Current Grants
Current Grants
Updated December 2, 2010
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Grant Name:
ING Foundation Educational Grants
Funded by:
ING Foundation
Description:
The ING Foundation is the charitable-giving arm of ING in the Americas. The Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations addressing a variety of community needs and resources, focusing on four primary areas: children's education, financial literacy, diversity, and environmental sustainability.
Program Areas:
Arts, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Health/PE, Math, Reading,
Science, Environment, Social Studies, Vocational
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Higher Education
Proposal Deadline:
12/15/10, Quarterly
Average Amount:
$2,500.00
Contact Person:
Luis Abarca, Jr., Manager of Community Relations
Telephone:
770-980-6580
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.voya.com/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Pets in the Classroom Grant
Funded by:
Pet Care Trust
Description:
Pets in the Classroom is an educational grants program to support school teachers with aquarium fish or small pets in the classroom. The Pet Care Trust understands that many school teachers have very limited resources for the support of classroom animals. Thats why the Trust sponsors this program to help teachers support pets in the classroom through direct, no-hassle grants. You can obtain a grant or coupon for the purchase of new pets, pet environments, or pet food and supplies for existing classroom pets.
Miscellaneous, Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
None
Average Amount:
$50.00 - $150.00
Telephone:
443-640-1060
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.petsintheclassroom.org/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
CHS Foundation Mini-Grants
Funded by:
CHS Foundation
Description:
The CHS Foundation grants up to $1,000 to innovative academic and leadership programs that strengthen student learning and enhance professional development. Examples include: leadership training opportunities, mentorship programs, professional development experiences, and student fundraising efforts. Student eligibility and funding criteria: must be a campus-sanctioned club/organization; must have an agricultural-related focus; may receive only one grant per academic semester; and must have an advisor/contact person. Regular and ongoing club expenses are ineligible.
Program Areas:
Professional Development, Science/Environment, Vocational
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter School, Higher Education
Proposal Deadline:
None
Average amount:
$1,000.00
Telephone:
800-814-0506
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.chsinc.com/error?aspxerrorpath=/stewardship/leadership-development
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
United States Japan Foundation Educational Grants
Funded by:
United States Japan Foundation
Description:
Giving 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 to individuals or for building or endowment funds, capital campaigns, or deficit operations. No grants 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 School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
December 15, 2010 (also July 15, 2011)
Average Amount:
$25,000.00 - $50,000.00
Contact Person:
David Janes, Director of Foundation Grants
Telephone:
212-481-8753
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://us-jf.org/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Smart Family Foundation Educational Grants
Funded by:
Smart Family Foundation
Description:
Giving on a national basis for education projects, particularly projects that impact primary and secondary school children. No grants to individuals.
Program Areas:
General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
None
Average Amount:
$5,000.00 - $100,000.00
Contact Person:
Raymond L. Smart, President
Telephone:
203-834-0400
Address:
74 Pin Oak Lane, Wilton, CT 06897
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Bob Costas Grants for the Teaching of Writing
Funded by:
College Board
Description:
Each year the College Board recognizes exceptional teachers of grades 6 through 12 for the innovative methods they use to develop their students' writing skills. Grants of $3,000 each will be awarded to teachers who are doing an inspiring job of teaching their students to write and who will benefit most from a grant to enhance a successful project. The award was named for Bob Costas, the Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and author, for his dedication to the craft of writing and his generous public service work on behalf of the National Commission on Writing.
Program Areas:
Journalism, Reading
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
11/19/10
Average Amount:
$3,000.00
Website:
https://professionals.collegeboard.org/k-12/awards
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
It's All About The Fruit Program
Funded by:
National Gardening Association and Jamba Juice
Description:
The National Gardening Association is accepting applications from U.S. schools for Jamba Juice "It's All About the Fruit" grants, which will provide selected schools with fruit trees to create engaging nutrition and gardening experiences. The grant is open to schools and community garden programs in the United States with at least fifteen children between the ages of 3 and 18. Applications will be evaluated based on plans to promote nutrition education, ideas for incorporating fruit tree activities into the curriculum, and the ability to sustain the program over multiple years. Twenty recipients will be selected to receive fruit trees valued at $500. Trees will be selected based on recommended varieties for each area.
Program Areas:
Health/PE, Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
11/29/10
Average Amount:
$500.00
Website:
https://kidsgardening.org/grants/jamba.asp
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
The Fender Music Foundation Grants
Funded by:
The Fender Music Foundation
Description:
The Fender Music Foundation accepts information from grant candidates through its Grant Candidate Form. 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 grants are awarded fall into the following categories: In-school music classes, in which the students make music; sfter-school music programs that are not run by the school; or music therapy programs, in which the participants make the music.
Program Areas:
After-School, Arts
Recipients:
Public Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
None
Average amount:
$500.00 - $5,000.00
Telephone:
818-706-8742
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.fender.com/pages/fender-music-foundation/?sec=overview
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 credit to purchase items that enrich the learning environment, including classroom technology.
Program Areas:
General Education, Science/Environment, Technology
Recipients:
Public School
Proposal Deadline:
None
Average Amount:
$500.00
Telephone:
877-444-7666
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.adoptaclassroom.org/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
National Rifle Association Grants
Funded by:
National Rifle Association
Description:
The National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation awards grants to youth programs, schools, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies for projects and programs that deal with firearms and hunting safety. Projects must fit into one of the following categories: charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational, or fostering amateur sports competition. Over sixty percent of the grants awarded annually by the NRA are to youth programs. Youth programs may request up to $10,000 in grants. Programs must apply through one of the three field representatives in each state. The representatives meet in January to approve grants for that year.
Program Areas:
Health/PE, Vocational
Recipients:
Public School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
11/30/10
Average Amount:
$10,000.00
Website:
https://www.friendsofnra.org/National.aspx?cid=9
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
CVS Community Grants for Public Schools Creating Inclusive School Settings
Funded by:
CVS
Description:
To ensure that we make a positive impact, the 2010 Community Grants Program will focus on a few key areas. One area is on public schools for children with disabilities that promote a greater level of inclusion in student activities and extracurricular programs. CVS is devoted to supporting organizations that enrich the lives of children with disabilities through inclusive programs. Through the Community Grants Program, CVS works to ensure that students are not left behind in school. Proposed programs must be fully inclusive; children with disabilities must be full participants in early childhood, adolescent, or teenage programs alongside their typically developing peers.
Program Areas:
After-School, Disabilities, General Education
Recipients:
Public Schools
Proposal Deadline:
10/31/10
Average Amount:
$500.00 - $5,000.00
Website:
http://www.cvscaremark.com/community/our-impact/community-grants/public-schools
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
The Lawrence Foundation Grants
Funded by:
The Lawrence Foundation
Description:
The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, education, human services, and other causes although our interests are fairly diverse and may lead us into other areas on an occasional basis. We make both program and operating grants and do not have any geographic restrictions on our grants.
After-School, Arts, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Math, Miscellaneous, Reading, Safe/Drug-Free Schools, Science/Environment, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
10/31/10
Average Amount:
$5,000.00 - $100,000.00
Telephone:
970-870-9456
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://thelawrencefoundation.org/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Company Grants
Funded by:
State Farm Companies Foundation
Description:
State Farm is committed to meeting the needs of our communities by focusing our giving in three areas: Safe Neighbors (safety), Strong Neighborhoods (community development), and Education Excellence (education).
Program Areas:
Adult Literacy, After-School, Arts, At-Risk/Character, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, Disabilities, Early Childhood, Family Services, General Education, Health/PE, Homeless, Math, Professional Development, Reading, Safe/Drug-Free Schools, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Special Education
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
10/31/10
Average amount:
$10,000.00
Website:
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grantsogrants.asp
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Soccer Educational Grants
Funded by:
U.S. Soccer Foundation
Description:
The Foundation's Annual Grants Cycle includes the following Grant types: Program, Field, and Synthetic Field. Applicants must be a not-for-profit organization, school, municipality, college or university, public school, or sovereign tribal nation that meets the established focus for the 2010 Grant Cycle and apply for a soccer-specific program or field building project. No funding for a program or project that discriminates by race, creed, color, sex, or national origin; a single individual; foreign projects or individuals; for-profit organizations; grants awarded to one organization for the purpose of granting to another; or political campaigns.
Program Areas:
After-School, General Education, Health/PE
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
10/29/2010
Average Amount:
Up to $100,000.00
Telephone:
202-872-9277
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.ussoccerfoundation.org/site/c.ipIQKXOvFoG/b.5482645/k.C652/Grants.htm
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Education, Literacy, and Health Grants
Funded by:
Verizon Foundation
Description:
The purpose of this program is to assist programs to increase their literacy and educational success; avoid being an abuser or a victim of domestic violence; and achieve and sustain their health and safety.
Program Areas:
Adult Literacy, At-Risk/Character, Disabilities, Family Services, General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
10/31/10
Average Amount:
Up to $1,000,000.00
Telephone:
800-360-7955
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.verizon.com/about/responsibility/giving-and-grants
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Field Trip Grants
Funded by:
Target
Description:
Good news! Registration is open for the Target Field Trip Grants program. We'll be awarding 5,000 grants of $700 each to schools for the upcoming school year. Teachers can use a grant to fund a school field trip that connects their curriculum to out-of-school experiences. This is a great way to engage and inspire students. You can apply any time before September 30, 2010.
