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Hamburger Helper -- "My Hometown Helper" Grant Program
(Deadline: 5/31/07)
Hamburger Helper is accepting applications for its "My Hometown Helper"
Grant Program. The purpose of this program is to support neighborhoods
nationwide by improving local community programs focused on the health and
well being of individuals.
<http://www.healthinschools.org/grants/ops932.asp>
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National Institutes of Health -- The Influence of Religiosity and
Spirituality on Health Risk Behaviors in Children and Adolescents
(Deadline: 6/05/07)
The National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for the
Influence of Religiosity and Spirituality on Health Risk Behaviors in
Children and Adolescents Program. The purpose of this program is to study
the effects of spirituality and religiosity on early alcohol and drug use
and sexual behavior, particularly in the area of HIV transmission.
<http://www.healthinschools.org/grants/ops933.asp>
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CIGNA
Foundation -- Targeted Grants (Deadline:
Rolling)
The CIGNA Foundation is accepting applications for its Targeted Grants
program. The purpose of this program is to support innovative programs
addressing the health and well-being of children, families and communities.
<http://www.healthinschools.org/grants/ops934.asp>
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YouthActionNet -- Seed Money for Youth
(Deadline: 5/15/07)
YouthActionNet is accepting applications for its Seed Money for Youth
Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support youth leaders
across the world who coordinate volunteer efforts in their communities to
promote social change.
http://www.healthinschools.org/grants/ops930.asp <http://www.healthinschools.org/grants/ops936.asp>
2006 Inspired Teacher Scholarships for Visual Learning.
Offered by Inspiration Software. All K12 or Higher-learning educators are
eligible. The value is $750 per award and they have $22,500 to spend.
Deadline is January 30, 2006.
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Fine Arts Grants
$20,000 for fine-arts
programs that help at-risk students.
Grant Title:
Fine Arts Grants; Organization: National Education Association (NEA);
Eligibility:
Local NEA affiliates
and K-6 art teachers;
Value:
10 awards worth $2,000 each; Deadline: February 1, 2006 NEA
Fine Arts Grants are awarded to teachers, through local NEA affiliates, to
enable them to create and implement fine-arts programs that promote learning
among students at risk of school failure.
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Grant Title:
We the People Bookshelf
; Organization: American Library Association and the National Endowment for
the Humanities;
Eligibility:
Public and
K-12 school libraries;
Value:
Free books; Deadline: January 17, 2006.
The We the People
Bookshelf program encourages young people to read and understand great
literature while exploring themes in American history. One thousand
libraries will be selected to receive the books, which focus on becoming
American.
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Toyota Tapestry Grant Program
$550,000 for innovative
science projects and effective teaching;
Grant Title:
Toyota Tapestry Grant Program Organization: Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc.
and the National Science Teachers Association;
Eligibility:
K-12 science teachers;
Value:
Fifty awards of up to $10,000 each; 20 mini-grants; Deadline: January 19,
2006; The
awards will focus on three areas. The Environmental Science Education
category funds projects that emphasize the efficient use of natural
resources and protection of the environment. The Physical Science
Applications category includes projects that relate the laws, principles,
and concepts of science (physics and chemistry) to phenomena and events
relevant to students' lives. Unique ways of applying science to technology
and making physical science more accessible to students are encouraged. The
Literacy and Science Education category will focus on the development of
literacy skills in the context of science teaching and learning.
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Hope Venture Grants
$1,000 to help Hurricane
Katrina victims and communities;
Grant Title:
Hope Venture Grants; Organization: Youth Venture and MTV;
Eligibility:
Young people ages 13-20
Value:
$1,000 per award; Deadline: March 17, 2006; MTV and Youth Venture are
offering Hope Venture Grants of up to $1,000 to support young people who
want to launch a venture--an organization, club, or business--that will aid
those affected by Hurricane Katrina. First priority will be given to
proposals that support the creation of sustainable ventures that aid the
citizens and communities who have lost so much from this disaster. A second
priority will be proposals to start organizations solely for the purpose of
raising and distributing funds for those in need. Hope Venture Grants will
be offered every week for the next six months to groups of two or more young
people (ages 13-20) with the most compelling venture ideas to assist the
people and communities affected. Applications for one-time projects will not
be considered.
