Michigan State University Libraries - Grants for Nonprofits : Education

Target Early Childhood Reading Grants
http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-031821
Deadline: March 1, 2010
Reading grants are awarded to schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations, supporting programs such as weekend book clubs and after-school reading programs that foster a love of reading and encourage children, from birth through age 9, to read together with their families. Most grants average between $1,000 and $3,000. More information and application are available online.
Source: Library Grants Blog

NEA Learning & Leadership Grants and Student Achievement Grants
http://www.neafoundation.org
Deadlines: June 1, October 15, and February 1.
The National Endowment for the Arts Foundation has introduced a new online grant application system for their $2,000 and $5,000 Learning & Leadership Grants and Student Achievement Grants that makes the grant application process easier. For a guided tour and detailed instruction of the new system, the Foundation has posted a video featuring grants manager Jesse Graytock. Applicants can view the video or link directly to the applications from the NEA Foundation's web site
(1) The Learning & Leadership Grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of the following two purposes: 1) Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research; 2) Grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment.
(2) The Student Achievement Grants aim to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.
Source: Library Grants Blog

21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
http://www.ed.gov/21stcclc/
The No Child Left Behind Act converted the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, an after school initiative, from a federally administered discretionary grants program to a state- administered program. In addition, the program is now written so that community agencies can be the lead fiduciary agency in applying for the grants. In the past, only schools could be the lead agencies, but other organizations could collaborate with schools. All centers must offer significant expanded learning opportunities for children and youth in the community and contribute to reduced drug use and violence. CFDA 84.287.
The program received a $1 billion appropriation for FY2002 and $325 million was awarded to states on a formula basis (current grantees continue to be administered by and receive funding through the U.S. Department of Education). Many states are now conducting their own competitions. (Note: A list of state Department of Education contacts is located at http://www.ed.gov/21stcclc/statecontacts.html.)
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Acquiring Resources: Fundraising
http://web.archive.org/web/20040717043410/
http://www.nwf.org/schoolyardhabitats/pdfs/syh_fundraising_infosheet.pdf
Advice from the National Wildlife Federation on finding possible sources of money for schoolyard habitats and gardens. Includes a sample proposal letter. The second link also provides information on how to go about acquiring resources for backyard or schoolyard habitats.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits--Environment
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Actuarial Foundation
Advancing Student Achievement (ASA) Grants
http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/for_teachers.shtml
Proposals accepted year-round.
Actuarial Foundation awards Advancing Student Achievement (ASA) Grants to public and private schools that agree to set up a mentoring project that involves actuaries in the teaching of mathematics. Actuaries do not need to be contacted before the grant is submitted. The foundation will help with securing an actuary to participate in the mentoring program. There is no deadline for the proposal, but the foundation needs a one- to two-month lead time before the start of the program.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Adopt A Classroom Portal
http://www.adoptaclassroom.com/
Adopt-A-Classroom invites the community into the classroom in support of teachers and their students. By adopting a classroom, donors form partnerships with specific classrooms providing financial and moral support. The result is a meaningful contribution to education in which donors experience the impact of their efforts and celebrate in a classroom's success.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Afterschool.gov
http://www.afterschool.gov/
One of the major barriers that after-school and youth development programs face is difficulty in obtaining secure and sufficient funding. Funding can come from many sources -- small family foundations; large, national nonprofit organizations; and state and local government. Provides information on how to finance, operate and sustain your afterschool program.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits : Children and Youth
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Afterschool.Gov Finding Federal Dollars
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/afterschoolfund/
One of the major barriers that after-school and youth development programs face is difficulty in obtaining secure and sufficient funding. Funding can come from many sources -- small family foundations; large, national non profit organizations; and state and local government. One crucial source of after-school and youth development funding is the federal government. This database gives you one stop for information about more than 100 sources of federal funding for after-school and youth development programming.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Air Force Assocation
Educator Grant Program
http://www.afa.org/aef/aid/educator.asp
The Educator Grant program is designed to promote aerospace education activities in classrooms from kindergarten through twelfth grades. The program encourages the development of innovative aerospace activities within the prescribed curriculum. The program also encourages establishing an active relationship between the school and the local Air Force Association organization.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Allstate Foundation
http://www.allstate.com/community/PageRender.asp?page=main.htm
Education grants are in the area of personal safety and security and include after-school programs with initiatives that safeguard against gangs and delinquency, fire safety, child safety advocacy, and anti-drinking and driving programs. Public schools and private/charter schools, but not private secondary schools, have received grants.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Innovative Reading Grant
Sponsored by Capstone Publishers (Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Picture Window Books, Stone Arch Books and Red Brick Learning). Established in 2006, the $2,500 AASL Innovative Reading Grant supports the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for children which motivates and encourages reading, especially with struggling readers.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits : Libraries
(Last checked 08/07/09)

American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Community Action Grants
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/community_action.cfm
Offers Community Action Grants, which provide seed money to individual women, AAUW branches, AAUW state organizations, and local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or nondegree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. One-year grants for start-up projects and two-year grants for projects focused on K-12 girls' achievement in math, science, and/or technology are available.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

American Education Research Association (AERA) Grants Program
http://www.aera.net/grantsprogram/
The AERA Grants Program invites proposals for quantitative education policy research using large-scale, nationally-representative data sets such as those sponsored by NCES and NSF. Minority researchers are strongly encouraged to apply.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

American Express Foundation
http://home3.americanexpress.com/corp/gb/howto.asp
American Express Foundation grants provide education and career training opportunities for disadvantaged students. Projects in communities where American Express has a significant business or employee presence take priority. A three-page (maximum) letter is the first step. Visit the Web site for further details and instructions on how to apply.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

American Honda Foundation
Grants for Youth and Scientific Education
http://corporate.honda.com/images/banners/america/AHF_brochure.pdf
Deadline: May 1
The AHF Grants Program is accepting proposals from organizations working in the areas of youth and scientific education. The American Honda Foundation defines "youth" as pre-natal through 21 years of age. "Scientific education" includes both physical and life sciences, mathematics and the environmental sciences.
Eligibility: Educational institutions, K-12, accredited higher education institutions (colleges and universities), and others.
Maximum Award: $40,000 to $80,000.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

American Institute of Areonautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation
Classroom Grants
http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=216
Deadline : December 30
The AIAA offers classroom grants of up to $200 for science and math programs. K-12 teachers who use science, math, or technology in the classroom can apply. Each school is limited to up to $1000 per calendar year.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

(Mary Lou) Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant Program
http://www.pta.org/documents/Arts-Grant.pdf
A limited number of matching grants of up to $1,000 are awarded each year to local PTAs for student-centered programs focused on arts education. Special consideration is given to programs that reach large numbers of students, especially students who are at risk. At risk is the term applied to children whose environmental, familial, and/or socioeconomic situation may affect their academic success or ability to learn.
Access to this web page is restricted to national and state PTA officers; contact PTA for more information. Check the back of your membership card for the current Username and Password. Contact your unit president or PTA's National Office if you did not receive a membership card. National PTA Information Center; E-mail info@pta.org or (800)307-4PTA
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks
SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm
Environmental Excellence Awards
http://www.seaworld.org/conservation-matters/eea/index.htm
Since 1993, the Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks have recognized the outstanding efforts of K-12 students and teachers across the country who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment. The "SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards" provides school and community groups with a monetary award, national recognition and some well-deserved fun at one of our parks. From the shores of Maine to the California coast, students and adult leaders working on behalf of wildlife and wild places continue to amaze and inspire us. Eight winning groups are selected each year to win $10,000. One environmental educator/leader each year receives $5,000. For information about how you, your school or student group could win both money and recognition, call toll-free 1-877-792-4332.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits : Environment.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Annie E. Casey Foundation, see Casey Foundation

AT&T Foundation Education Grants
http://www.att.com/foundation/
The foundation's scope is national, emphasizing support of higher education and institutions and national organizations serving the academic community, and K-12 education. Areas of funding under this category include programs/projects that use technology to enhance teaching and learning, encourage family involvement in schools, provide professional development opportunities for educators, prepare future teachers for the learning environment, and implement plans for lifelong learning and community collaboration. The foundation maintains a local giving program to serve communities where the company has a presence. Types of support include annual campaigns, consulting services, emergency funds, matching funds, employee matching gifts, fellowships, program development, general/operating support, and technical assistance.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Awesome Library: Gaining Grants Home Page
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Office/Principal/Gaining_Grants/Gaining_Grants.html
"The Awesome Library organizes 14,000 carefully reviewed K-12 education resources, the top 5 percent for teachers, students, parents, and librarians. It includes a search engine." This section focuses on grant resources for teachers.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Barbara Bush Foundation, see Bush Foundation

Barnes and Noble Corporate Contributions Program
http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our_company/sponsorship/Sponsorship_main.html
Barnes and Noble Corporate Contributions Program supports nonprofit organizations that focus on literacy, the arts, and education (K-12) in the communities where company stores are located. Funded organizations must be willing to work with the local stores on in-store programming. Limited support is also provided for national nonprofit organizations that focus on literacy, the arts or K-12 education. Requests are accepted throughout the year. Local and regional organizations should submit proposals to the community relations manager or store manager at the local Barnes & Noble store.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Beloit, Wisconsin Office of Grants and Home Programs
http://www.sdb.k12.wi.us/grants/
Includes grant postings of interest to elementary and secondary educators.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Best Buy Te@ch Awards
http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/teach.asp
Deadline: September 30
Best Buy's te@ch program rewards schools that make learning fun by integrating interactive technology into the curriculum. The te@ch program awards a $2,500 Best Buy Gift Card to selected schools. Teachers can make the applications.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Bill and Melinda Gates, see Gates Foundation

(Guido A. and Elizabeth H.) Binda Foundation
1415 Heritage Twr.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Giving limited primarily to education in Battle Creek and southwestern Michigan. Grants range anywhere from $200 to $100,000. Listed in the Foundation Directory Online Premium. 990-PF returns available for review listing historical grants.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Blockbuster Community Relations
http://www.blockbuster.com/corporate/communityRelations
Blockbuster sponsors several programs that use movies both to teach and reward students in schools across the U.S. More than 11,000 elementary schools are also taking part in our BLOCKBUSTER Class Act Award program, which allows elementary school teachers to reward their students' efforts with free movie rentals from BLOCKBUSTER. In addition, along with the American Film Institute and Channel One, our Film Curriculum program uses movies to get students and teachers talking about issues like tolerance and respect. So far, 12,000 middle schools and high schools across the country are taking part.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Box Tops for Education
http://www.boxtops4education.com/
Box Tops for Education has donated over $90 million to our nation’s schools since 1996, helping them earn the cash they need through easy, everyday activities. Join the Box Tops Booster Club to earn more for your school . . . and do something good for your family, too. Courtesy of General Mills.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Braitmayer Foundation
http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/
The Braitmayer Foundation is interested in K-12 education throughout the United States. The Foundation is pleased to have its grants used as seed money, challenge grants, or to match other grants to the recipient organizations.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Eli & Edythe Broad Foundation
http://www.broadfoundation.org/
http://broadeducation.org/investments/funding.html
Deadline : rolling
The Broad Foundation's mission is to dramatically improve K-12 urban public education through better governance, management and labor relations. The nation's 100 largest urban school districts that serve significant percentages of low-income and minority students may apply for funding, as well as state and national organizations. Initial contact should be via a one- to two-page letter of intent.
Currently, the foundation is focusing on the following three areas:
(1) Developing a K-12 Leadership Pipeline: The foundation supports efforts to recruit, select, develop and retain the next generation of principals, senior level district leaders, superintendents and school board members.
(2) Developing High-Performing Systems and Tools: The foundation believes that strong leaders in large urban districts need access to the best systems and tools in order to make the changes necessary to significantly increase student achievement.
(3) Changing the Operating Environment for K-12: The foundation supports several national, state and local policy initiatives that it strongly believes will enable dramatic increases in student achievement.
In addition, the Broad Prize is an annual $1 million award given to showcase urban school districts that demonstrate overall performance and improvement in student achievement while reducing achievement gaps among ethnic groups and between high- and low-income students.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

(Barbara) Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/nga.html
Deadline : September 4, 2009.
The goal of the national grant program is to develop and expand family literacy efforts nationwide, and to support the development of literacy programs that build families of readers. A total of $650,000 is awarded each year; no grant exceeds $65,000.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Capital Regional Community Foundation
http://www.crcfoundation.org/
According to the Towne Courier (June 22, 2003), the CRCF is seeking grant applications from churches in the tri-county area of Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton, for charitable work benefiting the community. Programs including food banks, clothing distribution, after-school and programs assisting the needy, excluding church building funds, will be considered. Grants up to $1000 each will be awarded at the end of August; all applications are due by 5 p.m. August 11th. To obtain a church grant application form for the Patrons Fund or to discuss a grant idea, call Joyce McGowan, vice president of programs, at the community foundation at (517) 272-2870.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grants, see White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grants

(Annie E.) Casey Foundation
http://www.aecf.org
The Annie E. Casey Foundation considers support for public education and disadvantaged children one of its priorities. It is primarily interested in "initiatives that have significant potential to demonstrate innovative policy, service delivery, and community supports for children and families." Collaborative projects that engage parents in school improvement and the academic success of their children are within the foundation’s area of interest. There are no deadlines. The first step in the grant-seeking process is to send the foundation a 2-3 page letter summarizing the proposed project, its goals, a brief history/background of the school, the population to be served, and the amount requested. If the foundation sees potential in the project, it will invite you to write a full proposal. The address: The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Attention: Office of the President, 701 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Grant guidelines are also available at the foundation Web site, or from External Resources and Partnerships (ERP) by calling 773/553-2610, or e-mail at: erp@cps.k12.il.us.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Center for Education Reform
Grants and Fellowships
http://www.edreform.com/Issues/ABCs_of_Teaching/?Grants_and_Fellowships
Information on grants available for teachers, school programs and education reform initiatives. June 6, 2008.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Charles A. Dana, see Dana Foundation