Program Areas:
General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
9/30/10
Average Amount:
$700.00
Website:
http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId-WCMP04-031880
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Teacher Grants
Funded by:
The Kids in Need Foundation
Description:
Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students. The Kids In Need Foundation helps to engage students in the learning process by supporting our most creative and important educational resource -- our nation's teachers. All certified K-12 teachers in the U.S. are eligible.
Program Areas:
Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Technology, All Other
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
9/30/10
Average Amount:
$100.00 - $500.00
Telephone:
877-296-1231
Email:
[email protected]
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Video Description Research and Development Center
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Education
Description:
The purpose of this program is to (1) improve results for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; (2) support educational media services activities designed to be of value in the classroom setting to children with disabilities; and (3) provide support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom setting. This program supports technology development, demonstration, and utilization. Educational media activities, such as video descriptions and captioning of educational materials, also are supported.
Program Areas:
Disabilities, Special Education
Recipients:
Public Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
10/12/10
Average amount:
$1,000,000.00
Total Amount:
$36 million
Telephone:
877-433-7827
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/oseptms/index.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
2010 Subaru Healthy Sprouts Awards
Funded by:
National Gardening Association & Subaru
Description:
The Subaru Healthy Sprouts Award recognizes and supports youth gardening programs focused on teaching about our environment, nutrition, and hunger issues in the United States. Through winning programs, youth will learn the skills necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle compatible with environmental stewardship and gain an understanding of how their actions can positively impact the well being of their community.
Program Areas:
Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public School, Private School, Other
Proposal Deadline:
10/1/2010
Average Amount:
$500.00
Website:
http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants/healthysprouts.asp
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation Grants
Funded by:
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation
Description:
This foundation provides grants on a national basis in communities where Lowe's operates stores and distribution centers. Primary focus areas are community improvement projects and public education, with priority given to K-12 public schools. No grants to individuals or families, religious organizations, and church or denomination-sponsored programs. In addition, no grants are provided for events or special events; sponsorship of fundraising events; advertising or marketing; athletic events or athletic programs; arts-based programs; travel-related events; book, film, video, or television program development or production; capital campaigns, endowments, or endowed chairs; continuing education for teachers and staff; institutional overhead and/or indirect costs; memorial campaigns; continuing support; international programs; or tickets to events. No grants for stipends or salaries.
Program Areas:
Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Vocational
Recipients:
Public School
Proposal Deadline:
None
Average Amount:
$5,000.00 - $25,000.00
Telephone:
704-758-2831
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://newsroom.lowes.com/lowes-foundation/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Barbara Bush National Grant Program
Funded by:
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
Description:
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce its 2011 National Grant competition. The Foundation's grant-making program seeks to develop or expand projects designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children. A total of approximately $650,000 will be awarded; no grant request should exceed $65,000.
Program Areas:
Library, Reading
Recipients:
Public Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
9/10/10
Average Amount:
At least $6,500.00
Telephone:
202-955-5890
Website:
http://www.barbarabush.org/site/c.jhLSK2PALmF/b.4344681/k.66AC/National_Grant_Program.htm
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
PTA Healthy Lifestyles Grant
Funded by:
PTA
Description:
PTA Healthy Lifestyles promotes good nutrition and regular physical activity in order to address the nations childhood obesity epidemic. One-third of American children and youth are either obese or at risk of becoming obese. Increased access to high-calorie good-tasting, inexpensive foods, along with increasingly sedentary lifestyles, has contributed to the rise in childhood obesity. In addition, the reduction and elimination of recess in as many as 40 percent of U.S. school districts has limited students physical activity during the school day. The obesity epidemic may not only decrease quality of life with the onset of diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic diseases but also reduce the life expectancy of todays children. Further, consistent findings show that obesity is often associated with poor levels of academic achievement.
Program Areas:
Health/PE
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter School
Proposal Deadline:
9/10/10
Average Amount:
$1,000.00
Telephone:
800-307-4782
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.pta.org/pta_healthy_lifestyles_award.asp
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Patagonia Environmental Grants
Funded by:
Patagonia
Description:
We support small, grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect our environment. We help local groups working to protect local habitat, and think the individual battles to protect a specific stand of forest, stretch of river, or indigenous wild species are the most effective in raising more complicated issues -- "particularly those of biodiversity and ecosystem protection" -- in the public mind. We look for innovative groups that produce measurable results, and we like to support efforts that force the government to abide by its own "our own" laws. Your efforts should be quantifiable, with specific goals, objectives and action plans, and should include measures for evaluating success. Because we're a privately held company, we have the freedom to fund groups off the beaten track, and that's where we believe our small grants are most effective. Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $8,000.
Program Areas:
Science/Environmental
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
8/31/10
Average amount:
$3,000.00 - $8,000.00
Website:
https://www.patagonia.com/home/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Ezra Jack Keats Minigrant Program
Funded by:
Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
Description:
The grants support programs that encourage literacy and creativity in children and may be used for activities such as: bringing in guest authors, illustrators, or storytellers; puppet making, book making, or other projects; book writing contests, etc. The application is online and must be printed and mailed to the address listed below.
Program Areas:
Arts, Library, Reading, All Other
Recipients:
Public Schools
Proposal Deadline:
9/15/2010
Average Amount:
$500.00
Address:
Ezra Jack Keats Minigrant Program, 450 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Website:
https://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Grants for Technology Improvements in Rural Schools
Funded by:
Rural Telephone Finance Cooperative (RTFC)
Description:
As the role of technology in classrooms grows, it becomes a powerful tool to improve both teaching and learning. Many schools are incorporating new, innovative technology in an effort to help motivate and inspire their students. Their goals include bringing modern computers to every classroom, connecting every classroom to the information superhighway, and making sure that effective and engaging software and online resources will be an integral part of every school curriculum. Many public schools in rural areas lack the resources to obtain new technologies and cannot meet those goals. The Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED) in cooperation with the Rural Telephone Finance Cooperative (RTFC) created the Technology Grants for Rural Schools program to help meet the growing need for innovative technology in the classroom. This grant program provides funding for projects that advance technology and foster cooperation among the telco, school, and community. Technology Grants are available to public schools that are working in cooperation with their telcos to enhance learning by increasing the use of technology in the classroom. This includes adding new programs and curriculum for technology education and purchasing new equipment.
Program Areas:
Technology
Recipients:
Public School
Proposal Deadline:
9/17/10
Average Amount:
$1,000.00 - $10,000.00
Telephone:
202-659-5990
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.namejet.com/Pages/Auctions/Featuredauctions.aspx
Availability:
Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Georgia | Hawaii | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin | Wyoming
Grant Name:
Carol M. White Physical Education Program
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Education
Description:
The Carol M. White Physical Education Program provides grants to LEAs and community-based organizations (CBOs) to initiate, expand, or enhance physical education programs, including after-school programs, for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Grant recipients must implement programs that help students make progress toward meeting state standards.
Program Areas:
After-School, Health/PE
Recipients:
Public Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
7/19/10
Average Amount:
$100,000.00 - $750,000.00
Contact Person:
Carlette Huntley
Telephone:
202-245-7871
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/whitephysed/index.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Green Across America Grants
Funded by:
National Education Association and Target
Description:
Engage and inspire your K-12 students to increase sustainable, earth-friendly behavior in their neighborhoods and communities. NEAs Green Across America grants of up to $1,000 are available to help you implement your innovative education program, activity, lesson, or event to excite students about going green, caring for the earth, and creating a sustainable future.
Program Areas:
Science/Environmental
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter School
Proposal Deadline:
7/30/10
Total Amount:
$50,000.00
Average Amount:
$1,000.00
Website:
http://neagreenschools.groupsite.com/link/go/71883534
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
7-12 Math and Science Grants
Funded by:
Toshiba America Foundation
Description:
The mission of Toshiba America Foundation is to promote quality science and mathematics education in U.S. schools. Grants are made for programs and activities that improve teaching and learning in science and mathematics, grades K-12. The Foundation focuses its grant making on inquiry-based projects designed by individual teachers, and small teams of teachers, for use in their own classrooms.
Program Areas:
Math, Science/Environment, Technology
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter, Other
Proposal Deadline:
8/1/10
Average amount:
$9,000.00 - $17,000.00
Contact Person:
Laura Cronin, Director
Telephone:
212-596-0620
Email Address:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.toshiba.com/taf/
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 educational institutions, K-12; accredited higher education institutions (colleges and universities); community colleges and vocational or trade schools; scholarship and fellowship programs at selected colleges and/or universities or through selected national, non-profit organizations; other scientific and education-related non-profit, tax-exempt organizations; gifted student programs; youth educational or scientific programs or institutions; educational radio and/or television stations or networks; films, movies, film strips, slides and/or short subjects concerning youth and/or scientific education; college, university or other non-profit laboratories engaged in scientific education; private, non-profit scientific and/or youth education projects; other non-profit, tax-exempt institutions in the fields of youth and scientific education; or programs pertaining to academic or curriculum development that emphasize innovative educational methods and techniques.
