Grants

 

 

Funder: American Honda Foundation [CA]
Program: Youth education
Summary: Funding priorities are youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training and literacy. Eligible organizations are nonprofit charitable organizations classified as a 501(c) (3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service, or a public school district, private/public elementary and secondary schools as listed by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). In addition, qualifying organizations must have a minimum of two years of audited financial statements. Awards range from $20,000 to $60,000 over a one-year period.
Deadline: Open
Contact: (310) 781-4090
URL: http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf

Funder: Kids In Need Foundation
Program: Teacher Grants 2009
Summary: Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students. Teacher Grant awards range from $100 to $500 each and are used to finance creative classroom projects. Typically, 200-300 grants are awarded each year.
Update: Applications for 2010 Teacher Grants will be available July 15, 2010.
Deadline: 30 September 2010
URL: http://www.kinf.org/grants/index.php

Funder: Braitmayer Foundation
Program: K-12 education
Summary: The Foundation is interested in K-12 education throughout the United States. Of particular interest are curricular and school reform initiatives, and preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching. In addition, the Foundation provides modest support of activities in Marion, Massachusetts and surrounding communities which will improve the quality of life for residents in the area. Requests for grants up to $10,000 should be submitted by June 1 or November 15. Requests for grants up to $35,000 should be submitted by June 1.
Region: Nationally, especially Marion, Massachusetts.
Deadline: Open
Contact: (860) 638-4688
URL: http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/

Funder: NEA Foundation
Program: Learning and Leadership Grants. Student Achievement Grants
Summary: Learning & Leadership Grants provide opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. Application deadlines: February 1, June 1, October 15. … Student Achievement Grants provide $5,000 to improve the academic achievement of students by engaging in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Application deadlines: February 1, June 1, October 15.
Deadline: Open
URL: http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/educators/grant-programs/

Funder: Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Program: RFP: Building the Knowledge Base for Student-Centered Learning Research Development Intermediary
Summary: We are looking for a lead organization to help the Foundation develop, coordinate, and disseminate research reports on the emerging field of student-centered learning. By supporting a high-capacity intermediary organization, we hope to build a knowledge base, develop a network of researchers, and share information with a range of audiences. We anticipate a total budget of $600,000 to $700,000 for this project: $275,000 as a direct grant to the selected intermediary for this project, as well as an additional $325,000 to $425,000 for sub-grants to individuals or organizations that are carrying out research syntheses.
Deadline: 16 August 2010
Contact: (781) 348-4266
URL: http://www.nmefdn.org/Grantmaking/Guidelines.aspx

Funder: American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Program: Awards Program
Summary: AACTE member institutions are annually invited to participate in the AACTE Awards program. The award recognizes excellence in schools, colleges, and departments of education. In identifying notable programs, practices, activities, writing, and research, these awards encourage all member institutions to strengthen the profession of teacher education through innovation, high standards, and leadership. AACTE awards are presented in the following categories: Best Practice Awards; Writing and Research Awards; Professional Achievement Awards; AACTE Award Winners.
Deadline: 8 October 2010
URL: http://www.aacte.org/index.php?/Awards/Awards/