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Grants with March 2003 Deadlines
Grants with no deadline for applications Aerospace Education Foundation Description: The Aerospace Education Foundation will provide grants to K-12 educators for supporting aerospace education, programs and activities. These small grants (around $250) can be used for anything relating to the field, including the purchasing of textbooks or multimedia programs to field trips. Deadline: None. Grants are made on an on-going basis, but an official application form in required. Contact:
Aerospace Education Foundation, 1501 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA
22209-1198; e-mail, AEFStaff@aef.org. AT&T Foundation Learning Network Description: The AT&T Foundation's Learning Network will fund projects that demonstrate effective and innovative uses of technology in support of schools, families and communities. Public K-12 schools are eligible to apply to grants of various sizes. Approximately $10 million will be awarded. Deadline: None. Contact:
Learning Network, AT&T Foundation, 32 Avenue of the Americas,
24th Floor, New York, NY 10013, (212) 387-4801, e-mail, attfound@attmail.com;
Internet, http://att.com/foundation. AT&T Learning Network Grants Description: The AT&T Foundation, through its education grantgiving program, the Learning Network, will give about $23 million in grants this year to K-12 projects involving schools, teachers and families. Projects should enhance learning through technology use, concentrating on teacher professional development, involving parents in the childrenís education, and collaborations. The foundation will donate products and employee volunteer time along with the cash grants. Project periods typically range from one to three years. Deadline: Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis. Contact:
Learning Network, (800) 809-1097; AT&T Foundation, 32 Avenue of
the Americas, New York, NY 10013; e-mail, AskLN@ericir.syr.edu;
Internet http://www.att.com/learningnetwork. Bank of America Catalyst Awards Program Description: The Bank of America Catalyst Grants program will award $250,00 each quarter to non-profit organizations that work in education, community development, health and human services, and arts and culture. Deadline: None. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Contact:
Call your local Bank of America branch office, or contact with Bank
of America Foundation, (415) 953-3175; or Julie Chavez , Managing
Director, Contributions, (312) 923-5114; or online at http://www.nationsbank.com/foundation. Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
California Wellness Foundation Description: The California Wellness Foundation is funding a variety of school- and community-based projects including, but not limited to, community health, population health, ten pregnancy prevention, violence prevention. Funding will range from $5,000 to $110,000 for project period of one and two years. Deadline: None — applicants should submit a letter of inquiry first. Contact: Grants Administrator, California Wellness Foundation, 6320 Canoga Avenue, Suite 1700, Woodland Hills, CA 91367; or call (818) 593-6600; Internet, http://www.tcwf.org. CAPTAIN PLANET FOUNDATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Description:
The Captain Planet Foundation works to promote individual and collaborative
projects for environmental preservation. Nonprofits and tax-exempt
public and private schools may apply for grants ranging from $250
to $2,500. These grants should seek to strengthen communities and
empower children to solve environmental problems. Chevron Corporation Math and Science Focus Description: Math and science will be the Chevron Corporationís main funding priorities for 1998. K-12 educators should inquire about various funding opportunities available. Deadline: None. Contact:
Corporate Contribution, Chevron Corporation, P.O. Box 7753, San
Francisco, CA 94120; (415) 894-4193; e-mail, edupage@chevron.com;
Internet, http://www.chevron.com/community. THE CHRISTENSEN FUND Description: The Christensen Fund grants support visual arts and natural science programs and projects in K-12 schools. Grants range from $2,500 to $5,000. School grants in 1999-2000 focus on encouraging California schools to increase studio art offerings as part of their K-12 curriculum. Science grants should focus on evolution, ecology and behavior as they apply to environmental conservation. Deadline: None. Christensen Fund officials stress that initial contact should be brief, with applicants submitting a one-page abstract of their proposal. Lengthy submissions may damage an applicantíss chances of funding. Contact: The Christensen Fund, 145 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301; fax, (650) 462-8602; e-mail, schools-info@christensenfund.org; http://www.christensenfund.org. Earthwatch Institution Education Awards
Eastpak/Jansport Grants and Product Donations
English Language Solution Initiative (American Spirit Foundation) Description: The American Spirit Foundation provides grants to make Language Solution available to schools, libraries and community centers. Language Solution is a non-translation based CD-ROM English Language program. Funding will be provided for up to 75% of the funds necessary to purchase the program. Grant size will be based upon the applicant's need and the program's likely impact on the community. Teacher training grants in various amounts will also be made. Any school that is involved in ESL training should apply. The Language Solution teaches English, Spanish and other languages through interactive CD-ROMs, videocassettes, audiocassettes and books targeted specifically to K-12 education. Access to these programs is provided to help reduce the need for long-term bilingual classes. Deadline: None. Contact:
Peter Paul, President, American Spirit Foundation, 15821 Ventura Blvd.,
Suite 675, Encino, CA 91436; (818) 461-1755; fax, (818) 461-1760;
e-mail, peterpaul@americanspiritfdn.org;
