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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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

Actuarial Foundation
Advancing Student Achievement (ASA) Grants
http://www.nea.org/grants/mthmentor0502.html
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. For more information, visit http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/grant/index.html.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

Ameritech Foundation Grants Programs
http://www.ameritech.com/
The foundation supports multistate (including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin) and national programs in education, regional economic development, and public policy. Areas of interest include health and human services, civic and community, elementary and secondary education, higher education, and arts and culture. Priority is given to grant requests that advance the applications of technology in ways that improve these program areas. Types of support include program development, annual campaigns, capital campaigns, matching funds, fellowships, and research grants. Communications-based programs must clearly demonstrate that they are unique and innovative model programs and have the potential for other nonprofits to emulate or consider using. The foundation also considers organizational support for projects and special programs that make communities where the corporation operates better places to live, learn, and work, principally in the Great Lakes region. Applications are accepted at any time. Ameritech has funded numerous community outreach programs related to education over the past several years.
From the Ameritech home page, do a search using "teacher" to identify press releases describing some of the funded programs.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

(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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

Annie E. Casey Foundation, see Casey Foundation

ASM International Foundation
"Living In a Material World" $500 Grants For K-12 Teachers
http://www.asminternational.org/content/Foundation/LivingintheMaterialWorld/Living_Material_World.htm
The ASM International Foundation is sponsoring 10 grants each year for teachers. Each grant has a value of $500. The purpose of these grants is to enhance awareness of materials science and the role of materials scientists in society.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

AT&T Foundation Announces High School Success Special Grants Program
http://www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=11520
Deadline : May 19, 2008
As part of AT&T Aspire, the company's recently announced $100 million initiative to address high school success and college and workforce readiness, the AT&T Foundation is accepting applications for a $12 million special grants program to help moderately at-risk students in the United States complete high school successfully.
The high school success program offers two types of grants:
1) Project support for existing high school retention programs with a successful track record of achieving effective results. The support may be used to continue programs in their current form, expand them to serve additional students, or add a component to strengthen the program. Grants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 each per year for up to four years (2008 to 2011) are available under this category of support.
2) Planning/capacity-building support for efforts that need additional planning time and resources. Applicants for these grants must demonstrate that they will be able to identify the administrative, financial, and programmatic support needed to commence program implementation during the first semester of the 2009-10 school year. Grants ranging from $25,000 to $35,000 each for one year are available under this category of support.
Eligible applicant organizations include school districts and school district foundations with 501(c)(3) public charity status; charter school foundations and private school foundations with 501(c)(3) status; 501(c)(3) public charities that work on-site with public and private education institutions; and 501(c)(3) public charities that work with public and private education institutions on a project basis.
Priority will be given to programs that begin serving students who are either in ninth grade or are making the transition from eight to ninth grade. Funding will also be considered for programs that begin serving students in tenth grade; no funding will be provided to programs that begin serving students after tenth grade.
Visit the AT&T Web site for complete grant program guidelines as well as information on the other components of the Aspire initiative.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

BellSouth Foundation Opportunity Grants
http://www.bellsouthfoundation.org/
The fundamental mission of the foundation is to stimulate far-reaching and lasting improvements in the results achieved by public K-12 education in southeastern United States. Three areas of concentration promote the development of the people in education, including teacher training programs; development of the places in education, including school reform and collaborative projects; and education technology. The foundation's grantmaking philosophy emphasizes the initiation, rather than the ongoing maintenance, of education reform programs.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

Broad Foundation
http://www.broadfoundation.org/
The Broad Foundation's mission is to dramatically improve K-12 urban public education through better governance, management and labor relations. The Foundation reviews requests from nonprofit organizations that provide programs that address the Foundation's focus in eligible urban school districts throughout the United States, including Detroit, Michigan.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

Bush Foundation for Family Literacy (Barbara)
http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/nga.html
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 $500,000 is awarded each year; no grant exceeds $50,000.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

Campbell's Labels for Education
http://www.labelsforeducation.com/index.asp
"Labels for Education™" is an easy, fun way to help schools in your neighborhood get free educational merchandise, including computers, sports equipment and musical instruments. There is no cap on the amount of labels you can redeem. Sponsored by Campbell's Soups.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

