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Current Grants
Updated June 16, 2009
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Grant Name:
Bubel Aiken Foundation Grants
Funded by:
Bubel Aiken Foundation
Description:
The Bubel/Aiken Foundation's Grant Program will focus on programs that fulfill our mission. Eligible programs are ones that focus on the inclusion of children with special needs with their peers.
Program Areas:
Disabilities, Professional Development, Special Education
Recipients:
Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
7/31/09
Average Amount:
$10,000 - $20,000
Website:
http://www. bubelaiken.org/GrantsPrograms/Grants/tabid/62/Default.aspx
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Technology Inspired Le@ding Store Donation Grants
Funded by:
Best Buy Stores
Description:
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
Recipients:
Public Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
None
Average Amount:
$500 - $2,000
Telephone:
612-291-6108
Website:
http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/our_programs.asp
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Gerber Foundation Educational Grants
Funded by:
The Gerber Foundation
Description:
The primary focus of grantmaking is on health and nutritional issues affecting infants and young children. Research projects aimed at finding solutions to children’s health and nutritional problems are sought. Of particular interest are those offering a substantial promise of meaningful advances in prevention and treatment of diseases and those with broad applicability to the general population.
Program Areas:
Early Childhood, General Education, Health/PE, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
8/1/09
Average Amount:
$500 - $500,000
Telephone:
231-924-3175
Website:
http://www.gerberfoundation.org
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Adopt-A-Classroom Educational Grants
Funded by:
Adopt-A-Classroom
Description:
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.
Program Areas:
General Education, Science/Environment, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private Schools
Proposal Deadline:
None
Average Amount:
$500.00
Telephone:
877-444-7666
Email:
rhegberg@adoptaclassroom.com
Website:
http://www.adoptaclassroom.com
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant
Funded by:
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Description:
This is a competitive grant program to educate students about math, science, technology, and engineering. Before submitting your proposal please consider these objectives and make sure that your grant fulfills this mission: Teacher must be a current AIAA Educator Associate member or an AIAA Professional member actively engaged as a K-12 classroom educator prior to receiving the grant.
Program Areas:
Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
7/30/09
Average Amount:
$200.00
Website:
http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=244
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Symantec Foundation Educational Grants
Funded by:
The Symantec Foundation
Description:
Funds directed toward programs promoting math, science, and technology.
Program Areas:
General Education, Library, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Technology
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
7/15/09, 10/15/09
Total Amount:
$1,000,000.00
Average Amount:
$10,000.00 - $100,000.00
Email:
community_relations@symantec.com
Website:
http://www.symantec.com/about/profile/responsibility/community/index.jsp
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Grants for the Betterment of All Children
Funded by:
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
Description:
The Foundation accepts proposals from non-profit organizations that 1) contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge about new and innovative organizations and/or their programs designed to benefit youth and 2) contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge already possessed by well-established organizations, to the end that such information can be more adequately used by society.
Program Areas:
General Education, All Other
Recipients:
Public School, Private School, Other. Schools may need to work with a local 501(c)3.
Proposal Deadline:
7/15/09 (try to mail request by 7/1/09)
Average Amount:
$1,500.00 - $70,000.00
Contact Person:
William A. Pease
Telephone:
317-630-1202
Website:
http://www.cwf-inc.org/docs/?section+grantseekers
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Intensive Summer Language Institutes for Teachers
Funded by:
US Dept. of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Description:
The Teacher Exchange Branch in the Office of Global Educational Programs at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for a program that will enable U.S. language teachers to study Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), and Russian in an Arabic-speaking country, the People's Republic of China, and Russia respectively during the summer of 2010. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to cooperate with the Bureau in the administration of the program. Applicant organizations should design and implement three summer institutes for a minimum total of 25 teachers -- fifteen to study Chinese (Mandarin) and five each to study Arabic and Russian. These summer institutes should offer intensive, structured classroom instruction as well as less formal interactive learning opportunities through a comprehensive exchange experience that primarily emphasizes language learning.
Program Areas:
ESL/Bilingual/Foreign Language
Recipients:
Public Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
7/7/09
Average Amount:
$500,000.00
Telephone:
202-453-8888
Contact Person:
William Heaton
Email:
heatonwe@state.gov
Website:
http://exchanges.state.gov/media/pdfs/rfgps/rfgp07072009.pdf
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
GoGirlGo! Ambassador Team Awards
Funded by:
Women's Sports Foundation & Gatorade
Description:
The Women's Sports Foundation's GoGirlGo! Program was created to give girls access to physical activity. GoGirlGo! Ambassador Team Awards championed by Gatorade reward high school girls for taking the lead by inspiring other girls to participate in sports and physical activity. Teams must lead their own team project that will get girls in their communities physically active and tell us about the project. A total of $50,000 in grants will be awarded in recognition of the outstanding efforts of 20 teams throughout the country. Who is eligible to apply for the program? School, amateur, community and/or nonprofit affiliated teams whose members are female, enrolled in 9th-12th grade and residents of the United States, its territories, or protectorates.