Internet, http://www.americanspiritfdn.org/engsol.html. EXXON Grant to Support Math and Engineering Education Description: The Exxon Corporation has pledged $1.5 million to the SECME, an organization fostering excellence in science, engineering, math and technology education, and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), to support K-12 teachers who are integrating technology in their classrooms and encouraging their students to enter engineering professions. Teachers can apply for SECME's teacher training institute to be held this summer in Houston. Teachers can also submit proposals to the SWE for projects that wish to implement. These grants usually range from $200 to $200,000. Deadline: None. Contact: Pattie Hallock, Exxon Corporation, (202) 261-2870; or Exxon Education Foundation, (214) 444-1104; Internet, http://www.exxon.com/exxoncorp/world/dimensions96/dimensions96.html For SWE
information, contact the Society of Women Engineers, 120 Wall Street,
New York, NY 10005, (212) 509-9577; for SECME, contact R. Guy Vickers,
Executive Director, SECME, c/o Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta,
GA 30332-0270, (404) 894-3314; e-mail guy.vickers@coe.gatech.edu GATEWAY FOUNDATION TEACH AMERICA! SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS
The foundation makes education grants to improve quality and student achievement at all levels, with an increasing concentration on K-12 initiatives. The foundation aims to foster achievement for students of all backgrounds; strengthen the role and responsibility of teachers; promote parental involvement; and ensure efficient use of education resources. General Mills also funds hands-on arts education opportunities. Deadline: None Funds: About $16 million in 1997, with most grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. Eligibility: Nonprofit agencies, including schools. Contact:
Reatha Clark King, Executive Director, General Mills Foundation,
P.O. Box 1113, Minneapolis, MN 55440, (612) 540-7891. LIGHTWARE EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM
The Limited Foundation Grants Description: The Limited Inc. Foundation provides grants which support projects in the areas of women, children, education and the community. Schools and school districts in communities where Limited Inc. stores operate may apply for various grants. Deadline: There is no deadline. Grant requests are reviewed monthly throughout the year. Contact:
The Limited Inc. Corporate Contribution Program, Three Limited Parkway,
Columbus, OH 43230; fax, (614) 415-7079; Internet, http://limited.com/whoweare/phil.asp. Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.: The company's Community Partnership Program is inviting applications to support a variety of grassroots campaigns, including K-12 education programs. Funds may support new or existing programs, annual or capital campaigns, conferences, research, technical assistance, equipment and products. Deadline: None. Applications are reviewed in June, September, December and March, and awardees are immediately notified. Funds: Grants range from $100 to $250,000 over multiple yearts. Eligibility: K-12 public and private schools, and other nonprofit groups. Contact:
Betsy Kippenberger, Community Relations, P.O. Box 5840, St. Louis,
MO 63134, (314) 895-2000. Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation Description: The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation donates refurbished musical instruments to schools nationwide. Funding varies according to need, category of eligibility and the type of instrumental music program. Deadline: Varies. Contact:
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, 15125 Ventura Blvd., Suite
204, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; (818) 784-6787; fax, (818) 784-6788;
e-mail, applications@mhopus.org;
www.mhopus.org. Amoco Foundation: The Amoco Foundation is accepting applications for schools to enhance new or existing education programs for students of all levels, including disadvantaged or underserved youths. Deadline: None Funds: Education receives about 45 percent of the foundation's grant budget. In 1996, total contributions of $24 million between the company and its foundation went to community and educational organizations. Another $2.1 million in matching grants were given to education institutions supported by Amoco's employees. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations and institutions, including K-12 schools. Contact:
Patricia Wright, Amoco Foundation Inc., MC 2308, 200 E. Randolph
Drive, Chicago, IL 60601-7125, (312) 856-6306. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Description: The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has several programs and scholarships for math teachers and those training to be math teachers. Deadline: Various. Contact:
For more information or to request and application, contact NCTM,
Mathematics Education Trust, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-9988;
(703) 620-9840, ext. 2113; fax-on-demand, (800) 220-8483; e-mail,
infocentral@nctm.org ; information
and application instructions are online at http://www.nctm.org/about/met. National Science Foundation Funding Programs for Women and Girls in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Description: The National Science Foundation's Program for Women and Girls seeks to involve more women and girls in science education and related professions. The purpose is to increase the number of females high school students enrolled in advanced science and math courses, and to increase the number of women pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in these fields. These Information Dissemination Activities projects should ensure "that there is widespread dissemination and strategies, research results and resources that will accelerate efforts to increase womens' involvement in the science and math fields". Deadline: Open. Contact:
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 885, in Arlington,
VA 22230, (803) 306-1620, fax (703) 306-0412 National Science Teachers Association Awards 17 different NSTA Awards for science teachers can be found at the website of the National Science Teachers Association <www.nsta.org/programs> or by Fax on Demand 1-888-400-6782.