Program Areas:
General Education, Science/Environment, TAG, Technology
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
8/1/2010
Average Amount:
$40,000.00 - $80,000.00
Telephone:
310-781-4090
Website:
https://www.honda.com/images/banners/america/AHF_brochure.pdf
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Smaller Learning Communities Grants
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Education
Description:
The Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) program awards discretionary grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to support the implementation of SLCs and activities to improve student academic achievement in large public high schools with enrollments of 1,000 or more students. SLCs include structures such as freshman academies, multi-grade academies organized around career interests or other themes, "houses" in which small groups of students remain together throughout high school, and autonomous schools-within-a-school, as well as personalization strategies, such as student advisories, family advocate systems, and mentoring programs.
Program Areas:
General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Technology, Vocational
Recipients:
Public School
Proposal Deadline:
Letter of intent due July 15, 2010
Average Amount:
$14,000,000.00
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/slcp/index.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Apps for Healthy Kids
Funded by:
ChallengePost, Inc. & USDA
Description:
The Apps for Healthy Kids competition is a part of First Lady Michelle Obamas Lets Move! campaign to end childhood obesity within a generation. Apps for Healthy Kids challenges software developers, game designers, students, and other innovators to develop fun and engaging software tools and games that drive children, especially tweens (ages 9-12) - directly or through their parents - to eat better and be more physically active. Childhood obesity or excess weight threatens the healthy future of one third of American children. We spend approximately $150 billion every year to treat obesity-related conditions, and that number is growing. Obesity rates tripled in the past 30 years, a trend that means, for the first time in our history, American children may face a shorter expected lifespan than their parents. We need to get moving! Tools and games should be built using the USDA nutrition dataset recently made available to the public through the Open Government Initiative. The dataset provides information on total calories, calories from extras (solid fats and added sugars), and MyPyramid food groups for over 1,000 commonly eaten foods. We are seeking innovative and creative tools and games that use the USDA dataset to deliver nutrition and health concepts in a fun and engaging way.
Program Areas:
Health/PE, Technology
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
6/30/10
Average Amount:
$1,000.00 - $10,000.00
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.appsforhealthykids.com
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Global ReLeaf Grants
Funded by:
Global Releaf
Description:
American Forests is always looking for quality tree-planting projects to be funded by our Global ReLeaf Forests ecosystem restoration program. We are particularly interested in partnering with private and public sector organizations and agencies to plant trees and improve the environment in projects that would otherwise not be feasible. We support projects that plant the right trees in the right places for the right reasons. Our members and supporters are anxious to help us make a difference on the land by funding projects, such as yours. We've helped plant more than 23 million trees in more than 500 forest ecosystem restoration projects and urban and community forest projects. Our Global ReLeaf projects cover 18,000 acres of land, most of which is considered difficult to plant. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our projects' tree species, locations, partnerships, and benefits.
Facilities/Maintenance, Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
7/1/2010
Contact Person:
Margo Dawley
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.americanforests.org/discover-american-forests/our-work/american-releaf/grants/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Safe Start Promising Approaches Project
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Description:
The projects purpose is to provide for evidence-based or theory-based interventions to prevent and reduce the impact of childrens exposure to violence in their homes and communities. Exposure to violence includes child maltreatment, abuse, or neglect; witnessing domestic violence; and community and/or school violence. This project will address the needs of children and youth ages 017 who have been exposed to violence and their families. OJJDP seeks projects that embody a comprehensive and collaborative approach that uses the current knowledge base to address childrens exposure to violence. Applicants may apply under one of two categories: (1) Strategic Enhancement, which improves an ongoing evidence-based model, or (2) Practice Innovation, which implements astrategy/intervention based on sound theory and evaluative literature, which has yet to be evaluated rigorously. Successful applicants must participate in a rigorous evaluation as part of this project.
Program Areas:
At-Risk/Character, Safe/Drug-Free Schools
Recipients:
Public Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
6/25/10
Average amount:
$250,000.00
Telephone:
202-616-3649
Email Address:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.ojjdp.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2010/SSPA.pdf
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
ING Foundation Educational Grants
Funded by:
ING Foundation
Description:
As part of their commitment to educators, ING honors excellence in education through a series of programs and sponsorships.
Program Areas:
Arts, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Health/PE, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Vocational
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education
Proposal Deadline:
6/16/2010
Average Amount:
$200.00 - $2,500.00
Telephone:
770-980-6580
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.voya.com/
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 and will be most interested 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 that have demonstrated success in providing a quality baseball/softball experience for youth; 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 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:
7/1/2010
Average Amount:
$50,000.00
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://web.mlbcommunity.org/index.jsp?content=programs&program=baseball_tomorrow_fund
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Aetna Foundation Grants
Funded by:
Aetna Foundation
Description:
We focus our grant-making on issues that improve health and the healthcare systems in the following three areas:
Program Areas:
Health/PE
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
5/15/10
Average Amount:
$5000.00 - $50,000.00
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.aetna-foundation.org/foundation/apply-for-a-grant/grantseeker-information/index.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Service-Learning Partnership Grants
Funded by:
Habitat for Humanity and State Farm
Description:
Thanks to the generous support of State Farm, the Service-Learning Partnership grant provides funds for teachers and schools to develop and implement service-learning projects in partnership with their local Habitat affiliates. For the 20102011 school year, teachers and local Habitat affiliates can jointly apply for a one-year grant of up to $7,000 to cover educational expenses associated with the service-learning project.
Community Involvement/Volunteerism
Recipients:
Public Schools
Proposal Deadline:
5/15/10
Average Amount:
$7,000.00
Website:
https://www.habitat.org/youthprograms/parent_teacher_leader/grants.aspx
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Be Heard
Funded by:
Calypso School First Foundation
Description:
The Calypso School First Foundation will award three school-wide classroom voice amplification systems (up to 35 classrooms maximum) beginning in the 2010-2011 school year.
Program Areas:
Science/Environment, Technology
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
5/21/10
Average amount:
$37,150.00
Website:
http://www.calypsosystems.com/about-us/grant-terms/be-heardschool-grant
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
2010 Active Learning Grant Program
Funded by:
Samsung Techwin America
Description:
Many educators agree that students who actively engage with the material and with other students are far more likely to recall the information shared. Active Learning that involves role playing, debate, and group participation all result in greater student engagement. Our 2010 Active Learning Grant Program is simple. We are offering 50 SAMCAM 860 document cameras to worthy applicants based on need. An independent evaluation team will review the applicants and notify the winners. Winners will be notified no later than September 1, 2010.
Program Areas:
General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Technology
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School
Proposal Deadline:
6/1/10
Website:
http://samsunggrants.com/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Adopt-A-Classroom Educational Grants
Funded by:
Adopt-A-Classroom
Description:
Teachers who register at the Adopt-a-Classroom Website can be adopted by an individual, a business, or a foundation. Once adopted, teachers will receive up to $500 worth of credit to purchase items that enrich the learning environment, including classroom technology.
Program Areas:
General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Technology
Recipients:
Public School, Private School
Proposal Deadline:
None
Average Amount:
$500.00
Website:
https://www.adoptaclassroom.org/
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 -- that is, 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:
4/15/10
Average Amount:
$500.00
Address:
Music Is Revolution Foundation, c/0 Svengirly Music, Inc., PO Box 91894, Pasadena, CA 91109
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://svengirly.com/mir2/pdf/Mini_Grant_Application.pdf
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
ING Unsung Heroes Program
Funded by:
ING
Description:
Are you an educator with a class project that is short on funding but long on potential? Do you know a teacher looking for grant dollars? ING Unsung Heroes could help you turn great ideas into reality for students. For more than 10 years, and with $3.0 million in awarded grants, ING Unsung Heroes has proven to be an A+ program with educators. The program's "alumni" have inspired success in the classroom and impacted countless numbers of students. 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.
General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Special Education
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter School
Proposal Deadline:
4/30/2010
Average Amount:
$2,000.00 - $25,000.00
Website:
http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/CorporateCitizenship
/Education/INGUnsungHeroes/index.htm
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
MIT: Lemilson-MIT 2011 InvenTeams
Funded by:
Lemelson-MIT
Description:
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.
Program Areas:
Math, Science/Environment, Technology
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
4/23/10
Average amount:
$10,000.00
Telephone:
617-452-2147
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://lemelson.mit.edu
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Project Learning Tree Greenworks! Pollinator Garden Grants
Funded by:
Project Learning Tree
Description:
GreenWorks! grants engage 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 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 Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
9/30/10
Average Amount:
$500.00
Telephone:
202-463-2457
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_22_21.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Spencer Foundations Areas of Inquiry Small Grants
Funded by:
Spencer Foundation
Description:
Spencer Foundation Awards grants in the following areas of interest: Education & Social Opportunity; Organizational Learning; Teaching, Learning & Instructional Resources; & Purposes & Values of Education. Principal Investigators applying for a Research Grant must be affiliated with a school district, a college or university, a research facility, or a cultural institution. The Foundation accepts proposals from institutions and/or researchers from the U.S. and internationally. Researchers must also have an earned doctorate in an academic discipline or professional field or appropriate experience in an education-related profession.