Program Areas:
Community Involvement/Volunteerism, Health/PE
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Other
Proposal Deadline:
7/17/09
Average Amount:
$2,500.00
Website:
http://www. womenssportsfoundation.org/Content/Grants-And-Scholarships/Grants/GoGirlGo-Ambassador-Team-Awards.aspx
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
United States-Japan Foundation Educational Grants
Funded by:
United States-Japan Foundation
Description:
Grants are awarded primarily in the U.S. and Japan to promote stronger ties between Americans and Japanese by supporting projects that foster mutual knowledge and education, deepen understanding, create effective channels of communication, and address common concerns in an increasingly interdependent world. The current focus of grant making activities is in the areas of communication/public opinion, precollege education, and policy studies. No grants are awarded to individuals, or for building or endowment funds, capital campaigns, or deficit operations. No support is given for projects in the arts involving performances, exhibitions, or productions, or for sports exchanges or student exchanges.
Program Areas:
Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
7/15/2009
Average Amount:
$1,500.00 - $85,000.00
Telephone:
212-481-8762
Email:
info@us-jf.org
Website:
http://www.us-jf.org
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Sharing the Dream Grant
Funded by:
The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and MetLife Foundation
Description:
This is a grant competition to support elementary and middle-level principals in their work to foster and encourage strong school-community relationships. The goal is to support principals as they develop programs committed to heightening community leadership, communication, ownership, and involvement in the school with the goal of improving achievement for all students.
Program Areas:
Community Involvement/Volunteerism
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private Schools
Proposal Deadline:
7/8/2009
Average Amount:
$3,000.00
Contact Person:
Margaret Evans
Email:
mevans@naesp.org
Website:
http://www.naesp.org/resources/1/Pdfs/09SharingtheDreamApp.pdf
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Teacher Quality Partnership Grant Program
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Education
Description:
The purposes of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) program are to improve student achievement; improve the quality of new prospective teachers by improving the preparation of prospective teachers and enhancing professional development activities for teachers; hold teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education accountable for preparing highly qualified teachers; and recruit highly qualified individuals, including minorities and individuals from other occupations, into the teaching force.
Program Areas:
General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Staff Development, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
6/26/09 (deadline for notice of intent)
Total Amount:
$143 million
Telephone:
202-260-0563
Email:
TQPartnership@ed.gov
Website:
http://www.ed.gov/programs/tqpartnership/index.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Baseball Tomorrow Fund Grant
Funded by:
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association
Description:
Baseball Tomorrow Fund will review all grant applications with a focused interests in projects that help increase the number of youth participating in baseball and softball programs; improve the quality of youth baseball and softball programs; create new or innovative ways of expanding and improving baseball or softball programs; generate matching funds for programs; address programs for children aged 10-16; support existing programs which have demonstrated success in providing a quality baseball/softball experience for youth; and address opportunities for minorities and women. General Requirements: All Baseball Tomorrow Fund grant applications must meet the following requirements:
- Projects should significantly expand baseball or softball programs in a measurable way.
- Projects must correspond to a demonstrated need.
- Projects must have measurable objectives that are achievable within a specific time frame.
- Projects must include a plan-of-action detailing how the stated goals will be achieved.
- Project proposals must be complete and submitted to the Baseball Tomorrow Fund by the beginning of any of the four grant review cycles.
- Projects must be evaluated in relation to their stated objectives. Evaluation reports must be submitted within timelines established by Baseball Tomorrow Fund.
- Projects must acknowledge Baseball Tomorrow Fund support on all public documents, press materials, and public statements.
- Projects must be audited as required by Baseball Tomorrow Fund.
- Projects must comply with all Baseball Tomorrow Fund Terms and Conditions.
Program Areas:
Facilities/Maintenance, Health/PE
Recipients:
Public School, Other
Proposal Deadline:
July 1, October 1, 2009
Average Amount:
$50,000.00
Email:
btf@mlb.com
Website:
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/community/btf.jsp?content=grant_process
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Challenge Grants
Funded by:
Wildlife Forever
Description:
Grants from Wildlife Forever are targeted for habitat restoration and acquisition, research and management, and educational projects. Projects that rank the highest occur on public lands where public has access, large projects, and projects that emphasize anadromous fish and game species. Special emphasis is placed on grassroots programs that involve local conservation, sportsmen's or outdoor recreation groups. They have 3 challenge grant programs, depending on project type. Typical awards are in the $2500 to $10,000 range.
