESKTOP at home. The Design & Technology in Schools Program introduces students to 3D design technology as early as middle school, so they can become better problem solvers, critical thinkers, and collaborators. The program is about more than just free software--it teaches technological literacy, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Contact: http://www.ptc.com/for/education/schools

 

Education Spotlight Program─PLUS Vision of America - A maker of ultra portable, affordable projection technology, PLUS Vision of America has announced a new program called Education Spotlight. Through the program, PLUS will donate three projectors and an electronic copy board to a selected school each quarter, reflecting a commitment to increase the effective use of multimedia learning in K -12 education. Applicants are asked to give a unique example of how the projectors will be used when applying for the award. Recipients are chosen based on the creativity of their response, and PLUS Vision will share innovative applications with other educators on its Web. site. For more information, go to www.lightware.com/site/spotlight.html.

EDS Technology Grants - This program provides technology services and products to elementary schools. There is approximately $1,500 available. Eligible applicants include teachers or groups of teachers who represent their school in the application process. There is no specific deadline. For sponsor information go to www.eds.com.

 

IBM – Reinventing Education - IBM enters into partnerships with school districts to develop technology solutions that support school reform efforts and raise student achievement. There is no deadline. Contact IBM Corporation., 1133 Westchester Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10604: www.ibm.com.

 

"I Will LEARN Today!" Grant Program LearningStation Inc., a provider of customized web-based desktops for teaching and learning, has initiated a grant program entitled "I Will LEARN Today!" Through this program, LearningStation will provide grants for schools to receive access to the company's Education Desktop. The Education Desktop gives students and teachers access to a comprehensive suite of instructional programs, software content, and professional development programs of their school's choice; schools can choose from more than 12,000 programs from 75 content publishers. Thisdesktop portal also gives administrators tools to track and report on program use, features password-protected access to all content titles, and includes features for file storage, eMail, and many other functions. LearningStation will provide $500,000 worth of subscriptions to this web service to K-12 schools or districts chosen to receive the grant. The number of LearningStation subscriptions grant recipients will get varies according to their circumstances. Contact: http://www.learningstation.com/grantapp

 

Intel Foundation Grants - Intel Corp. offers a wide range of support for many technology- and science-related initiatives. On a national level, Intel funds programs that advance math, science, or technology education, promote science careers among women and underrepresented minorities, or increase public understanding of technology and its impact. National grants are made either to national projects or to local projects that serve as pilots for national programs. Community grants are viewed with the same priorities and are subject to the same rules as national grants, but they are limited to communities where Intel has a major facility: Chandler, Ariz.; Folston and Santa Clara, Calif.; Rio Rancho, N.M.; Hillsboro, Ore.; Fort Worth, Texas; and DuPont, Wash. Finally, Intel's Teach to the Future program aims to train two million teachers worldwide. Combined with software and equipment discounts from companies such as Microsoft,Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Premio, and Toshiba, Teach to the Future represents approximately a half-billion dollars invested by leading U.S. computer firms in bringing technology to the classroom. Applications for all these programs can be found on Intel's web site. Contact: http://www.intel.com/community

 

Internet Technology Grants - eProfessional Association, the nonprofit arm of Minnesota-based Distributed Website Corp., is providing $10 million in grants for web-based applications to help K-12 schools and districts add new features to their existing school web sites. For the grant process, eProfessional Association will conduct a needs assessment with the requesting organization's technology or administrative staff. Only schools that are found to benefit from reduced operational costs as a result of the technology will be provided with grants. Grants range from $500 to $100,000 depending upon the applicant's need. Applicants are required to contribute a portion of the cost, which will be determined based on the school's financial capability. Contact: Mark Kevitt, (507) 453-5153, Mark@eProfessionalAssoc.org http://www.eprofessionalassoc.org/

 

Model School Program - Intel Corp.'s Model School Program gives every school in the United States the chance to apply for potential seeding of equipment. To apply, schools must submit an innovative proposal for using technology to enhance instruction, and ifIntel likes what it sees, it will match grant recipients with companies that can provide the equipment necessary to meet their needs. Whitney High School in Cerritos, Calif., and Miami Carol City Senior High School in Miami are the program's first two recipients. Contact: http://www.intel.com/modelschool

 

Partners in Education - Through Partners in Education, Symbol Technologies supports a number of educational institutions locally and nationally, but is particularly eager to assist students pursuing technical careers. Symbol prides itself upon its scientific and entrepreneurial innovations; therefore, the company is dedicated to supporting a number of initiatives that propel the continuation of research and innovation within universities and colleges, as well as other venues. Contact: http://www.symbol.com/about/overview/overview_community_affairs.html

 

PLUS Vision Copyboard Grant Program - For a limited time, with every purchase of a PLUS Vision U5 series projector, school administrators also will receive a free copy board with their order. The U5 series is PLUS Vision's newest value-based projector line geared for the education market. The PLUS Vision copy boards allow for text and drawings to be copied directly from the board's surface to a memory card, eliminating the need to connect to a PC. PLUS Vision said it paired these two products for education because recent studies indicate that students who are taught with interactive technology, like a copy board and a projector, tend to be more engaged in the classroom. Contact: http://www.plus-america.com/

 

School Homepage Offer - webEdition Software Ltd. is offering its web site content management system (CMS) software for free to schools throughout North America to help schools build current and informative web sites for teachers, administrators, students, and parents alike. North American primary and secondary schools who apply will receive full access to webEdition's Standard Version of their software at no cost. All other webEdition products and modules can be purchased for research and teaching purposes at a discount of 25 percent off of the regular purchase price. Contact: http://www.webedition-cms.com/education/home_page_offer

 

Tech Corps: Mobilizing Technology Volunteers into K-12 Schools Nationwide-Since 1995, privately-funded Tech Corps has provided no-cost assistance in maintaining their technology systems to schools connected to the internet. The Tech4schools Online Mentoring Program provides online, volunteer technical assistance to educators and school technology coordinators. Typically, a team of as many as 10 volunteers (eachwith a specialty, such as software or networking) will support a single technology coordinator, who may represent an individual school or an entire district. Tech Corps volunteers are available in 43 states. Contact: info@techcorps.org http://www.techcorps.org/

 

Think Ink Contest - Each month, Virtual Ink Corp. will award a free mimio electronic whiteboard system to an educator who submits the most original, innovative, or creative entry incorporating the use of mimio at his or her school. Mimio, which works with PC and Mac platforms, attaches to any whiteboard and electronically captures everything that is written or drawn in color and in real time. Rooted in the classroom, mimio originated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a practical solution to a frustrating teaching dilemma: Students were so focused on accurately duplicating the drawings on the classroom's dry-erase whiteboard that they often missed important lecture details and failed to actively participate in class discussions. The contest is open to educators from around the world. Educators interested in entering the Think Ink contest can do so by visiting the company's web site and completing an entry form. Entrants should describe the creative ways in which they would incorporate mimio to foster greater student-teacher collaboration and productivity within the classroom. Contact: http://www.mimio.com/education/winmimio.php

 

Lowe’s Community Giving - Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation awards more than $1.5 million annually to individuals and organizations across the United States. The Foundation’s primary philanthropic focus areas include community improvement projects, education scholarships for trade disciplines and environmental initiatives that enhance the natural environment. In 2003, Lowe’s awarded $600,000 to schools for initiatives such as enhancing learning environments or making building repairs. For information go to http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=pg&p-AboutLowes/Community#charitable.

 

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