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Featured GrantsEducation Grants Deadlines 2009-2010More Grant Opportunities Monetary Awards for Teachers***Featured Grant***
*************************************************** Nevada Public Education Foundation (NPEF) is proud to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Wells Fargo Rural Career Development Grant program. Rural communities with Wells Fargo branches may apply for the Wells Fargo Rural Career Development grants from Nevada Public Education Foundation (NPEF). These funds have been provided by the Wells Fargo Community Foundation to assist communities and schools in their career development process. NPEF anticipates funding several projects. Eligible school districts include Carson, Churchill, Clark, Douglas, Elko, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, and Pershing. 60 percent of the schools that receive these grant funds must serve 51% or greater free and reduced lunch students. To learn more about Nevada Public Education Foundation and Ready for Life® go to www.readyforlifenv.org. Deadline: May 15, 2010
MIT: Lemelson-MIT 2011 InvenTeams Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams foster inventiveness among high school students. InvenTeams composed of high school students, teachers, and mentors are asked to collaboratively identify a problem that they want to solve, research the problem, and then develop a prototype invention as an in-class or extracurricular project. Maximum award: $10,000. Eligibility: high school science, mathematics and technology teachers -- or teams of teachers -- at public, private and vocational schools; intra- and inter-school collaborations welcome. Deadline: April 25, 2010. http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/about.html__
Captain Planet Foundation The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on, environmental projects for children and youths. Our objective is to encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Through environmental education, we believe that children can achieve a better understanding and appreciation for the world in which they live. Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2010 http://captainplanetfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=3&tab=apply
Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation Invites Grant Applications for Music Education Programs Grants of up to $12,000 will be awarded to public schools and nonprofits working to fund existing or planned public school or independent music programs across the nation.... Deadline: February 5, 2010 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=273300034
Western Union Foundation Announces New Scholarship Program for Immigrant Families Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to migrant or immigrant family members living in the United States who are requesting funds for education language acquisition classes, skills training, financial literacy, or English as a Second Language courses.... Deadline: February 5, 2010 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=273300038
American Honda Foundation The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. We support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment. Deadline: February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1, 2010. http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
National Endowment for the Humanities and American Library Association Announce We the People Bookshelf Grant Opportunity Four thousand public and K-12 libraries will receive seventeen books that help young readers understand great literature and explore themes in American history.... Deadline: January 29, 2010 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=268400008
Toyota TAPESTRY Program Accepting Entries for the 20th Annual Science Grant Competition Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to K-12 teachers working on projects that enhance science education in their school and/or district over a one-year period.... Deadline: January 18, 2010 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=264100006
International Reading Association This grant supports classroom teachers who undertake action research inquiries about literacy and instruction. Grants will be awarded up to US$5,000, although priority will be given to smaller grants (e.g., $1,000 to $2,000) in order to provide support for as many teacher researchers as possible. Deadline: January 15, 2010 http://www.reading.org/Resources/AwardsandGrants/research_teacher_as_researcher.aspx
General Mills Foundation: Champions for Healthy Kids Deadline: January 15, 2010.
Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries Accepting Applications From School Libraries Grants of up to $6,000 will be awarded to individual schools working to update, extend, and diversify the book collections of their libraries.... Deadline: December 31, 2009 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=269300009
Do Something Disaster Grants Deadline: December 31, 2009
Home Depot Accepting Applications for Building Healthy Communities Grant Program http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=259000016
Character Education Partnership: National Schools of Character The National Schools of Character Awards identify exemplary schools and districts to serve as models for others, and helps schools and districts improve their efforts in effective character education. Maximum award: $2,000. Eligibility: To be eligible, a school must have been engaged in character education for a minimum of three full years, starting no later than December 2006 for the 2010 awards. Districts need to have been engaged in character education for a minimum of four full years, starting no later than December 2005. Smaller administrative units that maintain a separate identity within a large district may apply in the district category, e.g., a school pyramid or cluster. Deadline: December 1, 2009. http://www.character.org/nsocapplicationprocess
Clorox Announces New Grant Initiative to Fund Youth Programs Five grants of $10,000 will be awarded to nonprofit youth programs working on projects that enrich the lives of young people in their communities.... Deadline: November 29, 2009 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=272300028
Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge Invites Students and Teachers to Address Environmental Issues http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=263200014
Nevada College Access Challenge Grant The CACG “Go To College” program is an informational campaign developed by the Nevada P-16 Advisory Council and its partners that will foster a college-going culture, while communicating both college and workforce-readiness expectations to low-income students and their parents. Deadline: open NV CACG Classroom request form CACG Talking Points College and Workforce Readiness
The Fender Music Foundation Grant The Guitar Center Music Foundation accepts electronic grant applications throughout the year from 501(c)3 or governmental organizations (schools). Qualifying applicants are established, ongoing, and sustainable music programs in the United States, which provide music instruction for people of any age who would not otherwise have the opportunity to make music. The intent of the program must be music instruction, not music appreciation or entertainment, and the participants/students cannot be professional or career musicians. Almost all of the selected programs, to which we award grants, fall into the following categories: In-school music classes, in which the students make music, after-school music programs that are not run by the school, and music therapy programs in which the participants make the music. Average amount $500.00-$5,000.00. Deadline: No Deadline, applications reviewed 3 times each year http://www.fendermusicfoundation.org/grants/index.cfm?sec=info
GE Foundation Educational Grants Giving on a national basis to support organizations involved with education, youth development, minorities, and economically disadvantaged people. Deadline: None
Adopt-A-Classroom Educational 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. Deadline: None http://www.adoptaclassroom.com
Technology Inspired Le@ding Store Donation Grants Donations are given to schools, libraries, and after-school clubs. Donations are made in the form of product or Best Buy Gift Cards. Local store employees decide how to support their community. Program Areas: After-School, General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Technology Deadline: None http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/our_programs.asp
Ben & Jerry's Foundation, Inc. The foundation supports organizations involved with the environment, employment, health, agriculture, housing, youth citizenship, civil rights, community development, civic affairs, minorities, women, immigrants, economically disadvantaged people, and the homeless. Special emphasis is directed toward programs designed to facilitate progressive social change and environmental work. Average amount $200.00 - $1,000.00. Deadline: open http://www.benjerry.com/foundation/index.html
Albertson's Community Partners Grants Albertsons is committed to being a good neighbor. We wish to improve our communities by giving back to our neighborhoods where we live and work. Our donations provide funding in the following areas: hunger relief, youth & education, health & nutrition, and environmental stewardship. Albertsons primarily funds programs in areas where they have a store presence. Average amount $100.00 - $500,000.00. Deadline: No Deadline, Application Online http://www.albertsons.com/abs_inthecommunity/
Build-A-Bear Workshop Giving Programs Accepting Grant Applications for 2009 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=243700026
Former Talk Show Host Jenny Jones Announces Continuation of Community Grant Program http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=237100026
DonorsChoose.org What if there were a simple way to provide students with the books, technology, and supplies that they need to learn? DonorsChoose.org makes this possible. Deadline: based on your need http://www.donorschoose.org/homepage/main.html?zone=0
School-Community Partnership Program office is pleased to announce a new partnership opportunity for all schools. DonorsChoose.org has received a $300,000 grant from the Lincy Foundation that is to be used for grants for teachers. These mini-grants can be used to fund supplemental programs or materials for the classroom. Interested teachers can apply by lagging onto DonorsChoose.org and registering for an account. They can then request specific materials for their classroom project, and provide a brief description of the project. Deadline: based on your need
The CarMax Foundation -- Regional Giving Program The CarMax Foundation's Regional Giving Program awards grants to organizations that promote either Deadline: vary based on location http://www.healthinschools.org/News-Room/Grant Alerts/Regional-Giving-Program.aspx
Brookdale Foundation Accepting Applications for Relatives as Parents Programs http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=230400015