Charter School Dissemination Grants
http://www.charterschooldissemination.org/
Dissemination grants are provided for under the Charter Schools Program (CSP). The CSP was originally authorized in 1994 under Title X, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. State Education Agencies may use CSP funds to award subgrants to charter schools in the State. Dissemination grants are awarded to charter schools to support activities that help open new public schools or share the lessons learned by charter schools with other public schools.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Chicago Public Schools
Office of External Resources and Partnerships
Foundation Links
http://grants.cps.k12.il.us/grants.aspx
Contains information on competitive grants. Awarded from FY 2000 to Date.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Christopher Columbus Awards
http://www.christophercolumbusawards.com
Grants are available for teams of up to four middle school students and a coach to identify a community issue and use the scientific process to solve it. Grants are $25,000 and all-expense-paid trips to Disney World and U.S. Savings Bonds.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Citigroup Foundation
http://www.citigroup.com/citigroup/corporate/foundation/index.htm
In early childhood and primary and secondary education, grants support early literacy development, technology-based curriculum resources and career and college preparation programs. The Foundation also provides grants for teacher training and innovative teaching strategies that increase student achievement. Programs that enhance learning by integrating the arts into school curricula and increase student access to leading cultural institutions are also funded. In higher education, grants are made to improve student and curriculum development for graduate and undergraduate business programs.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Citizens Insurance / Student Leadership Services Minigrants
http://www.slstoday.com/
Howell-based Citizens Insurance Company of America and Students Leadership Services are uniting to make financial support available to youth-led prevention groups. Grants are available for $250, $500, or $1000 amounts to fund programs and events. Grants will be awarded for January 3 through September 1 and may be used for activities designed to prevent underage alcohol, tobacco, and/or drug use while encouraging safe and healthy lifestyles. For more information call Citizens, 1-800-388-4300, Ext. 2290. Citizens Insurance indicated that SADD-MI will be handling the mini-grant program for them. Call (248) 706-0757 for more information.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

CocaCola Foundation
http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation.html
http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation_coke.html
The Foundation supports programs in higher education, classroom teaching and learning, and international education. Our programs support scholarships for aspiring students; encourage and motivate young people to stay in school; and foster cultural understanding. The foundation’s board of directors reviews applications at its quarterly meetings; all proposals receive a written response following the review process. Contact: The Coca-Cola Foundation, Grants Administration, PO Box 1734, Atlanta, GA 30301; phone: (404) 676-2568; fax: (404) 676-8804.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Columbia Education Center (Oregon)
Resource Pages for Educational Grantseekers
http://www.col-ed.org/Funding/funding.html
Pulls together information on government and non-government funding opportunities, plus hotlinks to other promising sources of information.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Computers for Learning (GSA)
http://www.computers.fed.gov/Public/home.asp
The CFL program places computers in our classrooms and prepares our children to contribute and compete in the 21st century. The program transfers excess Federal computer equipment to schools and educational nonprofit organizations, giving special consideration to those with the greatest need. The CFL website connects the registered needs of schools and educational nonprofit organizations with available government computer equipment.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits : Computer Technology.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

(Joanne Cross) Coon Foundation
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/privloc.htm#coon
Provides grants to Seventh Day Adventist schools for various projects and activities.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

CVS/Pharmacy Community Development Grants
http://www.cvscaremark.com/community
CVS/pharmacy supports the many communities we serve by providing non-profit organizations the opportunity to apply for a CVS/pharmacy Community Grant if the project falls within our funding guidelines. Programs targeting children under age 18 with disabilities that address any of the following: (1) Health and rehabilitation services; (2) Public schools promoting a greater level of inclusion in student activities and extracurricular programs; (3) Creating opportunities or facilities which give greater access to physical movement and play; and (4) Healthcare services for uninsured people. Requests for CVS/pharmacy Community Grants are accepted between January and October.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

(Charles A.) Dana Foundation
Rural Arts Initiative
http://www.dana.org/grants/rural/
Deadline: October 15 (Letters of Intent)
The Dana Foundation grants professional development programs for arts educators in rural areas of the United States. As in the Dana Three-City grants, the Foundation is interested primarily in training for in-school arts specialists and professional artists who teach the performing arts to students pre-K-12 in the public schools. To be considered for this round, you must fill out a Letter of Intent in which you must describe why the proposed service area is considered to be rural, what challenges this presents and how the proposed project addresses these challenges.
The deadline for submission of Letters of Intent for the 2009 round of rural grants is June 4, 2008. Letters of Intent received after June 4, 2008 will be considered in the 2010 cycle of Rural Initiative grants.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Dewitt Wallace, see Wallace

Dollar General
Grant Programs
http://www.dollargeneral.com/ServingOthers/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx
Current initiatives include:
(1) Adult Literacy Grants;
(2) Back-to-School Grants;
(3) Beyond Words: The Dollar General School Library Relief Program;
(4) Family Literacy Grants; and
(5) Youth Literacy Initiatives.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Dollar General
Adult Literacy Grants
http://www.dollargeneral.com/ServingOthers/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspxy
The Dollar General Adult Literacy Grants award funding to non-profit organizations that provide direct service to adults in need of literacy assistance. Organizations must provide assistance in one of the following instructional areas: (1) Adult basic education;
(2) General education diploma preparation; or
(3) English for speakers of other languages.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Dollar General
Back-To-School Grants
http://www.dollargeneral.com/ServingOthers/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx
The Dollar General Back-to-School Grants provide funding to assist schools in meeting some of the financial challenges they face in implementing new programs or purchasing new equipment, materials or software for their school library or literacy program.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Dollar General
Beyond Words: The Dollar General School Library Relief Program
http://www.dollargeneral.com/ServingOthers/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx
“Beyond Words: The Dollar General School Library Relief Program” benefits public school libraries recovering from major disasters. The program is administered by the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association. The National Education Association works with the AASL on the grant review committee and provides support materials to libraries. The fund provides grants for books, media and/or equipment that support learning in a school library environment.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Dollar General
Family Literacy Grants
http://www.dollargeneral.com/ServingOthers/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx
The Dollar General Family Literacy Grants will award grants to family literacy service providers. Please note that the Dollar General Literacy Foundation uses the federal government’s definition of family literacy when reviewing grant applications. Family literacy programs applying for funding must have the following four components: (1) Adult education instruction; including Adult basic education; GED preparation; and English for speakers of other languages;
(2) Children’s education;
(3) Parent and child together time (PACT); and,
(4) Parenting classes that teach parents to be the primary teacher for their child.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Dollar General
Youth Literacy Grants
http://www.dollargeneral.com/ServingOthers/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx
The Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants provide funding to schools, public libraries and nonprofit organizations to help with the implementation or expansion of literacy programs for students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

The Dollywood Foundation
Imagination Library
http://www.dollysimaginationlibrary.com/howworks.php
The Dollywood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1988 by Dolly Parton and the Dollywood Company. Committed to helping children Dream More, Learn More, Care More and Be More, the Dollywood Foundation develops and administers educational programs for children locally in Dolly’s native Sevier County, Tennessee as well as nationwide. The Imagination Library® is one of the Foundation’s most successful programs. The Imagination Library provides a book a month from birth until age five for all children in participating communities. The Dollywood Foundation pays books provided to the children of Sevier County (Tennessee), Branson, Missouri and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – communities where her businesses now operate. If other communities are willing to cover the costs, the Dollywood Foundation will provide the Imagination Library program to other communities as well.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

DTE Energy Foundation
http://www.dteenergy.com/dteEnergyCompany/community/foundation/whatWeSupport.html
Education is a priority for this foundation. Michigan-based nonprofits interested in helping children learn math and science or sponsoring school-to-work programs and tutorial and academic-enhancement programs may want to contact this foundation whose headquarters are located in Detroit, Michigan.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

East Lansing Educational Foundation
http://www.eastlansingedfoundation.org/
Provides small grants, usually $500 each, to East Lansing school teachers for reading, math and writing enrichment materials, special equipment to carry out teaching plans and sheet music, CDs, and other items for music classes.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

(Charles Thomas) Edison Fund
http://www.charlesedisonfund.org/thefund.html
This foundation provides grants in the form of 82 experiments for teachers for classroom use. These are available for download from the website above. In addition, Grants are given for projects that without funding, would not otherwise "get off the ground." No formal application form is used; all grant requests should be submitted on the organization's letterhead and signed by an administrator on behalf of the governing board. Open deadline (Fund representatives meet three times yearly (usually February, June, and December) to review requests for funding. For more information, contact Charles Edison Foundation, One Riverfront Plaza, 4th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102; (973) 648-0500; FAX (973) 648-0400; email info@charlesedisonfund.org
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Education Grants Available through the State of Michigan, try the Michigan Electronic Grants Administration and Management System Portal (EGrAMS).

Education Grants/Programs from the U.S. Government
Posted on Grants.gov
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=ED
Some of the most current grant opportunities posted by the federal government.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Education Place Grants and Funding Opportunities
http://www.eduplace.com/grants/
Courtesy of Houghton Mifflin, this web page is divided into three sections: Grants for Houghton Mifflin products, available grants and links, and help with grant writing including sample grant proposals that won funding.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Education RFPs Posted by the Foundation Center PND Digest
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_education.jhtml
Each RFP listing provides a brief overview of a current funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking organization. Interested applicants should read the full RFP at the grantmaker's Web site or contact the grantmaker directly for complete program guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting a proposal to that grantmaker.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals : Education.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Education Week Grant Postings
http://www.edweek.org/ew/section/grants/index.html
Education Week regularly posts information concerning education grant opportunities.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Education World Grants Center
http://www.education-world.com/grants/
Provides a compilation of grants, grant writing, and grants by subject category resources.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Educational Foundation of America
http://www.efaw.org/
The Educational Foundation of America (EFA) makes grants to qualifying non-profit organizations that have tax-exempt status and those that are not private foundations as defined in the Internal Revenue Code. EFA provides grants for specific projects. It does not provide funds for endowment or endowed faculty chairs, building/capital programs, religious purposes, grants to individuals, annual fund-raising campaigns, indirect costs, overhead or general support. The Foundation prefers not to fund projects located outside the United States.
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the environment, reproductive freedom, theatre, education, medicine, drug policy reform, democracy, peace & national security issues and human services. Important characteristics considered by EFA are an organization's record of achievement, intended broad impact, sound financial practices, increasing independence, and correspondence with EFA objectives. Unfortunately, many worthy requests are denied because needs exceed the Foundation's resources or a given project does not fall within a current area of focus.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

EDUCYBER Educator's Grants Information Page
http://www.educyber.com/educator/grants.php
Thinking of applying for grant money for your school or institution? Whether you are just beginning or have already started the process, the following links (more or less in alphabetical order) should prove valuable in getting the information you need and in avoiding costly or critical mistakes.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Edutopia Grant Information Page
http://www.edutopia.org/grantinfo
The George Lucas Educational Foundation is a nonprofit operating foundation and is not a grant-making organization. We encourage visitors seeking grants or grant information to check our resource listed on this page. You might also consider contacting local community foundations, service organizations and businesses in your area, or your state department of education, which may provide school site-based grants in support of educational technology.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Founation
http://aboutus.enterprise.com/what_we_believe/our_foundation.html
The Foundation provides charitable support to worthwhile non-profit initiatives that are actively supported by the company's employees, their spouses, and loyal Enterprise customers in the thousands of local communities where Enterprise operates its businesses. It also provides more sizable special grants to non-profit groups or causes of significant strategic or social importance to the company and its employees. For example, some $30 million has been given to schools and scholarships to support minorities and economically challenged students.
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EXWORTHY Educational Links
Grants, Funding, and Donations
http://www.exworthy.com/
Find educational technology grants, e-rate updates and forms, grant applications, grant writing guides, and hardware purchasing/donation information at these links. Courtesy of two school teachers from the Los Angeles California United School District.
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Federal Funding Opportunities for Education Grants/Programs Posted on Grants.gov
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=ED
Lists some of the most recent grant programs available. Note: Select education as funding activity category before initiating search.
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Feedtheminds.org
http://www.feedtheminds.org/
A Christian communication charity which brings books and literacy materials to the poorest countries of the world.
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Financing and Sustaining Out-of-School Time Programs in Rural Communities
http://www.financeproject.org/publications/OSTRuralYouth.pdf
Leaders of rural out-of-school time programs need to act strategically to ensure the long-term success of their initiatives. This brief describes the funding landscape and highlights the unique resource challenges confronting rural out-of-school time programs. It also describes various public and private resources that can support out-of-school time programming and identifies effective strategies that can be used by program leaders to create sustainable approaches to their work. A compilation by Kate Sandel and Soumya Bhat, The Finance Project, January 2008.
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Flaghouse
http://www.flaghouse.com/grantwriting.asp
FlagHouse is a global supplier of physical education equipment and products, equipment and programs to both physical education and recreation professionals, as well as professionals who deal with children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. FlagHouse offers grants listings and grant writing assistance to schools who are interested in obtaining funding to purchase FlagHouse equipment and products.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits : Recreation
(Last checked 12/19/08)

