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Mockingbird Foundation: Grants for Music Education
The Mockingbird Foundation grants funds to schools and nonprofits to effect improvements in music education for children (see website for specific requirements). Mockingbird is interested in targeting children 18 years or younger, but will consider projects that benefit college students, teachers, instructors, or adult students. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: public schools K-12, 501(c)3 organizations. Deadline for letters of inquiry: Sept. 1, 2010.
Barbara Bush Foundation: Grants for Literacy
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy's grant-making program seeks to develop or expand projects designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children. Maximum award: $65,000. Eligibility: organizations with current nonprofit or public status in existence for two or more years as of the date of the application that have maintained fiscal accountability and operated an instructional literacy program in existence for at least two years that includes one or more of the following components: literacy for adults; parent education; pre-literacy or literacy instruction for children pre-K to grade 3; intergenerational literacy activities (Parent and Child Together Time [PACT]). Deadline: Sept. 10, 2010.
ASCA: School Counselor of the Year
The American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year program honors the best of the best -- school counselors who are running top-notch, comprehensive school counseling programs at either the elementary, middle or high school level. Maximum award: This newly enhanced program brings up to 10 finalists and their nominators to Washington, D.C. in early February, where they participate in a Congressional briefing, meet with their members of Congress, and are honored at the School Counselor of the Year Gala. Eligibility: ASCA members who are practicing school counselors with at least five year's experience and currently working in a U.S.-based school. Deadline: Sept.15, 2010.
Carnegie/New York Times: I Love My Librarian Award
The Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award recognizes the accomplishments of exceptional public, school, college, community college, or university librarians. Maximum award: $5,000, a plaque, and $500 travel stipend to attend an awards reception in New York hosted by The New York Times. Eligibility: school, public, college, or university librarians. Deadline: Sept. 20, 2010.
Clorox: Power a Bright Future Grants
Clorox Power a Bright Future Grants aim to provide necessary resources to help support school programs that enrich kids' lives. Maximum award: $50,000. Eligibility: Anyone at least 18 years old at time of entry can nominate an accredited K-12, public or private school program. Deadline: Sept. 27, 2010.
National Gardening Association/Subaru: Healthy Sprouts Award
The Subaru Healthy Sprouts Award recognizes and supports youth gardening programs focused on teaching about the environment, nutrition, and hunger issues in the United States. Through winning programs, youth will learn skills necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle compatible with environmental stewardship and gain an understanding of how their actions can positively impact the wellbeing of their community. Maximum award: a $500 gift certificate to the Gardening with Kids catalog and online store, for basic youth gardening supplies and supporting educational materials; NGA's Eat a Rainbow Kit; a literature package from NGA. Eligibility: schools or organizations planning to garden in 2011 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. The selection of winners is based on a demonstrated relationship between the garden program and education about environmental, nutrition, and hunger issues in the United States. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2010.
ASCAP Foundation: Grants for Music EducationThe ASCAP Foundation is now considering proposals from organizations engaging in music education and talent development programs that support music education for aspiring songwriters and composers. Maximum award: $3,000. Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2010.
Mr. Holland's Opus Music FoundationMr. Holland's Opus Music Foundation Grants have two programs, the Melody Program that targets qualified school music programs in need of assistance, and the Special Projects Program that targets community schools of the arts, after school programs and youth orchestras in need of assistance. Maximum award: Programs fund instrument repair and the acquisition of new instruments up to $10,000; no cash grants. Eligibility: school music programs K-12; community schools of the arts, after-school programs, and youth orchestras. Deadline: pre-application -- Oct. 1, 2010.
TASH: Breakthroughs in Inclusive Education AwardsThe TASH Breakthroughs in Inclusive Education Awards honor important contributions of individuals and school districts in advancing inclusive education and equitable opportunities for students grades K-12, particularly those with the most significant disabilities and support needs. Awardees will be selected from these categories: Inclusive Education Administrator of the Year; Inclusive Education Teacher of the Year; Inclusive Education Advocate of the Year; Most Promising Inclusive School; Most Promising Inclusive School District. Maximum award: All awardees will be recognized at the TASH 2010 Conference in Denver, Co., December 8-10, 2010, in the conference program, on the TASH website and at the general session. Attendees will receive a commemorative plaque, and TASH will promote awardees' accomplishments to the trade media and local press. Eligibility: school districts and education professionals that work inclusively with students K-12 with disabilities. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2010.