Program Areas:
Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
7/1/09
Average Amount:
$2,500.00 - $10,000.00
Telephone:
763-253-0222
Contact Person:
Pat Conzemius
Website:
http://www.wildlifeforever.org/grants/overview.aspx
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Redwood Education Grant
Funded by:
Save the Redwoods League
Description:
Firsthand visits to a redwood park, particularly as children during family visits, have traditionally nurtured support for redwood forest conservation. Current trends in changing population demographics within the state and nation, as well as shifting lifestyle and cultural preferences, are decreasing general public exposure to the outdoors, including the redwood forest. Save the Redwoods League believes that if people experience the majesty and ecological complexity of the redwoods, they will be inspired to support the protection of the redwood forest. Those experiences may also nurture a greater conservation ethic in other areas of their lives. Mission: The Education Grants Program was established in 2000 to foster a deeper understanding of redwood forests through personal visits and educational experiences among a broad, diverse audience.
Program Areas:
Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
6/30/09
Average Amount:
$500.00 - $3,000.00
Contact Person:
Susan Ingersoll
Telephone:
415-362-2352
Email:
education@savetheredwoods.org
Website:
http://www.savetheredwoods.org/education/edugrants.shtml
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Captain Planet Foundation Education Grants
Funded by:
The Captain Planet Foundation
Description:
The foundation supports projects that 1) promote understanding of environmental issues; 2) focus on hands-on involvement; 3) involve children and young adults ages 6-18 (elementary through high school); 4) promote interaction and cooperation within the group; 5) help young people develop planning and problem solving skills; 6) include adult supervision; 7) and commit to follow-up communication with the foundation (specific requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded).
Program Areas:
Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Science/Environment, Social Studies, All Other
Recipients:
Public Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
6/30/09, 9/30/09, 12/31/09
Average Amount:
$250.00 - $2,500.00
Telephone:
404-522-4270
Contact Person:
Taryn Murphy
Email:
tarynm@captainplanetfdn.org
Website:
http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Qwest Foundation Grants
Funded by:
The Qwest Foundation
Description:
The Qwest Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of customers and the communities we serve. It's more than just caring; it's a commitment to making a difference. The Qwest Foundation awards grants that generate high impact and measurable results through community-based programs in the area of pre-K through 12 education. We encourage you to learn more about the Foundation and request funding for your program. School districts, 501(c)s, or state boards of education may apply for these grants. * Note: Grants available in 13 states only: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Program Areas:
Adult Literacy, After-School, At-Risk/Character, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, Early Childhood, Family Services, General Education, Health/PE, Reading, Safe/Drug Free Schools, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Special Education
Recipients:
Public School, Other
Proposal Deadline:
No Deadline
Average Amount:
$10,000.00 - $500,000.00
Address:
Qwest Foundation, 1801 California Street, 50th Floor, Denver, CO 80202
Website:
http://www.qwest.com/about/company/community/foundation.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Mentoring Children of Prisoners
Funded by:
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children & Families
Description:
The Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) Administration on Children, Youth and Families' (ACYF) Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) is accepting applications for the Mentoring Children of Prisoners (MCP) program. This program supports the creation and maintenance of one-on-one mentoring relationships between children of incarcerated parents and caring, supportive adult volunteer mentors. The intent of this program is to support the establishment or expansion and operation of mentoring programs, using a network of public and private community entities, in areas with substantial numbers of children of incarcerated parents. The MCP program is designed to be a community-based mentoring program in which children and youth ages four to 18 are appropriately matched with an adult mentor who has been screened and trained, for a one-on-one (one mentor/one youth), friendship-oriented (non curriculum-based) mentoring relationship. The purpose of the MCP program is to create quality, lasting, one-on-one relationships that provide young people with caring role models for future success. Mentors interact with mentees on a regular and consistent basis to provide support, encouragement, and advice; providing opportunities for mentees to gain new skills and interests and expand their experiences beyond their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Successful mentors do not try to take the role of parent or teacher, but act as a trusted friend, guide, and role model for mentees.
Program Areas:
At-Risk/Character, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, Family Services
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
6/19/09
Average Amount:
$10,000.00 - $1 million
Telephone:
866-796-1591
Email:
fysb@dixongroup.com
Website:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2009-ACF-ACYF-CV-0022.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
American Legacy Foundation Grants
Funded by:
American Legacy Foundation
Description:
Changing social behaviors takes sustained widespread effort. Creating tobacco-free generations will come from national and grassroots programs working together over time. The Foundation has made more than $150 million in grants and commitments since 2000. We are committed to supporting community-based efforts and identifying new and better tobacco control programs. Grant categories include National Calls for Proposals, Small Innovative Grants, and Research Demonstration Projects.
