| Grant Name: | RGK Foundation | | Deadline for Applying: | | | Who is Eligible?: | Deadline: Submit a letter of inquiry anytime. Non-Profits are eligible. | | Amount of Funding: | Up to $25,000 | | Number of Awards: | 20 | | Focus: | K-12 formal education, especially math and science teacher development and literacy <br> <br>Note: this grant process begins with submitting a letter of inquiry; then RGK will let you know if you are eligible to submit a full grant. | | Website: | RGK Foundation | | More Information: | NOTE: This grant is very competitive; they only funded one grant in the education category so far in 2013.
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| Grant Name: | Lois Lensky Library Grant | | Deadline for Applying: | 12/15/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | Note: We have one grant cycle per year:
•Applications for library grants typically become available on this website on or around February 15th.
•The due date for sending the completed application is June 15th. [This is the last date that an application should be postmarked. Do not waste money sending an application via express delivery.]
•We send grant notification and checks to award recipients by December 15th. The list of recipients will be posted on the "News" page of this website by December 21st.
The LLCF library grant program provides grants to lending libraries for the purchase of books for children preschool through grade 8 [Early Reader books through Young Adult and Hi-Lo books]. We will consider applications for school libraries and for bookmobile programs, as well as for non-traditional libraries. Non-traditional libraries are those within or operated by charitable organizations [501(c)(3)] or other non-taxable entities that have lending libraries where young people may check out books to read or to use for gathering information. Examples of such organizations include youth or family resource centers, detention centers, organizations serving young people with mental or physical health challenges, etc. In this latter category the Foundation will consider purchasing books to be used by young people preschool through grade 12, but as with other libraries only Early Reader through Young Adult and Hi-Lo books may be purchased. Only libraries or organizations within the United States, its territories, or commonwealths are eligible.
The library grant program provides grants for purchasing children’s fiction or non-fiction books. The library grant program DOES NOT provide grants for book distribution programs, classroom collections, atlases, dictionaries, basal readers or similar texts, workbooks or similar instructional tools, or for textbooks or encyclopedias.
Grant applications for audio books will be considered only in the cases of children with special needs, where audio books would be particularly appropriate in addressing those needs. The Foundation will consider funding for the purchase of e-books, but not for e-readers.
| | Amount of Funding: | $500 - $3,000 | | Number of Awards: | Not Specified | | Focus: | Purchasing books published for young people preschool through grade 8Grants for schools that serve economically or socially at-risk children or that can demonstrate real need such as limited book budgets have the best chance of receiving funding. | | Website: | Lois Lensky | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Pepsi Refresh Project | | Deadline for Applying: | | | Who is Eligible?: | Non-profit organizations | | Amount of Funding: | $5,000, $25,000, $50,000, $250,000 | | Number of Awards: | Up to 10 grants awarded monthly! | | Focus: | We are looking for ideas from individuals, non-profits and pro-social businesses that can make a positive impact in the community. Ideas should be feasible and completed 12 months from the date you receive the first funds. Ideas must have impact within one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. | | Website: | Pepsi Refresh Project | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Computers for Learning | | Deadline for Applying: | | | Who is Eligible?: | Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Faith-Based, Other
| | Amount of Funding: | | | Number of Awards: | | | Focus: | This is not a grant for money, but instead for computers for your school. In order to encourage and promote the reuse of computers, GSA is proud to sponsor the new re-engineered Computers for Learning (CFL) website. The CFL program evolved as a guide for implementing Executive Order 12999, Educational <br>Technology: Ensuring Opportunity for all Children in the Next Century. The Executive Order encourages agencies, to the extent permitted by law, to transfer computers and related peripheral equipment excess to their needs directly to schools and some educational nonprofit organizations. The CFL program specifically matches the computer needs of schools and educational nonprofit organization with excess equipment in Federal agencies. <br> | | Website: | http://computersforlearning.gov/htm/hp_aboutprogram.htm | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | The Fender Music Foundation Grants | | Deadline for Applying: | | | Who is Eligible?: | 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; after-school music programs that are not run by the school; or music therapy programs, in which the participants make the music.