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Teacher as Researcher
Up to $5,000 per award
for teachers who research literacy;
Grant Title:
Teacher as Researcher Grant; Organization: International Reading
Association;
Eligibility:
Classroom teachers
Value:
Multiple awards of up to $5,000 each; Deadline: January 15, 2006; This grant supports classroom teachers who undertake research about literacy
and instruction. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded, although priority
will be given to smaller grants (e.g., $1,000 to $2,000) to provide support
for as many teacher researchers as possible.
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CiviConnections Grant
$7,500 to attend a workshop and implement a social studies program; Grant
Title: 2006
CiviConnections Grant for Service Learning Projects; Organization: The
Corporation for National and Community Service and the National Council for
Social Studies; Eligibility: Teachers in grades 3-12; Value: $7,500 per
award; Deadline: February 24, 2006 CiviConnections
is a three-year teacher grant program funded by the federal Corporation for
National and Community Service and National Council for the Social Studies.
Students and teachers choose a current issue of concern or need in the local
community, investigate the issue through their community's history, and
compare their local findings with what they have learned about the selected
issue in our nation's history. Students look at how the issue is impacted by
one or more government documents, such as the Bill of Rights, and then
design and conduct high-quality service-learning activities to work on the
issue and strengthen their community. In addition, students will create a
public display to educate the community and celebrate their collaborative
service projects. Teachers will develop and adapt these activities based on
their students' interests and abilities, the needs or problems in the local
community, and their local social studies curriculum requirements. A team of
three teachers can apply for a $7,500 grant to cover their costs for
attending a summer workshop, implementing the program during the fall of
2006, and attending the 2006 NCSS Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
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2006 ThinkQuest Competition
Prizes for outstanding student-created web sites
Grant Title:
2006 ThinkQuest Competition; Organization: Oracle Foundation
Eligibility: Students ages 9 to 19; Value: Prizes and travel; Deadline:
March 22, 2006; The ThinkQuest competition,
sponsored by the Oracle Foundation, promotes multicultural collaboration and
learning by encouraging students to develop creative web sites focused on
topic categories. Students work in teams to build creative and educational
web sites that explore globally relevant subjects. Diverse teams made up of
members from more than one school, community, or country are encouraged.
Students between the ages of 9 and 19 are invited to form teams of three to
six students, supervised by a teacher-coach. Teams will have approximately
seven months to work on their web sites, focusing on their chosen topic
area. Contest winners will receive prizes from the Oracle Foundation,
including travel to the annual ThinkQuest Live event. In addition, national
winners may be honored and awarded prizes by national partners of the
foundation. Web sites must be entered by March 22, 2006. Coaches can enroll
their teams now, and the official competition begins on or after August 15.
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Giant Step Award
$10,000 to engage youth libraries in community activities;
Grant Title:
Giant Step Award; Organization: Thompson Gale and School Library
Journal;
Eligibility:
U.S. and
Canadian school library media centers, and youth-service departments in
public libraries that partner with public schools;
Value:
Up to $10,000; Deadline: February 15, 2006;
The annual Giant Step Award
recognizes outstanding school and public libraries that have made
significant improvement or created new initiatives in programs and services
that greatly impact student learning and development, or enrich services
both in the school and in the community. The grant looks for programs that,
over the past three years, have made a real difference in their institution.
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Christopher Columbus Awards
$30,600 to create unique solutions to scientific problems;
Grant Title:
Christopher Columbus Awards; Organization: The Christopher Columbus
Fellowship Foundation and the National Science Foundation;
Eligibility:
Adult-led student teams;
Value:
Awards range from $200 to $25,000; Deadline: February 13, 2006;
Today's middle
school students are the Innovation Generation-everyday kids with untapped
potential who are creative problem-solvers. Unlocking that potential is the
mission of the Christopher Columbus Awards program, a cutting-edge national
competition that combines science and technology with community
problem-solving in a real-world setting. With the help of an adult coach,
students work in teams to identify an issue they care about and use science
and technology to develop an innovative solution. They work with experts,
conduct research, and put their ideas to the test, just like adult
scientists. This is science and community involvement at its best, with real
rewards.
Target offers local grants average $1,000 to $3,000
for nonprofit programs. Grant applications will be accepted between March 1
and May 31, 2006.
