Grants, Awards & Freebies
Grants, awards & freebies - Oct. 18, 2007
Oct 18, 2007 4:11 PM
The winners’ circle gathers for the official photo of the 2006 Teacher Network award ceremony. To have a chance to be in this year’s photo, apply for a Teachnet Grant by Nov. 30.
Teachers Network grants: Teachers Network, a nonprofit education organization, is accepting applications for Teachnet Grants. These grants are awarded to current New York City public school teachers, pre-K through 12th grade, who design outstanding curriculum units that integrate the Internet into an original classroom project. Grants will be awarded for exemplary projects composed of at least four lesson plans that involve students with technology in a meaningful and authentic context. Grant recipients receive $500, publication on a premier Web site and are honored at an awards ceremony. DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted now through Nov. 30. CONTACT: View the online application and read all rules and guidelines for applying at www.teachersnetwork.org/grants.
Books Across America Library Awards: The NEA foundation will make $1,000 awards to public schools serving economically disadvantaged students to purchase books for school libraries. Applicants must be a practicing pre K–12 school librarian, teacher or education support professional in a public school. At least 70 percent of the students in the applicant’s school must be eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program. The applicant must agree to serve as the contact person for the award and all related public relations activities. There will be 50 awards given out. DEADLINE: Nov. 12. CONTACT: Apply online at www.neafoundation.org/programs/baa_2007.htm. If you have questions, contact Anita Merina at 1-202-822-7289.
Target field trip grants: This year, Target has doubled its Field Trip Grants program to offer students more opportunities to learn outside of the classroom. Target is accepting applications for field trips to take place during the spring of next year. These grants help teachers bring learning to life for students via field trips: 1,600 grants of up to $1,000 each are planned. All educators are eligible. Grant-funded field trips may involve going to visit museums; trips relating to environmental or science projects; outings for artistic and cultural experiences; and taking part in civics or community service projects. DEADLINE: Applications will be available online until Nov. 1. CONTACT: www.target.com/teachers; phone: 1-800-537-4180; e-mail: targetfieldtripgrants@scholarshipamerica.org.
Training scholarships available to teachers: The Hear the World Foundation is offering scholarships for U.S. teachers (primarily elementary school teachers) to attend a two-week intensive training program that will teach strategies to integrate students who are hard of hearing into a regular classroom setting. Called the Teach for Better Hearing program, the initiative will ship teachers to Eduplex, a unique school in South Africa opened by Nelson Mandela in 2002. DEADLINE: Dec. 1. CONTACT: Interested applicants should send an e-mail to Sylvia Rothen at sylvia.rothen@phonak.com.
Adopt-a-Classroom grants: Teachers who register at the Adopt-a-Classroom Web site can be adopted by an individual, a business or a foundation. Once adopted, teachers will receive $500 worth of credit to purchase items that enrich the learning environment, including classroom technology. Donors will receive information about the classroom they have adopted, including an itemized list of what teachers bought so donors can see the impact of their contributions. CONTACT: www.adoptaclassroom.com.
Braitmayer Foundation grants: These grants range up to $10,000 and are awarded to programs that enhance the education of K–12 students. The foundation has a special interest in curricular and school reform initiatives. The foundation is also interested in programs that aid in the preparation and professional development of teachers. It is especially interested in those programs which encourage educators of high ability and diverse backgrounds to enter and remain in the K–12 field. DEADLINE: Nov. 15. CONTACT: Sabina Taj, Advisor, 6470 Freetown Road, Suite 20087, Columbia, MD 21044; phone: 1-410-730-3723; Web address: www.braitmayerfoundation.org.
