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Classroom Earth National High School Challenge
Deadline: February 12, 2010
Information: http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
To provide U.S. teachers with support for their innovative work to bring environmental education into the classroom, the National Environmental Education Foundation, in partnership with the Weather Channel, has launched this grant program. Up to 25 teachers can secure as much as $5,000 to $10,000.
Course Integration Grants – for teachers who want to include environmental themes into a single course or across three or more courses.
Professional Development Grants – for teachers who want to learn more about environmental education and how to teach about the environment in multiple subject areas and with engaging lessons.
AAIA Foundation Classroom Grants
Deadline: February 15, 2010
Information: http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=244
These grants fund one-time-only, service-oriented projects identified by youth as activities they would like to perform to benefit their school, neighborhood, or greater community. Projects must contain a “pay it forward” focus, which means they must be based on the concept of one person doing a favor for others (who in turn do favors for others), with the results growing exponentially.
Applications will be reviewed throughout the academic year. Those received by September 15 will be considered for first-semester funding on or about October 1 of each school year. Those received by February 15 will be considered for second-semester, March 1 funding. Maximum award: $500.
Pay It Forward
Deadline: February 28, 2010
Information: http://www.payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/mini-grant.html
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation gives up to $200 for science and math programs. AIAA Educator Associates who are K-12 teachers who develop or apply science, mathematics, and technology in their curriculum are eligible. (Apply to become an AIAA Educator Associate at no charge.)
Grants may be used for classroom demonstration kits, classroom science supplies, or other materials that energize science, math, and technology hands-on learning. AIAA conducts quarterly reviews of applications in March (deadline February 28), June (deadline April 30), and September (deadline July 31).
Partners for Growth Matching Grant Program
Deadline: March 15, June 15, September 15, December 15
Information: http://www.curriculumassociates.com/educator-resources/grants/
The program awards $300 worth of Curriculum Associates materials to K-12 educators who match the grant with $300 of other funds (i.e. PTA, fundraising, donations, school budget, other grants). The program is open to public school educators who demonstrate an innovative approach to teaching with Curriculum Associates, Inc. instructional and assessment materials. Deadlines are March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.
Captain Planet Foundation Grants
Deadline: March 31, 2010
Information: http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/grants.html
The Captain Planet Foundation funds and supports hands-on environmental projects for children and youths ages 6-18. Its 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. Grant amounts range from $250 to $2,500. Deadlines for submitting grant applications are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant
Deadline: April 1, 2010
The ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant is awarded by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to teachers and institutions aiming to enhance the teaching and learning of high school chemistry. Applicants can receive up to $1,500 to support ideas that transform classroom learning and encourage student development.
Tommy Hilfiger Education Grants
Deadline: April 1, 2010 and October 1, 2010
Information: http://usa.tommy.com/tommy/
Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation Education Grants support programs/partnerships that promote educational opportunities for diverse populations in the United States. Maximum Award: $25,000. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations. Deadlines: April 1 and October 1.
Jordan Fundamentals Grants
Deadline: April 15, 2010
Information: http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/features/fundamentals/overview.html
The Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program recognizes outstanding teaching and instructional creativity in public schools that serve economically disadvantaged students. At least 50% of the school's student population must be eligible for the free or reduced school lunch program at the time of application.
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams High School Invention Grants
Deadline: April 23, 2010
Information http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/
InvenTeams composed of high school students, teachers, and mentors are asked to collaboratively identify a problem they want to solve, research the problem, and then develop a prototype invention as an in-class or extracurricular project. Up to 15 grants of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to selected teams. Grant funding is intended for research, materials, and learning experiences related to developing the team's invention. High school science, mathematics, and technology teachers—or teams of teachers—at public, private, and vocational schools are eligible to apply.
ING Unsung Heroes Awards
Deadline: April 30, 2010
Information: http://www.ing-usa.com/us/stellent2/groups/dc/documents/companylobinformation/001143.pdf
The program recognizes innovative and progressive thinking in education through monetary awards. Each year, 100 educators are selected to receive $2,000 to help fund their innovative class projects. Three of those are chosen to receive the top awards of an additional $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000. Full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, or classified staff members with effective projects that improve student learning at an accredited K-12 public or private school may apply.
Project Learning Tree GreenWorks! Grants
Deadline: April 30, 2010 and October 21, 2010
Information: http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_22_21.html
GreenWorks! grants engage Project Learning Tree (PLT) educators and their students with their local community in "learning-by-doing" environmental projects. Student leadership, service-learning, and community participation are the cornerstones.
To qualify for the $1,001-$5,000 grant, applicants must have received training in PLT. Projects must involve youth, integrate student learning and community service, include at least one community partner, and acquire 50% matching funds. Projects must also involve classes, youth organizations, and community partners and include a plan to administer a Project Learning Tree professional development workshop for the staff of the school(s) or organization(s) sponsoring the proposal.
Dominion Foundation Educational Partnership Grants
Deadline: May 1, 2010
Information: http://www.dom.com/about/education/grants/index.jsp
The Dominion Foundation offers three grants to encourage the development of K-12 math and science programs: $1,000 mini grants to enhance the teaching of math and science; $1,001-$5,000 grants for projects that focus on increasing parental involvement, test scores, and environmental education; and $5,001-$10,000 grants to increase students' awareness of energy conservation and energy sources.