Campbell’s Labels For Education™ and National PTA
http://www.pta.org/ne_press_release_detail_1155215880515.html
Labels for Education is a program that allows schools to collect proofs from eligible Campbell brands to earn points toward redeeming free merchandise such as physical fitness equipment, computers, library books and musical instruments. Recess Rewards is part of LFE's Labels for America program, a community-focused extension that offers bonus points for volunteer projects, fitness activities or education programs that promote learning, caring, sharing or student nutrition and wellness. Press Release, August 10, 2006.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

(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 05/28/08)

Center for Education Reform
Grant Alert
http://www.edreform.com/info/grant.htm
Information on grants available for teachers, school programs and education reform initiatives.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

Charles A. Dana, see Dana Foundation

Charter School Dissemination Grants
http://www.charterschooldissemination.org/pages/index.cfm
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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 Computer Technology.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

Converge Online Grants Secrets Portal
http://www.convergemag.com/summary.php?catid=233
(Last checked 05/28/08)

(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 05/28/08)

COPS Secure Our Schools Grants
http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=240#sos
Deadline : June 13, 2008
The COPS Office is pleased to announce the availability of funding under the COPS Secure Our Schools (SOS) 2008 grant program. Approximately $13 million is available in FY2008 to provide funding to law enforcement agencies to assist with the development of school safety resources and provide improved security at schools and on school grounds. This program will fund up to 50% of the total cost to implement one or more of the following options: placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures; security assessments; security training of personnel and students; coordination with local law enforcement; and/or any other measure that may provide a significant improvement in security.
This year, the program is open to all law enforcement agencies nationwide. The application process will be competitive, and as such it is recommended that interested law enforcement agencies use this time, early in the solicitation period, to contact and develop partnerships with area schools that need to enhance or improve school safety and security equipment and/or measures.
To be considered for funding, completed applications must be submitted on-line or postmarked no later than June 13, 2008. There are three ways to apply for the SOS 2008 grant program. 1) You may obtain a copy of the application materials by calling the COPS Response Center at 1.800.421.6770. 2) You may print the application materials from a writeable PDF file that is available for download from the link below. [If you elect to use this format, please understand that you may not submit your application via e-mail. It must be mailed and must contain original signatures.] 3) As of May 23, 2008 you also may apply on-line at www.grants.gov. To view the application and apply on-line, go to https://apply.grants.gov/forms_apps_idx.html. The opportunity code for this program is COPS-SOS-2008-1.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

Corning Foundation
http://www.corning.com/inside_corning/foundation.asp
The Corning Foundation educational grants support community service programs for students, curriculum enrichment, student scholarships, facility improvement, and instructional technology projects for the classroom. The Foundation directs resources primarily toward initiatives that improve the quality of life near Corning Incorporated locations. Each year, the Foundation fulfills approximately 225 grants totaling some $2,250,000. Support goes to institutions that are tax-exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and which are public charities as defined in Section 509(a) of the Code.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

CVS/Pharmacy Community Development Grants
http://www.cvs.com/corpInfo/community/community_grants.html
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 05/28/08)

(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 05/28/08)

Dewitt Wallace, see Wallace

Dollar General
Grant Programs
http://www.dollargeneral.com/Community/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 05/28/08)

Dollar General
Adult Literacy Grants
http://www.dollargeneral.com/Community/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx#adultliteracy
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 05/28/08)

Dollar General
Back-To-School Grants
http://www.dollargeneral.com/Community/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx#backtoschoolgiving
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 05/28/08)

Dollar General
Family Literacy Grants
http://www.dollargeneral.com/Community/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx#familyliteracy
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 05/28/08)

Dollar General
School Library Relief Program
http://www.dollargeneral.com/Community/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx#beyondwords
“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 05/28/08)

Dollar General
Youth Literacy Grants
http://www.dollargeneral.com/Community/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx#youthliteracy
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 05/28/08)

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.
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DTE Energy Foundation
http://www.dteenergy.com/community/foundation/index.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.
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Early Reading First Program
http://www.ed.gov/programs/earlyreading/index.html
This program supports local efforts to enhance the oral language, cognitive, and early reading skills of preschool-age children especially those from low-income families, through strategies, materials, and professional development that are grounded in scientifically based reading research. Those eligible for grants from the program are local educational agencies (LEAs), public or private organizations or agencies (including libraries) located in a community served by an eligible LEA, and LEAs applying in collaboration with eligible organizations or agencies (including libraries). The Department of Education estimates that $104,160,000 in grants will be made available through the Early Reading First Program in FY05. The rewards will range from $750,000 to $4,500,000, with $2,800,000 being estimated as the average amount to be granted.
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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.
Interested in starting a foundation at your school? See Starting a School Foundation by the Michigan Association of School Boards.
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(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 05/28/08)