Program Areas:
Safe/Drug-Free Schools
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
No Deadline
Average Amount:
$5,000.00 - $100,000.00
Website:
http://www.americanlegacy.org/64.aspx
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Computers for Learning
Funded by:
U.S. General Services Administration
Description:
This is not a grant for money, but instead for computers for your school. In order to encourage and promote the reuse of computers, GSA is proud to sponsor the new re-engineered Computers for Learning (CFL) website. The CFL program evolved as a guide for implementing Executive Order 12999, Educational Technology: Ensuring Opportunity for all Children in the Next Century. The Executive Order encourages agencies, to the extent permitted by law, to transfer computers and related peripheral equipment excess to their needs directly to schools and some educational nonprofit organizations. The CFL program specifically matches the computer needs of schools and educational nonprofit organizations with excess equipment in Federal agencies.
Program Areas:
General Education, Technology
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private Schools, Faith-based, Other
Proposal Deadline:
No Deadline
Website:
http://computersforlearning.gov/htm/hp_aboutprogram.htm
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Ben & Jerry Grants
Funded by:
Ben & Jerry's Foundation, Inc.
Description:
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.
Program Areas:
Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Health/PE, Homeless, Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
No Deadline
Average Amount:
$200.00 - $1,000.00
Telephone:
802-846-1500
Address:
30 Community Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403
Website:
http://www.benjerry.com/foundation/index.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Albertson's Community Partners Grants
Funded by:
Albertson's Stores Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Description:
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.
Program Areas:
General Education, Health/PE, Migrant, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
No Deadline, Application Online
Average Amount:
$100.00 - $500,000.00
Address:
c/o Foundation Manager, 250 Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, ID 83726
Website:
http://www.albertsons.com/abs_inthecommunity/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Braitmayer Foundation Education Grants
Funded by:
Braitmayer Foundation
Description:
The Foundation is interested in K-12 education throughout the United States. Of particular interest are 1) curricular and school reform initiatives and 2) preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching. The Foundation is pleased to have its grants used as seed money, challenge grants, or to match other grants to the recipient organizations. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, multi-year grants, nor grants for endowment purposes or building programs. Unless a small percentage of the total amount requested, normally the Foundation does not make grants for childcare, pre-kindergarten, or after-school programs nor for equipment including hardware, software, and books.
Program Areas:
General Education, Math, Professional Development, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies, All Other
Recipients:
Public Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
6/1/2009
Average Amount:
$500.00 - $35,000.00
Telephone:
410-480-2799
Address:
6470 Freetown Road, Suite 20087, Columbia, MD 21044
Website:
http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
ING Run For Something Better
Funded by:
National Association for Sport and Physical Education and ING
Description:
ING Run For Something Better (ING RFSB), in partnership with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), seeks to increase physical activity in students and help fight childhood obesity nationwide through the creation of school-based running programs. Research shows that physical activity improves self esteem, school performance, and overall well-being. The new awards program will provide fifty (50) $2,000 grants to schools that desire to establish a school-based running program or expand an existing one. Through activity plans created by NASPE and based on the National Standards for Physical Education (NASPE, 2004), the awards program will offer children a healthy start to life and foster their desire to exercise before obesity ever begins. To ensure impartiality, NASPE will manage the 2009 school awards program for ING.
Program Areas:
Health/PE
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter
Proposal Deadline:
6/1/09
Average Amount:
$2,000.00
Website:
http://www.orangelaces.com/site/index/get_your_school_involved
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
The Fender Music Foundation Grant
Funded by:
The Fender Music Foundation
Description:
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.
Program Areas:
After-School, Arts
Recipients:
Public Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
No Deadline, applications reviewed 3 times each year
Average Amount:
$500.00 - $5,000.00
Telephone:
818-735-8800, ext. 2112
Email:
info@guitarcentermusicfoundation.org
Website:
http://www.fendermusicfoundation.org/grants/index.cfm?sec=info
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants
Funded by:
National Endowment for the Arts
Description:
The Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants category offers support primarily to small and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations -- those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. Age alone (e.g., youth, seniors) does not qualify a group as underserved; at least one of the underserved characteristics noted here also must be present. This category, as an essential component of the Arts Endowment's goal of providing wide access to artistic excellence, supports local projects that can have significant effects within communities. Grants are available for professional arts programming and for projects that emphasize the potential of the arts in community development. Partnerships can be valuable to the success of these projects. While not required, applicants are encouraged to consider partnerships among organizations, both in and outside of the arts, as appropriate to their project.