Successful grant proposals should represent innovative and promising ideas, teach math or science skills, reach a significant number of students, and demonstrate broad-based community support. Eligible participants must reside in one of 10 specified geographic areas within Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation Teacher Development Grants
Deadline: May 1, 2010
Information: http://www.mccartheydressman.org/teacher.html
The Teacher Development Grants provide funding to individuals or small teams of teachers in the formation and implementation of groundbreaking K–12 classroom instruction. The grants provide opportunities for teachers to integrate fresh strategies that encourage critical inquiry and to observe their effects on students. Teachers have the opportunity to reflect and write about their projects, as well as to share their results with other teachers. The Foundation awards grants to individuals in amounts up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of three years, provided the eligibility requirements continue to be met.
Advanced Micro Devices Corporate Contributions Grants
Deadline: May 1, 2010 and December 1, 2010
Information: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/AboutAMD/0,,51_52_7697_7702,00.html
Advanced Micro Devices initiatives fund programs in math and science, teacher development, and college and career awareness. Because great teachers are the key to successful learning, AMD also funds programs aimed at developing and supporting effective classroom instruction.
ASM International Foundation Teacher Grants
Deadline: May 25, 2010
Information: http://asmcommunity.asminternational.org/portal/site/www/Foundation/Educators/TeacherGrants/
To help teachers bring the "real world" of materials science into the classroom, the American Society for Metals (ASM) International Foundation is awarding 10 grants of $500 each to teachers, K-12. The purpose of these grants is to enhance awareness of materials science and the role of materials scientists in society. ASM International has local chapters across North America. Members are willing to work closely with local teachers to develop and implement these lessons.
Monsanto Fund Grants
Deadline: July 1, 2010
Information: http://www.monsantofund.org/asp/welcome.asp
In the area of education, proposed projects should fall into one of the following areas of interest: environment, science education, and our communities. More specifically, funds in the past have been used for environmental curriculum development and environmental community awareness; innovative science programs or developing new science curricula and professional development for science teachers; as well as arts, special events, and community development in Monsanto communities.
Braitmayer Foundation's K-12 Education Grants =
Deadline: June 1, 2010 and November 15, 2010
Information:http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/guid.htm
The foundation offers grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to fund a broad range of U.S. K–12 education programs with curricular reform initiatives and professional development opportunities for teachers--particularly those that encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K–12 teaching.
NEA Foundation Green Grants
Deadline: June 1, 2010 and October 15, 2010
Application: http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/educators/grant-programs/
With $150,000 in new grant funding designated for projects that integrate green-related topics and experiences into the classroom, the NEA Foundation is growing its Learning & Leadership and Student Achievement grants program for individuals and teams of educators. Public school educators are eligible to apply for individual grants worth up to $5,000 for the development and implementation of ideas, techniques, and approaches for teaching “green” concepts.
Toshiba America Foundation Science and Math Improvement Grants
Deadline: August 1, 2010
Information: http://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/home/default.jsp
Toshiba America Foundation offers grants to improve the quality of science and mathematics education in U.S. communities by investing in projects designed by K–12 classroom teachers. Past funded projects include the implementation of innovative mathematics curricula, materials for the hands-on study of environmental science issues, and equipment for a teacher-designed astronomy curriculum. K-12 schools and teachers in the United States may apply.
Wild Ones: Seeds for Education Grant
Deadline: October 15, 2010
Information: http://www.for-wild.org/seedmony.html
The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program gives small monetary grants to schools, nature centers, and other non-profit and not-for-profit places of learning in the United States, including houses of worship, with a site available for a stewardship project. Cash awards range from $100 to $500. Funds will be provided only for the purchase of native plants and seed for the grant-award year. Successful grants are eligible for partnership with SFE native-plant-nursery partners for discounts on seed, plants, etc.
RGK Foundation Grants
Deadline: December 31, 2010
Information: http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/grants?year=2009&type=edu#edu
RGK Foundation awards grants within education to programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science, and reading), teacher development, literacy, 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 maximum award is $25,000.
The foundation does not consider unsolicited grant proposals; applicants must submit an electronic Letter of Inquiry on the foundation's website. Letters of Inquiry are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Corning Inc. Foundation Grants
Deadline: December 31, 2010
Information: http://www.corning.com/about_us/corporate_citizenship/community/corning_foundation.aspx
The foundation develops and administers projects in support of educational, cultural, and community organizations. Corning's areas of involvement have included curriculum enrichment, student scholarships, facility improvement, community service programs for students, and instructional technology projects for the classroom.
Boeing Company Grants
Deadline: December 31, 2010
Information: http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/np_seek_sup.html
The Boeing Company supports K-12 projects that emphasize high academic standards, a commitment to improving student achievement, and effective school-to-work strategies. Nonprofit K-12 schools and colleges and universities may apply. Boeing has unique contact numbers in 28 locations; refer to the website for more details.
Computers for Learning Grants
Deadline: December 31, 2010
Information: http://computersforlearning.gov/htm/hp_aboutprogram.htm
Through this 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 website, and federal agencies match their surplus equipment to schools with those needs. Any public, private, or parochial school serving preK-12 students and located in the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is eligible. Call 866-472-9161 for more details.
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