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

Education Grants/Programs Available from the U.S. Government
Posted on the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/SYSTEM.FUNCTIONAL_AREA_RPT1.show
Click on education. Subcategories include: Dental Education and Training, Educational Equipment and Resources, Educational Facilities, Elementary and Secondary, General Research and Evaluation, Handicapped Education, Health Education and Training, Higher Education - General, Indian Education, Libraries and Technical Information Services, Medical Education and Training, Nuclear Education and Training, Nursing Education, Resource Development and Support - Elementary, Secondary Education, Resource Development and Support - General and Special Interest Organizations, Resource Development and Support - Higher Education, Resource Development and Support - Land and Equipment, Resource Development and Support - School Aid, Resource Development and Support - Sciences, Resource Development and Support - Student Financial Aid, Resource Development and Support - Vocational Education and Handicapped Education, Teacher Training, and Vocational Development.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Education Week Grant Postings
http://www.edweek.org/ew/section/grants/index.html
Education Week regularly posts information concerning education grant opportunities.
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Education World Grants Center
http://www.education-world.com/grants/
Provides a compilation of grants, grant writing, and grants by subject category resources.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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. Interested in starting a foundation at your school? See Starting a School Foundation by the Michigan Association of School Boards.
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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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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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Foundations Target Dropout Crisis
http://www.pnnonline.org/article.php?sid=5688
Three major foundations are putting a total of $2 million into an initiative to support local efforts to combat the silent crisis of too many students dropping out of high school. Various efforts to reform American high schools are revealing serious leaks in the "pipeline' that should take young people through school and into economically productive adulthood. Nationally, more than 30% of students do not complete high school in a timely way. In some inner-city neighborhoods, the odds of high school graduation are only fifty-fifty. PNN ALERT, Vol. 10, No. 4, January 14, 2005/
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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 05/28/08)

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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

Grant Wrangler
http://www.grantwrangler.com/
Compiles funding opportunities for K-12 school and teacher grants.
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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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

Grantseekers for Education Members
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 itself, its members often do.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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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History Channel 'Save Our History' National Grant Program
http://www.saveourhistory.com/pres_org/index.html
This year, $250,000 in grants will be awarded to historical organizations that partner with educators on unique, rewarding projects that help students learn about and appreciate the history of their local communities...
Listed under Grants for Nonprofits - Education; Historic Preservation.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

ING Unsung Heroes Program--Rewarding Excellence in America’s Schools
http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/communityconnections/ineducation/unsungheroes/index.htm
Deadline: April 30
The ING Unsung Heroes program has helped nearly a thousand K-12 educators and their schools fund innovative classroom projects through awards totaling more than $2.3 million. Awards usually rnage from $2,000-$27,000. All K-12 education professionals, whether or not they are clients of ING, are eligible. Specifically, these individuals must be employed by an accredited K-12 public or private school located in the United States and a full-time educator, teacher, principal, paraprofessional, or classified staff member with effective projects that improve student learning.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

INTEL's Global Commitment to Education
http://www.intel.com/education/sections/corporate1/index.htm
http://www.intel.com/education/sections/corporate3/index.htm
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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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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.
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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
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

(Tom) Joyner Foundation
http://www.blackamericaweb.com/site.aspx/foundation/index
http://www.blackamericaweb.com/site.aspx/misc/nea
The Tom Joyner Foundation has teamed up with the National Education Association (NEA) to help tomorrow's teachers. The Foundation and NEA are offering financial assistance and professional development assistance to help teachers who are working under provisional certification and teacher candidates. In addition, the Joyner Foundation is providing funding ($700,000) to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to increase the number of certified minority teachers who are willing to return to predominately minority-serving schools.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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."
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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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

(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 05/28/08)