Program Areas:
Arts
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
5/28/09
Average Amount:
$10,000.00
Telephone:
202-682-5700
Email:
fasttrack@arts.gov
Website:
http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/GAP10/Challenge.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Kinder Morgan Foundation Education Grants
Funded by:
Kinder Morgan Foundation
Description:
Grants are primarily directed to educational programs for youth in grades K-12. Funding is provided to local, state, provincial, and regional educational institutions; libraries; and programs that provide ongoing support, such as Junior Achievement. The foundation also supports youth programs provided by local arts organizations, symphony orchestras, museums, and others. Initial approach is to contact the foundation for application form, which is required.
Program Areas:
Arts, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Library, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
5/10/09, also 7/10/09, 9/10/09, and 11/10/09
Average Amount:
$3,500.00 - $5,000.00
Telephone:
303-763-3471
Email:
km_foundation@kindermorgan.com
Website:
http://www.kindermorgan.com/community/km_foundation.cfm
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Italian Language Study Grants
Funded by:
National Italian American Foundation
Description:
A matching grant program open to organizations, schools, and community groups that wish to launch or expand the teaching of Italian in their local public or private elementary, intermediate, or high schools. The grant money may be used to purchase teaching materials, pay teacher and/or teacher's aide's salaries, or for any legitimate and academically sound activity that furthers the study of Italian in the school for one academic year. The language program may be held before, after, or during school hours; full or part time.
Program Areas:
ESL/Bilingual/Foreign Language
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter, Other
Proposal Deadline:
5/29/09
Average Amount:
$500.00 - $2,000.00
Website:
http://www.niaf.org/grants/2008/2008-user/about.asp
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Project Ignition Grant
Funded by:
National Youth Leadership Council & State Farm Insurance
Description:
Here's our challenge to students in grades 9 through 12 and their teachers or advisors: Work together to develop a campaign to address the issue of teen driver safety in your community. How you choose to do that is completely up to you. With any service-learning project, the goal is to make an impact in your community in the most creative way possible. The only limit is your imagination. Each year, schools whose campaigns are judged to be among the top 10 in the nation receive $5,000 to help cover expenses to come to The National Service-Learning Conference, where they showcase their great work. One campaign is named the Best of the Best and that team is presented with a $10,000 grant to continue its teen driver safety efforts.
Program Areas:
Safe/Drug Free Schools
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
6/30/09
Average Amount:
$2,000.00 - $25,000.00
Telephone:
651-999-7356
Email:
mmitchell@nylc.org
Website:
http://www.sfprojectignition.com
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
"Living in a Material World" Grants
Funded by:
ASM International Foundation
Description:
The ASM (American Society for Metals) International Foundation's mission is to excite young people worldwide in materials careers. To help teachers bring the "real world" of materials science into the classroom, the ASM International Foundation is awarding 10 grants of $500 each to teachers, K-12.
Program Areas:
Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
5/25/09
Average Amount:
$500.00
Telephone:
800-336-5152
Email:
jdeather@asminternational.org
Website:
http://asmcommunity.asminternational.org/portal/
site/www/Foundation/Educators/TeacherGrants/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Unsung Heroes Educational Awards
Funded by:
ING Financial Services
Description:
ING Unsung Heroes began as a way for ING to demonstrate its commitment to the education community. The awards are given to K-12 educators pioneering new teaching methods and techniques that improve learning. Each year, educators submit applications for an ING Unsung Heroes award by describing projects they have initiated or would like to pursue. Each project is judged on its 1) innovative methods; 2) creativity; and 3) ability to positively influence students. All K-12 education professionals, whether or not they are clients of ING, are eligible. Specifically, these individuals must be employed by an accredited K-12 public or private school located in the United States and be full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, or classified staff with effective projects that improve student learning.
Program Areas:
General Education, Professional Development
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
4/30/09
Average Amount:
$2,000.00 - $25,000.00
Telephone:
800-537-4180
Email:
ing@scholarshipamerica.org
Website:
http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/CorporateCitizenship/Education/INGUnsungHeroes/index.htm
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
American Honda Foundation Grants
Funded by:
The American Honda Foundation
Description:
Organizations working in the areas of youth and scientific education may be eligible for grants from the American Honda Foundation. Our policy is to seek out those programs and organizations with a well-defined sense of purpose, demonstrated commitment to making the best use of available resources, and a reputation for accomplishing their objectives. The American Honda Foundation will make grants in the field of youth and scientific education to K-12 educational institutions, accredited higher education institutions (colleges and universities) and community colleges and vocational or trade schools.