U.S. Government: Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange ProgramThe Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange Program provides opportunities for teachers to participate in direct exchanges of positions with colleagues from other countries for a semester or academic year. By living and working in the cultures of their host countries, Fulbright teachers gain an understanding and appreciation of the similarities and differences in national cultures and education systems. Maximum award: year-long or semester-long direct exchange of teaching positions with a counterpart in another country teaching the same subject(s) at the same level. Eligibility: full-time U.S. teachers. Deadline: Oct. 15, 2010.
U.S. Soccer Federation: Field GrantsU.S. Soccer Federation Field Grants support projects throughout the U.S. that focus on keeping children in vulnerable communities active, healthy, and safe from the dangers of the streets. The foundation awards grants to help pay for field development, uniforms, player equipment, travel costs, facility rental, registration costs, and training for players, coaches and referees. Maximum award: varies. Eligibility: not-for-profit organizations, schools, municipalities, colleges or universities, public schools, or sovereign tribal nations that meet the established focus for the 2011 grant cycle, which is the development of players, coaches, and referees in economically disadvantaged urban areas encompassing populations of 50,000 or more. Deadline: Oct. 29, 2010.
Verizon Foundation GrantsThe Verizon Foundation makes grants that help people to increase their literacy and educational achievement; avoid being an abuser or a victim of domestic violence; or achieve and sustain their health and safety. Maximum award: $10,000. Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations. Deadline: Oct. 31, 2010.
Nestlé USA: Very Best in Youth ProgramThe Nestlé USA Very Best in Youth Program honors young people ages 13 to 18 who have excelled in school and who are making their community and the world a better place. Maximum award: $1,000. Eligibility: youth ages 13 and 18 years of age who demonstrate good citizenship, a strong academic record, and can show how they have made a special contribution to their school, church, or the community. Entrants must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to submit nomination. Deadline: Nov. 1, 2010.
Herb Society of America: Donald Samull Classroom Herb Garden GrantThe Herb Society of America has established indoor herb garden grants for teachers in grades 3 through 6, to ensure that teacher Donald Samull's tradition of using herbs with students will continue for years to come. Maximum award: $200. Eligibility: public and private 3rd-through-6th grade teachers with classes of a minimum of 15 students. Deadline: Nov. 1, 2010.
Prudential: Spirit of Community Awards
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in grades 5 through 12 who have demonstrated exemplary voluntary service to their communities. Maximum award: $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. Eligibility: Students grades 5-12 who have conducted a volunteer service activity within the past year. Deadline: Nov. 1, 2010.
Air Force Association: Educator Grant ProgramThe Air Force Association Educator Grant Program is designed to promote aerospace education activities and encourage use of innovative aerospace activities within the prescribed curriculum. Each school year, the association awards grants to worthy projects that significantly influence student learning. The program also encourages establishing an active relationship between the school and the local Air Force Association organization. Maximum award: $250. Eligibility: K-12 classrooms. Deadline: Nov. 10, 2010.
Vernier/NSTA: Technology AwardsThe Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards promote the innovative use of data-collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or other handheld device in the science classroom. Maximum award: $1,000 in cash for the teacher, $1,000 in Vernier Products, and up to $1,000 toward expenses to attend the annual NSTA National Convention. Eligibility: Current teachers of science in grades K-College. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2010.
Freedoms Foundation: Leavey Awards for Excellence in Private Enterprise EducationThe Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Leavey Awards for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education honor outstanding educators who excite a commitment in their students to the free enterprise system and unleash the entrepreneurial skills of their students at the elementary, junior high school, high school, and college level. Maximum award: $15,000. Eligibility: teachers at schools (K-12), colleges, and universities. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2010.
NSTA: DCAT Association "Making a Difference" AwardThe Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association "Making a Difference" Award recognizes excellence in a science program developed and implemented by middle-level science teachers, grades 6-8. Entries must show innovative and effective teaching strategies combined with a science program that has influenced students to explore and investigate science and its application to global problems. Maximum award: $2,500 to be used to enhance or expand the winning science program; the winning school's lead science teacher and principal will be awarded coach airfare and two nights' hotel accommodation to attend NSTA's National Conference March 10-13, 2011 in San Francisco. Eligibility: innovative middle-level science programs. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2010.
