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Grant
Opportunities Last Updated 02/04/2009 Compiled by Laura McGrail and Janice Fisher Here is a listing of upcoming grant opportunities that may be of interest.
If you decide to apply for a
grant, remember to submit a summary of your proposal for approval from the
Henderson County Board of Education prior to applying. If you require grant
preparation assistance, please contact Laura McGrail at 831-5081 or via district
email. Abbott Fund Scope: The Abbott Fund supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, mental health, oncology, cardiovascular health, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, career development, nutrition, human services, community development, science, civic affairs, children, minorities, and economically disadvantaged people. Deadline: Proposals accepted from January through October. Funds: Grants up to $100,000 Eligibility: 501 (c ) (3) organizations and government entities, such as public schools, public universities, etc. Contact: Abbott Fund, 100 Abbott Park Road, D379/AP6D, Abbott Park, IL 60064; (847) 937-7075 Web: www.abbottfund.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adopt-a-Classroom Grants 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. Every donor receives information about the classroom it has adopted, including an itemized list of what teachers bought so donors can see the impact of their donation. Contact: http://www.adoptaclassroom.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affymetrix, Inc. Corporate Donations Scope: Affymetrix, through its corporate donations program, supports nonprofit organizations in the areas of medical ethics, K-12 science and math education, and cancer research. Affymetrix develops state-of-the-art technology for acquiring, analyzing and managing complex genetic information for use in biomedical research. Deadline: None. Requests are reviewed four times a year. Funds: Grant sizes vary. Eligibility: Organizations must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Areas: Grants are focused primarily on three areas: science and math education, particularly for K-12 students and teachers; medical ethics, supporting organizations that help foster an ongoing public dialogue about genetic-related ethics; and cancer research and advocacy. Emphasis is given to organizations working in company communities, including Santa Clara, Sacramento and Berkeley, Calif.; and Boston, Mass., in the United States. Proposals are evaluated based on the company's focus areas, priorities, geographic relevance, available budget and eligible activities/restrictions. Contact: Contributions Manager, Affymetrix, Inc., 3380 Central Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051 E-mail: outreach@affymetrix.com Web: http://www.affymetrix.com/corporate/outreach/corporate.affx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AIAA Classroom Grants Scope: The AIAA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics professional society, makes small grants to assist educators in presenting mathematics, science and technology principles to K-12 students in an exciting, hands-on manner. The aim is to develop the future generation of aeronautics and aerospace engineers, scientists, pilots and space explorers. Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis in January, March, June, and September. Applications must be received one month prior to be considered (e.g. Nov. 30 for review in January). Funds: Grants are up to $200 per request. A school is limited to up to $1,000 per calendar year. Eligibility: K-12 teachers who have registered (free) as an AIAA Educator Associate. Requests from home school groups or clubs or 15 or more students can also be considered. Areas: Preference will be given to hands-on activities relevant to NASA missions such as aerospace technology; biological and physical research; earth science; human exploration and development; and space science. Funds can be used for classroom demonstration kits and science supplies, math and science software, graphing calculators, supplies for making flying objects or supplies for robotic programs. Contact: www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=216 ********************************************************************* Airborne Teacher Trust Fund Scope: The Airborne Teacher Trust Fund was created by a teacher who was concerned about the number of arts and music programs being cut in schools. Currently, the fund invites proposals for art and music programs that schools aren’t able to fund. Deadline: Teachers can submit applications year-round and applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Funds: Maximum award is $10,000. Eligibility: Elementary and middle school teachers in both public and private schools nationwide. The Airborne fund is still expanding nationwide. Applicants should click their state on the Web site to check eligibility. Contact: Applications must be filled out online. Web: http://www.airbornetrust.com/index.aspx ********************************************************************* American Psychological Foundation Scope: The American Psychological Foundation requests proposals from programs that support the science and application of psychological science among talented high school students, and to support high quality education in psychology and the nurturing of the next generation of psychologists. Deadline: May 1. Funds: Grants up to $20,000 Eligibility: Educational institutions or nonprofit organizations Areas: Goals of the program are to