Food Lion Charitable Foundation
http://charitablefoundation.foodlion.org/
The Food Lion Charitable Foundation provides support for nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the communities in the Eastern U.S. served by Food Lion stores. (Visit the company's website at www.foodlion.com to access the "Store Locator.") The Foundation's general grant making categories include primary and secondary education, feeding the hungry, and local charitable organizations. Preference is given to organizations that involve company employees. Grant requests are accepted at any time and are reviewed quarterly. Visit the website listed above for more information.
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Foundation for Haslett Schools
http://www.haslett.k12.mi.us/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=32
Many schools have developed foundations or booster clubs to support school activities. The Foundation for Haslett Schools offers mini-grants and scholarships.
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Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED)
http://www.fred.org/
The mission of the Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED), a charitable foundation affiliated with the Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies (OPASTCO), is to promote activities that improve rural educational, social, and economic conditions. Grants, awards and scholarships are provided each year to rural students, residents and communities in OPASTCO members' service areas. The Foundation’s programs include the Ethyl Grant Program, which provides matching grants to OPASTCO member telephone companies for projects aimed at bettering their communities, and the Technology Grants for Rural Schools program, which helps public schools in rural areas served by OPASTCO members meet the growing need for innovative technology in the classroom. Additionally, the Foundation offers the Rural Teacher of the Year award as well as leadership and scholarship programs for high school seniors. Visit the above website for more information, including deadlines for the specific programs.
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Foundation Funding Guide : Guide to Foundation Funding Sources for the Top 20 States
http://www.kurzweiledu.com/files/foundations_funding.pdf
This guide provides detailed information on foundations that provide grants for program development in primary/secondary schools. These foundations include local community foundations, regionally focused family foundations, and corporate foundations. There are approximately 70,000 foundations in the US with over $300 billion in assets. Foundations are a good source of funding as they distribute in excess of $14B in grants each year.
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Foundations and Organizations that Support Education Innovation
http://web.archive.org/web/20041028072402/http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/resources/foundations.html
A directory compiled by the National Library of Education. Includes American Association for Higher Education, The Annenberg Foundation, Arizona Community Foundation, Bank of America Foundation Inc., Broad Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Circuit City Foundation, Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education, The Frances L. & Edwin L. Cummings Memorial Fund, The Dana Foundation, Dekko Foundation Inc., Joseph Drown Foundation, The Ford Foundation, Freddie Mac Foundation, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, Jaquelin Hume Foundation, Hyde Family Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, The Joyce Foundation, The J. M. Kaplan Fund Inc., Lucent Technologies Foundation, Richard King Mellon Foundation, The J. P. Morgan Chase Foundation, National Council for the Social Studies, NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education, New Prospect Foundation, New Visions for Public Schools, Old York Foundation, Panasonic Foundation Inc., The William Penn Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Phelps-Stokes Fund, Joseph H. and Florence A. Roblee Foundation, The Schumann Fund for New Jersey, Inc., Southern Education Foundation, Inc., Sprint Foundation (Formerly/Also known as: United Telecommunications Foundation), Stark Education Partnership, Waksman Foundation for Microbiology, Walton Family Foundation Inc., The Wendling Foundation, The Whitaker Foundation, Tiger Woods Foundation, Inc., Woods Fund of Chicago, and The Zelnak Private Foundation. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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Fund for Teachers
Professional Development Grants
http://www.fundforteachers.org/
The Fund for Teachers provides grants of up to $5,000 to classroom teachers with a minimum of three years experience, so that they may participate in training and enriching activities that will improve and enhance their skills as teachers. Grants will be made solely to fund participation by grant recipients in summer professional and personal development activities. Applicants must be employed as a public or private teacher in K-12th grade at the time grants are approved and made. Since 1998, 567 teachers in seven cities - Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Oakland, St. Paul, and Tulsa - have received funding, including 267 Fellows during the summer of 2003. FFT Fellows have participated in programs and traveled in 45 countries on 6 continents. In 2004 Fund for Teachers continues to expand and will award funds to 444 teachers including for the first time, teachers in rural Colorado; rural Oklahoma; Boston, Massachusetts; and to the national network of Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound schools.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Funding for Afterschool
http://www.afterschool.org/funding.cfm
Courtesy of Promising Practices in Afterschool.
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FundingFactory Recycling Program
http://www.etcep.com/
FundingFactory has helped thousands of educational and non-profit organizations nationwide reach their fundraising goals in an effective and innovative way…recycling. Your organization can earn FREE technology, sports & recreation equipment, playground systems or even CASH by simply collecting and recycling items most people just throw away. Recycle empty inkjet & laser cartridges and even old cell phones and start redeeming your rewards immediately.
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Fundsnet Services Online Education Corporate Funders
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/educ01.htm
A collection of web links by FundsNet.
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Fundsnet Services Online Education Grantmaking Foundations
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/educatio.htm
A collection of web links by FundsNet.
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(Bill and Melinda) Gates Foundation
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/
Bill and Melinda Gates hope to make an enduring contribution toward increasing access to innovations in education, technology, and global health. More than seventeen billion dollars in endowments have been set aside for these causes.
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Gear Up Program
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
http://www.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html
The GEAR UP program is a discretionary grant program designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. GEAR UP provides five-year grants to States and partnerships to provide services at high-poverty middle and high schools. GEAR UP grantees serve an entire cohort of students beginning no later than the seventh grade and follow the cohort through high school. GEAR UP funds are also used to provide college scholarships to low-income students.
GEAR UP is unique from other initiatives. This program employs partnerships committed to serving and accelerating the academic achievement of cohorts of students through their high school graduation. GEAR UP partnerships supplement (not supplant) existing reform efforts, offer services that promote academic preparation and the understanding of necessary costs to attend college, provide professional development, and continuously build capacity so that projects can be sustained beyond the term of the grant.
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General Mills Box Tops for Education
http://www.boxtops4education.com/
A nationwide fundraising program that helps K-8 schools earn extra cash for items that are not covered by shrinking school budgets. With Box Tops for Education, your school can earn up to $10,000 in cash for new playground equipment. Library books. Technology. Art supplies. Whatever your school needs most!
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Genesee Intermediate School District
Grants and Development Department
Hot Grant Bytes
http://207.74.115.133/grants/hotbytes.htm
A table of potential funding opportunities for educators, updated daily by the Genesee Intermediate School District's Grants & Development Department in Flint, MI.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Genesee Intermediate School District
Grants and Development Department
Online Resources Database
http://207.74.115.133/resources/subject.asp?Category=1
A compilation of resources by Glenda Letavis, Program Secretary in the Grants and Development Department, e-mail: gletavis@gisd.gisd.k12.mi.us.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Getting the Grant: A Guide to Securing Additional Funds for After School Education and Safety Programs
http://76.12.61.196/publications/FINA_GrantwritingGuide.pdf
An engaging, easy-to read publication providing California leaders in schools, school districts, and community-based organizations with simple, straightforward guidance on how to develop effective grant proposals to garner program support. Developed by The Finance Project, this guide outlines considerations for identifying and pursuing grant funding opportunities, reviews the key components of a grant proposal and offers concrete suggestions for making each section succinct and compelling. The guide also includes resources that provide examples of quality grant requests and additional information on funding sources and grant-writing. A compilation by Michelle Ganow Jones, The Finance Project, August 2007.
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Globe Science and Education Program
http://www.globe.gov/fsl/html/templ.cgi?nsfao&lang=en&nav=1
GLOBE is a hands-on, school-based science and education program. In the U.S., GLOBE is a Federal interagency program sponsored by NOAA, NASA, NSF, and EPA, in partnership with over 140 colleges and universities, state and local school systems and non-government organizations. Internationally, GLOBE is a partnership between the U.S. and over 95 other countries. Over a million K-12 students in more than 10,000 schools have taken part in the program, and there are more than 16,000 GLOBE-trained teachers. GLOBE is now seeking proposals from science-educator teams supporting higher education, school and private partnerships that give K-12 students hands-on experience. For complete information on this solicitation go to: http://www.globe.gov/fsl/html/templ.cgi?nsfao&lang=en&nav=1. Also familiarize yourself with the GLOBE Program at: http://www.globe.gov. Source: Grants and Foundations Review, Jan. 15, 2002.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Google RISE
http://www.google.com/corporate/diversity/rise/index.html
Deadline : December 1
Google is committed to the belief that today's youth will invent the greatest technologies of the future. We feel that every student should have the opportunity to shine, and that success is made possible through a solid educational foundation. With that in mind, we'd like to introduce Google RISE (Roots in Science and Engineering) Awards, designed to fund, promote and support science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and computer science education. Award amounts will range from $500 - $15,000 in financial and in-kind support.
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Grant Wrangler
http://www.grantwrangler.com/
Compiles funding opportunities for K-12 school and teacher grants.
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Grantmakers for Education
http://www.edfunders.org/
Grantmakers for Education is a membership organization for private and public grantmakers that support education from early childhood through K-12 and higher education. Our mission is to improve educational outcomes for students by strengthening philanthropy's capacity and effectiveness. While the organization does not make grants, its members often do.
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Grants and Other Funding Opportunities
http://learn.arc.nasa.gov/grants/index.html
A compilation of resources for K-12 grade teachers provided by the NASA Learning Technologies Project. Last updated July 2, 2002.
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Grants for Geographic Literacy
http://www.socialstudies.org/awards/geographiclit
Deadline : March 31st
An annual grant of $2,500 made available by the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS). These funds are meant to promote geography education in the schools; to enhance the geographic literacy of students at the classroom, district, or statewide level; and to encourage the integration of geography into the social studies curriculum/classroom.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits : Social Sciences.
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Grants for Individuals (Financial Aid)
see Grants for Individuals or Grants for Individuals - Education

Grants.gov
http://www.grants.gov/search/category.do
Select education as your category and review possibilities.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Guide to U.S. Department of Education Grants and Contracts
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml?src=rt
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is providing nearly $38 billion this year to states and school districts, primarily through formula-based grant programs, to improve elementary and secondary schools and meet the special needs of students. ED is providing about $2.5 billion to help strengthen teaching and learning in colleges and other postsecondary institutions and over $4 billion to support rehabilitation, adult education, research and development, statistics, and assessment. ED awards about $1.5 billion in contracts each year for goods and services necessary to carry out its mission.
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Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation, see Binda Foundation

Hewlett-Packard Company
K-12 HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative (U.S. and Puerto Rico)
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/us/programs/tech_teaching/k12_main.html
The K-12 HP Technology for Teaching grant initiative is designed to support innovative and effective uses of technology in the classroom setting. HP will grant at least 110 awards to K-12 public schools that are using a collaborative, team-based approach to implementing technology integration projects.
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Hewlett-Packard Social Responsibility
http://grants.hp.com/us/programs/tech_teaching/index.html
HP’s U.S. grant programs support K-12 schools and non-profits, primarily in communities where our employees live and work, as well as institutions of higher learning, through annual grant initiatives that are launched at the beginning of each fiscal year (November). In addition, HP U.S. employees make a difference to schools and communities through HP's U.S. employee giving programs.
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History Channel
Save Our History Grants
http://www.history.com/content/saveourhistory/grant-program
Deadline : June 5, 2009
Provides funding to history organizations that partner with schools on a local community preservation project. Since launching the Save Our History Grant Program in 2004, History has awarded over $1 Million Dollars in grants to organizations and schools throughout the United States. During the 2009/2010 school year, History will again award grants of up to $10,000 to historical organizations to fund hands-on, experiential educational projects that teach students about their local history and actively engage them in its preservation. For guidelines and criteria, important dates, and to apply, please visit the Save Our History website and click on grants. Any questions can be directed to info@saveourhistory.com .
Listed under Grants for Nonprofits - Historic Preservation; Humanities.
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Hot Grant Bytes
http://www.gisd.k12.mi.us/grants/hotbytes.htm
Presents potential financial resources for educators, updated daily by Genesee Intermediate School District's Grants & Development Department.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

IBM Corporate Grants
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives/grant/education/
Deadline: open
Description: The primary grant-making focus is public education on a national basis with emphasis on areas of company operations including Armond, NY. Also gives products and employee matching gifts. Most grants are initiated by IBM and unsolicited proposals are not likely to be funded; HOWEVER, they do accept them, and there are instructions on the web site on how to apply. Their "reinventing education" program is a top priority. Public, private, and charter schools as well as higher education institutions may apply. Average grants range from $500 tp $2 million. For more information call (914) 499-1900 or send an e-mail to ibmgives@vnet.ibm.com.
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I LoveSchools.com
http://www.iloveschools.com/
At iLoveSchools.com teachers can register to receive free school supplies directly from donors nationwide. More than 26,000 teachers and thousands of donors take part in the program. In addition, a new ClassroomFriend program lets a group of donors rally to support an entire school.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Intel Public Affairs Contribution and Grant Information
http://www.intel.com/community/grant.htm
Our primary giving focus is education; we have strong interest in supporting K-12/higher education and community programs that deliver the kind of educational opportunities that all students will need to prepare themselves to succeed in the 21st century. Intel vigorously supports education through grants for programs that advance science, math and technology education, particularly for women and underserved populations.
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INTEL's Global Commitment to Education
http://www.intel.com/education/sections/corporate3/index.htm
Intel collaborates with top universities around the world to accelerate the advancement of research and curricula to meet rapid technology advances.
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International Reading Association
Regie Routman Teacher Recognition Award
http://www.reading.org/association/awards/teachers_routman.html
Deadline: Completed entries must be received by November 1.
The Regie Routman Teacher Recognition Award honors an outstanding regular classroom elementary teacher of reading and language arts in grades K-6 (ages 5-12) dedicated to improving teaching and learning through reflective writing about his or her teaching and learning process. The US$1,000 award is supported by a grant from Regie Routman. All applicants must be Association members.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

International Technology Education Association
Elementary School Grants
http://www.iteaconnect.org/Awards/awards.htm
The Foundation for Technology Education (FTE), established in 1986 as a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, initiated a program of giving in 1993, in which awards are presented during the ITEA Annual Conference. FTE awards support programs that will: make our children technologically literate; transfer industrial and corporate research into our schools; produce models of excellence in technology teaching; create public awareness regarding the nature of technology education; and help technology teachers maintain a competitive edge in technology.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program
http://www.ed.gov/programs/javits/index.html
The purpose of the Javits program is to carry out a coordinated program of scientifically based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies, and similar activities designed to build and enhance the ability of elementary and secondary schools to meet the special educational needs of gifted and talented students.
The major emphasis of the program is on serving students traditionally under represented in gifted and talented programs, particularly economically disadvantaged, limited English proficient, and disabled students, to help reduce the serious gap in achievement among certain groups of students at the highest levels of achievement.
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JCPenney Corporate Afterschool Fund
http://www.jcpenney.net/social_resp/community/afterschool.aspx
During the school year, more than 14 million children are unsupervised during the afterschool hours, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The need for safe, high-quality afterschool opportunities affects millions of America's working families, many of whom are JCPenney customers and Associates. In response to this crisis, JCPenney created the JCPenney Afterschool Fund, a charitable organization committed to providing children in need with access to life-enriching afterschool programs that foster their academic, physical and social development.
The JCPenney Afterschool Fund serves youth in grades K-12 in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia by contributing grants through the YMCA of the USA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, National 4-H and United Way. Since 1999, JCPenney and the JCPenney Afterschool Fund together have contributed more than $60 million to support the afterschool cause nationwide.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Joanne Cross Coon Foundation, see Coon Foundation

Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program
http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/features/fundamentals/index.jsp
Deadline: June 30
The Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program recognizes outstanding teaching and instructional creativity in public secondary schools that serve economically disadvantaged students. First to twelfth grade public school teachers or paraprofessionals in schools with at least 50% of the study body eligible for free or reduced lunch may apply by developing an original lesson plan or thematic unit that demonstrates high expectations for students. Up to 400 grants of $2,500 will be awarded each year. They may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, costs related to field trips, software, and other items required to implement and assess the proposed lesson or thematic unit. Also listed under Grants for Individuals : Education
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Joyce Foundation
http://www.joycefdn.org/
Is seeking grant proposals as part of $6 million, three-year initiative for universal access to preschool for Midwest children ages three to five.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits-Children.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Kellogg Foundation Learning Initiatives for Young Children and Adolescents
http://www.wkkf.org
Two initiatives -- SPARK: Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids and New Options for Youth Through Engaged Institutions -- will be launched immediately by the foundation, which plans to contribute $10 million toward their development over the next decade.
With a goal of ensuring that vulnerable children are ready for school and schools are ready for the children, SPARK will seek to create a seamless transition into school for children ages 3 to 6 in selected communities. (Vulnerable children are defined as those with two or more conditions that impede their learning.) The second initiative, New Options for Youth Through Engaged Institutions, will support partnerships between communities and post-secondary institutions to identify and create new ways to help vulnerable young people achieve higher levels of learning.
"We are excited about increasing learning for our most vulnerable young people, thereby strengthening educational pathways for all youth," said Kellogg foundation president and CEO William C. Richardson. "We believe the Kellogg Foundation can provide leadership in support of finding innovative, community-driven solutions to the challenges of enhancing school readiness and finding viable learning options for high school age youth."
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Kids In Need Teacher Grants, see SHOPA

Knight Foundation
http://www.knightfdn.org/
This foundation emphacizes four major program areas: Community Initiatives, Journalism, Education, and Arts and Culture.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Kohl's Fundraising Card Program
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/Community04.htm
The Kohl's Cares for Kids® Fundraising Card Program benefits school and nonprofit youth organizations through the use of special gift cards. The fundraising card is an electronic gift card sold to school organizations and youth groups at a discount of 5% for total gift card purchases over $1000 and 3% for purchases from $500 to $999. The fundraising groups then sell the purchased cards at face value and keep the profits.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Kurzwell Educational Systems
Funding and Grants
http://kurzweiledu.com/proof_grants.aspx
Kurzweil Educational Systems is a strong supporter of educational initiatives and the teaching community. In this section you'll find tips, information, and tested approaches to applying for funding and grants that can be used towards assistive learning technology.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Disabled.
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(Matthew) Lesko's Job Help
http://www.lesko.com/help/JobHelp.htm
Money, information and services find a new career or get satisfaction in a current one.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

LINCS-Reviewed Resources for Grants/Funding
http://www.nifl.gov/cgi-bin/lincs/search/gsearch/
dbsearch.cgi?action=Show%20Results
LINCS is a gateway to education and literacy resources on the Internet, including an excellent, up-to-date list of upcoming grants. The grants are arranged chronologically (by due date) and link to additional information about them.
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Lisa Libraries
http://www.lisalibraries.org/frames.html
The Lisa Libraries donates new children's books and small libraries to organizations that work with kids in poor and underserved areas. Founded in 1990, the Lisa Libraries was started by author Ann M. Martin and friends to honor and memorialize children's book editor Lisa Novak. Some of the libraries established have been at day-care centers, prison visiting areas for children of incarcerated parents, and after-school programs. The Lisa Libraries supplements underfilled shelves as well as provides books to many children who may never have owned a book before. In 2000, the Lisa Libraries contributed over 14,000 books to nonprofit organizations across the country.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits-Libraries.
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Literacy Empowerment Foundation (LEF)
http://www.lefbooks.org/
Deadline : April 30th
The Literacy Empowerment Foundation is dedicated to assisting educational programs by providing inexpensive children's books. LEF has several programs available to teachers, non-profit groups and reading programs. LEF has already distributed books to over 40,000 schools nationwide. For more information you can also contact: Literacy Empowerment Foundation, 6323 Salem Park Circle, Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17050; Phone: 717-791-6210 or 610-719-6448, Email: info@LEFbooks.org
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Literacy Empowerment Foundation (LEF)
Reading Resource Project
http://www.lefbooks.org/reading_resource_project/
The Reading Resource Project is an ongoing program that runs throughout the year. The program distributes books FREE of charge for literacy programs. Recipients merely pay shipping, handling, and administrative costs, which is only $0.68 per book ($68 per set of 100 books). Reading Resource Project books come in sets of 100 books per set. There will not be more than five copies of the same book in any set. Reading levels are available for Pre-K through Second Grade. Book selection and quantity is dependent upon availability, so there is no guarantee of specific titles. Books are sorted and shipped as close to a project's needs as possible, with regard to reading level and topic. Reading Resource Project books are available in a limited quantity on a first come, first served basis. Requests for quantities of less than 30 sets can be shipped within 3 to 4 weeks; larger orders may require a longer time period to fill. This offer is not available in Alaska and Hawaii.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits : Libraries
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Lorrie Otto, see Otto

Lowe's Build an Outdoor Classroom at Your School Grant
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/learnmore.html
Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper, and National Geographic Explorer! Classroom magazine have partnered to create an outdoor classroom grant program to provide schools with additional resources to improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. All K-12 public schools in the United States are welcome to apply.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Lowe's Charitable & Educational Foundation
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=frameSet&url=apps.bridgetree.com/funding/default.asp
Lowe's Charitable & Educational Foundation supports K-12 public school projects including clean-up, landscaping and painting; playground enhancements; and minor repair/renovation of public school buildings. Founded in 1957, the LCEF awards more than $3 million annually to schools and other diverse organizations across the United States. The Foundation provides funding in communities where Lowe's operates stores and distribution centers. Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation requires that all applicants take a quick and easy [on-line] eligibility test to confirm that applicant needs match with LCEF guidelines. Organizations that pass will be considered, but not guaranteed a grant. Awards range from $5,000 to $25,000. Please keep in mind that Lowe's will not fund individuals and families, academic research, religious programs, one-time special events, advertising, sports teams or athletic programs, art-based programs, travel-related activities, capital or operating expenses, private schools, professional development, international programs, or tickets to events. An on-line application is the only method for submitting a request to the Lowe's Foundation. There is a rolling deadline on a quarterly basis- you may apply now between October 16 - January 15, January 16 - April 15; April 16 - July 15; and July 16 - October 15.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Lowe's Community Giving
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/Community#charitable
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation awards more than $1.5 million annually to individuals and organizations across the United States. Founded in 1957, the Foundation’s primary philanthropic focus areas include community improvement projects, education scholarships for trade disciplines and environmental initiatives that enhance the natural environment. The Foundation considers requests only from 501(c)(3) organizations. In 2003, Lowe’s awarded $600,000 to schools from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City for initiatives such as enhancing learning environments or making much-needed building repairs.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant Program
http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
Deadline : Feb. 15
This program sponsored by Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation funds school improvement projects initiated by parent and parent/teacher groups to empower parents and further encourage their involvement in schools. Up to $5,000 per school is available. Any nonprofit K-12 school (including charter, parochial, private, etc.) or parent group (associated with a nonprofit K-12 school) that has a group tax ID number and official 501(c)(3) status from the IRS is eligible to apply. Parent groups that do not have 501(c)(3) status should apply through their school.
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Lumina Foundation for Education
http://www.luminafoundation.org/
A private, independent foundation, strives to help people achieve their potential by expanding access and success in education beyond high school. Through research, innovative programs, and communications initiatives, the Foundation addresses issues surrounding financial access, educational attainment and opportunities for nontraditional learners.
Lumina Foundation supports the following types of efforts to increase awareness of the benefits of higher education, improved student access to and preparedness for college, improved student success in college and increased productivity across the higher education system:
(1) Work that stimulates broad-based and systemic change.
(2) Work that focuses on promoting educational access and success for underserved populations, especially low-income students, students of color, first-generation college students and adult learners.
(3) Collaboration among multiple organizations and institutions to ensure comprehensive and enduring attention to students' postsecondary preparation, enrollment and attainment.
(4) Projects that demonstrate capacity for long-term growth and sustainability.
(5) Research and/or evaluation that results in new knowledge and evidence to strengthen opportunities for postsecondary access and success.
(6) Work that addresses increasing efficiency, effectiveness and productivity to more cost-effectively educate a significantly larger share of the U.S. population.
Grants vary in size by their scope. The median size of a grant is approximately $250,000. The usual duration for a grant is one to three years.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Making the Match: Finding Funding for After School Education and Safety Programs
http://76.12.61.196/publications/MakingTheMatch.pdf
A user-friendly guide designed to assist California leaders in schools, school districts, and community-based organizations address the challenge of meeting the ASES Program matching requirement. Developed by The Finance Project, this guide helps ASES grantee and program leaders think strategically about what funding they need, what resources they currently have and how to fill any gaps in funding. It presents four strategies for generating matching funds: accessing school and community resources, accessing business and foundation support, accessing local government resources and accessing state and federal funding. Potential partners, the types of support they provide and tips for accessing these resources are presented for each strategy, with examples from programs throughout California illustrating how these strategies are being implemented. A compilation by Kate Sandel, Cheryl Hayes, Brittany Anuszkiewicz, Carol Cohen and Sharon Deich, The Finance Project, August 2007.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Mary Lou Anderson, see Anderson

Matthew Lesko, see Lesko

McGregor Fund
Education Grants
http://www.mcgregorfund.org/html/3_5_programs.htm
The McGregor Fund will consider grant requests from independent schools, including ISACS-accredited schools, religious schools and charter schools located in Detroit or Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties. In considering requests from independent schools, priority will be given to those that can demonstrate high levels of educational quality and a commitment to diversity within their student body, faculty and staff. The Fund will also consider requests from public school districts, with priority given to the Detroit Public Schools. Finally, the Fund will also consider requests from 501(c)(3) organizations other than schools in the tri-county area for projects that address the following priorities, particularly 1 and 2. Priorities for the Fund's support of schools and early child education and development include: 1. Support for efforts to assure that children ages 0-5 from disadvantaged backgrounds receive adequate nurturing, stimulus and other positive early life experiences to be prepared for kindergarten and succeed in life. Such efforts should be consistent with findings from recent research on the neurological development of young children. 2. Support for programs and projects that recognize that parents play an essential role in the development and education of their children, and that provide parents with training and opportunities for developing healthy parenting skills, meeting their children's needs and becoming involved in their children's education. 3. Support for activities that recognize the role of teachers in improving student learning outcomes and that foster teachers' professional development and standing. 4. Support for the development of curricular and classroom infrastructure by independent schools within the City of Detroit attracting a substantially low-income student body. 5. Support for activities designed to assist promising students from disadvantaged backgrounds who attend, plan to attend or have graduated from independent schools, but may lack the preparation, home support or long-term guidance enjoyed by their fellow students from more privileged backgrounds. 6. Support for programs that will provide students who are not in baccalaureate college-preparatory programs with opportunities to learn skills that will prepare them for work upon graduation. 7. Support for innovative school district improvement strategies that seek to improve student learning and are based on measurable outcomes. 8. In considering requests from both private and public schools, the Fund is less likely to support building projects, equipment purchases, or the hiring of non-academic staff.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