Program Areas:
General Education, Science/Environment, TAG, Technology
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
5/1/09
Average Amount:
$2,500.00 - $80,000.00
Telephone:
310-781-4090
Website:
http://corporate.honda.com/images/banners/america/AHF_brochure.pdf
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Realize Science Technology Grant
Funded by:
School Technology Resources and Real Curriculum
Description:
Each individual teacher awarded this grant will receive a new hand-held video microscope (or microscopes) with software for PC to take still pictures, video, time lapse movies, etc., and an accompanying curriculum binder with lessons designed to meet both state and national science standards. The top 3 applicants will receive 4 additional microscopes, making a total of 5 for their classrooms. Thirty video microscopes will be awarded in all to 18 individuals. This is a competitive grant based on the quality and value of the applicants' intended use. We are looking for creative, innovative and educationally valuable uses of hand-held video microscopes.
Program Areas:
Technology, Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
4/30/09
Website:
http://www.schooltr.com/Teacher_Resources/realize_science_grant.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant
Funded by:
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Description:
This is a competitive grant program to educate students about math, science, technology, and engineering. Grant applications must fulfill one or more of those missions. Grant recipients must be current AIAA Educator Associate members or AIAA Professional members actively engaged as K-12 classroom educators.
Program Areas:
Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
4/30/09
Average Amount:
$200.00
Website:
http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=244
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
GreenWorks! Grants
Funded by:
Project Learning Tree
Description:
GreenWorks! grants engage Project Learning Tree 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 GreenWorks! projects. These grassroots action projects enable schools and youth organizations across the country to make a positive impact on their communities.
Program Areas:
Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Other
Proposal Deadline:
4/30/09
Average Amount:
$250.00 - $5,000.00
Contact Person:
Al Stenstrup
Telephone:
202-463-2457
Email:
Sara.strizzi@ed.gov
Website:
http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_22_21.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Teachers of Critical Languages Programs
Funded by:
American Councils for International Education
Description:
TCLP looks to build US schools' capacities to offer Chinese and Arabic programs, as these languages are critically important for current and future generations. Moreover, both China and the Middle East have rich, vibrant, and deep cultures and histories, and our students can learn a great deal from them. Reciprocally, exchange teachers from these countries can learn a great deal about American culture while improving their English and gaining experience in teaching methodologies. This is a dynamic cross-cultural program that truly benefits all parties. Applications to host Chinese or Arabic exchange teachers during the 2009-10 school year are available and can be downloaded, or you can apply online.
Program Areas:
ESL/Bilingual/Foreign Language
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
4/15/09
Average Amount:
$75,000.00
Website:
http://www.americancouncils.org/TCLP/index.php
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools
Funded by:
U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools
Description:
The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) grant program provides funds to local educational agencies (LEAs) to help them review and strengthen emergency management plans within the framework of the four phases of emergency management (Prevention-Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery). The program also provides resources to LEAs to provide training for staff on emergency management procedures and requires that LEAs develop comprehensive all-hazards emergency management plans in collaboration with community partners, including local law enforcement; public safety, public health, and mental health agencies; and local government.
Program Areas:
Facilities/Maintenance, Safe/Drug Free Schools
Recipients:
Public School
Proposal Deadline:
4/14/09
Average Amount:
$500,000.00
Contact Person:
Sara Strizzi
Telephone:
303-346-0924
Email:
Sara.strizzi@ed.gov
Website:
http://rems.ed.gov/index.cfm?event=GrantApp
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Books for Children Grants
Funded by:
The Libri Foundation
Description:
The Foundation supports the concept that children who learn to enjoy reading at an early age continue to read throughout their lives. In order to develop a love of reading, children must have access to books that stretch their imaginations, touch their emotions, and expand their horizons. The Foundation works with the library's Friends of the Library or other local organizations because we believe in community involvement and want to encourage and reward local support of libraries. The Friends, or other local sponsors, can contribute from $50 to $350, which the Foundation matches on a 2-to-1 ratio. Thus, a library can receive up to $1,050 worth of new, quality, hardcover children's books through the Foundation's "Books for Children" program.
Program Areas:
After-School, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, Early Childhood, Library, Reading
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
4/15/09
Contact Person:
Ms. Barbara J. McKillip, President
Telephone:
541-747-9655
Email:
libri@librifoundation.org
Website:
http://www.librifoundation.org/#GUIDE
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Jordan Fundamentals Innovation/Inspiration Educational Grants
Funded by:
Jordan Brand/Nike, Inc.