Contact: Emily Leary, program officer, American Psychology Foundation, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20002-4242; (202) 336-5843; email: eleary@apa.org Web: www.apa.org/apf/precollege.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Allstate Foundation Grant The Allstate Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations to support projects and programs related to tolerance, diversity and inclusion; safe and vital communities; and economic empowerment. Tolerance, inclusion and diversity requests focus on teaching tolerance to youth, alleviating discrimination, and/or reducing hate crimes. Safe and vital communities requests focus on catastrophe response and mitigation, school anti-violence, and/or revitalization of communities. Economic empowerment requests focus on financial and insurance education, economic literacy, and/or entrepreneurial/small business skill development initiatives for women. Local education agencies and schools are eligible to apply. Grants are awarded for a maximum of $10,000. Deadline: Ongoing. Contact: Executive Director, The Allstate Foundation, 2775 Sanders Road, Suite F4, Northbrook, IL 60062-6127; email: allfound@allstate.com; www.allstate.com____________________________________________________________________________ America Honda FoundationGrants are offered for nonprofits, including schools, for projects that encourage innovative educational methods and techniques. Eligible projects focus on math, science, the environment and technology. Application form is available online. Deadlines: Quarterly: Nov. 1, Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1Funds: Grants typically range from $10,000 - $75,000 Contact: http://www.hondacorporate.com/community/?subsection=foundation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AutoZone Community Relations Scope: Car parts store AutoZone focuses corporate contributions on nonprofit organizations working in the areas of education, human services and civic affairs. Deadline: AutoZone’s fiscal year begins September 1, and proposals must be received by February 1 for consideration during the next fiscal year. Funds: Grant sizes vary. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations located in communities served by AutoZone stores, distribution centers or a store support center. Grants do not support individuals, political causes, advertising, athletic teams, family reunions, beauty contests, churches/religious organizations, or racing sponsorships. Areas: In education, interest areas include:
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Noble Braitmayer Foundation
Scope: The Braitmayer Foundation supports organizations and programs from across the U.S. that enhance the education of K-12 students. Deadline: Grant requests of up to $10,000 are due June 30 or Nov. 15; grant requests of up to $35,000 are due June 30. Funds: Up to $35,000 each. The foundation does not make grants to individuals, multi year grants or grants for endowment purposes or building programs. Unless it is a small percentage of the total amount requested, normally the foundation does not make grants for child care, pre-kindergarten, or after-school programs; nor for equipment including hardware, software and books. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, schools and universities.Areas: Of particular interest to the foundation are: curricular and school reform initiatives; and preparation of, and professional development opportunities for, teachers—particularly those that encourage people of high ability and diverse backgrounds to enter and remain in K-12 teaching. The foundation also provides modest support to activities to improve the quality of life of people in Marion, Mass.
Contact: Robert L. Kirkpatrick, Jr., Middlesex Corporate Center, 213 Court Street, Suite 1101, Middletown, CT 06457-3351, (860)638-5026; fax, (860)638-5069 Web: www.braitmayerfoundation.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bubel/Aiken Foundation Scope: The Bubel/Aiken Foundation supports programs that focus on the inclusion of children with special needs. Deadline: Online inquiries accepted from March 1 to July 31, 2009 Funds: Grants range from $1000 to $20,000 Eligibility: K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations Areas: Apply under one of the following four grant initiatives: Let’s All Play; Inclusive Recreational and Learning Experiences Promoting Awareness, Education and Health; Financial Assistance for Child Participation in Approved Inclusive Programs; and Continuing education Contact: The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, 8601 Six Forks road, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27615; (919) 882-2152. Email: contactus@bubelaiken.org Web: www.bubelaiken.org/grantsPrograms/Grants/tabid/62/Default.aspx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Computers for LearningThis program donates surplus federal government computer equipment to needy schools. Contact: http://www.computers.fed.gov/School/user.asp---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coca-Cola Foundation GrantsThe Coca-Cola Foundation has three focus areas for its grant-making: Innovative K-12 public school programs, teacher development programs, and smaller projects dealing with specific activities in the elementary and secondary classroom. The application form is available on-line. Deadline: Grant requests are reviewed quarterly.Funds: Grants typically range from $5000 to $25,000. Contact: 404-676-2568 (phone); 404-676-8804 (fax); http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation_guidelines.html; P. O. Box 1734, Atlanta, GA 30301. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Good Works Grants Scope: The American Society for Quality invites educators, who have instituted or plan to institute a community-focused quality improvement initiative in their K-12 schools, to apply for its Community Good Works grant. The program provides financial support and ASQ expertise to help nonprofits and schools improve operations and performance by using quality management principles. Deadline: Ongoing as long as funding is available. Funds: $5,000 to $15,000 for up to eight projects. Most grants are in the $5,000 range. Eligibility: Educators working in U.S. K-12 schools. Contact: Christel Henke, (414) 332-2933 E-mail: chenke@hansondoge.com Web: http://www.asq.org/communities/good-works/index.html **************************************************************************** Cooper Industries Foundation Scope: The Cooper Industries Foundation supports communities through Cooper Industries, a manufacturer of electrical products, tools and hardware. Educational organizations are a primary focus of Cooper’s charitable giving. Cooper supports community libraries; mentoring programs; vocational schools; and college scholarship programs. While the foundation supports a wide variety of educational efforts, it places particular emphasis on enhancing vocational education, because it feels vocational programs provide students with valuable training and practical skills to be better positioned for competitive technical jobs in the future. Deadline: The foundation accepts and reviews budget requests throughout the year. Funds: In 2004, the foundation awarded $230,000 in funding to community and environmental causes. A sampling of grant awards in 2005 shows a range of $310 to $89,000 per award. Eligibility: With a few exceptions, the foundation supports nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) organizations and K-12 programs. Contact: Nonprofits should direct requests to the local Cooper management in their community for initial considerations; details available on the company Web page. Web: http://www.cooperindustries.com/common/aboutCooper/corporateGiving.cfm?topic=ContributionGuidelines ************************************************************************** Dana Corporation Foundation Grant Corporation facility. Local Contact: Darrell Cummings, 1491 Eaton Dr., Henderson, KY 42420; (270) 827-2511, ext. 133 ____________________________________________________________________________
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General Foundation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grant Listings from the Discovery Channel This is a listing of sites to help you find grants for everything from math and science to reading and libraries. http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/business/grants.html _____________________________________________________________________ Educational Foundation of America Scope: The Educational Foundation of America, established in 1959 by the co-founder of Prentice-Hall educational publishers, seeks to encourage progressive change with its grant making. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the environment, reproductive freedom, theatre, education, medicine drug policy reform, democracy, peace and national security issues and human services. Deadline: Letters of inquiry, submitted by e-mail using EFA’s online form, are accepted year-round. EFA staff reviews all letters, and requests further information as needed. If interested, an EFA board member will be assigned as sponsor and a letter of invitation for full application issued. Funds: Recent grants ranged from $10,000 to $400,000 each. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations that have IRS tax-exempt status and are not private foundations. Areas: The foundation prefers to make innovative pilot project or seed grants that could have national or international ramifications. It avoids contributions to projects so large that a grant would not make a significant difference, and long-term support. Contact: www.efaw.org.********************************************************************** E-Grants U. S. Government Grant Site http://e-grants.ed.gov/egHome.asp ______________________________________________________________________ Federal and State Program Staff
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finish Line Youth Foundation Scope: The Finish Line Youth Foundation supports organizations that provide opportunities for youth participation through community-based programs addressing active lifestyle and team building skills, and through established camps with an emphasis on sports and active lifestyle, especially programs serving disadvantaged and special needs kids. Deadline: Ongoing Funds: Grants range from $1000 to $5000, although the foundation may occasionally make significant larger grants to maximize funding impact. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations Areas: Funding is provided for programs and projects; scholarships; and equipment and small capital projects. Contact: Finish Line Youth Foundation, Attn: Program Director, 3308 N. Mitthoeffer Road, Indianapolis, IN 46235; (317) 899-1022, ext. 6799 email: Youthfoundation@finishline.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Foundation Center Online
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Funds Net Services _____________________________________________________________________ Grants Officewww.grantsoffice.com ********************************************************************* Home Depot Foundation Scope: The Home Depot Foundation supports nonprofits throughout the United States and Canada that are focused on one or more of the foundation's funding interests: affordable housing, at-risk youth, the environment and disaster preparedness. The foundation awards both operating and program grants. Deadline: July 15, Oct. 15, Jan. 15, and April 15. All applications must be submitted online. Funds: Grants generally range from $5,000 to $25,000. Eligibility: Grants are made to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations in the United States and to charitable organizations in Canada. The foundation offers an online eligibility test for potential applicants. The foundation does not make product donations. Areas: In the area