MEEMIC Foundation for the Future of Education Minigrant Program
http://www.meemic.com/comfndoverCKR.htm
Application form
FAQs
Are you an enthusiastic member of the educational community with innovative, original ideas for programs, events or projects that will enhance your students' classroom experiences? The MEEMIC Foundation for the Future of Education, a non-profit organization created in 1992 by the MEEMIC Insurance Company, offers financial assistance to schools and educators in the form of mini-grants. For more information, write the MEEMIC Foundation Mini Grant Program, 691 N. Squirrel Rd. Suite 100, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326; Email: foundation@meemic.com; Phone: (248) 375-7535; Fax: (248) 375-7549.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Michael Davis Music Is Revolution Mini-Grant
http://www.svengirly.com/mir2/pdf/Mini_Grant_Application.pdf
Mini-grants up to $500 are available to public school teachers of children in grades K-12. 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, or for celebration food and drinks. Applications for mini-grants are reviewed three times each year. Deadlines are January 15, April 15 and October 15. Applications received after a deadline will be reviewed in the subsequent grant cycle. Applicants will be notified about the status of their mini-grants within 60 days of each deadline. (Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Music.
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Michigan Association for Computer-Related Technology Users in Learning (MACUL)
Grants and Awards Page
http://www.macul.org/
Look for link to grants pages on left.
Also listed under computer technology.
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Michigan Department of Education
Active/Historical Grants
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-5236_6046---,00.html
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Michigan Department of Education
Federal and Private Grant Resources
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-5236_6048---,00.html
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Michigan Department of Education
Michigan Grants Available List (MiGAL)
http://megs.mde.state.mi.us/megsweb/grantsAvailable.aspx
Provides current notices on federal, state, private, and other funding grant resources that relate to education and/or youth.
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Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Grants and Awards Opportunities
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3307_3580_32730---,00.htmlbr> Many environmental education projects require a certain amount of funding for the project or event to meet its full potential. To help address this problem we have developed this Grants and Awards section. Within this section we have highlighted several grants, awards, and scholarships that pertain to environmental education. If you are new to grant writing, we have added several websites that will help you along with the grant writing processes by providing information on finding grants, how to write a grant, and other useful grant related tips.
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Michigan Department of Information Technology
Funding for Libraries and Schools
http://www.state.mi.us/cio/min/funding/index.htm
Includes information about the Universal Service Fund E-Rate Program, which has pumped millions into Michigan libraries and schools.
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Michigan Friends of Education
Mailing address: P.O. Box 183, Gregory, MI 48137-0183
Telephone: (734) 498-3003
According to FC Search, the funding database of the Foundation Center, this public charity offers support for education, social services, and organizations that serve the needy. Giving is limited to the state of Michigan and to equipment and in-kind gifts such as books.
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Michigan Grants Available List (MiGAL)
http://megs.mde.state.mi.us/megsweb/grantsAvailable.aspx
Provides current notices on federal, state, private, and other funding grant resources that relate to education and/or youth.
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Minneapolis Public Schools
Grants Newsletter
http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Type in grants newlsetter inthe search box to retrieve recent issues of this newsletter focusing on funding for elementary and secondary schools.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation
http://www.meaf.org
Education grants are available for public and private/charter schools and institutions of higher learning in every state, but institutions located near Mitsubishi plants are given priority. Their goal is to help young people with disabilities through technology to maximize their potential and participation in society. The foundation accepts preliminary concept papers throughout the year. Average grants range from $10,000 - $100,000.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Motorola Foundation Education Grants
http://www.motorola.com/MotorolaFoundation
The foundation provides education support for under-represented populations with emphasis on IL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, NJ, PA, TX. Pre-K-12 and higher education are supported. Program areas include At-risk/character, early childhood, family services, general education, math, science/environment. Recipients include Public and private/charter schools as well as institutions of higher education. Average grants range from $10,000 to $100,000.
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Music Performance Fund
http://www.musicpf.org/index.php
MPF supports programs which are often the only source of live music in the communities in which they take place. MPF is the largest single sponsor of live music in the world. A main objective of the Fund in recent years has been support of music education in the schools. As federal, state and municipal funding for music education in public schools has declined, MPF has increased its commitment to filling the void. Repeated studies have shown that exposure to music enhances a child's ability to read and learn. It has been shown to improve vocabulary, concentration, enhance problem solving skills and study habits, and encourage cooperation. At present, 25% of our available funds are earmarked for in-school programs.
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National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources
http://www.naeir.org/
Collects donations of overstocked and discontinued merchandise from businesses and redistributes them to schools and non-profit groups.
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National Council for Community and Education Partnerships
http://www.edpartnerships.org/
The SBC Foundation, the charitable arm of Dallas-based SBC Communications, has announced a $5 million grant to the National Council for Community Education Partnerships (NCCEP) to support the federal Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, or GEAR UP.
The grant from SBC will supplement the program, which was enacted by Congress when it passed the Higher Education Amendment of 1998, in thirteen states. GEAR UP encourages students in grades 6-12 to stay in school and apply for college. The funds from the foundation will help train teachers to use technology in the classroom; fund technology-based after-school programs; measure student achievement and program impact; and establish new K-16 partnerships.
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National Gardening Association
www.kidsgardening.com/grants.asp
Current opportunities include:
2008 Hooked on Hydroponics Awards Deadline: September 15, 2008
2008 Healthy Sprouts Awards Deadline: October 15, 2008
2009 Youth Garden Grants Deadline: November 1, 2008
Also listed under Environment.
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National Geographic Society
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/foundation/what_we_fund.html
Through its grant programs, National Geographic's Education Foundation strives to reach school-age children inside the classroom and out. Our grantmaking targets large-scale issues, such as improving the stature of geography in the curriculum, ensuring federal funding for geography education programs, and improving public awareness of the importance of geographic literacy. We also support innovations that directly affect children's education, such as providing their teachers with professional development and engaging kids in experiential, hands-on learning.
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National Geographic Society Education Foundation
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/foundation/
Our grantmaking targets large-scale issues, such as improving the stature of geography in the curriculum, ensuring federal funding for geography education programs, and improving public awareness of the importance of geographic literacy. We also support innovations that directly affect children's education, such as providing their teachers with professional development and engaging kids in experiential, hands-on learning.
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National Institute for Literacy Grants and Funding Sources
http://www.nifl.gov/
Click on Links and then on Grants and Funding for a compilation of funding sources.
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National School Safety and Security Services
Tips for Funding School Safety and Security Services
http://www.schoolsecurity.org/resources/funding.html
Advice from a consulting firm.
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National Schools of Character
http://www.character.org/uploads/PDFs/NSOC/2010__NSOC/2010_NSOC_Application.pdf
Every year, the Character Education Partnership (CEP) names 10 public and private schools and districts (K-12) as National Schools of Character (NSOC) for their outstanding work in character education. The purpose of the awards program is to honor these exemplars, showcase their work, and help them to inspire and lead others. The Award amount is $20,000. To be eligible, a school must have been engaged in character education for a minimum of three full years.Schools must have a minimum of 175 students to apply. Previous National Schools of Character are ineligible to apply. Smaller administrative units that maintain a separate identity within a large district may apply in the district category, e.g., a school pyramid or cluster.
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National Teaching and Learning Forum
Teaching and Learning Grant Opportunities
http://www.ntlf.com/html/grants/titles.htm
The Oryx Press, co-publisher of The National Teaching and Learning Forum, has one of the most comprehensive databases of grants information available anywhere. From that database, we have culled this selection of 37 grants which should be of interest to faculty and instructional development specialists and to faculty with an interest in teaching and curriculum development.
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National Weather Association
Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants
http://www.nwas.org/grants/solhirsch.php
Deadline: August 1
$500 grants are available annually for teachers in grades K-12 to improve the education of their students in Meteorology.
If applying for a grant for equipment and supplies, specify the equipment, materials and supplies required and how they will be used to enhance class study of weather (atmospheric sciences). How many students and faculty will be involved? Will this project be part of an ongoing effort, a new project or have partial funding from another source?
If applying for a individual scholarship grant to attend a course or conference, specify how the proposed course work, seminar participation, meeting attendance or other instructional activity will benefit recipient in teaching weather (atmospheric sciences) to students.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals -- Education.
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National Wildlife Federation
Wild Ones Seeds For Education
http://www.for-wild.org/seededuc.html
Wild Ones offers Seeds for Education grants to educational institutions that would like to put in native plant gardens.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits - Environment
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National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology Fellowship Program
http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/dspFellowships.cfm
The National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology Fellowship Program offers a nationally recognized opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue their vision of an ecologically sustainable future. Through tangible projects to green their campuses and communities, environmental research and organizing on key conservation issues, fellows gain practical experience in the conservation field and first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities inherent in successful conservation efforts.
In addition to joining the national network of current and alumni NWF Fellows, students also receive a modest grant, project support, recognition of their accomplishments and other perks detailed below. Campus and community stakeholders benefit from the fellow's assistance with the research, design and implementation of projects that produce measurable results to help reduce consumption and pollution, restore habitat, increase awareness, provide opportunities for action and support other environmentally sound initiatives.
This program is partially funded through the generous support of the Kendeda Sustainability Fund of the Tides Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Town Creek Foundation.
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National Writing Project Mini Grants
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/programs/sfn/grants.csp
Four of the five special-focus networks (English Language Learners Network, Rural Sites Network, Teacher Inquiry Communities Network, and Urban Sites Network) offer minigrant funds to writing project sites every fall in conjunction with the NWP site application schedule. Each special-focus network offers minigrant opportunities to sites to strengthen work in areas it has identified as part of its mission. Funds are intended to provide modest support for projects that contribute to strengthening sites by building leadership capacity, developing or extending new and established inservice and continuity programs, and networking with other sites to support student learning and writing, among other things.
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NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education
Grants and Programs
http://www.nfie.org/grants.htm
The NEA Foundation supports a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to improve student learning in the nation's public schools, colleges, and universities.
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NEC's Corporate Citizenship
http://www.nec.co.jp/community/en/
Makes cash grants to nonprofit organizations and programs with national reach and impact in one or both of the following arenas: science and technology education, principally at the secondary level, and/or the application of technology to assist people with disabilities.
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"No Child Left Behind in Mathematics" Software Grant
http://www.math911.com
Grant Contact: Professor Martin Weissman, (347) 528-7837; or send an e-mail to mathprof@math911.com
Grant Deadlines: October 31, November 30 and December 31.
Professor Weissman's Software announces the availability of free copies of its flagship product, Math911, to all private and public Middle Schools, High Schools and colleges. With its streamlined grant approval process, Professor Weissman's Software provides educators with immediate, free use of Math911 tutorial software in all their classrooms for the 2005-2006 school year. Grant value is $100 per installed computer. Educators can visit the web site and download Math911. To apply for the Math911 grant, email the professor. In 100 words or less, describe your school population and justify the need for the grant.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

North American Moose Foundation
Grants for Middle Schools
http://www.moosefoundation.org/home.htm
The North American Moose Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of 8 (eight) individual $250 grants, for Middle Schools, grades 6, 7, or 8, in the U.S. and Canada. The Foundations' goal is to fund eight habitat-oriented grants that promote learning about moose habitat, shared habitat and to create activities that deal with or promote enhanced moose habitat. Grants will be awarded to the most creative proposals for educating Middle School students about moose habitat--heightening their awareness of moose as a wild animal, the largest ungulate in North America. We encourage applicants to think "outside the box" for educational value. Required in the application is a study plan and must be appropriate for all classes at the applicants' school and be made available to other schools via the Moose Foundation. Please include a budget with the grant proposal, as well. Successful grant recipients must contain 1) a write-up of the activities; 2) a copy of the study plan; 3) pictures of the events and activities to be used in our newsletters and on our website and 4) accountability of the funds used. To apply for this grant, please send a letter (3-page maximum) outlining the proposed plan of study for the Middle School Classes 6, 7, or 8, including a study plan and a budget. Send applications to: North American Moose Foundation, Grant Committee, Attn: Student Interns, P. O. Box 30, Mackay, ID 83251
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Office Depot
http://www.community.officedepot.com/local.asp
http://www.officedepot.com/promo.do?file=/promo/pages/od_advantage.jsp
The Office Depot® Star Teacher Program puts you at the head of the class. Every time you shop at Office Depot, you’ll receive a 5 percent instant discount on qualifying in-store purchases, plus a 15 percent instant discount on qualifying Design, Print & Ship Depot services. In addition, you can get up to 10 percent back on qualified purchases with Office Depot Advantage Rewards—up to $50 per reward period and $200 per year. Visit your local Office Depot store to enroll in the Star Teacher Program or call (800) 463-3768 for full program details.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Office of Educational Technology, see U.S. Department of Education

Office of Innovation and Improvement, see U.S. Department of Education

Office of Migrant Education, see U.S. Department of Education

Office of Postsecondary Schools (OSE), see U.S. Department of Education

Okemos Education Foundation
http://www.oefsite.org/
Many schools have developed foundations or booster clubs to support school activities.
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Olympus America Inc. and Tool Factory Inc. Grant Program
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/grants?id=210
Olympus America, Inc., in partnership with Tool Factory, Inc., is sponsoring a classroom grants program designed to strengthen education through digital imaging and the power of visual learning. Complete a one-page online application to win one of the ten classroom grants to be awarded. The application requires only basic information from the teacher, a description of the proposed project for which the grant will be used, and a budget for up to $500. Submitted entries can be edited online any time up until the deadlines. Winners will receive three (3) Olympus 5.0 megapixel digital cameras worth $600; a $500 cash award; Tool Factory software worth $2,000; and thirty (30) "Digital Camera Basics" workbooks worth $600. Total grant award is $3,700. Public and private/charter schools are eligible.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Open Society Institute High School Debate Program
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/youthinitiatives/focus_areas/urban_debate
Created by the Open Society Institute, the High School Debate program makes grants to support existing and emerging initiatives in the United States that seek to offer competitive debate opportunities to high school students from underserved communities.
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Orange County (California) Department of Education
Grants and Funding Sources
http://www.ocde.k12.ca.us/grants.asp
(Last checked 08/07/09)

(Lorri) Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program
http://www.for-wild.org/seedmony.htm
Provides small monetary grants to schools, nature centers, or other non-profit educational organizations for the purpose of establishing outdoor learning centers. Encourages use of wild flowers.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits--Environment
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Ovid-Elsie Community Fund
http://www.oe.k12.mi.us/fund/
Community and school organizations in Ovid and Elsie can apply for grants for projects to benefit the community. Applications are available at the Ovid and Elsie public libraries and village halls or by calling the Ovid-Elsie Schools at 834-2271 or 862-4237, ext. 616.
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Pay It Forward Foundation
http://www.payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/mini-grant.html
Application deadlines are February 15 and September 15 of each year.
The Pay It Forward Foundation was established to inspire students to realize that they can change the world. Pay It Forward Mini-Grants are designed to fund service-oriented projects that are identified by youth as activities they would like to perform to benefit their school, neighborhood, or greater community. Selection Committee members will score the applications based on: (1) adherence to the Pay It Forward concept (explaining how the project’s benefits will multiply exponentially); (2) educational benefit to students / teachers; (3)integration of proposed project with school curriculum; (4) number of people impacted. Schools, churches, and community youth groups may apply for mini-grants of up to $500. Because funding is limited, projects requesting smaller amounts will be given priority.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Philanthropy.
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PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs
http://web.archive.org/web/20030713042128/
http://microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/recycle_index.html
A state, national and international directory of agencies that facilitate donations of used computer hardware for schools and community groups sponsored by Resources for Parents, Educators, and Publishers (PEP). Caution: Still available thanks to the Internet Archive, but be sure to check each listing to see if they still operate.
Also listed under Computer Technology.
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Playground and Playground Equipment Funders
http://www.cvsnider.com/default.asp?page=132&productnum1=132&CMS_Parent=0
Funding suggestions from Snider & Associates, Inc., sellers of playground equipment.
Also listed under Recreation.
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Playground Equipment Fundraising Ideas
http://www.cvsnider.com/default.asp?page=188&productnum1=188&CMS_Parent=0
Features the playground dance, cocktail and appetizer party, plant and garden sale, pizza week, selling t-shirts, playground campaign, general raffle, pasta dinner, school fair or carnival, and benefit concert. Sponsored by Snider and Associates of Michigan Playground Equipment.
Also listed under Recreation.
(Last checked 12/19/08)

Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology Grants
http://www.ed.gov/teachtech/
PT3 grants support innovative program improvements to prepare technology-proficient educators for 21st century schools.
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Public Enrichment Foundation
http://www.publicenrichmentfoundation.com/
Based in Kingsford, MI in the Upper Peninsula. The mission statement of the Foundation reads: “To increase the academic achievements and reading skills of children and needy adults; to enrich the lives of the less fortunate with free books” Since 1987 the Foundation has provided free books to over 300 separate non-profit organizations annually. They collect books from publishers across the country to distribute to needy people and the organizations serving them such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters, foster parent associations, sheltered workshops, veterans homes and hospitals, etc. They work closely with such organizations to identify recipients’ needs. They can be contacted at: 141 N. Hooper, Kingsford, MI 49802, (906) 779-5530, (906) 779-5535 (FAX). They are a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Corporation.
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Raytheon Corporate Contributions and Community Relations
http://www.raytheon.com/about/contributions/
At Raytheon, we’re committed to creating dramatic and lasting change through strategic charitable giving. One of the best ways that Raytheon can facilitate this change is by focusing on math and science education. MathMovesU, the company’s fresh new education initiative, is designed to inspire middle school students to study math. With the help of celebrity spokespeople like soccer star Mia Hamm and Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno, MathMovesU engages kids online, in school and in their communities — by talking to them on their terms.
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Resource Guide to Federal Funding for Technology in Education
http://www.ed.gov/Technology/tec-guid.html
A detailed explanation of the grants available for technology as well as a list of additional funding sources for hardware and software. Prepared by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Education Technology, June 1998.
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RGK Foundation
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines
The Foundation's primary interests within Education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science and reading), teacher development, literacy, and higher education. All applicants must complete an electronic Letter of Inquiry (LOI) from the Web site as the first step. The RGK Foundation will entertain one electronic LOI per organization in a twelve-month period. Grant committee will meet on March 6th, June 5th, September 4, and December 4, 2009 to review the electronic Letters of Inquiry. Applicants will be notified by e-mail about any further action. If chosen, assistance will be provided in the submission of a proposal.
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Robert H. Michel, see Michel

Rockefeller Brothers Fund Education Program
http://www.rbf.org
The goals of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund are to promote universal, quality education and care for pre-kindergarten children throughout the U.S. and to increase the number of talented and committed minority teachers in the United States public education system. There is no deadline for this Rockefeller Brothers Fund program. For more information contact: Benjamin R. Shute, Jr., 212-812-4200, email: rock@rbf.org. Source: Grants and Foundations Review, Jan. 15, 2002.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Rural Assistance Center
Education and Training Funding
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/education/index.php#funding
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Rural Assistance Center
School Funding
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/schools/index.php
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Rural School and Community Trust
http://www.ruralchallenge.org/
The Rural Challenge provides grants to rural schools striving for educational reform.
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Safe Schools Grant Application Period Reopened
http://www.schoolspan.com/
In response to the large number of applications received for its fall program, SchoolSpan will reopen its Safe Schools Grant to offer schools an effective online communications tool for anonymously reporting any potentially dangerous situation. SchoolSpan will grant schools free use of its Anonymous Alert Web module for at least five years in an effort to help improve school safety. The application period has been reopened from March 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007.
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SAMI, see Science and Math Initiatives.