Program Areas:
General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
4/30/10
Average Amount:
Up to $40,000.00
Website:
https://www.spencer.org/content.cfm/budgets-40000-or-less
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Grow Strong Girls Through Leadership
Funded by:
Kiki magazine
Description:
Grow Strong Girls through Leadership is a new initiative from The Womens Fund in response to our report "PULSE: Developing Girls & Womens Leadership" in 2009. (The full report can be found at on-line at www.cincinnatiwomensfund.org.) To support The Womens Funds work in this area, Kiki is making available on a national level matching funds to the leadership grant opportunities offered by the Womens Fund for developing girls leadership programs. The purpose of this Request for Proposals is therefore two-fold: to support innovative school-based girls leadership programs that would otherwise not exist and to produce a girls' leadership toolkit, including some of the innovative curricula developed by grant recipients, that will be distributed to schools in our region at no cost. This grant program allows educators the opportunity to apply for funding for creative and interesting girls leadership programs to implement in schools within the United States except within the Greater Cincinnati counties served by The Womens -- Fund Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio; Dearborn County in Indiana; and Campbell, Boone and Kenton counties in Kentucky. The grant pool by The Womens Fund covers those counties.
Program Areas:
Community Involvement/Volunteerism, All Other
Recipients:
Schools eligible to submit applications must be full-time, state-chartered schools that enroll girls in grades 6 , 7, and/or 8. Schools must subscribe to Kiki magazine; proof of subscription or paid subscription order must accompany grant application.
Proposal Deadline:
April 19, 2010
Average Amount:
five grants valued at up to $1,500.00 each
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
513-833-7416
Website:
www.kikimag.com/educators
Availability:
Schools within the United States except within the Greater Cincinnati counties served by The Womens -- Fund Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio; Dearborn County in Indiana; and Campbell, Boone and Kenton counties in Kentucky. The grant pool by The Womens Fund covers those counties.
Grant Name:
Pay It Forward Mini-Grants
Funded by:
Pay It Forward Foundation
Description:
Pay It Forward Mini-Grants are intended to fund one-time-only service-oriented projects identified by youth as activities they would like to carry out to benefit their school, neighborhood, or greater community. Projects must enclose a "pay it forward" focus -- that is, they must be based on the idea of one person doing a favor for others, who in turn do favors for others, with the results increasing exponentially -- to be considered in the grant-making process.
Program Areas:
Community Involvement/Volunteerism, All Other
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Faith-based, Other
Proposal Deadline:
2/15/2010
Average Amount:
$500.00
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/mini-grant.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Elementary and Secondary Counseling
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Description:
This program provides funding to local educational agencies (LEAs) to establish or expand elementary and secondary school counseling programs, with special consideration given to applicants that can: demonstrate the greatest need for counseling services in the schools to be served; propose the most innovative and promising approaches; and show the greatest potential for replication and dissemination.
Program Areas:
Safe/Drug-Free Schools
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
2/17/2010
Average Amount:
$100,000.00
Telephone:
202-245-7870
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/elseccounseling/index.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
New Voices Community News Grants
Funded by:
The Institute for Interactive Journalism and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Description:
The Institute for Interactive Journalism and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation New Voices Community News Grants will help fund the start-up of eight micro-local news projects and support them with two educational websites. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations and education institutions, including civic groups, community organizations, public broadcasters, schools, colleges, and universities.
Program Areas:
Journalism, Library
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
3/1/10
Average amount:
$25,000.00
Telephone:
202-885-8100
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.j-newvoices.org/site/story/how_to_apply
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Schools of Distinction Awards Program
Funded by:
Intel Education Initiative
Description:
A program of the Intel Education Initiative, the Intel Schools of Distinction Awards program recognizes U.S. schools that demonstrate 21st century teaching and learning environments and implement innovative programs that inspire their students to excel in math and science. Programs of the Intel Education Initiative are funded by the Intel Foundation and Intel Corporation. The awards program is open to K-12 public, private, charter, and parochial schools in the United States, Department of Defense Dependents Schools, and Bureau of Indian Affairs schools. Eligibility is limited to accredited schools that are publicly funded and/or nonprofit. Home schools are not eligible. To be considered, schools must develop an environment and curricula that meet or exceed benchmarks put forth by national mathematics and science content standards. In order to be able to judge the impact of a school's program, program judges will need to review at least three years of results data. Eighteen finalists will be selected in April, three from each grade range (K-5, 6-8, and 9-12) in each of the two categories of math and science, and all finalists will win a $5,000 cash grant and a trip to Washington, D.C., for a four-member team from their school and district. Six winners, to be selected from the eighteen finalists and announced at the Gala Awards Event in Washington, D.C., will each receive an additional $5,000 from the Intel Foundation and $100,000 worth of additional products and services from the program award sponsors. One of the final six winners will be identified as the Star Innovator for 2010 and earn an additional $15,000 cash grant from the Intel Foundation as well as additional services and products from the award sponsors.
Program Areas:
Math, Science/Environment, Technology
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
2/17/10
Average Amount:
$15,000.00
Website:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/education/intel-education.html?iid=CAG1005
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Teaching American History Grant Program
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Education
Description:
The program is designed to raise student achievement by improving teachers' knowledge and understanding of and appreciation for traditional U.S. history. Grant awards will assist local educational agencies (LEAs), in partnership with entities that have content expertise, to develop, document, evaluate, and disseminate innovative and cohesive models of professional development. By helping teachers to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of U.S. history as a separate subject matter within the core curriculum, these programs will improve instruction and raise student achievement.
Program Areas:
Social Studies
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
2/22/2010 for intent to apply. Deadline for proposal is 3/22/10.
Average Amount:
$500,000.00 - $2,000.000.00
Telephone:
202-205-9085
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/teachinghistory/index.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 will be considered, for example, 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. 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 it supports the imaginations of students while maintaining relevance to the curriculum already in place.
Program Areas:
Arts
Recipients:
Public School
Proposal Deadline:
1/15/2010
Average Amount:
$500.00
Web Site:
http://svengirly.com/mir2/pdf/Mini_Grant_Application.pdf
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Fund for Teachers Grants
Funded by:
Fund for Teachers
Description:
Fund for Teachers invites educators from across the United States to design and submit proposals for their own educational adventures next summer. The program is designed to provide educators with the opportunity to pursue areas of personal and professional interest and bring their experiences back to the classroom for the benefit of their students. Eligible projects include tours, conferences, and independent studies anywhere in the world. The program offers individual grants of up to $5,000 each and team grants of up to $10,000 each for the summer of 2010. Visit the Fund for Teachers Web site for detailed information about the schools/districts eligible for Fund for Teachers grants and for complete application guidelines.
Adult Literacy, After-School, Arts, At-Risk/Character, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, Disabilities, Early Childhood, General Education, Math, Reading, Safe/Drug Free Schools, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Special Education
Recipients:
Public School
Proposal Deadline:
1/29/2010
Average Amount:
$5000.00 - $10,000.00
Web Site:
http://www.fundforteachers.org/apply.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
We the People Bookshelf Grant
Funded by:
National Endowment for the Humanities and American Library Association
Description:
The We the People Bookshelf, a collection of classic books for young readers, is a project of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) We the People program, conducted in cooperation with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office. Each year, NEH identifies a theme important to the nation's heritage and selects books that embody that theme to build the We the People Bookshelf. The theme for the 2009-2010 Bookshelf is "A More Perfect Union." A total of 4,000 public and school (K-12) libraries will be selected to receive the "A More Perfect Union" Bookshelf. Awards will be announced in April 2010. The A More Perfect Union Bookshelf grants are part of the NEH's We the People initiative, which aims to encourage and strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture through libraries, schools, colleges, universities, and cultural institutions.
Program Areas:
Library, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
1/29/10
Average amount:
$500.00 - $1,000.00 value
http://publicprograms.ala.org/bookshelf/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers
Funded by:
National Science Foundation
Description:
The Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program responds to current concerns and projections about the growing demand for professionals and information technology workers in the U.S. and seeks solutions to help ensure the breadth and depth of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. ITEST supports research studies to address questions about how to find solutions. It also supports the development, implementation, testing, and scale-up of implementation models. A large variety of possible approaches to improving the STEM workforce and building students capacity to participate in it may be implemented and studied. ITEST projects may include students or teachers, kindergarten through high school age, and any area of the STEM workforce. Projects that explore cyberlearning, specifically learning with cyberinfrastructure tools such as networked computing and communications technologies in K-12 settings, are of special interest.
Program Areas:
Science/Environment, Technology
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
Letters of intent due 1/19/2010. Proposals due 2/12/2010.
Average Amount:
$35,000.00
Telephone:
703-292-5119
Email:
[email protected]
Web Site:
http://www. /funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5467&org+NSF
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Learning & Leadership Grants
Funded by:
The NEA Foundation
Description:
These grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of the following two purposes: 1) Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research. 2) Grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment. Applicants must be practicing U.S. public school teachers in grades K12, public school education support professionals, or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions. Preference will be given to members of the National Education Association. The NEA Foundation encourages grant applications from teachers with less than seven years of experience in the profession, and education support professionals.
Program Areas:
General Education, Professional Development
Recipients:
Public Schools, Higher Education
Proposal Deadline:
2/1/2010
Average Amount:
$2,000.00 - $5,000.00
Telephone:
202-822-7840
Email:
[email protected]
Web Site:
https://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Learning&Leadership_Guidelines.htm
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Library Grant
Funded by:
Laura Bush Foundation for Americas Libraries
Description:
In order to promote a love of reading, the goal of the Laura Bush Foundation (LBF) is to provide books to school libraries and students that most need them. Consequently, funds are available only for library books and magazine/serial copies and subscriptions. The Laura Bush Foundation is unable to honor requests for staffing, shelving, furniture, equipment, software, videos, classroom book sets, or any kind of book guides, tests, or exams. The Foundation strives for wide geographic distribution in the support it offers, making grants of up to $6,000 to update, extend, and diversify the book collections of the libraries that receive them. All LBF grants are made to individual schools rather than to school districts, county systems, private organizations, foundations, or other entities. Only one application per school is allowed per year.