The Braitmayer Foundation supports programs that
enhance the education of K-12 students through curricular and school reform
initiatives, professional development for teachers, and local community
efforts. Its grants, which range in size up to $35,000, are to be used as
seed money, challenge grants, or to match other grants to the recipient
organization. For grant requests larger than $10,000, applicants should
submit an original version and seven copies of the following documents: a
two-page letter of inquiry that describes the project and its timeframe, a
proposed budget, and proof of 501(c)(3) status. Grants of up to $10,000 also
are available; see the foundation's web site for more details.
Contact: Robert L. Kirkpatrick, Jr., (860)
638-5026
http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org
The Mathematics Education Trust, which was established
by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), will award a
maximum of $2,000 to persons currently working at the PreK-6 grade level to
improve their own professional competence as mathematics teachers. The
proposal may include the improvement of the teachers' background, the
development of projects or materials pertaining to the teachers' own
classroom instruction in mathematics, or the development of projects to
improve the mathematics curriculum. Any acquisition of equipment must
support the proposed plan but must not be the primary focus of the grant.
Recipients must have three or more years of teaching experience in grades
PreK-6. The application packet must be postmarked by November 4, 2005
Contact: http://www.nctm.org/about/met/duncan.htm
Organization: Best Buy
Children's Foundation
Eligibility: U.S. schools near Best Buy stores
Value: $2,500 Best Buy gift card per award
The Best Buy Children's Foundation
will award $3 million in Best Buy gift cards to 1,200 schools whose
educators use technology to make learning fun. The te@ch program awards a
$2,500 Best Buy gift card to schools in recognition of programs or projects
that creatively integrate interactive technology into the curriculum. Each
selected school must be located within 25 miles of a Best Buy store.
Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The
earlier an application is received, the better the chances of receiving a te@ch
grant. Applications will be accepted online from 10/1/05 to
11/4/05. Applying for or receiving a te@ch Emergency Response award will not
impact applications to the Best Buy te@ch program, which rewards schools
that make learning fun by using interactive technology in the classroom.
Contact: http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/teach.asp
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Theoni Pappas Incentive Grants
Organization: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Eligibility: 9-12 mathematics teachers who are members
of NCTM
Value: Up to $2,000 per award
Deadline: November 4, 2005For
2006–2007, grants with a maximum of $3,000 each will be awarded to
persons currently teaching mathematics in grades 9–12. Activities
are to be completed between June 1, 2006, and May 31, 2007. Materials may be in the form of books, visual displays, computer
programs or displays, slide shows, videotapes, or other appropriate
medium. The focus of these materials should be on showing the
connectivity of mathematics to other fields or to the world around us.
Recipients must be members of NCTM, have three or more years of
mathematics teaching experience, and currently teach mathematics in
grades 9-12 at least 50 percent of the school day.
Contact: http://www.nctm.org/about/met/pappas.htm
- Teacher Tribute
Professional Development Fund
Organization: National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Eligibility: NCTE members
Value: $500 to $3,000 per award
The Teacher Tribute Fund provides professional
development experiences and/or teaching materials for colleagues who
otherwise would not be able to afford them. Individuals may apply for
amounts up to $500, and groups consisting of six teachers or more from the
same school or district may apply for up to $3,000. All funds will be
dispersed in the form of a credit to each recipient to be used toward
products and services offered solely by the National Council of Teachers of
English. Applications are considered twice a year: March 1 and Oct. 1.
Contact:
http://www.ncte.org/about/grants/opps/108244.htm
- Teammates for Kids
Foundation Grants
Organization: Garth Brooks' Teammates for Kids Foundation
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations
Value: Varies
The Teammates for Kids Foundation accepts proposals
for grants from nonprofit organizations that specialize in working with
children. Grants support the ongoing work of operating organizations that
help needy children in the areas of health, education, and inner-city
services. The foundation's priorities focus on educational achievement in
areas of documented weakness; advanced learning opportunities to gifted
children who would otherwise lack the resources necessary to pursue dreams
and talents; and exposing children to learning opportunities they would
otherwise not experience because of insufficient financial resources. The
foundation accepts applications twice a year: April 1 and Oct. 1.