Scholastic Place : Community Programs, Awards, and Grants
http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/communityprograms.htm
Each year, Scholastic reinforces its commitment to literacy and learning with numerous awards programs designed to inspire and reward excellence, among students and educators. Describes the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, National Teacher of the Year Award, Scholastic Early Childhood Professional Award, and Scholastic's Ms. Frizzle's Award.
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School-Based Student Drug-Testing Programs
http://www.ed.gov/programs/drugtesting/index.htm
Deadline : September 5
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools is seeking applicants for Grants for School-Based Student Drug-Testing Programs, which provides funds to local educational agencies to support the development and implementation of drug-testing programs in schools. Questions may be addressed to Robyn Disselkoen at OSDFSdrugtesting@ed.gov or 202-260-3428.
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SchoolGrants
http://www.schoolgrants.org/
SchoolGrants was created in 1999 as a way to share grant information with PK-12 educators. Grant writing can be intimidating to those who are new at it. SchoolGrants helps ease those fears by providing online tips to those who need them. Finding suitable grant opportunities requires a great deal of time and research - SchoolGrants reduces the effort by listing a variety of opportunities available to public and private nonprofit elementary and secondary schools and districts across the United States. .
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Schools and Libraries Corporation
http://www.sl.universalservice.org/
The Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) provides affordable access to telecommunications services for all eligible schools and libraries in the United States. Funded at up to $2.25 billion annually, the Program provides discounts on telecommunications services, Internet access and internal connections. During the next several months, we will be redesigning this Web Site to reflect our merger with the Rural Health Care Division (RHCD) into USAC. For more information about other universal service programs, please visit the USAC Web Site at http://www.universalservice.org. Thank you for your interest.
Also listed under Libraries.
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SchoolSpan
http://www.schoolspan.com
SchoolSpan’s “Better” Web Site grants will help school districts nationwide turn their web sites from obsolete pages to meaningful communication tools. SchoolSpan is providing up to $1 million in technology applications to jump-start the efforts. The program is open to public school districts, charter schools, private schools and community colleges (individual school buildings are not eligible to participate). Based upon evaluation of the district's current online communication strategies and functionalities, districts will be selected to receive the grants. Educational agencies winning the grants will be given one year of free access to SchoolSpan Plus, which includes modules that help transform school district web sites with tools such as interactive welcome pages, centralized newsletters, centralized calendars, and district file cabinets. Starting September 1, districts may visit the SchoolSpan web site to complete an online application or call 800.289.1622 extension 301 to request a print grant application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but are due no later than December 15, 2005.
(Last checked 10/05/05)

Smaller Learning Communities
http://www.ed.gov/programs/slcp/
Deadline: Jan. 10, 2008
School districts representing large high schools (with an enrollment of 1,000 or more students) are eligible for grants under the Smaller Learning Communities Program. Awards are based on school size and the number of schools served, ranging from $650,000-$1,175,000 for one school to $11,750,000 for local education agencies applying on behalf of up to 10 schools. Applicants must prioritize helping all students "succeed in rigorous academic courses."
(Last checked 05/31/05)

Spencer Foundation
http://www.spencer.org/
The Spencer Foundation was established in 1962 by Lyle M. Spencer. The Foundation received its major endowment upon Spencer's death in 1968 and began formal grant making in 1971. Since that time, the Foundation has made grants totaling approximately $250 million. The Foundation is intended, by Spencer's direction, to investigate ways in which education, broadly conceived, can be improved around the world. From the first, the Foundation has been dedicated to the belief that research is necessary to the improvement of education. The Foundation is thus committed to supporting high-quality investigation of education through its research programs and to strengthening and renewing the educational research community through its fellowship and training programs and related activities.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Sprint Foundation
Sprint Character Education Grant Program
http://www.sprint.com/responsibility/education/character/index.html
Applications accepted electronically only : deadline February 27, 2009
Sprint and the Sprint Foundation are committed to supporting K–12 education initiatives within the focus area of character education. In 2008, the Sprint Foundation launched a national education grant program. The program is open to all US public schools (K-12) and US public school districts and provides grant funding to support character education programs. The Sprint Character Education Grant Program accepts applications for funding of character education programs promoting leadership, youth volunteerism, character education and school pride. Grants will fund the purchase of resource materials, supplies, teacher training and equipment that facilitates character education for K-12 students. Examples of programs that the Sprint Character Education Grant Program will fund include:
(1) Character education curriculum and character education teacher training
(2) Direct project related costs for service learning programs
(3) Leadership and mentor training
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Staples Foundation for Learning
http://www.staplesfoundation.org/foundapplication.html
The mission of Staples Foundation for Learning is to provide funding to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. The organization must: 1) Have a nonprofit tax-exempt classification under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; 2) Align with Staples Foundation for Learning’s mission and give focus on job skills and education. The Foundation accepts online applications only. The requested amount of each grant can be up to $25,000. Guidelines and the online application are available on the Foundation’s website.
Also listed under Children and Youth.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Starbucks Foundation
http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/foundation.asp
In 1997 Starbucks chairman, president and ceo Howard Schultz established The Starbucks Foundation to support communities where Starbucks does business. The Foundation’s initial focus was on funding literacy programs in the U.S. and Canada. It has since grown to include supporting education and youth leadership in communities where Starbucks has stores, and social investments in countries where Starbucks buys coffee, tea and cocoa. To date, the Foundation has provided more than $22 million in grants to benefit communities around the world. Currently, the foundation is also supporting young social entrepreurs.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

State Farm Foundation
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/cogrants.asp
The State Farm Companies Foundation makes charitable contributions to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, Canadian charitable organizations, and educational institutions. The Foundation does not fund individuals seeking personal help or scholarships, banquets, tours, competitions, teams, or clubs, politically partisan programs, religious programs, and organizations outside the United States and Canada. The State Farm Foundation was established in 1922. The Foundation's philanthropic interests are meeting the needs of their communities by focusing their giving in three areas: education, safety, and community development. Proposals are accepted year-round and are reviewed in a timely manner. However, approval time depends on the requesting amount and completeness of the proposal. Requests exceeding $100,000 are considered quarterly. For more information contact, Public Affairs Office, Michigan Operations Center, 410 East Drive, Marshall, Michigan 49069-0001; Telephone: (616) 789-5000; E-mail: jobopps.mich@statefarm.com.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Striving Readers Grant Program
http://www.ed.gov/programs/strivingreaders/index.html
According to the U.S. Department of Education, the purpose of the Striving Readers program is "to raise the reading achievement levels of middle and high school-aged students in Title I-eligible schools with significant numbers of students reading below grade level. The program supports new comprehensive reading initiatives or expansion of existing initiatives that improve the quality of literacy instruction across the curriculum, provide intensive literacy interventions to struggling adolescent readers, and help to build a strong, scientific research base for identifying and replicating strategies that improve adolescent literacy skills."
An estimated $24 million will be awarded through the Striving Readers program to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) that have schools that are 1) eligible to receive funds under Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and 2) serve students in one or more grades in grades 6 through 12. Eligible LEAs may apply individually, with other eligible LEAs, or in partnership with any of the following entities:
(1) State educational agencies (SEAs)
(2) Intermediate service agencies
(3) Public or private institutions of higher education
(4) Public or private organizations with expertise in adolescent literacy and/or rigorous evaluation
The awards will range from $1 million to $5 million.
Applications for the Striving Readers program became available on August 15. The deadline for notice of intent to apply is September 14. The deadline for transmittal of applications is November 14.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Target Arts Grants
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-003407
Target funds arts programs that bring the arts to schools or make it affordable for youth and families to participate in cultural experiences, such as field trips to the symphony or theater, school touring programs, artist residences or workshops in schools. Projects that make the arts more accessible to school children, especially those from economically disadvantaged communities, are of particular interest to Target. Most grants awarded average between $1,000 and $3,000. Must check with Target online between March 1 and May 2009.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Target Community Support
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-001811
To apply for a grant for your school or organization, visit your local Target store and pick up a grant guidelines brochure. This web site also describes other programs that Target supports.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits : Art
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Target Field Trip Grants
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-002537
Application deadline : November 1
As part of the Target stores commitment supporting education, the innovative new Target Field Trip Grants program will award up to 800 educators grants of $1,000 each to fund a field trip for their students. From art museums and environmental projects to cultural events and civic experiences, Target Field Trip Grants could take you and your students on the ultimate field trip.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

A Teacher's Guide to Fellowships and Awards
http://www.doe.mass.edu/tgfa/default.html
Funding opportunities are sorted out into the following categories: Arts; Business, Industry and Economics; Educational Improvement; Educational Leadership; English/Language Arts; Excellence in Teaching; History/Social Studies; Humanities; International Studies; Library Science and Media; Mathematics and Science; Research; Technology; and World Languages. Barbara Libby and Karen O'Connor. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Note: Copyright date, 1995.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Teacher Resource Guide on Science Resource Grants
http://www.venturesfoundation.org/pubs/other/Teacher%20Resource%20Guide%20SCIENCE.pdf
A guide for classroom teachers containing most popular requests & common rejections to give teachers ideas for requests and make the process easier. Compiled by Philanthropic Ventures Foundation for California elementary and secondary schools.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Teachers Count Grant Postings
http://www.teacherscount.org/teacher/grants.shtml
Regular posts new funding possibilities for teachers and schools.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

TeachersNetwork.Org
Grants for Teachers, Educators, and Students
http://teachersnetwork.org/grants/
TeacherNetwork.org staff and teacher web mentors offer information on grants and other resources. Categories include: humanities, math, science, social studies, scholarships, technology, etc.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Teaching Tolerance Grant Program
http://www.tolerance.org/teach/grants/guide.jsp
The Teaching Tolerance project of the Southern Poverty Law Center offers grants from $500 to $2,000 to K-12 classroom teachers for implementing tolerance and youth activism projects in their schools and communities. Proposals from other educators such as community organizations and churches will be considered on the basis of direct student impact.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

TechLearning.com Funding
http://www.techlearning.com/hot_topics/funding.php
Provides links to articles about educational fundraising. By the publishers of Technology and Learning Magazine.
Also listed under Computer Technology
(Last checked 08/07/09)

TechLearning Grants and Contests
http://www.techlearning.com/resources/grants.php
Lists 119 funding opportunities on March 23, 2007.
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Technology and Learning Magazine available via the MSU Libraries
Often includes articles about grant writing and grant opportunities. Try the last link to freely available journal issues.
Also listed under Computer Technology
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ThinkQuest International Competititon
http://www.thinkquest.org/
Sponsored by the Oracle Education Foundation, the competition offers a unique project-based learning experience to students and teachers across the globe. Everybody wins by having their completed websites published in the ThinkQuest Library, a rich online resource visited by millions monthly. Students, ages 9-19, form a team and recruit a teacher to act as coach. Once the coach enrolls the team, students work together to create an innovative website on any topic within a broad range of educational categories. Diverse teams and globally relevant themes are encouraged. The top 5 teams in each age division receive laptop computers and a cash award for the coach's school. In addition, the top 3 teams in each age division travel to ThinkQuest Live, an educational extravaganza celebrating their achievements. A special award is also presented to the team best demonstrating global perspectives.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Thomson/West Community Grant Program
http://west.thomson.com/about/community/grants/
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The West Group Community Partnership Program supports nonprofit organizations in the communities where West Group offices are located in the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and Washington, D.C.
The West Community Partnership Program considers grant proposals for funding three times a year from organizations that focus on one or more of the following areas.
(1) Educating the Future Workforce: West supports programs that provide skills training and mentoring for youth and adults of diverse backgrounds. (Application deadline: March 15)
(2) Providing Arts and Cultural Experiences to the Community: West supports programs that are accessible, incorporate respect for diversity, offer innovation in programming and activities, and assist schools and organizations that serve disadvantaged youth. (Application deadline: June 15)
(3) Developing and Strengthening Youth, Families and Communities: West supports programs that build communities, keep young children engaged in school and family, teach good citizenship, and provide access to affordable housing and health-based support services. (Application deadline: Sept. 15)
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits under Arts, Children and Youth, and Education.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Time Warner Foundation
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/citizenship/
The Foundation makes grants to:
(1) National and community-based after-school organizations which engage creative and media arts and prepare underserved teens for college;
(2) Organizations that work to raise awareness of the need for quality after-school programs.
(3) Efforts to foster leadership opportunities for public school students in selected cities.
For more information contact: 1 Time Warner Center, New York, NY 10019; telephone: (212) 275-2893).
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Tolerance.org Mix-it-Up Grant Program
http://www.tolerance.org/teens/grants.jsp
Deadline: open
We want to help you to keep crossing the boundaries. And to prove it, we give $500 grants to support youth-directed programs and projects that address social boundaries in schools or communities. Youth must serve as decision-makers in the project. Ideally, the project is created and implemented by youth. Projects must promote collaboration across social boundaries — different youth groups, clubs or community groups working together. The project or program should be a part of an ongoing effort, or an effort that's just getting started, but will continue. Grants are non-renewable.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Tool Factory Podcasting Grant
http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/olympus_podcasting.htm
Educators are invited to apply for a podcasting grant from Tool Factory and Olympus. Ten annual winners will receive $3,000 in Tool Factory Podcasting software and Olympus audio recording accessories. Educators should explain how they will implement a podcasting project in the classroom. The grants will be judged upon creativity, relevance to curriculum, and the amount of student involvement in the project.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Toolbox for Education Program, see Lowe's