Available to all states | | Amount of Funding: | $500-$5,000 | | Number of Awards: | | | Focus: | The Fender Music Foundation accepts information from grant candidates through its Grant Candidate Form. | | Website: | Fender Music Foundation Grants | | More Information: | info@fendermusicfoundation.org
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| Grant Name: | Adopt-a-Classroom | | Deadline for Applying: | | | Who is Eligible?: | Public Schools
All States | | Amount of Funding: | $500 | | Number of Awards: | | | Focus: | 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. | | Website: | Adopt-a-Classroom | | More Information: | 877-444-7666
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| Grant Name: | Air Force Association - Educator Grants and Scholarship | | Deadline for Applying: | 9/1/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | Public Schools; Program Areas: Science/Environment. | | Amount of Funding: | Average Amount - $250.00 | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | The Air Force Association (AFA) helps provide educational opportunities for America’s youth. These opportunities were initiated to help ensure that future generations of Americans: * Appreciate the important role of aviation and space in America’s future * Have the technical knowledge necessary to understand aerospace issues * Have the educational background required to pursue aerospace careers. To accomplish their educational goals, the AFA communicates directly with the American public about the importance of maintaining a sound aerospace infrastructure and the importance of maintaining a strong Air Force to ensure national security. Another important part of their educational efforts is to support the educational objectives of the Air Force and CAP. As part of that support, the AFA recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of aerospace education. To support CAP’s aerospace education programs, the AFA provides aerospace education grants for Civil Air Patrol units. Since 1996, the AFA has provided over $240,000 to CAP units and teachers to help fund their aerospace education programs. | | Website: | http://www.capmembers.com/aerospace_education/aem_specific/educator_grants_and_scholarship_information.cfm | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Kids in Need Foundation | | Deadline for Applying: | | | Who is Eligible?: | Educators and others | | Amount of Funding: | Varies | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | This site provides a good overview of grantors – where they get their funds and how those funds are distributed to worthy educators. While the Kids in Need Foundation gives many grants each year to teachers, you may want to look at this site in depth to determine how this one foundation gets its money, finds volunteers, and provides a program that is extremely helpful to school communities. This is a good site that promotes a good program. | | Website: | http://www.kinf.org/grants/ | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Carolina First Foundation | | Deadline for Applying: | | | Who is Eligible?: | Generally, the Board favors programs and projects which benefit multiple schools, school districts rather than a single school or school district. | | Amount of Funding: | One-time grants not exceeding $20,000.00 | | Number of Awards: | | | Focus: | 1. focus on learning outcomes which will be demonstrated by data 2. have a broad and positive impact on multiple vs. single schools 3. lead to comprehensive, systemic change 4. involve collaborative partnerships 5. use technology and innovative teaching methods 6. will result in dissemination of lessons learned 7. funds are requested for only a portion of your project. | | Website: | | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Hungry for Music | | Deadline for Applying: | | | Who is Eligible?: | Groups or individuals working with underserved children who need musical instruments
| | Amount of Funding: | Varies | | Number of Awards: | | | Focus: | Hungry for Music supports music education and culteral enrichment by acquiring and distributes instruments to these future musicians. Groups or individuals may request an instrument through the online form. The form simply requests information about the contact person, the child, the instrument needed. A field is provided to give background information and need for the instrument. | | Website: | Hungry for Music | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | ASM Materials Education Foundation | | Deadline for Applying: | 5/25/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | Teachers of K-12 who develop and implement lessons on materials science.
| | Amount of Funding: | $500.00 | | Number of Awards: | | | Focus: | Grant is to help teachers spread knowledge of materials science to students who might be planning careers in these fields. The purpose is to enhance awareness of materials science and the role of material scientists in today's society. <br> <br> | | Website: | ASM K-12 Teacher Grants | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Digital Wish Grants | | Deadline for Applying: | 7/15/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | The deadline above that says July 15 is for the upcoming date that several of the grant applications are due. Since Digital Wish maintains and updates information on over 50 grants, there is no way possible to list every single grant deadline. As such, the question of "Who is Eligible?" varies as well, depending on the grant you choose.