NSTA: Distinguished Service to Science Education Award
The National Science Teachers Association Distinguished Service to Science Education Award recognizes those who, through active leadership and scholarly endeavor over a significant period of time, have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of education in the sciences and science teaching. Maximum award: formal citation; three nights' hotel accommodation and up to $500 toward expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference, March 10-13, 2011, San Francisco. Eligibility: NSTA members who have shown long-term dedication to science education. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2010.
NSTA: Delta Education/Frey-Neo/CPO Science Awards
The Delta Education/Frey-Neo/CPO Science Awards for Excellence in Inquiry-based Science Teaching will honor full-time PreK-12 teachers of science who successfully use inquiry-based science to enhance teaching and learning in their classroom. Maximum award: $1,500 toward expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference, March 10-13, 2011, San Francisco; and $1,500 for the awardee. Eligibility: PreK-12 teachers. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2010.
NSTA: Wendell G. Mohling Outstanding Aerospace Educator Award
The Wendell G. Mohling Outstanding Aerospace Educator Award recognizes excellence in the field of aerospace education. The recipient will be honored during the Awards Banquet and the Aerospace Educators Luncheon at the annual NSTA Conference. Maximum award: $3,000; plus $2,000 in expenses to attend NSTA's National Conference March 10-13, 2011 in San Francisco. Eligibility: K-12 teachers of science in formal education settings (elementary, middle, high school). Individuals must be nominated and have a minimum of three years teaching experience. Self-nominations will be accepted. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2010.
NSTA: Distinguished Fellow Award
The National Science Teachers Association Distinguished Fellow Award recognizes NSTA members who have made extraordinary contributions to science education through personal commitment to education, specifically science teaching or science; educational endeavors and original work that position recipients as exemplary leaders in their field; or significant contributions to the profession that reflect dedication to the NSTA as well as the entire educational community. Maximum award: recognition at the NSTA Awards Banquet in conjunction with the NSTA National Conference. Eligibility: longstanding (at least 10 years) NSTA members. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2010.
AIAA: Classroom grants
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation Classroom Grants are awarded to encourage excellence in educating students about math, science, technology, and engineering. Eligibility: current AIAA Educator Associate or AIAA Professional members actively engaged as K-12 classroom educators. Maximum award: $200. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2010.
Character Education Partnership: National Schools of Character Awards
The National Schools of Character Awards program has a twofold purpose: to identify exemplary schools and districts to serve as models for others; and to help schools and districts improve their efforts in effective character education. Maximum award: varies. Eligibility: schools that have been engaged in character education for a minimum of three full years, starting no later than December 2007. Districts need to have been engaged in character education for a minimum of four full years, starting no later than December 2006. Deadline: Dec. 1, 2010.
SeaWorld/Busch Gardens: Environmental Excellence Awards
The 2011 SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Awards recognize the outstanding efforts of students and teachers across the country who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment. This is an awards program, not a grant; project applicants should be able to demonstrate significant accomplishments prior to the submission deadline. Maximum award: $10,000 to the winning project; all-expenses-paid trip for three students and one adult leader to a SeaWorld or Busch Gardens park for a special awards event; 100 T-shirts to share with school and community partners; award trophy and participation certificate for the project leader. Eligibility: all schools (grades K-12) in the United States; community-based projects such as those managed and operated by community service organizations, public recreation centers, 4-H clubs, and other public, nonprofit groups working to protect the environment at the grass-roots level. Deadline: Dec. 10, 2010.
Best Buy: Teach@15 Award
The Teach@15 Award program improves classroom learning by helping schools (grades 7-12) meet technology needs. A teen member (age 13-18) who is a registered member on www.at15.com can nominate his/her school to win a Teach@15 Award. Maximum award: $1,500 in the form of Best Buy Gift Cards. Eligibility: accredited, nonprofit junior or senior public, private, parochial, magnet, and charter high schools in the U.S. serving any grades 7-12.
Deadline: ongoing.http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/teach_awards.htm
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