Community Leaders Invited to Apply for Preserve America Community Designation http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=225200016
Do Something Offers Young People Grants for Disaster Preparedness Projects Weekly grants of $500 will be awarded to young people across the United States and Canada whose community-based service projects will assist those affected by disaster.... Deadline: Rolling http://www.dosomething.org/grants/disaster
Grants Available for Families Struggling with Child Health-Related Costs Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to parents and legal guardians of disabled children for health care services and medical equipment inadequately covered by insurance.... http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=214300052
Invitrogen Corporation Launches Philanthropic Foundation Dedicated to Scientific Literacy, Recognition of Scientific Achievements http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=207600008
$1 for every recyclable ink cartridge collected Staples Inc. will donate $1 to public schools for every eligible ink cartridge they collect. Staples created the "Staples Recycle for Education" program in July 2003 to encourage cartridge recycling at its 1,100 U.S. stores but has now expanded the program nationwide. Staples now provides prepaid postage for shipping the cartridges and an account number so schools can monitor the status of reimbursement checks and total collection counts. Parents or teachers can log on to the web site below to register their school and receive a welcome kit that includes flyers to announce the program. Eligibility: U.S. public schools Deadline: Ongoing http://www.staplesrecyclefored.com
Bowerman Track-Renovation Program, sponsored by Nike Provides matching funds of up to $50,000 for the construction or refurbishment of running tracks. The program distributes a total of $200,000 each year. Who may apply: community-based, youth-oriented organizations that can demonstrate a need for running-track construction or refurbishment and that are tax-exempt under Sections 501(c)(3) or 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grant recipients must provide residents of surrounding neighborhoods with access to the track, and grant funds must be at least partially matched by other contributors by an agreed-upon deadline. Contact: Manager, Bowerman Track Program, Global Community Affairs, Nike 1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Ore. 97005; (503) 671-6453 Deadline: Open http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=bowerman
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation to support young musicians. The Melody Program, the Special Projects Program, and the Solo Program provide musical instruments and instrument repair to kindergarten-through-12th-grade music programs, community art schools, after-school programs, and youth orchestras, as well as outstanding individual musicians in need of instruments. Cash grants are not awarded. Additional information is available on the foundation's Web site. Who may apply: individuals, organizations, and schools in the United States that have demonstrated sufficient need as well as a long-term and serious interest in music. Contact: MHOF 15125 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 204, Sherman Oaks, Calif. 91403; (818) 784-6787; fax (818) 784-6788 Deadline: Open info@mhopus.org; http://www.mhopus.org/apply.htm
National Board Scholarship Program Sponsored by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and the UPS Foundation. The program provides grants to ensure that teachers pursuing National Board certification can afford the board's assessment fee. Additional information and application forms are available on the program's Web site. Contact: NBPTS 1525 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500, Arlington, Va. 22209; (703) 465-2700 or (800) 228-3224 Deadline: Open http://www.nbpts.org/become_a_candidate/fees_financial_support/scholarships
Calypso K-12 Integrated Classroom Grant Program (ICGP) The Calypso Control Systems ICGP is designed to provide counties, districts and municipalities with the opportunity to receive equipment grants of up to $1200, intended to facilitate the evaluation of various classroom multimedia, user interface, and control and technology management products. The program is directed specifically towards entities involved with either (a) the design of new school buildings or (b) substantial upgrades to existing school buildings. ICGP Overview ICGP Application Deadline: Ongoing
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. Deadline: Ongoing http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/apply
Del Monte -- Do Something Good For You! Grants http://www.dosomething.org/node/36048
$10,000 for science, engineering, math, and tech curriculum projects The Tellabs Foundation, created by telecommunications provider Tellabs Inc., supports local and national education programs with a particular focus on curriculum for engineering, science, mathematics, and technology. The Foundation focuses its support on programs in areas in which Tellabs employees live and work. Unless invited by the Foundation Board to submit a full grant proposal, all new applicants or programs first must submit a letter of inquiry. The deadline for letters of inquiry or invited proposals is four weeks prior to every Tellabs Foundation Board meeting, which are held quarterly, usually in January, April, July and October. Proposals received after the deadline will be considered at the next meeting. It is recommended that letters of inquiry be submitted at least four months before funding is needed. Eligibility: Non-profit organizations Deadline: Ongoing Contact: Meredith Hilt http://www.tellabs.com/about/foundation.shtml
The Charles Lafitte Foundation Grants Program The Foundation funds organizations through out the country but is limited to supporting 501c-3 institutions. The Foundation is unable to accept grant applications from non501(c) 3 organizations or political initiatives The Foundation is committed to helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement on the human condition by providing support to education, children's advocacy, medical research and the arts. Please send all proposals via email to Jennifer Vertetis (jennifer@charleslafitte.org) or mail to: The Charles Lafitte Foundation c/o Jennifer Vertetis 29520 2nd Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023 Deadline: Open
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