Grants, Awards & Freebies
Grants, Awards & Freebies - January 31, 2008
Jan 31, 2008 10:43 AM
Compiled by Shermaine
Andrewsandrew@uft.org
ING Unsung Heroes awards: Banking, insurance and asset management company ING makes the “Education’s Unsung Heroes Awards” to recognize K–12 educators who pioneer new methods and techniques that improve student learning. One hundred finalists will receive awards of $2,000. Three finalists will then be selected to receive prizes of $25,000 (first place), $10,000 (second place) and $5,000 (third place). Awards must be used to further the winning projects within the school or school system. DEADLINE: April 30. CONTACT: Education’s Unsung Heroes Awards, c/o Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082; phone: 1-800-537-4180; e-mail: ing@scholarshipamerica.org; Web site: www.ing.com/us/unsungheroes. Applications are now online and must be mailed, not faxed or e-mailed.
Intel’s Schools of Distinction awards: Intel is now accepting applications for its Schools of Distinction awards. Intel believes all students deserve the tools they need to become the next generation of innovators — and that good schools and good teachers are the foundations of student excellence. Each year, Intel honors U.S. schools that have demonstrated excellence in math and science education as Intel Schools of Distinction. One elementary, one middle and one high school in each category receive $10,000 cash grants and more than $100,000 in products and services from sponsors. In addition, one of the six winning schools is chosen as the Star Innovator, and receives an additional $15,000 grant from Intel Foundation, as well as products and services. K–12 schools can apply. DEADLINE: Feb. 14. CONTACT: Apply online at www.intel.com/education/schoolsofdistinction/index.htm.
Wellness grants: There is still plenty of time to apply for grants for food service equipment or educational programs to help encourage a healthy diet or improve a child’s overall wellness. The grants, sponsored by the U.S. Potato Board and the School Nutrition Foundation, are worth $2,500 each. Ten grants will be awarded. Eligible applicants include public elementary schools nationwide. Applications are online. DEADLINE: April 15. CONTACT: http://healthypotato.com/health.asp or www.schoolnutrition.org.
Get your class connected: The SMARTer Kids Foundation of Canada is accepting applications for its 2008–2009 Connections program. The program supports collaborative learning for 6th-grade classes in Canada and the U.S. and involves equipping eight classes with leading-edge educational technology to undertake collaborative projects between schools. Sixth-grade teachers can apply. DEADLINE: March 31. CONTACT: www.smarterkids.org.
Foundations grants: The Bay and Paul Foundation offers education grants for New York City K–12 schools. Math and Science grants are available for programs that emphasize engaging, hands-on learning opportunities. Schools can also apply for Arts-in-Education grants, which often support projects that are integrated with other curriculum and include a professional development component for classroom teachers. First-time grants range from $3,000 to $10,000. DEADLINE: Ongoing. The required first step is a letter of inquiry. CONTACT: The Bay and Paul Foundation Inc., 17 West 94 St., New York, NY 10025; phone: 1-212-663-1115; Web site: www.bayandpaulfoundations.org.
Win a chance to podcast from your school: Tool Factory, a producer of educational software, is offering K–12 schools and special education schools in the U.S. the chance to apply for a Podcasting Grant. The company will provide up to seven winners with free licenses and digital media accessories to start a podcasting program at your school. Applicants must simply develop a lesson plan demonstrating how they would use a podcasting program in their school curriculum. If a school has never used a program before, you can visit the Tool Factory Web site to take a tour and learn more about it. DEADLINE: April 30. CONTACT: www.toolfactory.com/olympus.
Motorola Foundation grants: In an effort to cultivate the skilled scientists and engineers needed to create tomorrow’s breakthrough ideas, in 2008 the Motorola Foundation will provide $4 million in Innovation Generation Grants to organizations that engage U.S. K–12 students and teachers in innovation, science, technology, engineering and math. Schools and school districts can apply for grants ranging from $500 to $100,000. DEADLINE: March 1. CONTACT: Apply online at www.motorola.com/giving.
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: Reading to Write: A Creative Writing Workshop (July 21–25) and Slavery, Emancipation and the Slave Narratives (July 28–Aug. 1). Each seminar is limited to 14 participants. High school English teachers, history teachers, librarians and administrators can apply. DEADLINE: March 24. CONTACT: www.nypl.org/csw.
