Grants, Awards & Freebies
Grants, awards & freebies - Nov. 15, 2007
Nov 15, 2007 1:37 PM
Multimedia in the Classroom award: Sponsored by Chase, this award celebrates the achievements of teachers and students who are transforming learning environments through technology. Projects should be a collaboration between teachers and students, focusing on improving learning through creative uses of technology in the K-12 curriculum in science and global awareness. The competition is open to K-12 teachers and students in public and non-public schools in the tri-state area. The top 10 schools will each receive a cash prize of $1,000, a Chase award trophy, free access admission to the Thirteen/WNET and WLIW21 third annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning in March and free Celebration of Teaching and Learning T-shirts. DEADLINE: Jan. 11. CONTACT: Entry forms will be available online at www.thirteencelebration.org or www.wliwcelebration.org.
Fund for Teachers: The Fund for Teachers is a nonprofit organization that provides funds for teacher sabbaticals and other professional and personal growth opportunities around the globe. The goal of funding is to help teachers make a more positive impact on the lives of their students and in their school communities. Up to $5,000 per individual teacher or $10,000 per team of teachers will be awarded. K–12 teachers, individually or working in teams, can apply. The applicants must have at least three years of experience in teaching and spend at least 50 percent of the day in a classroom. DEADLINE: Jan. 31. CONTACT: Fund for Teachers, 2000 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 100, Houston, TX 77056; phone: 1-713-296-6127; e-mail: info@fundforteachers.org; Web site: www.fundforteachers.org.
AIAA classroom grants: The AIAA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics professional society, makes small grants to assist educators in presenting mathematics, science and technology principles to K–12 students in an exciting, hands-on manner. The aim is to develop the future generation of aeronautics and aerospace engineers, scientists, pilots and space explorers. Grants are up to $200 per request. A school is limited to up to $1,000 per calendar year. K–12 teachers who have registered (free) as an AIAA Educator Associate at the Web site can apply. Funds can be used for classroom demonstration kits and science supplies, math and science software, graphing calculators, supplies for making flying objects or supplies for robotic programs. DEADLINE: Applications are reviewed quarterly; example: Nov. 30 for review in January and Jan. 30 for March review. CONTACT: www.aiaa.org.
Fulbright Memorial Fund: The Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program, sponsored by the Government of Japan, increases understanding between the people of Japan and the United States by inviting U.S. elementary and secondary educators to visit Japan and share their experiences with Americans upon their return. This is a fully funded study tour of Japan. DEADLINE: Dec. 10. CONTACT: Applications are available online.
PTA Grants: The National Parent Teacher Association, an organization that strives to improve the lives of all children by connecting parents and teachers, is accepting applications for original research and writing on the organization’s policies concerning the education and/or welfare of children in the U.S. Two research grants of $5,000 each are available. Teachers and doctoral candidates in education can apply. Topics may cover a range of policy-related issues such as: student achievement and assessment; student and parental attitudes; parent involvement; at-risk students; early childhood education; support for public education, etc. DEADLINE: Nov. 16. **Awardees with be notified by Dec. 21.CONTACT: Todd Haiken, Office of Programs and Public Policy, National PTA, 1400 L ST., N.W. Ste. 300, Washington, DC 20005; phone: 1-202-289-6790; e-mail: thaiken@pta.org; Web site: www.pta.org.
Excellence in International Education prizes: The Goldman Sachs Foundation and Asia Society are seeking applications for the 2007 Goldman Sachs Foundation Prizes for Excellence in International Education. The prize program was created in 2003 to raise awareness of the growing importance of international knowledge and skills for U.S. students and annually awards prizes totaling $150,000 in five different categories. Applications for the elementary/middle school, high school, district/state, and media/technology prizes are being accepted online. This year they are expanding the State category to also include the 100 largest school districts. DEADLINE: Dec. 3. CONTACT: Applications are online; e-mail: gsfprizes@asiasoc.org.
National Teachers Hall of Fame: The National Teachers Hall of Fame honors teachers from pre-K to 12th grade who represent the best in the teaching profession. Five teachers will be inducted into the hall of fame, receive $1,000 scholarships for their school districts, $1,000 in materials, and a commemorative ring. Current or retired teachers with at least 20 years of experience may be nominated. Teachers must be able to travel to the award ceremonies. All expenses will be paid by the National Teachers Hall of Fame. Self-nominations are accepted. DEADLINE: Jan. 2. CONTACT: Individuals may obtain a nomination form by calling 1-800-96-TEACH or online.
Summer Research Program for Science Teachers: Columbia University’s Summer Research Program for Science Teachers will award at least 10 research fellowships to middle and high school science teachers. Successful applicants will become part of a laboratory research team for eight weeks in each of two consecutive summers under the supervision of university faculty mentors. Program participants will receive a proposed stipend of $6,000 each summer, $2,000 in classroom/laboratory supply funds over the course of two school years and travel to professional conferences. DEADLINE: Jan. 31. CONTACT: The application is available on the program’s Web site: phone: Jay Dubner, program coordinator, at 1-212-305-6899; e-mail: jd109@columbia.edu.
Capital Grants for Local Football Fields: The National Football League Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program is accepting applications for its Capital Grants for Local Football Fields program. The program promotes community health by supporting clean, safe and accessible football fields in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The program is sponsored by the NFL and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation. Community-based organizations, middle and high schools serving primarily low- and moderate-income families and individuals can apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 depending on the scope of the project. DEADLINE: Nov. 30. CONTACT: Applicants should contact their local LISC office and can check the Web site to find their local program coordinator. The New York office is located at 501 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10018; phone 1-212-455-9800; Web site: www.lisc.org.