of affordable housing, grants are made to high performing organizations that are successfully constructing, rehabilitating and/or preserving quality, affordable housing for low-to-moderate income families and are helping to make the dream of home ownership a reality for many people. Support is also awarded to organizations that the foundation can partner with to help the developer of nonprofit developers and that support innovation in the field. Funding supports programs that focus on at-risk youth, ages 12 to 18, particularly efforts to develop leaders and encourage young people to become contributing community citizens through job readiness training, leadership development and volunteerism, especially in underserved communities. Grants to environmental organizations are awarded for efforts to conserve forestlands and promote responsible forestry management; encourage green building and sustainable design in affordable housing; identify and help alleviate the causes of lead poisoning in children in at-risk communities; and promote community recycling and clean-up. In the area of disaster preparedness, funding supports educational initiatives that help families prepare their homes for natural disasters and organizations that provide developers and the general public with the information they need to make their homes more disaster resistant. Priority is given to programs targeting underserved communities. Tip: If your organization is seeking a small product or cash donation, valued at $1,000 or less, the management team of your local Home Depot store may consider such a request. Each store has a limited charitable budget. Contact: Home Depot Foundation, 2455 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339, (770)384-3889 or (866)593-7019; fax, (770)384-3908 or (866)593-7027; e-mail, hd_foundation@homedepot.com; http://www.homedepotfoundation.org. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intel Community Grants Scope: Intel Corporation, a manufacturer of computer software and hardware, is funding programs that improve teaching in math and science; increase classroom technology use; improve access to technology in the classroom; and encourage students to consider careers in technology-related fields, particularly women and minorities. Deadline: Rolling Funds: Varies depending on project Eligibility: Nonprofits and publicly-funded academic institutions. Contact: Intel Foundation, AG6-601, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Web: http://www.intel.com/community/grant.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Graham Brown Foundation Geographic Area: Kentucky, with some emphasis on the city of Louisville and Jefferson County Scope: The James Graham Brown Foundation supports education, economic development, health and human services, and culture and humanities (excluding performing arts) with an emphasis on communitywide capital campaigns. In regard to education, the foundation supports early childhood education, higher education and broad education improvement initiatives. Deadline: July 7 for pre-grant requests (form found on web site) Funds: In 2007, the foundation provided over $20 million in charitable donations Contact: James Graham Brown Foundation, attn: Grants, 4350 Brownsboro Road, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40207; (502) 896-2440; email: grants@jgbf.org Web: www.jgbf.org/Home/CoreGrantMakingInformation/tabid/62/Default.aspx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Janus FoundationThe Janus Foundation focuses its support nationally on two areas: educating at risk youth and community service/volunteerism. US nonprofit organizations, including schools, are eligible to apply. 5.5 million dollars was awarded in 2001. The foundation is particularly interested in projects that offer volunteer opportunities to Janus employees. Through their at-risk youth for education priority, the foundation supports programs offering youth the leadership, occupational and academic skills needed to become productive members of the community. In this area the foundation does not support court advocacy, teen pregnancy programs, child abuse programs, or programs focused on developmental disabilities. Grants for community service and volunteerism are made to organizations that are primarily concerned with their community’s overall health and development. Grants in this area are not made for programs to alleviate homelessness or programs to reduce deficits. Deadline: None. Proposals are reviewed monthly. Contact: Janus Foundation, 100 Fillmore Street, Denver, CO 80206; (303)-333-3863; email: janusfoundation@janus.com; www.janus.com ___________________________________________________________________The Jewish Guild for the Blind Scope: The Jewish Guild for the Blind provides scholarships for college bound high school students who are legally blind. Deadline: July 1, 2009 Funds: $15,000 scholarships Eligibility: Legally blind students at the end of their junior year. Areas: Applications must be submitted online. Contact: Gordon Rovins, The Jewish Guild for the Blind, 15 West 65 St., New York, NY 10023; (212) 769-7801 email: guildscholar@gb.org Web: www.jgb.org/guildscholar.asp ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jordan Fundamentals Scope: The Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program, established by Michael Jordan to foster personal excellence and achievement among students, provides funding to teachers through: Innovation Grants: awarded to individual teachers for projects that will impact classroom innovation and improve instruction; and Inspiration Grants: awarded to teams of teachers in support of scaling-up implementation of approaches developed with Innovation Grants. Deadline: April 15, 2009 Funds: Innovation grants up to $2500; and inspiration grants up to $10,000 Eligibility: Public school teachers or paraprofessionals working with students in grades 1 through 12. At least 50 percent of the school’s student population must be eligible for the free or reduced school lunch program. Contact: Jordan Fundamentals, c/o COMPASS Consulting, 329 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 email: jf@compass-consult.org Web: www.nike.com/jumpman23/features/fundamentals/how.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