Program Areas:
Library, Reading
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School
Proposal Deadline:
12/31/09
Average Amount:
$6,000.00
Telephone:
202-263-4774
Website:
http://www.laurabushfoundation.com/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Heinz Wholesome Memories Intergenerational Garden Award
Funded by:
National Gardening Association
Description:
The award is open to any adult in the United States who wishes to garden with preschool to high school-aged family member(s) and feels that gardening is a great way to build lasting memories. A focus on nutrition, sustainability, and socialization is a plus. No prior gardening experience necessary. The garden can be established and grown in any suitable outdoor setting such as home, rooftop, deck, school yard, community garden, church garden, etc. What the award includes: Winning applicants will receive a $500 Heinz Wholesome Memories Intergenerational Award Package.
Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
1/10/2010
Average Amount:
$500.00
Website:
https://kidsgardening.org/grants/heinz.asp
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Finish Line Youth Foundation
Funded by:
Finish Line Youth Foundation Grants
Description:
Finish Line Youth Foundation focuses funding on organizations that provide opportunities for youth participation in the following areas: Youth athletic programs Community-based programs addressing active lifestyle and team building skills. Camps Established camps with an emphasis on sports and active lifestyle, especially programs serving disadvantaged and special needs kids.
Program Areas:
Health/PE
Recipients:
Public Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
12/31/09
Average amount:
$1,500.00 - $5,000.00
https://www.finishline.com/store/corporate/gadgets/guidelines.jsp
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Allen Foundation Health Education Grants
Funded by:
Allen Foundation Grants
Description:
The Allen Foundation Grants are limited under the terms of the foundation's charter to projects that primarily benefit programs for human nutrition in the areas of health, education, training, and research. Priorities include: To make grants to fund relevant nutritional research. To support programs for the education and training of mothers during pregnancy and after the birth of their children, so that good nutritional habits can be formed at an early age. To assist in the training of persons to work as educators and demonstrators of good nutritional practices. To encourage the dissemination of information regarding healthful nutritional practices and habits.
Program Areas:
General Education, Health/PE
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
12/31/09
Average Amount:
$5,000.00 - $90,000.00
Telephone:
989-832-5678
Website:
https://allenfoundation.org/Default.asp
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 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) 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:
12/31/09
Average Amount:
$250.00 - $2,500.00
Telephone:
404-522-4270
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://captainplanetfoundation.org/
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 efforts that encourage people of high ability and diverse backgrounds 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
Proposal Deadline:
11/15/09
Average Amount:
$500.00 - $35,000.00
Telephone:
410-480-2799
Website:
https://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Seeds for Education Grant Program
Funded by:
Wild Ones
Description:
Project goals should center on the enhancement and development of an admiration for nature using native plants. Projects must stress involvement of students and volunteers and add to the educational value of the site. Creativity in design is encouraged, but must show complete and thoughtful planning. The use of and education about native plants and the native plant community is mandatory, and all plants must be suitable to the local ecoregion and the site conditions (soil, water, sunlight).
Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Other
Proposal Deadline:
11/15/09
Average Amount:
$100.00 - $500.00
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://for-wild.org/sfecvr.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
General Educator Fellowships
Funded by:
Earthwatch Institute
Description:
Get out of the classroom and head into the field to learn about cutting-edge research and conservation efforts, develop professional skills, and make a difference for our shared environment. Bring the world back into your classroom and to your students as youve never done before with an Earthwatch Expedition. As an Earthwatch Educator Fellow youll receive funding to join one of more than ninety Earthwatch expeditions worldwide. If selected, youll join a team of other Educator Fellows and/or volunteers and work alongside leading environmental scientists, actively supporting their work, learning field research methods, and helping conserve threatened natural and cultural resources. Youll also be asked to share your experiences by developing lessons and giving presentations on your experience, and by attending events designed to spread the word to other educators and volunteers.
Program Areas:
Science/ Environment
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
11/22/09
Average amount:
$250.00 - $5,000.00
Telephone:
800-776-0188, Ext. 268
Email:
[email protected]
https://earthwatch.org/education
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Bikes Belong Grants
Funded by:
Bikes Belong
Description:
The Bikes Belong Grants Program strives to put more people on bicycles more often by funding important and influential projects that leverage federal funding and build momentum for bicycling in communities across the U.S. These projects include bike paths, lanes, and routes, as well as bike parks, mountain bike trails, BMX facilities, and large-scale bicycle advocacy initiatives.
Program Areas:
Community Involvement/Volunteerism, Health/PE
Recipients:
Public School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
11/23/09
Average Amount:
$10,000.00
Website:
https://peopleforbikes.org/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
ALSC/BWI Summer Reading Program Grant
Funded by:
Association for Library Service to Children
Description:
This grant is designed to encourage outstanding summer reading programs by providing financial assistance while recognizing ALSC members for outstanding program development. The applicant must plan and present an outline for a theme-based summer reading program in a public library. The program must be open to all children (birth -14 years). The committee also encourages innovative proposals involving children with physical or mental disabilities.
Program Areas:
Library
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
12/1/09
Average Amount:
$3,000.00
Website:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/bookwholesalers/10BWIAppl.doc
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Lowes Toolbox for Education Grant
Funded by:
Lowes Charitable and Educational Foundation
Description:
The Fall 2009 cycle is open for the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation Toolbox for Education grant program. Through the program, Lowe's will donate a total of $5 million to U.S. public schools and public school parent-teacher groups at more than 1,000 public schools. For the 2009-10 program, Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation will increase its focus on basic one-time project needs. Any individual nonprofit public K-12 school or parent group associated with a nonprofit public K-12 school is eligible to apply. Parent groups (PTO, PTA, etc.) that are applying must have an independent tax ID number and official 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. Groups that do not have 501(c)(3) status should apply through their school. Applicant schools must be more than two years old. Preschools are not eligible. The program prioritizes funding requests that have a permanent impact such as facility enhancement (both indoor and outdoor) as well as landscaping/clean up type projects. Projects that encourage parent involvement and build stronger community spirit will be favored. Grants may be requested for amounts between $2,000 and $5,000.
Program Areas:
Facilities/Maintenance, Health/PE, Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public Schools
Proposal Deadline:
10/16/09
Average Amount:
$2,000.00 - $5,000.00
Website:
https://toolboxforeducation.com/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Healthy Sprouts Awards Educational Grants
Funded by:
National Gardening Association/Gardeners Supply
Description:
These awards will encourage the growth of health-focused youth gardens that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in the United States. Twenty grants will be awarded: The top 5 programs each receive a certificate valued at $500; 15 more will each receive $200 gift certificates. Winners will also receive curriculum materials, seeds, and membership benefits from NGA. Eligibility: Your school or organization must plan to garden in the following year with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. Applications can be found on the Web site.
Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Other
Proposal Deadline:
10/17/09
Average Amount:
$200.00 - $500.00
Website:
http://www.kidsgardening.com/healthysprouts.asp
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 Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
10/31/09
Average amount:
$250.00 - $5,000.00
http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_22_21.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Youth Leaders for Literacy Grants
Funded by:
Youth Service America
Description:
Youth Service America is partnering with the National Education Association to once again offer Youth Leaders for Literacy grants to children and youth, ages 5-25, who offer innovative ways to increase literacy skills and appreciation for reading among their peers. Youth can submit their applications through October 30, 2009. Youth Leaders for Literacy will award 30 young people from across the U.S. with $500 grants and $500 in books from the Pearson Foundation. Successful projects will be youth-led and address an established literacy need in the applicant's school or community. The projects will follow the framework of YSA's Semester of Service initiative, launching on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in January and culminating on Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25. An activity should also occur during the NEA's Read Across America Day on March 2.
Program Areas:
Reading
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
10/30/09
Average Amount:
$500.00
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
2010 Field Trip Grants
Funded by:
Target
Description:
Target will award 5,000 Field Trip Grants of up to $800 each during the 2008-2009 school year. That adds up to 5,000 more opportunities for students to explore more of the world outside the classroom. Visit the zoo. Go backstage at a local theater. Tour a museum. Explore more with a Field Trip Grant from Target.
Program Areas:
Arts, General Education, Math, Miscellaneous, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
11/1/09
Average Amount:
$800.00
Website:
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-002537
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Pay It Forward Mini-Grants
Funded by:
Pay It Forward Foundation
Description:
The purpose of the Pay It Forward Mini-Grants is intended to fund one-time-only service-oriented projects identified by youth as activities they would like to carry out to benefit their school, neighborhood, or greater community. Projects must include a "pay it forward" focus; that is, they must be based on the idea of one person doing a favor for others, who in turn do favors for others, will bring about results that increase exponentially over time.
Program Areas:
Community Involvement/Volunteerism, All Other
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter School, Faith-based, Other
Proposal Deadline:
9/15/09
Average Amount:
$500
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/mini-grant.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Kids in Need Teacher Grants
Funded by:
Kids in Need
Description:
Kids in Need Teacher Grants provide small grants that support innovative teachers' projects. The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for classroom teachers with innovative, worthy ideas.