Contact:
http://www.teammates4kids.com
- Tiger Woods
Foundation Grants
Organization: Tiger Woods Foundation
Eligibility: U.S. urban cities
Value: Varies
The Tiger Woods Foundation provides grants that focus
on providing opportunities to underserved children and families in the four
program areas: education, youth development, parenting, and family health
and welfare. In the education area, the foundation funds school programs and
projects that enhance the learning process for children and transitional
school programs for young adults to become productive adults. The foundation
considers and awards grants four times each year: Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, and
Nov. 1. Applications submitted after one cycle has closed will be considered
during the next cycle. Organizations may apply for a grant only one time
during a calendar year.
Contact: (714) 816-1806,
grants@twfound.org or
http://www.twfound.org/grants/funding.sps?section=grants&sid=941&lid=1&gra=0
- Toshiba America
Foundation Grants
Organization: The Toshiba America Foundation
Eligibility: Schools
Value: $550,000
The Toshiba America Foundation awards grants for
programs and activities that improve the classroom teaching of science,
mathematics, and technology for middle and high school students. Public and
private schools, local educational agencies, and youth organizations across
the United States may apply. Projects should provide direct benefits to
students and should include teacher-led, classroom-based experiences. The
Small Grants Program awards grants of up to $5,000 monthly throughout the
year. The Large Grants Program awards grants of more than $5,000 in March
and September, with deadlines of Feb. 1 and Aug. 1, respectively. The
foundation's total annual grants budget is approximately $550,000.
Contact: Toshiba America Foundation, (212)
588-0820,
foundation@tai.toshiba.com or
http://www.toshiba.com/about/taf.html
- Tyco Electronics
Foundation Grants
Organization: The Tyco Electronics Foundation
Eligibility: Pennsylvania and North Carolina communities
Value: Grants
The Tyco Electronics Foundation, the charitable arm of
Tyco Electronics Corp., provides extensive funding for projects that enhance
learning opportunities for students. In addition to a matching-gifts program
for employee contributions to accredited high schools, the foundation makes
direct grants for programs that address a business or community concern of
Tyco Electronics. Organizations (public or private) that support pre-college
math and science education receive special attention. As with many
companies, Tyco focuses its support on communities--especially Pennsylvania
and North Carolina--where it operates. Past projects have included wiring
schools with fiber-optic cables to allow rapid internet connections.
Although the foundation makes funding decisions on a quarterly basis (Dec.
15, March 15, June 15, or Sept. 15), it gives the majority of its grants in
the first quarter of the year. Therefore, the best time to send in requests
is ahead of the Dec. 15 quarterly deadline.
Contact: Mary Rakoczy, (717) 592-4869,
mjrakocz@tycoelectronics.com
http://www.tycoelectronics.com/about/foundation/application.stm
- Westinghouse
Charitable Giving
Organization: Westinghouse Electric Co.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations
Value: Varies
Westinghouse actively contributes to programs that
benefit nonprofit organizations. Areas of emphasis include health and
welfare, education, and civic and social pursuits. Within each area,
Westinghouse encourages programs that help to meet the needs of populations
such as the disadvantaged, the young, the elderly, minorities, and people
with disabilities. In the area of education, emphasis is given to
elementary, secondary, and high school educational programs that emphasize
math and science, although consideration will be given to other relevant,
non-fine arts programs.
Contact:
http://www.westinghousenuclear.com/E2.asp
- William and Flora
Hewlett Foundation Education Grants
Organization: The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and districts
Value: Grants
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation seeks to
achieve greater quality and equality of educational opportunity in the
United States and throughout the world through grants that support increased
student achievement, improved access to exemplary educational content, and
other goals as outlined on its web site. The foundation will not consider
requests to fund student aid, individual scholarships, construction,
equipment and computer purchases, health research, or health education
programs. Applicants should submit a brief letter of intent for initial
review, after which proposals may or may not be requested. Full proposals
will not be accepted unless they are requested. Check the foundation's web
site for details before sending a letter of intent.
Contact: Grants Administration Department,
loi@hewlett.org or
http://www.hewlett.org
- National Geographic
Society Education Foundation Grant
Organization: National Geographic Society
Eligibility: Schools and districts
Value: $5,000-$100,000
The mission of the National Geographic Society’s
Education Foundation is to prepare children to embrace a diverse world,
succeed in a global economy, and steward the planet’s resources.
Teacher grants are given directly to educators to facilitate their work in
the classroom, school, district, and community. Teacher Grant applications
are accepted in the spring from any current teacher or administrator in an
accredited K-12 school within the United States or Canada.
Contact:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/teacher_community/get_grant.html