K-12 Grants ____________________________________________________________ The Laura J. Niles Foundation Scope: The Laura J. Niles Foundation seeks to support animals, education, economic self-sufficiency and disadvantaged individuals. In regard to education, the foundation provides funding for primary, secondary and higher education, as well as special education, literacy, and ethics. Deadline: Ongoing. Funds: Grants range from a few thousand dollars up to $50,000, although the foundation may consider a more significant grant for a program having a major impact in an area of interest. Eligibility: 501 (c ) (3) organizations that have an active board of directors with policy-making authority. Areas: The foundation favors organizations that promote partnerships and collaborative efforts among multiple organizations. Contact: To receive a grant application, email Ashley C. Lantz at alantz@fcsn.com Web: www.ljniles.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Learningis4everyone **************************************************************************** The Leo Buscaglia Foundation Scope: The Leo Buscaglia Foundation is a public foundation that was formed in 1984 to support activities dedicated to fostering the spirit of giving. Projects related to the arts, humanities, and education are particularly encouraged; other areas also are considered if they’re directed toward teaching and encouraging the spirit of giving. Deadline: Year-round. Grant requests are evaluated three times a year: usually in January, May, and September. Funds: In 2005, the foundation awarded $127,500 for 11 grants. The high award was $20,000, while the low grant was $2,500. Eligibility: Schools and organizations with 501 (c)(3) status. Areas: Organizations applying must demonstrate how their project will encourage the spirit of giving, specifically by showing how the individuals helped will go on to help others. Contact: Jeff Jordan, (310) 791-3144 E-mail: information@leobuscaglia.org Web: http://www.leobuscaglia.org/grantapp.html*************************************************************************** Lowes Outdoor Classroom Grants Scope: Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine have partnered to provide outdoor, hands-on science education to students in grades K-12. Deadline: Grants will be reviewed three times a year. Applications received from September to December will be acted upon by the end of January; those received from January to April will be acted upon in May; and those received in May to August will be acted upon in September. Funds: This school year, the program will award grants up to $2,000 to at least 100 schools. In some cases, grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects. All applicants receive International Paper’s Life of the Forest Classroom Kit, which contains 10 full-color posters, 10 teaching guides and 20 booklets. Eligibility: U.S. K-12 public schools. Contact: Outdoor Classroom Grant Program, P. O. Box 3292, Memphis, TN 38173-0292 Web: www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.htlm---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation Scope: This foundation, supported by home improvement superstore Lowe’s, focuses grantmaking on: scholarships for trades education; community improvement initiatives, such as park improvement, public space beautification or playground renovation; and K-12 public school initiatives including outdoor learning, construction-and trades-related education initiatives; and more. Deadline: Ongoing. Take an eligibility test online as a first step. The foundation considers local store and district management recommendations when reviewing proposals. Funds: Grant size varies, recently ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 each. Eligibility: 501(c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and public agencies in communities where Lowe’s operates stores and distribution centers. Contact: Lowe’s Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 1111, North Wilkesboro, NC 28656 Web: www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=frameSet&url=apps.bridgetree.com/funding/default.asp -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Math 911 Mathematics Software Grant
______________________________________________________ NASSP Bridge Builders’ Grant Scope: The National Association of Secondary School Principals’ foundation, with the support of the MetLife Foundation, seeks to support principal-guided initiatives that “build bridges” between school faculty and student’s neighborhoods that surround the school. Deadline: April 17 has been the date in years past Funds: 25 mini-grants of $5,000 each. Eligibility: Middle level and high school principals in U.S. public schools serving large numbers of low income and/or minority students. Contact: www.principals.org (click on “The MetLife Foundation Bridge Builders Grant” under “Grants and Scholarships”)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New York Road Runners Foundation Scope: The New York Road Runners Foundation seeks applications for the Mighty Milers Live, Learn and Play Grant Program to make running a part of every child’s school day. Deadline: Rolling. Funds: Grant consists of a free start-up kit with an instructional CD, incentives for students, and access to the Mighty Milers Web-based system (a $1,500 and $5-$15 per student, per year value). Eligibility: Community centers or K-12 schools where 50 percent or more of the school population qualifies for the free or reduced-price lunch program. Tip: Free informative Webinars will be held Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8 and May 13. Contact: Jennifer Slomack, manager, New York Road Runners Foundation, 845 3rd Ave., New York, NY 10022; (646) 758-9688 Web: www.nyrrf.org/programs/mighty_milers/grant.asp ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nike Inc. Scope: Nike Inc., has committed to investing a minimum of $315 million in grants, product donations and in-kind support through 2011 to give excluded youth greater access to sports through the Let Me Play initiative. Deadline: Rolling until 2011 Funds: In 2005 and 2006, Nike contributed more than $100 million in grants and in-kind gifts. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations worldwide. Areas: In addition to product donations, Nike will resurface old playing fields, fund community-based programs and help young people create their own communities. Contact: Community Affairs, Nike Inc., PO Box 4027, Beaverton, OR 97076 Web: www.nikebiz.com/responsibility/nike_giving_guidelines.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PTC Corporate Giving Program Scope: The Parametric Technology Corporation, a developer, marketer and supporter of collaborative software solutions, makes charitable contributions through its corporate giving program to secondary schools and their teachers in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Japan and the U.K. Areas of interest include the PTC Design & Technology in Schools Program that provides software to teachers by making licenses available to schools, as well as conferences, research, emergency funds, scholarships, and use of facilities. Deadline: None. Funds: In 2004, giving included $300,000 for grants; $100,000 to match employee gifts; $100,000 for two grants to individuals; and over $9 million in in-kind gifts. Eligibility: The company has a staff to handle all contributions and a contribution committee reviews all requests. E-mail the company’s headquarters for the required application form. Contact: John Stuart, VP, Education and Community Relations, PTC Corporate Giving Program, c/o Corp. Contributions, 140 Kendrick St., Needham, MA 02494; (781) 370-5000; fax, (781) 370-5647 E-mail: schools@ptc.com Web: www.ptc.com/for/education/index.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RGK Foundation Scope: The RGK Foundation – named for founders Ronya and George Kozmetsky – awards program support grants, especially those that improve the well-being of children, in three areas: education, community and medicine/health. Deadline: None for electronic letter of inquiry. If interested, the foundation will invite a full proposal. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted. Funds: Recent education grants ranged from $3,000 to $150,000 each. Most grants are less than $25,000 each. Eligibility: U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may apply. The foundation has no geographic restrictions, although very few grants are made outside the United States. Areas: In the area of education, grants support programs that focus on: formal K-12 education, particularly math, science and reading; teacher development; literacy; and higher education. Community grants focus on a variety of human service programs, including after-school enrichment and programs that increase literacy or attract female and minority students into fields of math, science and technology. Contact: RGK Foundation, 1301 W. 25th St., Suite 300, Austin, TX 78705-4236, (512)474-9298 Web: www.rgkfoundation.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KY Girls STEM Collaborative mini-grant applications available beginning Jan. 2. Organizations interested in encouraging girls to explore careers in math and science-related fields can apply for a mini-grant from the Kentucky Girls Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Collaborative. Grant applications will be available Jan. 2-31. Mini-grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to teachers, school administrators and leaders of community organizations, who are interested in completing projects to further school-aged girls’ interest in math and science. These projects can be single or multiple day events. “Our goal is to convince Kentucky’s girls and their parents that careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics are exciting, pay well, desirable and attainable,” said Nancy Martin, collaborative grant coordinator and professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Louisville. The Kentucky Girls’ STEM Collaborative is comprised of women in math and science related fields across the state. The University of the Kentucky is the lead organization in the collaborative. “These grants are a wonderful opportunity for schools, community organizations and businesses within Kentucky to partner on a program to educate girls about the science and engineering fields, and at the same time dispel the myth that these fields are ‘just for boys’,” said Sue Scheff, chair of the collaboration and coordinator of UK’s Appalachian and Minority Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Majors (AMSTEMM) program. Earlier this year, the group, which is a part of the National Girls Collaborative Project, awarded $7,043 to eight organizations that had programs focused on getting girls in elementary, middle and high schools interested in pursuing math and science-related careers. Applications will be available online beginning Jan. 2 at the National Girls Collaborative Project’s Web site at http://www.pugetsoundcenter.org/ngcp/mini-grant/index.cfm Recipients of the mini-grants will be announced by mid-March. Contacts: Carol Hanley, 859-333-8248 Nancy Martin, 502-852-5226 Sue Scheff, 