Liberty Mutual Corporate Giving Program
http://www.libertymutual.com/omapps/ContentServer?pagename=CorporateInternet/
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The Liberty Mutual Group Corporate Philanthropy Program supports nonprofit organizations that help people live safer, more secure lives in communities throughout the U.S. where the company has employees and customers. The company also provides support in the areas of education, with priority on programs for disadvantaged youth, and health and safety. Liberty Mutual will NOT fund: individuals; foundations that are primarily grant-making agencies; religious organizations requesting funds for sectarian activities; fratermnal, social or political organizations; trips, tours and transportation; deficit spending or debt liquidation; conferences, forums or speical events;organizations reviewed within the past two months.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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/
Orders must be received by April 30, 2006.
The Literacy Empowerment Foundation (LEF) has increased the size of the matching grants available to $8,000.00 per school. A school can now order $16,000.00 worth of books and pay only 8,000.00. (Any amount purchased from $100.00 to $8,000.00 will be matched.)
Here are the details: The Matching Book Grant Program offers Guided Reading and Independent Reading Collections. Guided Reading Collections consist of six copies each of eighteen titles. Independent Reading Collections consist of one copy each of 108 titles. With each set of Guided Reading and/or Independent Reading Collections purchased at the regular price, an additional set of books will be included.
The Literacy Empowerment Foundation (LEF) is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. LEF currently supplies books to over 20,000 schools. The number of books available in the Matching Book Grant Program has increased dramatically. Matching Book Grants allow your school to double its purchasing power. This is a limited time offer that requires no special screening or applications. 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 05/28/08)

Lorrie Otto, see Otto

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 05/28/08)

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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McKenzie Foundation
http://www.mckenziefoundation.us/guidelines.php
The McKenzie Foundation has selected four initiatives that will shape its grantmaking for the next few years. These are early childhood development, education, the environment, and arts and culture. The Foundation believes that assisting families is one of the most effective and lasting ways to strengthen communities and therefore supports opportunities and experiences that enrich learning for all ages.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits: children and youth, education, environment and arts.
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MEEMIC Foundation for the Future of Education Minigrant Program
http://www.meemic.com/comfndoverCKR.htm
Application form
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 05/28/08)

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://www.michigan.gov/migal
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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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://www.michigan.gov/migal
Provides current notices on federal, state, private, and other funding grant resources that relate to education and/or youth.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

Microsoft, Department of Labor Team Up to Train Technology Workers
http://www.pnnonline.org/article.php?sid=6565
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the U.S. work force and boost the ability of the nation's companies to compete in a global economy, Microsoft Corp. today announced it is donating cash, software and a curriculum to help provide training in technology skills to adults.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

Microsoft Innovative Teachers Education Grant
http://www.microsoft.com/Education/?ID=InTeachersGrant
Nearly $50 million in software licenses and online community-building tools will be awarded to schools, colleges, and departments of education that partner with local school districts. The goal: Provide technology-related professional development opportunities to faculty members, prospective teachers, and practicing teachers.
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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 05/28/08)

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.
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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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

Music Performance Fund
http://www.musicpf.org/
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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

National Book Scholarship Fund (NBSF)
http://www.nbsf.org/
The NBSF is a domestic grant program that supports literacy projects within the United States. The NBSF provides books for family literacy programs that work with parents and children, English-as-a-second-language (ESL) programs, adult basic education initiatives, and women-focused programming. Courtesy of ProLiteracy Worldwide.
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National Charter School Clearinghouse
Funding Links
http://www.ncsc.info/mod.php?mod=userpage&menu=8&page_id=1
Provides links to a variety of resources of potential value to grant seekers. Resources are divided into the following sections: Cause Related Marketing, Corporate/Other Opportunities, Federal, Foundation, Grant Tips, Grant Writing Assistance, Grantwriter Database, State, and Successful Proposals.
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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.
(Last checked 05/28/08)

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 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/nsoc
Deadline : Dec. 4
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, starting no later than December 2003 for the 2007 awards. Districts need to have been engaged in character education for a minimum of four full years, starting no later than December 2002. 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
Schoolyard Habitat Grants
http://www.nwf.org/schoolyardhabitats/
The 2005 Schoolyard Habitats Grant Cycle Has Ended. Wow – we had an amazing response to our grant program this year! A special congratulations to the 61 grant recipients. Thanks to all of the enthusiastic applicants – we hope that your projects continue to thrive and grow for years to come. A special thanks to Peter Wege and the Wege Foundation for their generous support of this program.
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 05/28/08)

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 05/28/08)

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. Interested in starting a foundation at your school? See Starting a School Foundation by the Michigan Association of School Boards.
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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. Submitt