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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is sponsoring a number of grants designed to support the improvement of mathematics teaching and learning such as School In-Service Training Grants, Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics, Improving Students’ Understanding of Geometry, and etc. Application Deadline: November 14, 2008 (Updated 5/27/08)
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The Character Education Partnership (CEP) is accepting applications for the 2009 National Schools of Character Awards. Ten public and private schools and districts (K-12) will be awarded up to $20,000 each for their outstanding work in character education. Applicants must have comprehensive, exemplary character education programs that exemplify CEP’s Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education and serve as models for others. Deadline: December 8, 2008 (Posted 7/16/08)
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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is accepting applications for the Nature of Learning grant program. The purpose of the program is to provide funding for community-based environmental education initiatives that: 1) use National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues; 2) encourage an interdisciplinary approach to learning that seeks to enhance student academic achievement; 3) utilize field experiences and student-led stewardship projects to connect classroom lessons to real world issues; and 4) involve a partnership among local schools, community groups, natural resource professionals and local businesses. New programs may apply for up to $10,000 and existing programs may apply for up to $5,000. Deadline: June 15
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The NEA Foundation funds hundreds of grants each year -- up to $5,000 per project -- to public educators. All practicing U.S. public school teachers in grades K-12, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff at public colleges and universities are encouraged to apply. The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals incorporating honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encourages. Deadlines: June 1, October 15, or February 1. (Updated 6/23/09)
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The NEA Foundation will make fifty $1,000 awards to public schools serving economically disadvantaged students to purchase books for school libraries. U.S. public Pre/K-12th grade school librarians, teachers, or education support professionals who are currently employed in a school where at least 70% of the students are eligible for free or reduced lunch are eligible to apply. Recipients will be notified by March 9, 2009. Deadline: Thursday, November 20, 2008 (Posted 10/28/08)
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