859-257-2614 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P. Buckley Moss Foundation Scope: The P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children’s Education and the Moss Society provide grants to educators who need money to further their program goals and awards to recognize outstanding teachers who consistently integrate the arts into their teaching of children with learning disabilities and other special needs. Deadline: Grant applications available on Web site Jan. 1; award applications available on Web site Jan. 15 Funds: $1000 for grants; and $5000 for awards Eligibility: K-12 teachers Contact: P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children’s Education, 152 P. Buckley Moss Drive, Waynesboro, VA 22980; (540) 932-1728; email: foundation@mossfoundation.org Web: www.mossfoundation.org/page.php?id=3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sony Corporate Giving Scope: Electronics and entertainment company Sony makes grants for: arts education; arts and culture; health and human services; civic and community outreach; education; and volunteerism. Deadline: None. Notification will be made in writing within one month of proposal receipt. Funds: Sony does not release total funding levels, but grants typically are about $1,000 each. Multi-year requests for support are not considered. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, including schools and school districts. Areas: Each of Sony’s operating companies has its own resources (such as product donations or benefit recordings and screenings) and philanthropic priorities. For example, Sony Music Entertainment targets youths and music-related initiatives and Sony Pictures Entertainment supports arts education and community involvement in headquarters Culver City, California. Education grants generally focus on strengthening primary and secondary education. Sony is especially interested in efforts to promote literacy and basic education competency, and applying the companies’ financial, technological, and human resources to encourage creative, artistic, technical and scientific skills required of tomorrow’s workforce. Contact: For further information, Sony USA Foundation Inc., 550 Madison Ave., 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10022-3211, Attn: Communications and Public Affairs Department Web: www.sony.com/SCA/philanthropy.shtml ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Starr Foundation Scope: The Starr Foundation was created by the estate of Mr. Starr, a pioneer of globalization, and is one of the largest private foundations in the United States. The foundation has assets of approximately $3.5 billion and makes grants in a number of areas, including education, medicine and health care, human needs, public policy, culture and the environment. Deadline: None. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Funds: In 2003, an average grant was $25,000 to $125,000. Eligibility: The foundation has no set guidelines, except that requests fall into an area of interest: education, medicine and health care, human needs, public policy, and culture. An application form is not required. Contact: The Starr Foundation, 399 Park Ave., 17th Floor, New York, NY 10022, (212) 909-3600 Web: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/starr----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sylvan Dell eBooks Sylvan Dell Publishing is offering grants for a free, one-year site license, providing unlimited access to all 35 Sylvan Dell eBooks, featuring flipviewer technology with selectable English and Spanish text and audio. The license can be used on all school computers and may be placed on secure school websites, enabling students and their families to log in and access eBooks from their homes. Sylvan Dell picture books with science, math, and nature themes excite children's imaginations through fun stories, vibrant artwork and a 3-5 page "For Creative Minds" educational section in the back of each book. With each book comes free online educational material available for cross-curricular learning, including: 30-80 page Teaching Activities, Interactive Reading and Math Quizzes, and much more. The 35 titles have been honored as nominees, finalists, or winners of more than 50 book awards. The eBooks are wonderful for use with in-classroom projection or interactive whiteboards (Smartboards). List of books available at www.SylvanDellPublishing.com. Grants will be awarded to one elementary school per district. An easy online grant application is available at www.SylvanDellPublishing.com/ResourceGrant.htm. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teaching Tolerance Grant Funds are provided through this grant to classroom teachers for implementing tolerance projects in their schools and communities. The grant must target small-scale, resourceful, student-focused projects that promote acceptance of diversity, peacemaking, community service or any other aspect of tolerance education. Grants are a maximum of $2000. Deadline: Ongoing. Contact: Grants Administrator, Teaching Tolerance Grants, 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104; www.teachingtolerance.org ______________________________________________________ Teachers Net GrantsThis site clearly lays out the basics for writing each portion of a grant. Extras include a sample cover letter and an exhaustive list of resources http://teachers.net/archive/grants.html ____________________________________________________________________ Toshiba America Foundation Scope: The Toshiba America Foundation seeks to support projects designed by classroom teachers to improve K-12 science and mathematics education. Deadline: October 1 for the K-6 program; ongoing for grants of less than $5,000 each geared toward 7-12th graders; February 1 and August 1 for larger (over $5,000 each) 7-12 grants.
