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The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) annually awards the A. Harry Passow Classroom Teacher Scholarship to teachers of grades K-12 who have shown excellence in teaching gifted students, the ability to meet the needs of gifted students, and commitment to furthering the development of their teaching skills. The scholarship is designed to reimburse/defray the costs of continuing education for up to two eligible teachers currently teaching gifted students in a variety of educational settings ranging from a homogeneous or full-day special class to a heterogeneous classroom. The award recipient will receive a scholarship of $2,000, half of which will be presented in November 2009 at the NAGC Annual Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. Deadline: April 20, 2009 (Posted 2/16/09)
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The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is accepting applications for their Collaborative School Library Media Awards of $2,500. The purpose of the award is to recognize and encourage collaboration and partnerships between school library media specialists and teachers in meeting goals outlined in Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning through joint planning of a program, unit or event in support of the curriculum and using media center resources. School library media specialists and teachers who have worked together to execute a project, event, or program to further information literacy, independent learning and social responsibility are eligible to apply. Deadline: February 1, 2010 (posted 11/2/09)
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The American Association of School Librarians, with support from a group of publishing companies announces the Innovative Reading Grant of up to $2,500. The grant is designed to support the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for children that motivates and encourages reading, especially among struggling readers. To be eligible, the reading program must be specifically designed for children (grades K-9) in a school-library setting and encourage innovative ways to involve children in reading. Deadline: February 1, 2010 (Posted 10/26/09)
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The American Association of School Librarians, with support from a group of publishing companies announces the Innovative Reading Grant of $2,500. The grant is designed to support the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for children that motivates and encourages reading, especially among struggling readers. To be eligible, the reading program must be specifically designed for children (grades K-9) in a school-library setting and encourage innovative ways to involve children in reading. Deadline: February 2, 2009 (Updated 10/25/08)
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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc. (AIAA) offers grants of up to $200 to assist educators in presenting mathematics, science, and technology principles to students (K-12) in an exciting, hands-on manner to develop future aeronautics and aerospace sciences and technologies such as aerospace technology, biological and physical research, earth science, human exploration and development, and space science. Applicants must be a current AIAA Educator Associate member (no cost) or an AIAA Professional member actively engaged as a K-12 classroom educator prior to receiving the grant. One grant per teacher will be considered under this program. Grants are limited to a maximum of five Educator Associates per school. Application Deadlines: November 30, January 31, April 30, and July 31 (Updated 6/24/09)
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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc. (AIAA) offers grants of up to $200 to assist educators in presenting mathematics, science, and technology principles to students (K-12) in an exciting, hands-on manner to develop future aeronautics and aerospace sciences and technologies such as aerospace technology, biological and physical research, earth science, human exploration and development, and space science. Applicants must be a current AIAA Educator Associate member (no cost) or an AIAA Professional member actively engaged as a K-12 classroom educator prior to receiving the grant. One grant per teacher will be considered under this program. Grants are limited to a maximum of five Educator Associates per school. Application Deadlines: November 30, January 31, April 30, and July 31 (Updated 6/24/09)
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The Air Force Association (AFA) provides grants of up to $250 per academic year to K-12 teachers for aerospace education activities. Funds may be used for anything related to aerospace such as textbooks, videotapes, DVD’s, model rockets, radio controlled airplanes, field trips to local airports, etc. Grants are awarded by January 15th. Applicants must obtain a signature endorsement from the local AFA Chapter Contact Person: Mr. Brett Kriger (225) 756-4360 or (225) 252-6118. Deadlines: August 1 - November 15 (Updated 6/24/09)
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Louisiana nonprofit organizations and schools are eligible to apply for cash or product donations for projects that focus on: 1) Health and Nutrition, 2) Hunger Relief, 3) Environmental Stewardship and 4) Youth and Education. Requests must be received no later than 8 weeks before the event date. (Posted 6/23/09)
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The Allen Foundation supports educational nutrition programs, with priority given to training programs for children and young adults to improve their health and development. Past grants have ranged from $2,000 to $1 million. Schools and school districts are eligible to submit an on-line application for funding. Priority may be given to proposals that include matching funds from the institution or other partners. Note: Be sure you obtained an approved Grant Summary Sheet from the EBR Grants Office before submitting an application. Deadline: December 31 (Updated 6/24/09)
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The Allstate Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations, including public K-12 schools, for projects that address the following: Safe and Vital Communities; Tolerance, Inclusion and Diversity; and Economic Empowerment. Under their Economic Empowerment initiative, Allstate supports programs that address financial and insurance education and instruction about the American stock market, financial institutions, and interpreting economic climates. Typical grants range from $5,000 to $10,000. Applications are accepted year-round but must be received by March 31st for consideration for the next school year. Applications from EBR teachers should be sent to: Ms. Cathy Neal, Allstate Southern Region, 555 Marriott Drive, Ste. 400, Nashville, TN 37214-4019, Phone: (615) 885-7947. Application deadline: March 31 (Updated 1/23/08)
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The Allstate Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations, including public K-12 schools, for projects that address the following: Safe and Vital Communities; Tolerance, Inclusion and Diversity; and Economic Empowerment. Under their Economic Empowerment initiative, Allstate supports programs that address financial and insurance education and instruction about the American stock market, financial institutions, and interpreting economic climates. Typical grants range from $5,000 to $10,000. Applications are accepted year-round but must be received by March 31st for consideration for the next school year. Applications from EBR teachers should be sent to: Ms. Cathy Neal, Allstate Southern Region, 555 Marriott Drive, Ste. 400, Nashville, TN 37214-4019, Phone: (615) 885-7947 7947. Application deadline: March 31 (updated 1/23/08)