General Education, Miscellaneous, All Other
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Faith-based
Proposal Deadline:
9/30/09
Average Amount:
$100.00 - $500.00
Telephone:
877-296-1231
Email:
[email protected]
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Share Our Strengths Great American Bake Sale Grants
Funded by:
Share Our Strengths, Dominos Sugar, and C&H Sugar
Description:
Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale grants program helps ensure that low-income children receive nutritious food during critical times when they are out of school and particularly vulnerable to hunger. By increasing access to nutritious meals outside of school hours, we can help end childhood hunger in communities across the country. The Great American Bake Sale grants program will support efforts to increase participation among low-income children in summer and after-school meal programs. Share Our Strength is specifically interested in increasing participation in meal programs that utilize USDA reimbursement through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), or Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Nonprofit organizations that work to increase the number of children that receive nutritious after-school and summer meals may be eligible to apply for funds raised through the Great American Bake Sale.
Program Areas:
Family Services, Health/PE
Recipients:
Public Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
9/30/09
Average amount:
$1,000 - $10,000
https://secure.nokidhungry.org/site/SPageServer/;jsessionid=00000000.app206b?NONCE_TOKEN=495867F678808D03683331742777F111&pagename=page_not_found
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
7-12 Math and Science Grants
Funded by:
Toshiba America Foundation
Description:
The mission of Toshiba America Foundation is to promote quality science and mathematics education in U.S. schools. Grants are made for programs and activities that improve teaching and learning in science and mathematics, grades K-12. The Foundation focuses its grant making on inquiry-based projects designed by individual teachers, and small teams of teachers, for use in their own classrooms.
Program Areas:
General Education, Math, Science/Environment, Technology
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Other
Proposal Deadline:
10/1/09
Average Amount:
$9,000 - $17,000
Telephone:
212-596-0620
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.toshiba.com/taf/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Mary McMullan Grants
Funded by:
National Art Education Association
Description:
These grants focus on projects that promote art education as an integral part of the curriculum and establish and/or improve the instruction of art in public and private elementary and secondary schools as well as schools of higher education. The deadline for the submission of proposals for the 2010-2011 grant cycle is October 1, 2009.
Program Areas:
Arts
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
10/1/09
Average Amount:
$5000.00
Website:
https://www.arteducators.org/olc/pub/NAEA/grants/grants_page_7.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Travelers Charitable Foundations Educational Grants
Funded by:
Travelers Charitable Foundations
Description:
We fund educational initiatives that:
Prepare young people for academic learning through age-appropriate, structured, academic preparatory activities;
Strengthen youth academic skills as well as programs that address barriers to learning;
Prepare youth for learning and enable them to attend post-secondary programs;
Provide community and individual leadership development for the purpose of strengthening civic engagement;
Recruit urban teachers and create an opportunity for a diverse, qualified workforce in urban schools; and
Develop economic vitality and create and retain wealth in low-income and underserved neighborhoods and communities.
Program Areas:
Adult Literacy, Arts, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, Family Services, General Education, Math, Miscellaneous, Reading, Safe/Drug Free Schools, Science/Environmental, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public Schools, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
9/1/09
Average Amount:
$500 - $500,000
Website:
https://www.travelers.com/corporate-info/about/community/education.aspx
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Investigator Initiated Grants
Funded by:
William T. Grant Foundation
Description:
The Foundation supports high-quality research that addresses our Current Research Interests: enhancing our understanding of how youth settings work, how they affect youth development, and how they can be improved; and when, how, and under what conditions research evidence is used in policy and practice that affect youth, and how its use can be improved.
General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
9/2/09
Average Amount:
$350,000
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
ING Foundation Educational Grants
Funded by:
ING Foundation
Description:
As part of their commitment to educators, ING honors excellence in education through a series of programs and sponsorships.
Program Areas:
Arts, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Health/PE, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Vocational
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Higher Education
Proposal Deadline:
9/5/09
Average amount:
$200 - $400,000
Telephone:
770-980-6580
Email:
[email protected]
http://www. ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/CorporateCitizenship/index.htm
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/ Environmental, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public School
Proposal Deadline:
9/10/09
Average Amount:
$3,500 - $5,000
Telephone:
303-763-3471
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.kindermorgan.com/pages/community/default.aspx
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams Grants
Funded by:
Lemelson-MIT Program
Description:
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. Up to 23 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.
Program Areas:
Math, Science/Environmental, Technology
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
9/11/09
Average Amount:
$100 - $10,000
Telephone:
617-452-2147
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://lemelson.mit.edu
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Nike Back Your Block Grants
Funded by:
Nike
Description:
Nike, Inc. has announced that its retail division has launched a U.S.-based national grant program known as Back Your Block to support community and school groups working to unlock the potential of young people through programs that focus on sport. The $650,000 grant program is now accepting applications. Each of Nike's 175 U.S. retail locations will participate in this year's program as part of the company's commitment to giving back to local communities. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organizations and school groups are eligible to apply. Community members are encouraged to nominate groups that they value and vote for their favorite organization at the program's Web site. Public support and voting will contribute to the decision-making process. Final decisions will be made by the Nike National Grant Selection Committee. Factory stores in Portland, South Chicago, and New Orleans are considered Nike Community Stores. The Portland Community store will award a total of $100,000 in grants, and South Chicago and New Orleans will each award a total of $50,000. All other stores will award a $2,500 grant to their local organizations. Participating locations include Nike Factory Stores, Nike Towns, Nike Stores, Nike Clearance, and Nikestore.com. Organizations over thirty miles from the nearest Nike retail location will be paired with NikeStore.com.
Program Areas:
Health/PE
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Other
Proposal Deadline:
8/24/09
Average Amount:
$2,500 to $100,000
Website:
http://nikebackyourblock.com/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
GE Foundation Educational Grants
Funded by:
GE Foundation
Description:
Giving on a national basis to support organizations involved with education, youth development, minorities, and economically disadvantaged people.
Early Childhood, General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Technology
Recipients:
Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
None
Telephone:
203-373-3216
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.ge.com/sustainability/philanthropy
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 they 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:
8/15/09
Contact Person:
Barbara J. McKillip, President
Telephone:
541-747-9655
Email:
[email protected]
http://www.librifoundation.org/#GUIDE
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Challenge 20/20
Funded by:
National Association of Independent Schools
Description:
Challenge 20/20 is an Internet-based program that pairs classes at any grade level (K-12) from schools in the U.S. with their counterpart classes in schools in other countries; together the teams (of two or three schools) tackle real global problems to find solutions that can be implemented at the local level and in their own communities. Schools do not have to be NAIS members to participate. Private, public, and charter schools from the US and any other country are included. Schools can also be elementary or secondary.
Program Areas:
Community Involvement/Volunteerism, ESL/Bilingual/Foreign Language, General Education, Social Studies
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School
Proposal Deadline:
8/17/09
Website:
http://www. nais.org/resources/index.cfm?ItemNumber=147262
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Patagonia Environmental Grants
Funded by:
Patagonia
Description:
Grants support small grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect the environment. Grants can help local groups working to protect local habitat. Individual battles to protect a specific stand of forest, stretch of river, or indigenous wild species are the most effective in raising more complicated issues - particularly those of biodiversity and ecosystem protection - in the public mind. Patagonia looks for innovative groups that produce measurable results, and the company likes to support efforts that force the government to abide by its own - our own - laws. Efforts should be quantifiable -- with specific goals, objectives, and action plans, and should include measures for evaluating success. Because Patagonia is a privately held company, it has the freedom to fund groups off the beaten track, and that's where they believe their small grants are most effective. Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $8,000.
Program Areas:
Science/Environmental
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
8/31/09
Average Amount:
$3,000 to $8,000
Website:
https://www.patagonia.com/home/
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Striving Readers Program
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Education
Description:
The purpose of the Striving Readers program is to 1) raise literacy levels of adolescent students in Title I-eligible schools with significant numbers of students reading below grade level and 2) build a strong, scientific research base for identifying and replicating strategies that improve adolescent literacy instruction.
Program Areas:
Reading
Recipients:
Public Schools
Proposal Deadline:
8/10/09
Average Amount:
$750,000 to $1.3 million
Marcia Kingman
Telephone:
202-401-0003
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www. ed.gov/programs/strivingreaders/applicant.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Access to Artistic Excellence
Funded by:
National Endowment for the Arts
Description:
To encourage and support artistic excellence, preserve our cultural heritage, and provide access to the arts for all Americans. Grants support projects that provide short-term arts exposure or arts appreciation for children and youth as well as intergenerational education projects.
Arts
Recipients:
Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
8/13/09
Average Amount:
$5,000 - $150,000
Website:
http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/Artsed.html
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
NEA Foundation Green Grants
Funded by:
NEA Foundation
Description:
Over the past decade, the NEA Foundation has invested more than $5.9 million in grants to support and grow the ideas of more than 2,000 educators nationwide. Public school educators PreK-16 are invited to apply for the popular Student Achievement and Learning & Leadership grants at www.neafoundation.org/grants. A new online application makes applying easier and more convenient than ever. For those grant writers who have questions, the Foundation has posted an instructional video to guide grant writers through the process step by step. Deadlines for applications are June 1, October 15, and February 1. This year, the Foundation will emphasize "green" grants, because some of the most innovative and impactful projects involve students learning about and engaging in environmental preservation and protection. From publishing books on ecological restoration to designing lessons on renewable energy, NEA Foundation grantees are getting results.