Description: Pacific Bell will provide grants for k-12 public education partnerships that produce sustained improvement in student learning, teaching practices and school management. These partnerships, comprised of school districts, libraries and community colleges, with projects focusing on school and district wide systemic change, technology integration for learning and school management, performance-based accountability, and improving school-to-work transitions, should apply. Deadline: None. Send letters of intent first. Contact:
Pacific Bell Foundation, 175 E. Houston, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX
78205, (800) 672-3930; Internet, http://www.pactel.com/community. School Improvement: The DeWitt Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund supports projects that improve K-12 education through collaborations between schools and community organizations. Deadline: None. Send two-page letters of inquiry first. Formal proposals will be invited. Funds: About $14.2 million in 1996 for improving services in elementary and secondary schools' about $6.5 million to enhance youth-serving organizations and community institutions; and about $3.1 million to help youths prepare for postsecondary education. Eligibility: Nonprofit agencies working with K-12 schools, such as foundations and worker training programs. Contact:
Grants Manager, DeWill Wallace-Readers's Digest Fund, 2 Park Ave.,
23rd Floor, New York, NY 10016, (212) 251-9700; e-mail, dwrd@wallacefunds.org;
Internet www.wallacefunds.org. Teacher Support: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations support education projects that strengthen teachers and their teaching in grades 9-12. Special consideration will be given to projects addressing national education issues. Deadline: None Funds: The foundations spent about $710,000 in 1996 on secondary education. Grants typically range from $75,000 to $125,000. Eligibility: Nonprofit groups and school districts. The foundation also encourages collaborations between school districts and higher education institutions. Contact:
Jonathan Howe, Executive Director, Arthur Vining Davis Foundations,
111 Riverside Ave., Suite 130, Jacksonville, FL 32202-4921, (904)
359-0670.
Details: This grant program provides up to $2,000 to teachers for developing and implementing anti-bias programs in their classrooms, school and communities. Programs should be small in scale, student-focused and organized to promote diversity acceptance, peacemaking, community service, or other topics. Preference will go to ongoing programs rather than one-time only events or activities. Eligibility: K-12 teachers. Deadline: Open. Contact: Grants Administrator, Teaching Tolerance Grants, 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104; or visit http://www.tolerance.org/teach/expand/gra .
Description: Texaco’s Touch Science program seeks to support K-12 science enrichment programs. Funding will vary. Communities in or near Texaco facilities will receive special consideration. Deadline: Open. Contact:
Texaco Foundation, Attn: Scientific Discovery Program, 2000 Westchester
Avenue, White Plains, NY 10650. Or visit http://www.texaco.com/support/social/docs/touch_sc.html. Textron Inc. and Textron Charitable Trust Description: Textron will award grants in amounts from $1,000 to $10,000, totaling about $4.5 million, to secondary school projects that encourage minority students to take an interest in math and science and affect whole systems of instruction. Deadline: None. Proposals reviewed and awarded quarterly. Contact:
Elizabeth Monahan, Contribution Coordinator, Textron Charitable
Trust, P.O. Box 878, Providence, RI 02902, (401) 457-2430; fax (202)
457-3598; Internet, http://www.textron.com. United Airlines Foundation grants for Pre-College Education Description: The United Airlines Foundation invites proposals year-round for projects that enhance education opportunities beyond the classroom, including programs involving museums and other cultural entities. Other focus areas include mentoring and tutoring, adopt-a-school and school-to-work programs. About $1 million in grants will be awarded, with grants arranging from $10,000 to $25,000. Applicants should call first for guidelines. Even though the recording talks about 1997 grants, the guidelines are still applicable. Deadline: Varies. Contact:
For guidelines, call (847) 700-5714. Or contact Contributions,
United Airlines-WHQPR, P.O. Box 66100, Chicago, IL 60666; fax (847)
700-7345; e-mail, uafoundation@ual.com;
Internet, http://www.ual.com/index
(click on Community Support). W.K. Kellogg Foundation Description: The W. K. Kellogg Foundation will fund nonprofits, K-12 schools and school districts with programs that nurture and provide opportunities for youth to develop in a healthy way. Grants will total approximately $10 million. Deadline: None. The board meets regularly to review proposals and award grants. Contact:
Manager of Grant Proposals, W.K. Kellogg Foundation One Michigan Avenue
E, Battle Creek, MI 490-17-4058, call (616) 968-1611, fax (616) 969-2187;
or Internet, http://www.wkkf.org. Washington Mutual Foundation Description: K-12 public education programs in communities where Washington Mutual has locations, including California, are eligible to apply for grants in the range of $5,000 to $10,000. These programs should seek to improve academic achievement, increase parental involvement, and train and diversify the teaching corps, with a special emphasis on school change. Deadline: None. Contact:
Kris Mayer, Washington Mutual Foundation, (800) 756-8000; Internet,
www.washingtonmutual.com,
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