Top 50 U.S. Foundations Awarding Grants for Education
1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007
Source: FC Stats courtesy of the Foundation Center.
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Top 50 U.S. Foundations Awarding Grants for Elementary and Secondary Education
1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007
Source: FC Stats courtesy of the Foundation Center.
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Top 50 U.S. Foundations Awarding Grants for Graduate and Professional Education
1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007
Source: FC Stats courtesy of the Foundation Center.
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Top 50 U.S. Foundations Awarding Grants for Higher Education
1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007
Source: FC Stats courtesy of the Foundation Center.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Toshiba America Foundation
http://www.toshiba.com/taf/
http://www.taf.toshiba.com
The mission of Toshiba America Foundation is to promote quality science and mathematics education in U.S. schools. Grants are made for programs and activities that improve teaching and learning in science and mathematics, grades K-12. The Foundation focuses its grant making on inquiry-based projects designed by individual teachers, and small teams of teachers, for use in their own classrooms. Two separate programs include:
7th-12th Grade Program : Applications for grants over $5,000 are due on August 1, 2008 and February 1, 2009. Applications are accepted year round for grants under $5,000.
K-6 Grade Program : Applications for K-6 grants are due on October 1, 2008.
Application forms can be downloaded from the "How to Apply" section of www.taf.toshiba.com. If you have questions, call TAF with your questions at 212-596-0620.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Toyota Tapestry Grants for Teachers
http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry
Deadline : January 21st
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and the National Science Teachers Association are pleased to announce the 19th Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program for 2008-2009. This year, 50 large grants of up to $10,000 each and 20-32 mini-grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to K–12 teachers of science in the United States. The categories are Physical Science Application, Environmental Science Education, and Integrating Literacy and Science.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Toyota USA Foundation Grants
http://www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philanthropy/index.html
Education is the focus of Toyota's giving, with emphasis on primary and secondary schooling. In addition to funding national programs, Toyota supports the social well-being of communities where it has major operations (California, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York and West Virginia). This includes assistance for Arts and Culture and Civic and Community Development.
Toyota prefers to support programs, rather than sponsor events. Organizations must apply each year to the contributions program, and subsequent funding is contingent upon evaluation of previous activities.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence
http://www.troy.k12.mi.us/foundation/index.htm
Provides funds for faculty and students/groups in the Troy, Michigan School District.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

U.S. Department of Education
FY 2009 Discretionary Grant Application Packages
http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/index.html
The following application packages are available for grant competitions that are currently open. Applicants may wish to request an official copy of the package as important information may be scrambled when downloading the electronic version, and so that we may have a record of how to contact you in case there is a change in the competition. Instructions for obtaining a free printed copy are specified in the detailed information below about each open competition.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

U.S. Department of Education
Financial Aid Page
http://www.ed.gov/topics/topics.jsp?&top=Financial+Aid
(Last checked 08/07/09)

U.S. Department of Education
Forecast of Funding
http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html
This document lists virtually all programs and competitions under which the Department of Education has invited or expects to invite applications for new awards for FY 2004 and provides actual or estimated deadline dates for the transmittal of applications under these programs. The lists are in the form of charts -- organized according to the Department's principal program offices -- and include programs and competitions we have previously announced, as well as those they plan to announce at a later date. Note: This document is advisory only and is not an official application notice of the Department of Education. They expect to provide updates to this document through July 2004.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

U.S. Department of Education
Grants and Contracts Page
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml
(Last checked 08/07/09)

U.S. Department of Education
Improving Literacy Through School Libraries
http://www.ed.gov/programs/lsl/index.html
The web site includes a list of all school districts that are eligible to receive Department of Education grants (about 5,600) but does not list eligible charter schools as previously reported. (Charter schools must contact states directly for grant information.)
Also listed under Libraries.
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U.S. Department of Education
Office of Educational Technology
http://www.ed.gov/Technology/
Through projects initiated under the Improving America's Schools Act and through long-term programs, the Department of Education promotes the use of technology in schools, libraries, and communities to achieve its mission of ensuring equal access to education and promoting educational excellence throughout the nation.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

U.S. Department of Education
Office of Innovation and Improvement
Funding Opportunities
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/funding.html
The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) administers about 28 discretionary grant programs that foster education innovation at the state and local levels.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

U.S. Department of Education
Office of Migrant Education
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/ome/index.html
Describes funding opportunities available for state governments from this Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education subagency. Describes:
(1) College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
(2) High School Equivalency Program (HEP)
(3) MEP Consortium Incentive Grants
(4) Migrant Education Coordination Support Center
(5) Migrant Education Even Start (MEES)
(6) Migrant Education National Hotline
(7) Technology Grants
(8) Title I Migrant Education Program (MEP)
(Last checked 08/07/09)

U.S. Department of Education
Office of Postsecondary Schools (OSE)
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/programs.html
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) administers over 40 programs that address critical national needs and support our mission of increasing access to quality postsecondary education. Major programs include:
(1) Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
(2) Institutional Development and Undergraduate Education Programs
(3) International Education Programs
(4) Teacher and Student Development Programs
(5) TRIO Programs
(6) Distance Education Demonstration Program
(7) Historically Black Colleges and Universities Capital Financing Program
(Last checked 08/07/09)

U.S. Department of Education
Partnerships in Character Education Project Program
http://www.ed.gov/programs/charactered/index.html
Deadline : February 24
An eligible entity may apply for a grant to design and implement a character education program that will be (1) integrated into classroom instruction and is consistent with state academic content standards and (2) carried out in conjunction with other education reform efforts. Such programs may be carried out in conjunction with other education reform efforts and must take into consideration the views of parents, students, students with disabilities, and other members of the community.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Universal Administrative Services Company
Schools and Libraries Program
http://www.universalservice.org/sl/
The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund makes discounts available to eligible schools and libraries for telecommunication services, Internet access, and internal connections. The program is intended to ensure that schools and libraries have access to affordable telecommunications and information services.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Verizon Foundation
Literacy Grants
http://foundation.verizon.com/grant/guidelines.shtml
Deadline : Nov. 30
Proposals will be considered from elementary and secondary schools (public and private) that are registered with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) as well as eligible tax-exempt organizations in certain 501(c)(3) subsections as defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The purpose of these grants is to improve literacy and technology programs to help meet the challenges of earning in the 21st Century. Awards usually fall in the $5000-$10,000 range.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits : Libraries
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Vulcan Materials Company Foundation
Focus on Schools and Environmental Stewardship
http://www.vulcanmaterials.com/social.asp?content=guidelines
The Vulcan Materials Company Foundation supports many types of worthwhile organizations that enhance the quality of life in Vulcan’s communities in 23 states. (For a map of company facilities, visit the website listed above; Michigan is not in the geographic focus area.) Besides supporting the United Way, the Foundation focuses support on working with schools, including elementary/secondary education and higher education; supporting environmental stewardship; and encouraging employee involvement. Nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Vulcan communities are eligible to apply. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Visit the above website for more information.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

W. K. Kellogg, see Kellogg

Wallace Foundation
http://www.wallacefoundation.org/
The Wallace Foundation funds educational projects in two different areas:
(1) To develop effective educational leadership, especially among principals and superintendents, to improve student learning.
(20 To improve the quality of out-of-school learning opportunities for children and families and to promote learning as a core community value.
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WalMart Foundation
http://www.walmartfoundation.org/
Through its community involvement program, WalMart provides funding to a number of nonprofits working in the areas of children, community, education, and environment. WalMart also provides scholarships to associates.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Walton Family Foundation Inc.
Grants for Charter Schools and Charter School Developers
http://www.wffhome.com/program_focus.htm
The Foundation makes charter school grants available in the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, D.C., FL, IL, MA, MI, MN, MO, NY, OH, OR, and WI, although we consider making Planning Grants to applicants within most all charter states with active charter laws.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Waverly Education Foundation
http://waverlyeducationfoundation.org/
Many schools have developed foundations or booster clubs to support school activities.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA)
Grants and Resources
http://www.resa.net/services/grants/
The Grants and Planning Department of Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), was established almost a quarter of a century ago. Its mission is to secure additional funds to help RESA provide innovative programs and services to the 34 local school districts of its constituency and to build local district capacity to use the grant-seeking process to obtain the supplementary funds needed to provide all Wayne County students with equitable and innovative educational experiences and programs. Check out the Grants Alerts section for current funding opportunities.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Westinghouse Charitable Giving Program
http://www.westinghousenuclear.com/Community/Charitable_Giving/
Deadline : June 1
Education grants support elementary and secondary programs that emphasize math and science. Consideration is also given to other relevant programs. Public, private, charter schools, and higher education programs are all eligible. Grants range up to $5,000.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Westinghouse School Grant Program
http://www.westinghousenuclear.com/Community/school_grant_program.shtm
This grant is awarded to schools that exhibit creativity in science, technology and mathematics education of middle and high school students. Five schools total (middle and high) will be awarded $1,000 each for any creative project dealing with energy, mathematics, technology or science. The project must be completed during the 2006-2007 school year.
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What Should I Know About ED Grants?
http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/about/knowabtgrants/index.html?exp=0
The Information contained in this booklet (September 1998) is a non-technical summary of the Department of Education's discretionary grants process and the laws and regulations that govern it.
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(Carol M.) White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grants
web link
Deadline : March 6, 2009
The Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) is now available to local educational agencies and community-based organizations to initiate, expand, or enhance physical education programs, including after-school programs, for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. All applicants must propose to help student make progress toward meeting State standards. Grant funds may be used to provide students with needed equipment and to provide staff and teachers with training. This grant is also an opportunity for students to develop positive social and cooperative skills and receive instruction in healthy eating habits and good nutrition. The estimate range of grant awards is $100,000 to $500,000; 95 grants will be awarded across the nation.
(Last checked 08/07/09)

Williamston Schools Foundation
http://www.wmston.k12.mi.us/community/wsf/index.htm
The Williamston Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization of community members dedicated to the help, service and financial well-being of the Williamston Schools. Established in late 1981 as the first school foundation in Michigan, the Foundation has progressed toward the goal of being able to provide significant funds for the Schools to use based upon need and want. The Foundation awards thousands of dollars every year through Mini Grants, Horizon Grants and scholarships. Funds are raised though a variety of activities. Foundation events provide individuals and families opportunities for education, camaraderie, and philanthropy.
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World Wide Christian Schools
http://us.wwcs.org/
This public charity in Grand Rapids, MI provides funding to churches and other stable, accountable nonprofits to build schools in Third World nations. Support is provided only for Christian education-related projects and programs. The organization is primarily focused on economically disadvantaged children who have limited opportunity for education. For more information, visit a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection and ask for FC Search.
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Young Foundation
http://www.cayf.org/
The Coleman A. Young Foundation helps prepare Detroit-area students for the many challenges they will face in high school and beyond by sponsoring after-school activities which provide current information and exposure to life-related topics, such as conflict resolution, etiquette, voter participation, Detroit's history and its development, testing, time management and study skills, sexuality and relationships with friends and parents.
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Books

The books mentioned on this page are available for public use in the Michigan State University Libraries. If you are unable to visit our library, consider visiting a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection in your home state or a local public library in your home town. If the books are not available there, ask about interlibrary loan or visit a local bookstore to find out whether they can be purchased.

CFAE CORPORATE HANDBOOK OF AID-TO-EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Council for Financial Aid to Education. New York, N.Y. : CFAE, 1987. 14th edition, 154pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2342 .C67 1987
Describes nearly 200 corporate giving programs. [Earlier edition available in stacks; see LB2338 .C68 1982]

COMPLETE GRANTS SOURCEBOOK FOR HIGHER EDUCATION. David G. Bauer. Phoenix, Az. : Oryx Press, 1996. 3rd edition, 340pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2336 .A6 1996
The pressure to pursue and obtain resources from outside your college or university has never been greater. Each year more and more faculty are finding that their evaluation, merit raise, or promotion system is based more and more on sponsored research or extramural grant funding and less on teaching proficiency. This book is designed to provide faculty members, administrators, and researchers with the most complete and accurate information available on the best foundation, corporate, and government funding sources for higher education. Also provides tips on how to craft a winning proposal.

DIRECTORY OF EDUCATION GRANTS. Loxahatchee, Florida : Research Grant Guides, 1996. 1st edition, 152pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2825 .D55 1996
Lists over 650 foundations, corporations, and federal agencies which grant funds to nonprofit organizations. Subject categories include : adult education, cultural education, elementary education, health education, higher education, libraries, literacy, medical education, minorities, religious education, scholarships/financial aid, science/mathematics education, secondary education, and special education/disabled. Also includes "A Fund Raiser's Guide to Education Grants", "A Grant Seeker's Guide to the Internet", and "Ten Tips for More Competitive Grant Proposals".

DIRECTORY OF GRANTMAKERS INTERESTED IN PRECOLLEGIATE EDUCATION. Washington, D.C. : Council on Foundations, Inc., 1988. 76pp. in loose-leaf binder. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LC243 F.A1 D57 1988
Covers funding sources for both public and private schools.

THE DISTANCE LEARNING FUNDING SOURCEBOOK : A GUIDE TO FOUNDATION, CORPORATE, AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE NEW MEDIA. Arlene Krebs. Dubuque, Iowa : Kendall/Hunt Publishing, 1999. 4th ed. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LC5805 .D585
Offers the latest and most comprehensive research on funding agencies that support educational telecommunications and the new media. Also identifies hundreds of print and electronic resources to guide research and to enhance the instructional experience in schools, arts and culture organizations, museums, libraries, health and human service agencies, and community centers. Earlier edition in Main Library Stacks.