Program Areas:
Science/Environment
Recipients:
Public Schools
Proposal Deadline:
10/15/09
Average Amount:
$2,000 to $5,000
http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Union Pacific Education Grants
Funded by:
Union Pacific Foundation
Description:
Giving on a national basis in areas of company operations to support zoos and aquariums and organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, health, youth development, human services, community development, and leadership development.
Program Areas:
Arts, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Health/PE, Library, Professional Development
Recipients:
Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline:
8/15/09
Average Amount:
$1,000 to $200,000
Telephone:
402-271-5600
Average Amount:
$1,000 to $200,000
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.up.com/aboutup/community/foundation/index.htm
Availability:
All States
Grant Name:
Mockingbird Foundation Educational Grants
Funded by:
The Mockingbird Foundation
Description:
Grants given to support K-12 music education on a national basis. Education may include the provision of instruments, texts, and office materials, and the support of learning space, practice space, performance space, and instructors/instruction. Mockingbird is particularly interested in projects that foster self-esteem and free expression, but does not typically fund music therapy that is not education or music appreciation that does not include participation. The Foundation is interested in targeting children 18 years or younger, but will consider projects that benefit college students, teachers, instructors, or adult students. In addition, the Foundation is particularly (though not exclusively) interested in programs that benefit disenfranchised groups, including those with low skill levels, income, or education.
Program Areas:
Arts, At-Risk/Character, All Other
Recipients:
Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools
Proposal Deadline:
8/1/09
Average Amount:
$500 to $5,000
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.mockingbirdfoundation.org/funding/guidelines.html
Availability:
All States
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
https://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 childrens 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:
https://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:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.adoptaclassroom.org/
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:
https://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:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.symantec.com/about/corporate-profile
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:
[email protected]
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
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:
[email protected]
Website:
https://us-jf.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 https://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 teachersApplication 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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You've reached the end of another grading period, and what could be more daunting than the task of composing insightful, original, and unique comments about every child in your class? The following positive statements will help you tailor your comments to specific children and highlight their strengths.
You can also use our statements to indicate a need for improvement. Turn the words around a bit, and you will transform each into a goal for a child to work toward. Sam cooperates consistently with others becomes Sam needs to cooperate more consistently with others, and Sally uses vivid language in writing may instead read With practice, Sally will learn to use vivid language in her writing. Make Jan seeks new challenges into a request for parental support by changing it to read Please encourage Jan to seek new challenges.
Whether you are tweaking statements from this page or creating original ones, check out our Report Card Thesaurus [see bottom of the page] that contains a list of appropriate adjectives and adverbs. There you will find the right words to keep your comments fresh and accurate.
We have organized our 125 report card comments by category. Read the entire list or click one of the category links below to jump to that list.
AttitudeBehaviorCharacterCommunication SkillsGroup WorkInterests and TalentsParticipationSocial SkillsTime ManagementWork Habits
Attitude
The student:
is an enthusiastic learner who seems to enjoy school.
exhibits a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom.
appears well rested and ready for each day's activities.
shows enthusiasm for classroom activities.
shows initiative and looks for new ways to get involved.
uses instincts to deal with matters independently and in a positive way.
strives to reach their full potential.
is committed to doing their best.
seeks new challenges.
takes responsibility for their learning.
Behavior
The student:
cooperates consistently with the teacher and other students.
transitions easily between classroom activities without distraction.
is courteous and shows good manners in the classroom.
follows classroom rules.
conducts themselves with maturity.
responds appropriately when corrected.
remains focused on the activity at hand.
resists the urge to be distracted by other students.
is kind and helpful to everyone in the classroom.
sets an example of excellence in behavior and cooperation.
Character
The student:
shows respect for teachers and peers.
treats school property and the belongings of others with care and respect.
is honest and trustworthy in dealings with others.
displays good citizenship by assisting other students.
joins in school community projects.
is concerned about the feelings of peers.
faithfully performs classroom tasks.
can be depended on to do what they are asked to do.
seeks responsibilities and follows through.
is thoughtful in interactions with others.
is kind, respectful and helpful when interacting with his/her peers
is respectful of other students in our classroom and the school community
demonstrates responsibility daily by caring for the materials in our classroom carefully and thoughtfully
takes his/her classroom jobs seriously and demonstrates responsibility when completing them
is always honest and can be counted on to recount information when asked
is considerate when interacting with his/her teachers
demonstrates his/her manners on a daily basis and is always respectful
has incredible self-discipline and always gets his/her work done in a timely manner
can be counted on to be one of the first students to begin working on the task that is given
perseveres when faced with difficulty by asking questions and trying his/her best
does not give up when facing a task that is difficult and always does his/her best
is such a caring boy/girl and demonstrates concern for his/her peers
demonstrates his/her caring nature when helping his/her peers when they need the assistance
is a model citizen in our classroom
is demonstrates his/her citizenship in our classroom by helping to keep it clean and taking care of the materials in it
can always be counted on to cooperate with his/her peers
is able to cooperate and work well with any of the other students in the class
is exceptionally organized and takes care of his/her things
is always enthusiastic when completing his/her work
is agreeable and polite when working with others
is thoughtful and kind in his/her interactions with others
is creative when problem solving
is very hardworking and always completes all of his/her work
is patient and kind when working with his/her peers who need extra assistance
trustworthy and can always be counted on to step in and help where needed
Communication Skills
The student:
has a well-developed vocabulary.
chooses words with care.
expresses ideas clearly, both verbally and through writing.
has a vibrant imagination and excels in creative writing.
has found their voice through poetry writing.
uses vivid language in writing.
writes clearly and with purpose.
writes with depth and insight.
can make a logical and persuasive argument.
listens to the comments and ideas of others without interrupting.
Group Work
The student:
offers constructive suggestions to peers to enhance their work.
accepts the recommendations of peers and acts on them when appropriate.
is sensitive to the thoughts and opinions of others in the group.
takes on various roles in the work group as needed or assigned.
welcomes leadership roles in groups.
shows fairness in distributing group tasks.
plans and carries out group activities carefully.
works democratically with peers.
encourages other members of the group.
helps to keep the work group focused and on task.
Interests and Talents
The student:
has a well-developed sense of humor.
holds many varied interests.
has a keen interest that has been shared with the class.
displays and talks about personal items from home when they relate to topics of study.
provides background knowledge about topics of particular interest to them.
has an impressive understanding and depth of knowledge about their interests.
seeks additional information independently about classroom topics that pique interest.
reads extensively for enjoyment.
frequently discusses concepts about which they have read.
is a gifted performer.
is a talented artist.
has a flair for dramatic reading and acting.
enjoys sharing their musical talent with the class.
Participation
The student:
listens attentively to the responses of others.
follows directions.
takes an active role in discussions.
enhances group discussion through insightful comments.
shares personal experiences and opinions with peers.
responds to what has been read or discussed in class and as homework.
asks for clarification when needed.
regularly volunteers to assist in classroom activities.
remains an active learner throughout the school day.
Social Skills
The student:
makes friends quickly in the classroom.
is well-liked by classmates.
handles disagreements with peers appropriately.
treats other students with fairness and understanding.
is a valued member of the class.
has compassion for peers and others.
seems comfortable in new situations.
enjoys conversation with friends during free periods.
chooses to spend free time with friends.
Time Management
The student:
tackles classroom assignments, tasks, and group work in an organized manner.
uses class time wisely.
arrives on time for school (and/or class) every day.
is well-prepared for class each day.
works at an appropriate pace, neither too quickly or slowly.
completes assignments in the time allotted.
paces work on long-term assignments.
sets achievable goals with respect to time.
completes make-up work in a timely fashion.
Work Habits
The student:
is a conscientious, hard-working student.
works independently.
is a self-motivated student.
consistently completes homework assignments.
puts forth their best effort into homework assignments.
exceeds expectations with the quality of their work.
readily grasps new concepts and ideas.
generates neat and careful work.
checks work thoroughly before submitting it.
stays on task with little supervision.
displays self-discipline.
avoids careless errors through attention to detail.
uses free minutes of class time constructively.
creates impressive home projects.
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Adjectives
attentive, capable, careful, cheerful, confident, cooperative, courteous, creative, dynamic, eager, energetic, generous, hard-working, helpful, honest, imaginative, independent, industrious, motivated, organized, outgoing, pleasant, polite, resourceful, sincere, unique
Adverbs
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Where Did Foods Originate?
(Foods of the New World and Old World)
Subjects
Arts & Humanities
--Language Arts
Educational Technology
Science
--Agriculture
Social Studies
--Economics
--Geography
--History
----U.S. History
----World History
--Regions/Cultures
Grade
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12
Advanced
Brief Description
Students explore how New World explorers helped change the Old World's diet (and vice versa).
Objectives
Students will
learn about changes that occurred in the New World and Old World as a result of early exploration.
use library and Internet sources to research food origins. (Older students only.)
create a bulletin-board map illustrating the many foods that were shared as a result of exploration.