| | Amount of Funding: | Varies | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Digital Wish is on a Mission to Solve Technology Shortfalls in Classrooms. believes that every child deserves a technology-rich education that will provide them with the skills necessary to excel in the global economy. Every day, Digital Wish develops new online tools and promotions that empower teachers and their supporters to get new technology for their classrooms and enhance learning for our children. With your help, we can provide the resources our schools need to thrive. | | Website: | Digital Wish Grants | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Best Buy Community Grants Program | | Deadline for Applying: | 7/1/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | Best Buy Community Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations that are located within 50 miles of a Best Buy store or distribution center. Grants are awarded to programs providing opportunities for young teens in the areas of education, life skills, leadership skills, and relationship development. Best Buy seeks applications from organizations that have current 501(c)(3) tax status and are serving a diverse population of young teens in the areas of learning, life skills and leadership. | | Amount of Funding: | Averages $3,000.00 - $5,000.00 | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Special consideration will be given to programs that provide youth with access to opportunity through technology. Additional criteria include: <br>Serve a diverse population in local or regional communities <br>Build academic, leadership and life skills in early adolescents (primarily ages 13-17) <br>Show positive results against a demonstrated community need <br>Reach at-risk children in working families <br> | | Website: | Best Buy Community Grants Program | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Enrichment & Accelerated Learning Programs for Children | | Deadline for Applying: | | | Who is Eligible?: | Public School, Private School, Higher Education
All States | | Amount of Funding: | Average $5,000.00-$50,000.00 | | Number of Awards: | varies | | Focus: | Science/Environment, Social Studies. Giving on a national basis to help young people of exceptional promise reach their full potential through education. This grant is funded by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. | | Website: | Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Big Help Grants | | Deadline for Applying: | | | Who is Eligible?: | Program Areas: General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies Recipients: Public School, Private School - All States | | Amount of Funding: | $5,000.00 | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | The NEA Foundation – Nickelodeon Big Help Grants are available in the form of Student Achievement grants to K-8 public school educators. The Big Help Grants program is dedicated to the development and implementation of ideas, techniques, and approaches for addressing four key concerns – environmental awareness, health and wellness, students' right to a quality public education, and active community involvement. The grants target these four concerns as areas of great promise in helping develop a sense of global awareness in 21st century students that will encourage and enable them to make a difference in their world. Both the NEA Foundation and Nickelodeon are strongly committed to supporting the development of these skills and attributes for America's students. <br> <br> | | Website: | Big Help Grants | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Beyond Question Student Response Systems | | Deadline for Applying: | 7/2/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | The deadline is currently ongoing while funding lasts. The grant program which provides grants toward the purchase of Beyond Question student response systems has received additional funding for the 2011-2012 school year. Grant applications are once again being accepted for multiples of $1,000 based on the number of sets desired. Student response systems are designed to increase interactivity in the classroom while also providing the teacher with valuable time saving tools and automatic grading. Such tools are becoming increasingly popular because of these features and because the systems do not require a technical background to use. | | Amount of Funding: | Varies | | Number of Awards: | (as of 1/9/2012) 3,600 grants have been approved | | Focus: | You may submit an application online, or you may download a grant application at BQGrantInfo.com. <br> <br>If you choose to apply for a grant, your Grant Request Code is 8D7-MNZ-04. This code must be included on your application unless you use the online version via the link above. <br> | | Website: | Beyond Question, Inc. | | More Information: | If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this further, please contact the company's Grant Coordinator, Sharon Player, at 1-888-843-0797 or sharon.player@bqlearning.com. You can also learn more about Beyond Question by visiting their website at www.bqlearning.com. | |
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| Grant Name: | Kids Gardening | | Deadline for Applying: | 6/30/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | School, Private School