Description:
These grants are awarded to recognize outstanding teaching and instructional creativity in U.S. public schools that serve economically disadvantaged students. As part of the program's restructuring, grants will be targeted at selected geographic areas and grade levels, and will be made at multi-tier funding levels.
Innovation Grants: A minimum of 200 small grants, averaging $2,500 each, will be awarded to individual teachers or paraprofessionals to support the development of more effective approaches or implementation of traditional strategies to engage students and foster improved outcomes at the classroom level.
Inspiration Grants: These grants average $10,000 each, and may be awarded to teams of teachers to support scaling-up the implementation of approaches developed with Innovation Grants that hold promise for scalability and being replicated.\
Applicants must be public school teachers or paraprofessionals working with students in grades one through 12. At least 50 percent of the school's student population must be eligible for the free or reduced lunch programs.
Program Areas:
At-Risk/Character, General Education
Recipients:
Public School
Proposal Deadline:
4/15/09
Average Amount:
$2,500.00 - $10,000.00
Telephone:
1-800-673-5723
Email:
jf@compass-consult.org
Website:
http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/features/fundamentals/overview.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Music Is Revolution Foundation Mini-Grants
Funded by:
Music Is Revolution Foundation and Svengirly Music, Inc.
Description:
The Music Is Revolution Foundation administers a mini-grant program for Music Is Revolution activities designed by teachers to implement, support, and/or improve their ability to provide quality music education for their students. Mini-grants up to $500 are available to teachers for music education activities of all types. Only projects that clearly contain a music education focus; projects based on the concept of music education through musical experiences; initiating students into a sense of their social, academic, and cultural identity; and humanizing them through the emotional, cognitive, and/or physical impact of music will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to include activities that expose students to genres and styles of music not likely to be experienced as a part of their normal daily lives, and to plan the project with input from students, parents, and school administrators, so that the project supports the imaginations of the students while maintaining relevance to the curriculum already in place.
Program Areas:
Arts
Recipients:
Public Schools
Proposal Deadline:
4/15/09
Average Amount:
$500.00
Email:
info@svengirly.com
Website:
http://www.musicisrevolution.org
Availability:
All States
ONGOING GRANTS
Grant: Pay It Forward Mini-Grants
URL: http://payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/grant.html
Who May Apply: Schools, churches and community youth groups (with an adult sponsor) may apply for funding. Groups whose members are all over the age of 18 must include work with youth under the age of 18 as part of their projects.
Application Deadline: Ongoing -- application deadlines are January 15, April 15 and October 15 of each year.
Description: Pay It Forward Mini-Grants of up to $500 are designed to 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. To be considered in the grant making process, projects must contain a "pay it forward" focus -- that is, 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. Grant applications are reviewed and considered by a selection committee three times a year.
Grant: Advancing Student Achievement Grant
URL: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org
/grant/index.html
Who May Apply: All schools and groups willing and able to undertake a math mentoring program involving local actuaries are eligible.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Description: Advancing Student Achievement is a grant program that 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 can provide 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.
Grant: Learning and Leadership Grants
URL: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/
Learning&Leadership_Guidelines.htm
Who May Apply: K-12 public school teachers and support professionals, as well as faculty at public colleges and universities, are eligible. Preference is given to NEA members.
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed three times a year; deadlines are September 15, February 1, and June 1.
Description: The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE) awards learning and leadership grants to individual teachers who want to participate in such professional development experiences as summer institutes or action research; and to groups for such professional development experiences as action research, lesson study, or mentoring. Grant funds, which range from $2,000 to $5,000, “may be used for fees, travel expenses, books, or other materials that enable applicants to learn subject matter, instructional approaches, and skills.”
Grant: Student Achievement Grants
URL: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/
StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm
Who May Apply: K-12 public school teachers and support professionals, as well as faculty at public colleges and universities, are eligible. Preference is given to NEA members.
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed three times a year; deadlines are September 15, February 1, and June 1.
Description: The NEA Foundation provides these $5000 grants to “improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The also work should improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, or scholars-in-residence. In addition, some funds may be used to support the professional development necessary to implement the project. Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged.”
Grant: Outdoor Classroom Grant Program
URL: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=
AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html
Who May Apply: All K-12 public schools in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico) are eligible.
Application Deadline: Grants are reviewed three times a year -- in December, April, and August.
Description: Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper, and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine are offering grants up to $2,000 (in some cases, grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded) to provide schools with resources to improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. At least 100 schools will receive grants they can use to build a new outdoor classroom or to enhance a current outdoor classroom.
