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The Fender Music Foundation accepts electronic grant applications throughout the year from 501(c)3 or governmental organizations. Qualifying applicants are established, ongoing and sustainable music programs in the United States, which provide music instruction for people of any age who would not otherwise have the opportunity to make music. The intent of the program must be music instruction, not music appreciation or entertainment, and the participants/students cannot be professional or career musicians. The majority of selected programs fall into the following categories: 1) in-school music classes, in which students make music, 2) after-school music programs that are not run by the school, or 3) music therapy programs, in which the participants make the music. Most of the grant awards are traditional instruments and the equipment necessary to play them and are valued at $500 to $5,000. Note: EBR employees must obtain an approved Grant Summary Sheet prior to submitting an on-line application. Deadline: Ongoing (Posted 6/24/09)
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The United States Golf Association (USGA) is accepting applications for their For Good of the Game Grant Program. The purpose of the program is to make golf more affordable and accessible for people who would otherwise not have the opportunity, specifically economically-disadvantaged youth and individuals with disabilities. A high priority is placed on programs or projects that with a significant need or problem and an innovative solution to address those needs. Funds can be used for golf course/practice range access, golf instruction, golf equipment, transportation to instruction programs, and the construction of facilities that make the game more affordable and accessible. 501(c)(3) non profit organizations and government entities such as schools and municipalities are eligible to apply. The amount and duration of grants awarded vary greatly based upon the type of organization, proposal, and needs specified. (First –time awardees are not granted multi-year grants). Application Deadlines: July 8, 2008 (Updated 2/26/08)
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Free standards-based curriculum units, developed by CourtTV in partnership with the American Academy of Forensics Sciences, are available for middle and high school science teachers. After using the units, teachers are eligible to apply for a $1,000 grant for use in the classroom. Each entrant must be: 1) currently employed as a science teacher at a U.S. State-certified high school or middle school and 2) be assured of the same or similar science teaching position the following term, quarter, or school year, when the funds are dispersed. One grant per year will be made. Application Deadline: On-going (Updated 7/25/07)
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Bruce Larkin, the published author of over five-hundred early children's books including the extremely popular Larkin's Little Readers Series, donates 20,000 books per week to pre-kindergarten through second grade students. There is no charge for these books and no charge for shipping and handling. Applications for individual teachers (no teacher teams) will be considered on a first-come first served basis. Note: Be sure to keep a copy before clicking the submit button. Deadline: Ongoing (Posted 9/19/07)
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Bruce Larkin, the published author of over five-hundred early children's books including the extremely popular Larkin's Little Readers Series, donates 20,000 books per week to pre-kindergarten through second grade students. There is no charge for these books and no charge for shipping and handling. Applications for individual teachers (no teacher teams) will be considered on a first-come first served basis. Note: Be sure to keep a copy before clicking the submit button. Deadline: Ongoing (Posted 9/19/07)
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The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program provides opportunities for overseas experience. The program is open to educators and administrators with responsibilities for curriculum development in fields related to humanities, languages, and area studies. Topics and host countries of the seminars vary from year to year. All seminars are in non-western European countries. Seminars are designed to provide a broad and introductory cultural orientation to a particular country(ies). The program is geared towards those educators with little or no experience in the host country(ies) who demonstrate the need to develop and enhance their curriculum through short-term study and travel abroad. There are nine seminars being offered for summer 2009 with 16 positions per seminar, subject to the availability of funds. Seminars take place from late June to mi-August for a duration of four to six weeks. Deadline: September 12, 2008 (Posted 6/9/08)
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The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program provides opportunities for overseas experience. The program is open to educators and administrators with responsibilities for curriculum development in fields related to humanities, languages, and area studies. Topics and host countries of the seminars vary from year to year. All seminars are in non-western European countries. Seminars are designed to provide a broad and introductory cultural orientation to a particular country(ies). The program is geared towards those educators with little or no experience in the host country(ies) who demonstrate the need to develop and enhance their curriculum through short-term study and travel abroad. There are nine seminars being offered for summer 2009 with 16 positions per seminar, subject to the availability of funds. Seminars take place from late June to mi-August for a duration of four to six weeks. Deadline: September 12, 2008
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The nonprofit foundation, Fund for Teachers, was started in 2001 by businessman Raymond Plank. Fund for Teachers is now offering $5,000 individual and $10,000 team grants to teachers working with students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Applicants must have at least 3 years experience and be employed as a full-time teacher in an eligible school (see list below). The grants are to recognize and encourage teachers to travel the world on summer sabbaticals and to create their own proposals for professional growth. Teachers submit proposals detailing how their fellowship will make them a better teacher and how their improved skills are to be implemented in the classroom, benefiting students, curricula, and school. Recipients are awarded based on their application quality and merit as judged by a committee. Only teachers in the following EBR schools are eligible to apply: Claiborne Elementary, Crestworth Elementary, Crestworth Pre-Engineering Academy, Greenbrier Elementary, Greenville Elementary, and Scotlandville Magnet High School. Deadline: January 29, 2010 (Updated 10/2/09)
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