| | Amount of Funding: | Varies | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Health/PE, Science/Environment <br> <br>Passionate about supporting schools and communities by promoting health, wellness and physical activities, Jamba Juice is sponsoring the It?s All About the Fruit and Veggies grant program to provide schools with $500 in gardening supplies, curriculum, etc. <br> <br> | | Website: | Kids Gardening - Helping Young Minds Grow | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Aetna Foundation Grants | | Deadline for Applying: | 6/30/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | Public and Private Schools, Higher Education, Others | | Amount of Funding: | $5,000.00-$150,000.00 | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Health/PE <br> <br>We focus our grant-making on issues that improve health and the health care system in the following three areas. Obesity: Addressing the rising rate of obesity among U.S. adults and children. Racial and Ethnic Health Care Equity: Promoting equity in health and health care for common chronic conditions and infant mortality. Integrated Health Care: Advancing high-quality health care by improving care coordination and communications among health care professionals; creating informed and involved patients; and promoting cost-effective, affordable care. <br> <br> | | Website: | Aetna Foundation | | More Information: | Email:
aetnafoundation@aetna.com
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| Grant Name: | Allen Foundation | | Deadline for Applying: | 6/30/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | | | Amount of Funding: | | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Priority areas: help train individuals as educators and demonstrators of healthy nutrition habits; encourage the spread of information on healthy nutrition habits.All projects should show evidence that special funds will not be needed to continue the program after completion of the grant period. <br>Preference will be given to projects that show available matching funds or in-kind support. <br> | | Website: | Allen Foundation Inc. | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Larkin Wilbooks IRA and RR Travel Grants | | Deadline for Applying: | 6/30/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | | | Amount of Funding: | up to $200.00* | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | *Bruce Larkin will award five hundred (500) grants each school year, up to a maximum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) each, to help offset expenses incurred attending these valuable conferences. Grants up to $200 are given for travel expenses to help finance attendance to the International Reading Association or the Reading Recovery conference for early childhood literacy professionals. | | Website: | Larkin Wilbooks IRA and RR Travel Grants | | More Information: | To contact us, please use one of the following methods:
Telephone: (610) 436-8755
Fax: (610) 436-6288
US Mail: 1311 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382 There is also a textbox where you may submit your name, email address and comments. Webpage does not indicate anyone will contact you. http://www.wilbooks.com/contact/ | |
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| Grant Name: | Cigna Foundation | | Deadline for Applying: | | | Who is Eligible?: | | | Amount of Funding: | | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Applications for grants from the Cigna Foundation. Grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations that work in one of the following areas: the elimination of ethnic and gender disparities in health care; the health of women, children, and families; mental-health services for needy children; obesity prevention; and improving communication between patients and doctors, as well as the promotion of health literacy. Additional information is available on the foundation's Web site. | | Website: | https://secure17.easymatch.com/cignagive/applications/agency/default.aspx?Skip=MultiLanding | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Allstate Foundation | | Deadline for Applying: | | | Who is Eligible?: | | | Amount of Funding: | | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Applications for grants from the Allstate Foundation. Grants will support programs in three areas: economic empowerment; safe and vital communities; and tolerance, inclusion, and diversity. Additional information is available on the foundation's Web site. Who may apply: organizations classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Municipal, state, or federal government entities may also apply. Grant money may not support individuals, athletic teams, religious groups or groups located outside the United States, fund-raising events or sponsorships. | | Website: | http://www.allstatefoundation.org/grant-focus-areas | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Share our Strength No Kid Hungry Grant | | Deadline for Applying: | 6/10/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | Schools | | Amount of Funding: | $5,000-$10,000 | | Number of Awards: | varies | | Focus: | Use of funds: increase access to summer meal program support; making more breakfasts available; increase access to afterschool snacks. | | Website: | No Kid Hungry | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | NEA Foundation Professional Development Grant | | Deadline for Applying: | 6/1/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | Public School Staff | | Amount of Funding: | $2,000-$5,000 | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Use of funds: funds for participation in high-quality professional development experiences | | Website: | The NEA Foundation | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Gale/Library Media Connection Team Award | | Deadline for Applying: | 6/30/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | K-12 Public Schools | | Amount of Funding: | $2,500.00 | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Grant is to reward the collaboration between teachers and media specialists to promote learning, increase student achievement and increase 21st century skills. Must submit a nomination form. | | Website: | Gale Schools | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | From Failure to Promise | | Deadline for Applying: | 7/31/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | K-12 Educators and Youth Group Leaders | | Amount of Funding: | $1,000.00 | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Uses of grant money: funds to educators with new ideas on how to move students in literacy, math, science or technology. | | Website: | From Failure to Promise | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Pet Care Trust Grant | | Deadline for Applying: | 6/30/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | Pre-k thru 8 teachers. | | Amount of Funding: | Varies | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | grants to buy pets and pet care supplies | | Website: | Pets in the Classroom | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Alternative Fuel Foundation | | Deadline for Applying: | | | Who is Eligible?: | K-12 Public Schools | | Amount of Funding: | $250-$500 | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | School staff nominate a math teacher who imporoves math education through teaching math ot others, volunteering for a mtth-related organization or igniting student interest in math. | | Website: | Alternative Fuel Foundation | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Student Achievement | | Deadline for Applying: | 6/1/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | Public school teachers grades pre-k-12
| | Amount of Funding: | $2,000, $5,000 | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Projects should engage students in critical thinking and problem solliving to deepen their understanding of Standards-based content. | | Website: | The NEA Foundation | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant | | Deadline for Applying: | 5/23/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | Public or private schools
| | Amount of Funding: | Up to $4,000 | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Grants are intended for programs that help students who are below grade level or having difficulty reading. Grants can be used for implementing new or expanding literacy programs; new technology or equipment; books or software for literacy programs. <br> | | Website: | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Civil War Trust | | Deadline for Applying: | 7/1/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | Individual teachers with lesson plans on the Civil War
| | Amount of Funding: | $2,500, $1,000, $500 | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Teachers are invited to submit their best lesson plans on the Civil War. Three winners will be selected to receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. <br> | | Website: | http://www.civilwar.org/education/contests-quizzes/best-lesson-plan/best-lesson-plan.html | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Toshiba American Foundation | | Deadline for Applying: | 8/1/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | Deadline: on-going for grants up to $5,000. August 1, 2013 for larger grants
Eligibility: math and science teachers grades 6-12
| | Amount of Funding: | Up to $5,000 | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Design programs that excite the natural curiosity of students with the opportunity to create their own scientific questions, and incorporate the expertise of cummunity partners. <br> | | Website: | Toshiba America Foundation | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | VSA Playwright Discovery Competition | | Deadline for Applying: | 6/1/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | Students in grades 6-12
| | Amount of Funding: | $375 for school; $750 scholarship | | Number of Awards: | Varies | | Focus: | Students submit original scripts that address the issue of disabilities. Plays may be dramas, comedies, or musicals, play should examine disability and how it effects them, others, or the world around them <br> | | Website: | The Kennedy Center | | More Information: | | |
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| Grant Name: | Burroughs Wellcome Fund | | Deadline for Applying: | 9/1/2013 12:00 AM | | Who is Eligible?: | PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION:
Eligible: 5 outstanding science or math teachers in North Carolina.
The award is for $175,000 given over a period of 5 years or $35,000 per year.
This includes---per year:
1. $10,000 stipend provided to the school district to supplement the teacher's annual salary
2. $5,000 is held annually to be given to the teacher at the end of the 5-year award ($25,000 total)
3. $10,000 may be used to purchase needed equipment and supplies for the teacher's classroom or can be shared with the teacher's school or school district.
4. $10,000 may be used at the discretion of the teacher for professional development activities.
Last year the application deadline was September 18, 2012 so I imagine it will be due again in September.
| | Amount of Funding: | See above. | | Number of Awards: | 5 | | Focus: | | | Website: | Career Awards for Science and Mathematics Teachers | | More Information: | | |
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