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The Office Depot Foundation supports local nonprofit organizations, including schools, which make a positive impact on the quality of life in company communities around the world. The Foundation provides grants through the following funding categories: 1) Helping Children Get Ready for Life and Work supports activities for at-risk children to get the tools and support they need to graduate high school; 2) Strengthening Local Communities focuses on civic organizations and activities that serve the needs of the community and 3) Disaster Relief and Recovery funds recognized national, regional, and local relief agencies; 4) Helping Non-Profit Organizations supports projects which help non-profits fulfill their missions; and 5) Promoting Global Development funds projects which promote entrepreneurship, economic and community development. Grants range from $50 -$10,000; however, the average award is $1,000. Requests must be submitted online through the Foundation's website. Note: Proposals that include collaborations between two or more organizations are encouraged. Deadline: Ongoing (Updated 6/23/09)
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The Office Depot Foundation supports local nonprofit organizations, including schools, which make a positive impact on the quality of life in company communities around the world. The Foundation provides grants through the following funding categories: 1) Helping Children Get Ready for Life and Work supports activities for at-risk children to get the tools and support they need to graduate high school; 2) Strengthening Local Communities focuses on civic organizations and activities that serve the needs of the community and 3) Disaster Relief and Recovery funds recognized national, regional, and local relief agencies; 4) Helping Non-Profit Organizations supports projects which help non-profits fulfill their missions; and 5) Promoting Global Development funds projects which promote entrepreneurship, economic and community development. Grants range from $50 -$10,000; however, the average award is $1,000. Requests must be submitted online through the Foundation's website. Note: Proposals that include collaborations between two or more organizations are encouraged. Deadline: Ongoing (6/23/09)
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U.S. K-12 schools that use organic methods are eligible to enter the Organic School Garden Awards program, sponsored by the Rodale Institute. Teams of students and teachers must submit an essay and poster that express how they use their school garden as a learning tool, how they use the produce they grow, and what impact it has for the students and community. Three winning schools will receive cash prizes of $250, $500, and $1,000 and will be notified by December 2006. Application Deadline: October 31st (Updated 7/24/07)
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The E.J. and Marjory B. Ourso Foundation provides support for South Louisiana projects that focus on education, health care, human services and religion. In the area of Education, the Foundation is interested in district-wide or school-wide projects rather than individual teacher projects. Grants of up to $20,000 are available. The Ourso Foundation is managed through the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. EBR school system applicants must contact the EBR Grants office at 226-7665 to obtain the required application and budget forms. Deadlines: December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30
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The Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year Awards, sponsored by the National Council for the Social Studies, Scholastic, Inc., and McDougal Littell, recognizes exceptional classroom social studies teachers in elementary, middle, and high schools. Teachers who teach social studies regularly and systematically in elementary grades (K-6) and at least half time in middle/junior high (5-8) and high school (9-12) settings are eligible nominees. Self-nominations are accepted and nominees must be members of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). The awards include $2,500, a commemorative gift, annual conference session presentation, a complimentary one-year NCSS membership, and publicity. Application Deadline: April 1 (Updated 2/26/08)
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