Grants, Awards & Freebies
Grants, awards & freebies - Feb. 15, 2007
Feb 15, 2007 3:10 PM
Summer seminars for HS teachers: The Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers offers teachers the chance to spend a week enriching their understanding of literature and history at The New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. Each participant will receive a $300 stipend, the use of a private office (with computer), catered breakfasts and lunches throughout the week, as well as all books and research materials. Two seminars will be offered: Border Crossings: Contemporary Latin-American and Latino Literature (July 9–13) and “Living in the City”: The African-American Migration Experience (July 16–20). Each seminar is limited to 14 participants. High school English teachers, history teachers and librarians can apply. DEADLINE: March 19. CONTACT: www.nypl.org/csw.
Intel award: As part of the Intel Education Initiative, schools have the chance to compete in the 2007 Intel Schools of Distinction awards competition. The awards are intended to recognize schools that demonstrate excellence in implementing innovative, replicable programs supporting positive educational outcomes in the areas of math and science achievement. Cash grants of $10,000 will be awarded to six winners. In addition, $150,000 in products and services will be given away and one winning school will be named Star Innovator for 2007 and receive an additional $15,000. Open to K–12 schools. DEADLINE: Feb. 28. CONTACT: www.schoolsofdistinction.com/contact.php.
History awards: Through the American Historical Association, teachers making contributions by presenting initiatives to teach history are honored through the Beveridge Family Teaching Prize. A cash prize of $1,500 will be awarded to K–12 teachers, who must be nominated, either individually or as part of a collaborative initiative. Reviewers are interested in discussion of the achievement or approach, development and impact of the teacher’s contribution to history education. DEADLINE: March 15. CONTACT: Beveridge Family Teaching Prize, American Historical Association, 400 A Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003; e-mail: www.historians.org/info/contact.cfm; Web site: www.historians.org/teaching/beveridge.htm.
Feldman Fellows aid refugees: You can spend your summer making a difference in the lives of refugees, many of whom have fled civil war and strife. The Sandra Feldman Fellowships for Service Through Education program aims to aid war-battered populations while introducing teachers to the field of humanitarian assistance. Last year’s fellows spent up to 10 weeks over the summer at resettlement offices in Phoenix, Dallas and San Diego, as well as at a refugee camp in Kasulu, Tanzania. Each of the five fellows selected last year were experienced curriculum developers, versed in teacher training and both adult and child education. Those assigned to the three U.S. cities designed and ran refugee-oriented youth summer education and after-school programs. They also mentored volunteer tutors. The fellowship, named for the late UFT and AFT president, pays a weekly $250 stipend plus a car allowance. DEADLINE: March 1. CONTACT: www.theirc.org.
Healthy lives awards: Allianz, through its corporate giving program and in conjunction with Quest Network, is offering $1,000 each in classroom awards to teachers who best demonstrate innovation and effectiveness integrating at least two of four Blue Zones programs into classroom instruction. Blue Zones programs seek to involve children in actively seeking out answers through involvement in their communities, such as interviewing local seniors to find out their secrets to maintaining healthy lifestyles. To get started, educators must register for Blue Zones online (www.bluezones.com) and check a box indicating they would like to apply for an award. Once you implement the program, return to the Web site and complete a two-page application. DEADLINE: March 30. CONTACT: Kathleen Pomorski at 1-410-975-9638; e-mail: kathleen@kehcomm.com; Web site: www.allianzlife.com/mediacenter/bluezonesQA.aspx.
Airborne grants: Airborne Inc., through its Airborne Teacher Trust Fund, funds art and music programs in elementary and middle schools in jeopardy of being cut due to budgetary limitations. Elementary and middle school teachers are encouraged to apply for grants that range from $200 to $10,000. DEADLINE: Three times yearly. The next deadline is April 30. CONTACT: www.airbornetrust.com.
American Stars of Teaching: The U.S. Department of Education, through its Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative, is accepting nominations for the 2007 American Stars of Teaching. Winners will be honored for using innovative teaching strategies to improve student achievement and have a positive impact on their school’s environment. One teacher from each state will be selected. Officials from the U.S. DOE will announce the American Stars by visiting the winners this fall. To nominate a teacher, go to www.ed.gov/teacherinitiative.
Drop Everything and Read awards: In celebration of National Drop Everything and Read Day, the National Education Association and the NEA Foundation are offering the Drop Everything and Read Bookshelf Awards. The awards are intended to promote children’s literacy and motivate readers. Awards of $500 must be used toward the purchase of books and reading materials to entice children to “drop everything and read.” K–12 teachers, school librarians and education support professionals in U.S. public schools can apply. Applicants must agree to serve as contact person for the award and all related public relations activities. Selection will be based on random drawing but geographic areas and demographic factors will be considered. Applications must be submitted by e-mail attachment to: dearawards@nea.org. DEADLINE: March 12. CONTACT: Anita Merina at 1-202-822-7289; e-mail: dearawards@nea.org; Web address: www.neafoundation.org/programs, then click on Dear 0607.htm.
Picturing America posters: The American Library Association’s Public Programs Office, in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Humanities, is launching a new grant opportunity for schools and school libraries called Picturing America. The grant is a pilot project of NEH’s We the People program, and was created to promote the teaching, study and understanding of American history and culture in K–12 schools. Some 500 schools will receive a collection of 20 double-sided laminated posters depicting works of American art, related reading lists and a resource booklet with information about the artwork. Educators and school librarians are invited to apply online at http://publicprograms.ala.org/picturingamerica. DEADLINE: March 19. CONTACT: 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5045; e-mail: publicprograms@ala.org or wethepeople@neh.gov.