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The Almar Foundation was established in June 1977 and is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. In their most recent reporting year ending December 30, 2007, the Foundation reported total assets of $22,918,267 (Fair Market Value) and total giving of $833,999. Based a review of previous grants, the foundation has provided support for Catholic organizations, arts and culture, education, health and social and human services. Since 1999, the foundation has awarded 50 grants for education ranging from $56,894 to $250. Recipients included De la Salle High School in New Orleans, LA ($50,000), Providence High School in Houma, LA ($10,000(, and Charlotte Country Day School in Charlotte, NC ($500). Applicants should contact the foundation’s manager, Susan Couvillion, at (504) 523-1443 to request an application form and list of required information. There are no submission deadlines or restrictions on awards. Note: Be sure to obtain an approved Grant Summary Sheet from the EBR Grants Office before submitting an application. Address: The Almar Foundation, 400 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Deadline: Ongoing
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The Almar Foundation was established in June 1977 and is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. In their most recent reporting year ending December 30, 2007, the Foundation reported total assets of $22,918,267 (Fair Market Value) and total giving of $833,999. Based a review of previous grants, the foundation has provided support for Catholic organizations, arts and culture, education, health and social and human services. Since 1999, the foundation has awarded 50 grants for education ranging from $56,894 to $250. Recipients included De la Salle High School in New Orleans, LA ($50,000), Providence High School in Houma, LA ($10,000(, and Charlotte Country Day School in Charlotte, NC ($500). Applicants should contact the foundation’s manager, Susan Couvillion, at (504) 523-1443 to request an application form and list of required information. There are no submission deadlines or restrictions on awards. Note: Be sure to obtain an approved Grant Summary Sheet from the EBR Grants Office before submitting an application. Address: The Almar Foundation, 400 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Deadline: Ongoing
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The American Honda Foundation awards grants to projects that focus on youth and scientific education programs (i.e. physical, environmental, and life sciences, as well as mathematics). Nonprofit organizations, public school districts, public or private elementary and secondary schools, gifted student programs, youth educational or scientific programs or institutions are eligible to apply. Grants range from $10,000 to $100,000. Proposals are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed quarterly. Be sure to download copies of the Contributions Policy and the AHF Application. Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1, and May 1 (Updated 6/24/09))
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The American Honda Foundation awards grants to projects that focus on youth and scientific education programs (i.e. physical, environmental, and life sciences, as well as mathematics). Nonprofit organizations, public school districts, public or private elementary and secondary schools, gifted student programs, youth educational or scientific programs or institutions are eligible to apply. Grants range from $10,000 to $100,000. Proposals are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed quarterly. Be sure to download copies of the Contributions Policy and the AHF Application. Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1, and May 1
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The American Honda Foundation awards grants to projects that focus on youth and scientific education programs (i.e. physical, environmental, and life sciences, as well as mathematics). Nonprofit organizations, public school districts, public or private elementary and secondary schools, gifted student programs, youth educational or scientific programs or institutions are eligible to apply. Grants range from $10,000 to $100,000. Proposals are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed quarterly. Be sure to download copies of the Contributions Policy and the AHF Application. Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1, and May 1
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The Amgen Foundation, located in Thousand Oaks, California, will consider grant requests from nonprofit and governmental organizations in the United States where the purpose of the grant is to support a charitable, educational, scientific or literary purpose. Eligible grantees may include public elementary and secondary schools, as well as public colleges and universities, public libraries, and public hospitals. Amgen makes grants in three primary areas: 1) to advance science education; 2) to improve quality of care and access for patients, and 3) to support resources that create sound communities where Amgen staff members live and work. The Foundation is committed to raising the value of science literacy on a national and local level. The areas given priority consideration within science education are: 1) teacher quality and professional development in math and science and 2) pivotal hands-on science experience. Previous education grants range from $1,259,592 - $4,000, with an average of $67,710. Note: Organizations may submit only one request every twelve months. Deadline: Ongoing (Posted 11/7/08)
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The Amgen Foundation, located in Thousand Oaks, California, will consider grant requests from nonprofit and governmental organizations in the United States where the purpose of the grant is to support a charitable, educational, scientific or literary purpose. Eligible grantees may include public elementary and secondary schools, as well as public colleges and universities, public libraries, and public hospitals. Amgen makes grants in three primary areas: 1) to advance science education; 2) to improve quality of care and access for patients, and 3) to support resources that create sound communities where Amgen staff members live and work. The Foundation is committed to raising the value of science literacy on a national and local level. The areas given priority consideration within science education are: 1) teacher quality and professional development in math and science and 2) pivotal hands-on science experience. Previous education grants range from $1,259,592 - $4,000, with an average of $67,710. Note: Organizations may submit only one request every twelve months. Deadline: Ongoing (Posted 11/7/08)
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The National Art Education Association (NAEA) support projects that promote the teaching of art through their Teacher Incentive Grants. Teaching of art includes, but is not limited to, the instructional process; curriculum; student learning; student assessment; classroom behavior, management, or discipline; or other practices relating to instructional interaction and the achievement of student learning. Only active NAEA members who have been members for at least one year prior to the date of the application are eligible to apply for grants up to $1,000. Note: Be sure to download the NAEA Grants Application Booklet (PDF file) for complete application guidelines. Deadline: October 1 (Posted 4/16/09)
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The ASM Materials Education Foundation is sponsoring ten $500 grants each year for teachers. The purpose of these grants is to enhance awareness of materials science and the role of materials scientists in society. ASM International has local chapters across North America and ASM members are willing to work closely with local teachers to develop and implement these lessons. Grant applicants must submit an online application describing a curriculum based hands-on project, involving students’ observation, communication, and mathematics and science skills. Deadline: May 25 (Updated 3/30/09)
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