Grant: Grants Program for 7-12 Science & Math Education
URL: http://www.toshiba.com/taf/apply.html
Who May Apply: Teacher-designed projects for students in grades 7-12 are eligible for funding.
Application Deadline: Ongoing for grant requests less than $5,000; February 1 and August 1 (twice yearly) for grant requests more than $5,000.
Description: Toshiba America Foundation's grant program for 7-12 science and math education is intended to encourage projects designed to improve teaching and learning in science and math. The Foundation favors classroom projects developed by individual teachers or teams of teachers. Grant Applications can be downloaded from the Foundation's Web site.
Grant: Mr. Holland's Opus
URL: http://www.mhopus.org/melody.htm
Who May Apply: U.S. schools with an ongoing (for at least three years) instrumental music program that includes regular classes and also offers private and/or group lessons outside of those classes.
Application Deadline: Ongoing. Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation accepts grant applications throughout the year.
Description: The Melody program, one of three grant programs administered by http://www.mhopus.org/award.htm. The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, provides musical instruments and instrument repairs to K-12 school music programs that have no other source of financing for musical instruments and materials. The program does not offer cash grants; grants of instruments or repairs typically range between $500 and $5,000.
Grant: Teaching Tolerance
URL:http://www.tolerance.org/teach/grants/guide.jsp
Who May Apply:K-12 classroom teachers
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Description: The Teaching Tolerance project of the Southern Poverty Law Center offers grants of up to $2,000 to K-12 classroom teachers interested in implementing tolerance and youth activism projects in their schools and communities. According to Tolerance.org, projects that are funded tend to be small-scale and student-focused, tailored to the specified needs and interests of particular learners, economically responsible, and sustainable.
Grant: Airborne Teacher Trust Fund
URL: http://www.airbornetrust.com
Who May Apply: Elementary and middle school teachers from private or public schools are eligible.
Application Deadline: Ongoing. Recipients will be selected on a quarterly basis and will be announced monthly.
Description: “As district budgets become tighter, schools are faced with the difficult decision of having to cut important programs, particularly art and music. In response, Airborne, Inc. has developed a Teacher Trust Fund to help school communities across the nation revive these ever-important learning programs.” The Airborne Teacher Trust Fund will donate a total of $250,000 between August 2006 and April 2007. Grants will range from $200 to $10,000.
Grant: Advancing Student Achievement Grants
URL: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/grant/index.html
Who May Apply: U.S. schools and non-profit groups
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Description: The Actuarial Foundation's Advancing Student Achievement program is designed to bring together actuaries and educators in local classroom environments in the belief that interaction with real-world mentors will boost students' interest and achievement in math. To further that effort, the program awards monetary grants of up to $25,000 to U.S. schools and non-profit groups willing to develop a viable mentoring program involving actuaries in the teaching of mathematics to children in private and public schools. The Actuarial Foundation also provides a local network of actuaries ready to participate in the mentoring program, 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.
Grant: The Mockingbird Foundation
URL: http://www.mockingbirdfoundation.org/funding
Who May Apply: Schools and nonprofit organizations are eligible.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Description: The Mockingbird Foundation, which "generates charitable proceeds from Phish fandom," offers grants for programs and projects designed to support and improve music education. MFI funding focuses on providing for the basic needs of musical instruction, as well as on projects that foster creative expression. Grants range in size from $50.00 to $5,000.00. Anyone interested in submitting a grant proposal should first send a 1-2 page letter of inquiry.
Grant: Forensics in the Classroom
URL:http://www.courttv.com/forensics_curriculum/grant.html
Who May Apply: U.S. high school science teachers
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Description: Court TV, as part of its education partnership with the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, offers several free forensics-based science units for high school students -- and one for middle school students. In order to make the curriculum as useful to teachers as possible, Court TV conducts quarterly surveys about the units. Teachers who complete a survey are eligible for one of Court TV's $1000 grants. The grants, awarded directly to teachers, can be used for "student consumables or resources related to the teaching of the science curriculum."
Grant: IRA and RR Reading Conference Grants
URL: http://www.wilbooks.com/scholarships/travelgrant.php
Who May Apply: Early literacy professionals attending International Reading Association or Reading Recovery conferences are eligible to apply.
Application Deadline: Time for review of applications is required in advance of the conference, so educators should apply as early as possible.
Description: Bruce Larkin is the author of more than four hundred early children's books, including the Larkin's Little Readers Series. One of his goals is to encourage and support early literacy efforts. In keeping with that mission, each school year, Larkin awards five $500 grants of up to $200.00 each to help offset expenses for early literacy professionals who attend the International Reading Association or Reading Recovery conference.
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