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NOTE:
You can sign up for periodic email
notifications from the Florida Department of Education as another source of
2010 funding opportunities. Visit the following website to
register: info.doe.state.fl.us/communications/ |
Source: Lemelson-MIT Program
Eligibility:
Science, mathematics, and
technology teachers from public, private, and vocational high schools may
apply. Inter-school collaborations, like the integration of InvenTeam
projects with school programs and classes, are encouraged
Deadline: April 23, 2010
Purpose: The InvenTeam initiative is
designed to excite high school students about invention through hands-on
learning, while encouraging an inventive culture in schools and communities
long-term. Each InvenTeam will receive up to $10,000
in grant funding to invent a practical solution to a real-world problem of
their choosing.
Apply online: http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/faq.html
Award: $10,000
Source: Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Program: Dollar General Back to School Literacy Grants
Eligibility:
Eligibility Quiz (see website)
Deadline: May 21, 2010
Purpose: The
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Back to School Grants provide funding to
assist school libraries or media centers in meeting some of the financial challenges
they face in the following areas: 1.Implementing new or expanding existing
literacy programs 2.Purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy
initiatives 3.Purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs
Apply online: http://www.dgliteracy.com/grant-program/back-to-school-grants.aspx
Award: Up to $5,000
Students Invited to Create "Green
Solutions" in National
Middle School
Middle school students across the
The Siemens Foundation, Discovery Education, and the National Science Teachers Association have partnered for this initiative to educate, empower, and engage students, teachers, and communities to become "agents of change" in improving their community.
Student teams from sixth through eighth grade, under the mentorship of a teacher or adult supervisor, can register for the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. Teams of two to three students will identify an environmental issue in their community, research the issue using scientific investigation, and create a replicable green solution using Web-based curriculum tools. The mentors of the first 100 teams to register and complete a project for challenge will receive a Planet Earth series DVD set.
A total of 51 teams representing each state and the
The initiative will expand to elementary schools in 2009 and to high schools in 2010.
For more information, visit the We Can Change the World Challenge Web site @ http://www.wecanchange.com/
Source: Fender Music Foundation
Program: The Fender
Music Foundation — Grant Information
Eligibility:
Qualifying applicants are
established, ongoing and sustainable music programs in the
Deadline: Rolling.
Purpose: The intent of the program must be music instruction,
not music appreciation or entertainment, and the participants/students cannot
be professional or career musicians.
Almost all of the selected programs, to which we award grants, fall into
the following categories:
In-school music classes, in which the students make
music
After-school music programs that are not run by the
school
Music therapy programs, in which the participants
make the music
Almost all of the grants we award are traditional
instruments and the equipment necessary to play them. In specific instances, we have also awarded
microphones and PA systems. In order to be eligible for a grant, the
instruments and/or equipment must stay in the program for the life of the
instrument/equipment and must be played/used by the participants.
Apply online: https://www.fendermusicfoundation.org/grants/form_grantApp.cfm
FAQs: http://www.fendermusicfoundation.org/who/index.cfm?sec=faq
Award: $500-$5,000
Source: The Music Is Revolution Foundation
Program: The Music Is
Revolution Foundation Grants Program
Eligibility: Public school teachers
of children in grades K-12 may apply for funding.
Students and/or parents may participate in the writing of the application.
Deadline: See website.
Purpose: This is a mini-grant program for
activities designed by teachers to implement, support, and/or improve their
ability to provide quality music education for their students. Only projects that clearly contain a music
education focus will be considered. Applicants
are encouraged to include activities that expose students to genres and styles
if music not likely to be experienced as 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.
Funds may be used for supplies, materials, equipment, transportation for
a field-trip, and/or to bring a performer or musical group to the school. Funds may not be used to pay for personnel,
to replace state or local school funds, for celebration food and drinks.
Award: $500
Source: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Program: 2009
ASCD Outstanding Young Educator Award (OYEA)
Eligibility: The ASCD Outstanding Young Educator Award
nominee is an education professional, 40 years of age or younger, who
demonstrates exemplary commitment and exceptional contribution to the
profession. The OYEA honors excellence
in various job roles. Teacher nominees
can be from any level and represent any subject area. Administrators can be at the school,
district, state or province, or country level.
The nominee’s creative and innovative accomplishments
within the classroom, school, district, state, or region have had a significant
affect on student performance and achievement over time and provide an ongoing
model of excellence in encouraging all learners to succeed. The educator’s body of work
consistently proves leadership among colleagues.
Deadline: N/A
Purpose: The need for well-qualified, effective educators in
every classroom increases every day. Do you know any emerging educational
leaders who exemplify excellence and equity in teaching and learning? Share
their spirit and success with the education community by nominating them for
the ASCD Outstanding Young Educator Award (OYEA).
Award: $10,000+
Source: Toshiba
Program: TOSHIBA
Grants Program for 7-12 Science & Math Education
Eligibility:
Projects for grades 7-12 (public
and private schools throughout the
Deadline: N/A
Purpose: Selected projects will have
potential for improving classroom teaching and learning in science and
mathematics. Projects should be planned
and led by individual teachers or teams of teachers for their own classrooms. Successful grantees will have designed
projects that have tapped into the natural curiosity of their students, have
enabled their students to frame their own scientific questions, and have
incorporated the expertise of community partners.
Award: $500-$4,900
Other
Opportunities
Community Improvement Project Assistance from Lowe's (Deadline: Ongoing)
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=frameSet&url=apps.bridgetree.com/funding/default.asp
Source: Allstate Foundation
Program:
Allstate
Foundation Grants Program
Purpose: The Allstate Foundation supports national and local programs
that fit within three focus areas. Proposals for program support must address
needs within one of the three focus areas to be considered for funding:
Safe and vital
communities.
Programs should address:
·
Catastrophe response
·
Youth anti-violence
·
Neighborhood revitalization
·
Teen safe driving
Economic
empowerment.
Programs should address:
·
Financial and economic literacy
·
Insurance education
·
Empowerment for victims of
domestic violence
Tolerance,
inclusion and diversity. Programs should address:
·
Teaching tolerance to youth
·
Ending hate crimes
·
Alleviating discrimination
Source: NEA Foundation
Program:
NEA
Foundation Student Achievement Grants
Deadline: Applications may be submitted at any time. Applicants are encouraged to plan ahead.
Applications are reviewed three times per year, every year, February 1st, June 1st,
and October 1st.
Purpose: The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the
academic achievement of students in
Proposals for work resulting in
low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other
challenging curricula are particularly encouraged.
The Student Achievement Grants replace the
Foundation’s Innovation Grants, which have been
discontinued.
Alachua County Teachers seeking more
information should contact
Everett Caudle, Director, Project
Development and Staff Development
OR
Supervisor; or Kimberly Sims, Project Development Specialist
School Board of Alachua County, 620 East
University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601-5448, USA
(352) 955-7605
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Last update March 12,
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