Funds: Vary. Grants for K-6 projects are
generally $1,000 or less. The average award for small 7-12 grade grants
is less than $4,000 each. For larger 7-12 grants, the average is $9,500
each. The foundation’s total annual grants budget is approximately
$500,000. Areas: The foundation notes that its grants “have ranged from awards of a few hundred dollars for garden supplies for a kindergarten classroom to up to $25,000 for a fully-equipped greenhouse on a high school campus.” K-6 projects should take place over several class periods, and should not be based solely on a pre-packaged kit. For 7-12 grade grants, the foundation is particularly interested in projects that tap into the natural curiosity of students, enabling them to frame their own scientific questions, and have incorporated the expertise of community partners. The Web site, below highlights many examples of teachers’ innovative funded programs. Teachers are encouraged to call the foundation to discuss their project ideas. Contact: Program Office, Toshiba America Foundation, 1251 Ave. of the Americas, 41st Floor, NY, New York, 10020; (212) 596-0620 E-mail: foundation@tai.toshiba.com Web: www.toshiba.com/about/taf/grant.html ********************************************************************* Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation Scope: The Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation provides funding for educational and cultural programs that target K-12 and college students; expose students to career opportunities; develop skills in new technologies; leverage teacher, administrator, parental and community involvement; include hands-on program activities; lead to comprehensive, systemic change on a regional and/or national basis; result in dissemination and replication of lessons learned; have a broad and positive impact on diverse populations with emphasis on women, minorities and at-risk students; and develop an evaluation component with measurable results. Deadline: April 1 and October 1 Funds: Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000 Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations Contact: The Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation Inc., 601 W. 26th St., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10001; (212) 549-6010 Web: www.tommy.com/opencms/opencms/corporate/foundation/applicationprocess.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sun Microsystems Inc. Scope: Sun Microsystems solicits applications for the Sun Academic Excellence Grant Program, which helps schools kick-start projects by providing equipment and access to free training and certifications. Deadline: Feb. 5 and May 8 Funds: There is no limit on the amount awarded. Eligibility: Public or private K-12 schools Tip: Grants do not include maintenance, service or technical support. Contact: Worldwide Headquarters, Sun Microsystems Inc., 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, CA 95054; (800) 786-0404; email: edu_website_contact@sun.com Web: www.sun.com/solutions/landing/industry/education/aeg.xml ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Verizon FoundationOffers in-kind gifts, volunteers, and cash grants to qualified non-profits, including K-12 schools. The foundation reviews unsolicited proposals on a continuous calendar year basis from January 1st through November 30th. An eligibility quiz and the application is available online. Funds: Average grants range from $5000 to $10,000. Contact: http://foundation.verizon.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation Scope: The Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation supports programs advancing renewable natural resources that contribute to sustainable solutions to community and global problems. Deadline: Online applications accepted between Jan 1 and Aug 1, 2009 Funds: Grant amounts vary in scale; minimum grant request is $2500 Eligibility: K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations, government entities, or local chapters of national organizations. Areas: Funding is provided for sustainable natural resource management, environmental education leadership, conservation, and green building or infrastructure in areas that recognize the value of renewable natural resources. Contact: Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation, EC2-2A8, PO Box 9777, Federal Way, WA 98063-9777; (253) 924-3159 Web: www.weyerhaeuser.com/sustainability/foundation/grantguidelines -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Source: Education Grants Alert
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