DISTANCE LEARNING FUNDING SOURCES. Jesus Ricardo Lucero. Pennsylvania : Mansfield University, 1992. 25pp. ERIC Microfiche Collection, 2nd floor, West Wing, ED358813.
Lists sources of funding for distance learning including corporate sources, federal sources, telephone companies, and others.

EDUCATION GRANTSEEKER'S GUIDE TO FOUNDATION AND CORPORATE FUNDING. Jacqueline Ferguson. Alexandria, Va. : Capital Publications, Inc., 1995. 2nd edition, 223pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2825 .F452 1995
A step-by-step guide to identifying potential funding sources, researching their interests and giving patterns, contacting their staff for information and advice, preparing and submitting proposals, and managing a private sector grant. Also includes 220 profiles of foundations and corporations that support elementary and secondary education nationally, regionally, and locally. [Earlier edition in Main Library Stacks under the call number HG4028 .C6 F47 1991]

EDUCATION INTERFACE GUIDE TO PRECOLLEGE FOUNDATION SUPPORT. Education Interface. Skillman, N.J. : Information Interface Institute, 1990. 271pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2825 .E383 1990
More than 100 major foundations have shifted their focus from funding higher education to pre-college education in recent years. This directory profiles major foundations supporting pre-college education. Also includes "How to Identify Good Prospects", "The Matchmaking Process : Five Critical Steps", "Five Steps to Identify the Right Foundation", and "Tips for Managing Fund Raising".

EDUCATION INTERFACE'S GUIDE TO CORPORATE SUPPORT. Education Interface. Princeton, N.J. : Information Interface Institute, Inc., 1990. 1991 edition, 884pp. plus index volume. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center L901 .E374 1991
Describes over 5000 programs that benefit elementary and secondary education.

EDUCATOR'S INTERNET FUNDING GUIDE. David G. Bauer. Lancaster, Pa. : Classroom Connect, Prentice Hall, 1997. 434pp. plus cd-rom. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB1044.87 .B38 1997
Classroom Connect's reference guide for technology funding for grades K-12. Note: CD-Rom mentioned is located in the Software Collection in the Voice Library on the 4th floor.

FEDERAL FUNDING GUIDE FOR LANGUAGE AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION. Laura Owen. Joint National Committee for Languages and the National Council for Language and International Studies. Lincolnwood, IL : National Textbook Company, 1996. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2825 .F35 1995
Provides program descriptions and contact information on Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for specific grant programs. Also provides information on funding not usually found in sources listing international education and exchange grant programs. Includes high school, community development, ESL, and bilingual education programs that make the booklet useful to grant seekers working in community-based organizations and high school districts as well.

FOUNDATION GRANTS GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS, MUSEUMS, AND LIBRARIES. Fairfax, Va. : International Communications Industries Association, 1984. 62pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2336 .F686 1984
A listing of 96 foundations that make grants to schools and 65 foundations that fund library and museum projects.
Also listed under Arts and Cultural Activities; Libraries; Museums.

FREE MONEY FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS. Laurie Blum. New York, N.Y. : Simon and Schuster, 1992. 196pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2337.2 .B592
Identifies thousands of sources for hundreds of thousands of dollars available to help parents pay for private schooling. Includes information on funding available in all 50 states and covers both grants and scholarships tied to all income levels, as well as those with no financial strings attached. Focuses on preschool and nursery education, private primary schools, and private secondary schools.

FUNDING SOURCES FOR K-12 EDUCATION. Phoenix, Az. : Oryx Press, 2003. 1021pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LC243.A1 F86 2003
Highlights over 2000 funding opportunities from 1,130 sponsors, including U.S. and foreign foundations, corporations, government agencies, and more.
Earlier editions are available as well.
2005 edition ordered 11/08/06

GRANTS AND AWARDS FOR K-12 STUDENTS : 80 SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR SCHOLASTIC ENRICHMENT. Alexandria, Va. : Capitol Publications, 1995. 118pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2848 .F47 1995
Entries arranged by broad subject categories covering arts, business, civics/citizenship, environment, international understanding/geography, math/computers, music/dance, peace/conflict resolution, science, writing.

GRANTS AND AWARDS FOR TEACHERS : A GUIDE TO FEDERAL AND PRIVATE FUNDING. Second Edition. 251pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2338 .F44 1996
Find funding for professional development and education projects. Includes advice and examples on researching and identifying appropriate funding sources; understanding the ins and outs of federal agencies; developing project proposals; details on more than 260 actual funding and recognition opportunities, complete with purpose, deadlines, award amounts, eligibility requirements and contact information; and more. For order information, call (800) 655-5597.

GRANTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ANIMAL WELFARE. Foundation Center. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, annual from 1986 on. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center TD171. G7
Title varies. Covers grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and abroad, including environmental protection and legal agencies; public policy and citizens organizations; public facilities; and education institutions for programs including : natural resources conservation; pollution control; farmland preservation and livestock development; botanical, horticultural and landscape services; environmental education; nature centers; zoos and aquariums; and animal welfare and protection.

GRANTS FOR K-12 SCHOOLS. Molly Mudd, ed. Gaithersburg, Md. : Aspen, 2001. 371pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) LB2825 .G73 2001
Profiles nearly 600 new private and federal funding sources for K-12 school programs.

GRANTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: A RESOURCE GUIDE TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS. Alexandria, Va. : Capitol Publications. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2338 .G72 1997
Now higher-education institutions can quickly locate hard-to-find private and corporate sources of scholarship funds for their scholarship programs. You get more than 900 funders that give awards totaling more than $250,000 annually. Funder profiles include the contact information, geographic restrictions, eligibility, giving priorities, financial information, samples of recent grants, application information and names of directors, officers, and trustees (when available). State-by-state listings make it easy to find funders headquartered in your state. For order information, call (800) 655-5597.

GRANTS FOR SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY : A GUIDE TO FEDERAL AND PRIVATE FUNDING. Gaithersburg, Md. : Aspen, 2000. 3rd ed., 221pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LC243 .A1 G72 2000
A resource book organized by state for school administrators and department chairmen. Profiles more than 200 federal, private, and corporate funders.

GRANTS FOR SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY : A GUIDE TO FEDERAL AND PRIVATE FUNDING. Robin Jones, ed. Alexandria, Va. : Capitol Publishers, 1997. 424pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LC243 .A1 G7 1997
In addition to providing authoritative advice from grant-winning pros on how to write more effective proposals, this book provides information on over 200 prime funding opportunities.

GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS : HOW TO FIND AND WIN FUNDS FOR K-12 PROGRAMS. Jacqueline Ferguson. Alexandria, VA : Capitol Publications, 1997. 3rd edition, 358pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2825 .F46 1997
Newly updated and expanded with over 570 funding opportunities, plus up-to-date conact information for every one. Also explains how to find and approach funders, write and submit proposals, manage grants once you've received them, plus many other tips and strategies you need to win more funds. Earlier edition in Main Stacks.

GRANTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION : HOW TO FIND AND WIN FUNDS FOR RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND SERVICES. Gaithersburg, Md. : Aspen Publications, 2000. 4th edition, 215pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) LC241 .F47 2000
Identifies more than 350 private, corporate, and federal funders that award grants for special education and rehabilitation.

GRANTS FOR TEACHERS : A GUIDE TO FEDERAL AND PRIVATE FUNDING. Jacqueline Ferguson. Alexandria, Va. : Capitol Publications Inc., 1993. 201pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2388 .F47 1993
Lists over 200 grant programs open to public and private elementary and secondary school personnel, including teachers, principals, counselors, librarians, specialists, graduate students and others. Some programs are open to educators as individuals, others provide funding for projects they propose on behalf of their schools or districts. Funders include federal agencies, private foundations, corporations and professional associations. Indexes by subject and type of support.

GUIDE TO CORPORATE SUPPORT, see Education Interface's Guide to Corporate Support.

GUIDE TO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR EDUCATION. Arlington, Va. : The Education Funding Research Council, 1995. 3 volumes, looseleaf. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2805 F293 1995 VOL. 1-3
A valuable reference tool for educators, program officials, administrators, and others involved in education and training programs at all levels. Provides specific information on eligibility, allowable uses of the funds, program priorities, restrictions, funding levels and contact information. Updates provide information on the latest legislative and departmental action, as well as approaching program deadlines. Chapter titles include: new programs; education of the disadvantaged; school improvement; math and science; institutional aid; desegregation; bilingual education; substance abuse; individuals with disabilities; rehabilitation services; vocational education; adult education and literacy; job training; nutrition; child care and development; social and health services; community service; arts and humanities; international studies; student financial aid; scholarships and fellowships; libraries; native americans; education research; and grant updates. [Library keeps latest edition only]
Also listed under Government Funding.

GUIDE TO PRECOLLEGE FOUNDATION SUPPORT, see Education Interface Guide to Precollege Foundation Support.

HOW TO FIND AND WIN FUNDS FOR K-12 PROGRAMS, see Grants for Schools.

HOW TO GET GRANTS AND GIFT FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Stanley Levenson. Boston, Ma. : Allyn and Bacon, c2002. 188pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LC243 .L49 2002
Here are easy to follow tips, ideas and instructions for securing grants and gifts for your public school. Packed with worthwhile suggestions and techniques that will make you more competitive in your search for corporate, foundation and government grants -and in your pursuit of gifts from individual members of your community -this hands-on guide shows you:
(1) what types of government grants are available
(2) the names and web site addresses of major government funding agencies
(3) how to do prospect research using the world wide web and 28 corporate and foundation givers
(4) what techniques to use to solicit successfully from individuals
(5) how to set up a Local Education Foundation
(6) the ins and outs of planned giving
(7) the differences between writing a government grant application and a corporate and foundation grant application
(8) how to improve your chances of getting funded
(9) and much, much more.
[Educational fund raising -- United States]
[Proposal writing for grants -- United States]
[Education -- United States -- Finance]

HOW TO GET MONEY FOR YOUR CLASSROOM & SCHOOL. Frances A Karnes and Kreisten R. Stephens. Waco. Tx : Prufrock press, 2005. Main Library Stacks LB2825 .K33 2005
This book offers a complete course in raising funds for the classroom or school. Nationally respected authors Frances A Karnes, Ph.D., and Kristen R. Stephens, Ph.D., offer practical, hands-on ways to find the resources you need. The authors offer a step-by-step guide to grant writing; fun, success-proven fund-raising ideas; and a practical how-to for long-term fund development. Grant writing can often seem overwhelming to educators. The authors take teachers by the hand and show them how to find grant sources, write query letters, and prepare a winning grant application. Fund raising needn't be a chore. Let the authors share successful ways to build both parent and student involvement in exciting and unique fund-raising projects. Fund development is critical for developing a stable source of funds for a school's goals. How to Get Money shows teachers how to develop a pool of money from which teachers can draw year after year. This is a must-read for any educator looking for ways to raise money for his or her classroom or school.
[Educational fund raising -- United States]

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES FUNDING AND RESOURCES BOOK : THE EDUCATION INTERFACE GUIDE TO SOURCES OF SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION. Ginny Gutierrez and Ward Morehouse, eds. New York, N.Y. ; Apex Press, 1990. 5th edition, looseleaf. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LC1099 .C57 1990
Includes hundreds of sources of support for international education, training, and research at all levels -- elementary and secondary, undergraduate and graduate, post-graduate, and adult or community. Produced by the Council on International and Public Affairs.

K-12 SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY FUNDING DIRECTORY. Bethesda, Md. : ESchool News Publication, 2001. 2001 or 2nd edition, 298pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center LB1028.3 .K75

NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF ARTS AND EDUCATION SUPPORT BY BUSINESS CORPORATIONS. Nancy A. Fandel, ed. Des Moines, Iowa : Arts Letter, 1988. 3rd edition, 150pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center NX711 .U5 F36 1988
Lists over 600 businesses and corporations which support non-profit arts organizations and educational institutions, and for the first time those who support individual artists directly.

NATIONAL GUIDE TO FUNDING FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, May 1999. 5th edition, 065pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2825 .N35
Provides information on over 3,300 foundations and corporate direct giving programs that have a history of awarding grant dollars to projects and institutions related to elementary and secondary education, including nursery schools, bilingual education, remedial reading, math programs, drop-out prevention services, educational testing, and other nonprofit organization initiatives. The introduction includes a glossary and a selected bibliography of additional resources. Earlier editions available in Main Library Stacks.

NATIONAL GUIDE TO FUNDING FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, May 1999. 2nd edition, 292pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center T58.5 .N37 ed.2
This new volume provides essential facts on over 700 foundations and corporate direct giving programs that award grants to projects involving information technology. The guide also includes useful descriptions of over 2,400 recently awarded grants for computer science, engineering and technology, telecommunications, and media and communications.
Also listed under Computer Technology.

NATIONAL GUIDE TO FUNDING IN HIGHER EDUCATION. Stan Olson, Ruth Kovacs, and Suzanne Haile, eds. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, biennial. 6th edition, 1275pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2336 .N374
This volume provides essential facts on over 7,200 foundations, corporate direct giving programs, and public charities, each with a history of awarding grant dollars to higher education projects and institutions. Each year the grantmakers featured in this volume award millions of dollars to colleges, universities, professionals and technical schools, scholarship funds, and a range of other related programs and projects. Grantmaker portraits feature financial data, giving priorities, application procedures, key officials, as well as contact names and addresses. Descriptions of 18,000+ recently awarded grants give you special insight into foundation funding priorities. A range of indexes will help you find the funders that support your subject field, award grants in your geographic area, and make the type of grant you need.

QUINLAN'S EDUCATION GRANTS DIRECTORY. Boston, Massachusetts: Quinlan Publishing Co., 2000. 334pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LB2825 .Q85 2000
Contains hundreds of concise, information-packed profiles of grant opportunities, organized both by subject and by eligibility in separate federal and private groupings. Covers educational funding sources for both public and private schools.

URBAN FUNDING GUIDE : SOURCES OF FUNDS FOR URBAN PROGRAMS AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. Washington, D.C. : American Association of State Colleges and Universities, 1983. 86pp. Main Library Stacks LB2342 .U74 1983
Provides summary information on federal grant programs and major non-governmental organizations that can help colleges and universities plan, develop, and operate urban environment programs.

USDLA FUNDING SOURCEBOOK FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY. Arlene Krebs. Brooklyn, N.Y. : New Orbit Communications, 1993. 262pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LC5805 .K84 1993
A guide to foundation, corporate, and government support for telecommunications and the new media.

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