Keywords
Columbus, explorers, origin, food, timeline, plants, map, New World, Old World, colonies, colonial, crops, media literacy, products, consumer
Materials Needed:
library and/or Internet access (older students only)
outline map of the world (You might print the map on a transparency; then use an overhead projector to project and trace a large outline map of the world onto white paper on a bulletin board.)
magazines (optional)
Lesson Plan
The early explorers to the Americas were exposed to many things they had never seen before. Besides strange people and animals, they were exposed to many foods that were unknown in the Old World. In this lesson, you might post an outline map of the continents on a bulletin board. Have students use library and/or Internet resources (provided below) to research some of the edible items the first explorers saw for the first time in the New World. On the bulletin board, draw an arrow from the New World (the Americas) to the Old World (Europe, Asia, Africa) and post around it drawings or images (from magazines or clip art) of products discovered in the New World and taken back to the Old World.
Soon, the explorers would introduce plants/foods from the Old World to the Americas. You might draw a second arrow on the board -- from the Old World to the New World -- and post appropriate drawings or images around it.
Adapt the Lesson for Younger Students
Younger students will not have the ability to research foods that originated in the New and Old World. You might adapt the lesson by sharing some of the food items in the Food Lists section below. Have students collect or draw pictures of those items for the bulletin board display.
Resources
In addition to library resources, students might use the following Internet sites as they research the geographic origins of some foods:
Curry, Spice, and All Things Nice: Food Origins
The Food Timeline
Native Foods of the Americas
A Harvest Gathered: Food in the New World
We Are What We Eat Timeline (Note: This resource is an archived resource; the original page is no longer live and updated.)
Food Lists Our research uncovered the Old and New World foods below. Students might find many of those and add them to the bulletin board display. Notice that some items appear on both lists -- beans, for example. There are many varieties of beans, some with New World origins and others with their origins in the Old World. In our research, we found sources that indicate onions originated in the New and sources that indicate onions originated in the Old World. Students might create a special question mark symbol to post next to any item for which contradictory sources can be found
Note: The Food Timeline is a resource that documents many Old World products. This resource sets up a number of contradictions. For example:
Many sources note that tomatoes originated in the New World; The Food Timeline indicates that tomatoes were introduced to the New World in 1781.
The Food Timeline indicates that strawberries and raspberries were available in the 1st century in Europe; other sources identify them as New World commodities.
Foods That Originated in the New World: artichokes, avocados, beans (kidney and lima), black walnuts, blueberries, cacao (cocoa/chocolate), cashews, cassava, chestnuts, corn (maize), crab apples, cranberries, gourds, hickory nuts, onions, papayas, peanuts, pecans, peppers (bell peppers, chili peppers), pineapples, plums, potatoes, pumpkins, raspberries, squash, strawberries, sunflowers, sweet potatoes, tobacco, tomatoes, turkey, vanilla, wild cherries, wild rice.
Foods That Originated in the Old World: apples, bananas, beans (some varieties), beets, broccoli, carrots, cattle (beef), cauliflower, celery, cheese, cherries, chickens, chickpeas, cinnamon, coffee, cows, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger, grapes, honey (honey bees), lemons, lettuce, limes, mangos, oats, okra, olives, onions, oranges, pasta, peaches, pears, peas, pigs, radishes, rice, sheep, spinach, tea, watermelon, wheat, yams.
Extension Activities
Home-school connection. Have students and their parents search their food cupboards at home; ask each student to bring in two food items whose origin can be traced to a specific place (foreign if possible, domestic if not). Labels from those products will be sufficient, especially if the products are in breakable containers. Place those labels/items around a world map; use yarn to connect each label to the location of its origin on the map.
Media literacy. Because students will research many sources, have them list the sources for the information they find about each food item. Have them place an asterisk or checkmark next to the food item each time they find that item in a different source. If students find a food in multiple sources, they might consider it "verified"; those foods they find in only one source might require additional research to verify.
Assessment
Invite students to agree or disagree with the following statement:The early explorers were surprised by many of the foods they saw in the New World.
Have students write a paragraph in support of their opinion.
Lesson Plan Source
Education World
Submitted By
Gary Hopkins
National Standards
LANGUAGE ARTS: EnglishGRADES K - 12NL-ENG.K-12.2 Reading for UnderstandingNL-ENG.K-12.8 Developing Research SkillsNL-ENG.K-12.9 Multicultural UnderstandingNL-ENG.K-12.12 Applying Language Skills
SOCIAL SCIENCES: EconomicsGRADES K - 4NSS-EC.K-4.1 Productive ResourcesNSS-EC.K-4.6 Gain from TradeGRADES 5 - 8NSS-EC.5-8.1 Productive ResourcesNSS-EC.5-8.6 Gain from TradeGRADES 9 - 12NSS-EC.9-12.1 Productive ResourcesNSS-EC.9-12.6 Gain from Trade
SOCIAL SCIENCES: GeographyGRADES K - 12NSS-G.K-12.1 The World in Spatial TermsNSS-G.K-12.2 Places and Regions
SOCIAL SCIENCES: U.S. HistoryGRADES K - 4NSS-USH.K-4.1 Living and Working together in Families and Communities, Now and Long AgoNSS-USH.K-4.3 The History of the United States: Democratic Principles and Values and the People from Many Cultures Who Contributed to Its Cultural, Economic, and Political HeritageNSS-USH.K-4.4 The History of Peoples of Many Cultures Around the WorldGRADES 5 - 12NSS-USH.5-12.1 Era 1: Three Worlds Meet (Beginnings to 1620)NSS-USH.5-12.2 Era 2: Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763)NSS-WH.5-12.6 Global Expansion and Encounter, 1450-1770
TECHNOLOGYGRADES K - 12NT.K-12.1 Basic Operations and ConceptsNT.K-12.5 Technology Research Tools
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Having a tough time finding the right words to come up with "areas for improvement" comments on your students' report cards? Check out our helpful suggestions to find just the right one!
The following statements will help you tailor your comments to specific children and highlight their areas for improvement.
Be sure to check out our 125 Report Card Comments for positive comments!
Needs Improvement- all topics
is a hard worker, but has difficulty staying on task.
has a difficult time staying on task and completing his/her work.
needs to be more respectful and courteous to his/her classmates.
needs to listen to directions fully so that he/she can learn to work more independently.
is not demonstrating responsibility and needs to be consistently reminded of how to perform daily classroom tasks.
works well alone, but needs to learn how to work better cooperatively with peers.
does not have a positive attitude about school and the work that needs to be completed.
struggles with completing his/her work in a timely manner.
gives up easily when something is difficult and needs extensive encouragement to attempt the task.
gets along with his/her classmates well, but is very disruptive during full group instruction.
has a difficult time using the materials in the classroom in a respectful and appropriate manner.
has a difficult time concentrating and gets distracted easily.
is having a difficult time with math. Going over _____ at home would help considerably.
is having a very difficult time understanding math concepts for his/her grade level. He/she would benefit from extra assistance.
could benefit from spending time reading with an adult every day.
is enthusiastic, but is not understanding ____. Additional work on these topics would be incredibly helpful.
is having difficulty concentrating during math lessons and is not learning the material that is being taught because of that.
understands math concepts when using manipulatives, but is having a difficult time learning to ____ without them.
is a very enthusiastic reader. He/she needs to continue to work on _____ to make him/her a better reader.
needs to practice reading at home every day to help make him/her a stronger reader.
needs to practice his/her sight words so that he/she knows them on sight and can spell them.
needs to work on his/her spelling. Practicing at home would be very beneficial.
can read words fluently, but has a difficult time with comprehension. Reading with ______ every day would be helpful.
could benefit from working on his/her handwriting. Slowing down and taking more time would help with this.
is having difficulty writing stories. Encouraging him/her to tell stories at home would help with this.
has a difficult time knowing when it is appropriate to share his/her thoughts. We are working on learning when it is a good time to share and when it is a good time to listen.
needs to work on his/her time management skills. _______is able to complete his/her work, but spends too much time on other tasks and rarely completes his/her work.
needs reminders about the daily classroom routine. Talking through the classroom routine at home would be helpful.
is having a difficult time remembering the difference between short and long vowel sounds. Practicing these at home would be very helpful.
is struggling with reading. He/she does not seem to enjoy it and does not want to do it. Choosing books that he/she like and reading them with him/her at home will help build a love of reading.
frequently turns in incomplete homework or does not hand in any homework. Encouraging _______to complete his/her homework would be very helpful.
does not take pride in his/her work. We are working to help him/her feel good about what he/she accomplishes.
does not actively participate in small group activities. Active participation would be beneficial.
has a difficult time remembering to go back and check his/her work. Because of this, there are often spelling and grammar mistakes in his/her work.
does not much effort into his/her writing. As a result, his/her work is often messy and incomplete.
is struggling to understand new concepts in science. Paying closer attention to the class discussions and the readings that we are doing would be beneficial.
is reading significantly below grade level. Intervention is required.
does not write a clear beginning, middle and end when writing a story. We are working to identify the parts of the stories that he/she is writing.
is struggling to use new reading strategies to help him/her read higher level books.
is wonderful at writing creative stories, but needs to work on writing nonfiction and using facts.
has a difficult time understanding how to solve word problems.
needs to slow down and go back and check his/her work to make sure that all answers are correct.
is not completing math work that is on grade level. Intervention is required.
is struggling to understand place value.
is very enthusiastic about math, but struggles to understand basic concepts.
has a difficult time remembering the value of different coins and how to count them. Practicing this at home would be helpful.
would benefit from practicing math facts at home.
is very engaged during whole group math instruction, but struggles to work independently.
is able to correctly answer word problems, but is unable to explain how he/she got the answer.
is having a difficult time comparing numbers.
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