April 2009

Grants and Opportunities presents grants, awards, and other opportunities available to educators and students. To reach a web site listed below, double click on the highlighted address. Questions about this issue of Grants and Opportunities should be directed to Jo Ann Mazzarella: Mazzarella@4J.lane.edu (687-6948). Back issues of Grants and Opportunities are available on the District 4J web site at http://www.4j.lane.edu/instruction/gp/bulletin. Back issues are full text searchable, which means you can search for words related to your area of interest (e.g. technology, literacy, math, physical education etc.).

Grants
Tool Factory Podcasting Grants will award a Podcasting Site License, two Olympus Digital voice Recorders, and other resources to three teachers who submit winning lesson plans for using podcasting in the classroom. Deadline is May 15. For more information go to http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/olympus_podcasting.htm

The State Farm/MADD Good Decision Service-Learning Grants provide $1,000 for Underage Alcohol Use Prevention or Vehicle Safety projects for youth ages 5 to 25. Teachers and school-based service-learning coordinators are eligible applicants. Applications are due by April 20. For more information and the application, download http://www.pypm.org/grants/2009%20Good%20Decision%20application.pdf

The Unsung Heroes Program awards $2,000 to 100 finalists to implement or continue a classroom project that includes innovative teaching methods, is creative, and can make a positive influence on children. First Place gets an additional $25,000; 2nd Place gets an additional $10,000; and 3rd Place receives an additional $5,000. The deadline is April 30. The website has a downloadable application and a description of previous winners' projects. See http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/CorporateCitizenship/Education/INGUns...

Student/Newspaper Partnership Grant Program provides up to $7,500 in start-up funding and training to up to 20 new urban or rural high school or middle school student newspapers or to newspapers that are in danger of closing or have stopped publishing. Schools partner with their local professional newspaper. The deadline is April 15. For more information see http://www.naafoundation.org/Home/NAAFoundation/ScholasticPress/Partners...

ASM Materials Education Foundation awards 10 grants of $500 each to K-12 teachers to enhance awareness of materials science and the role of materials scientists in society. Deadline is May 25. For more information and an application go to
http://asmcommunity.asminternational.org/portal/site/www/Foundation/Educ...

Save Our History Grants provide up to $10,000 to fund projects that encourage collaboration between history organizations and schools or youth groups. Eligible history organization applicants must submit the application on behalf of their partner school or schools. Three outstanding applicants will receive an additional $10,000. Online applications must be received by June 5 at 8:00 EDT. For more information see http://www.history.com/minisites/saveourhistory/

Microsoft Unlimited Potential Grants support community-based technology learning centers (CTLCs) in disadvantaged communities. Schools are not eligible to apply, but nonprofit organizations that offer programs that welcome the community after school at a school site are eligible. For more information, see http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/apply/guidelines.asp

The Rite Aid Foundation funds projects that improve the lives of Rite Aid customers and associates with a focus on health and wellness. Proposals are reviewed four times a year: January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. For more information see http://www.riteaid.com/company/community/foundation.jsf

Challenge 20/20 brings together two schools: one from the US and one from outside the United States. Teacher-student teams from both schools work together in fall 2009 to come up with a solution to a global problem. In February, schools submit a final report of their activities and become eligible for awards. A simple online registration must be completed by August 17. For more information see http://www.nais.org/resources/index.cfm?itemNumber=147262

Target Arts Grants fund programs that bring the arts to schools or make it affordable for youth and families to participate in cultural experiences, such as field trips to the theater or symphony, or artists residencies and workshops. Grants generally range from $1,000 to $3,000. Online grant applications will be accepted until May 31, 2009, for programs taking place between October 1, 2009, and September 30, 2010. for more information go to http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-031819

The Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes will award five wireless labs (including HP, Lenovo, and Toshiba laptops) valued at $50,000 each. One lab will be awarded per month until May. It's a long shot, but since this is a sweepstakes rather than a grant, the entry form is easy. One entry per day per person is allowed between now and the final deadline of May 1. Note that unless the applicant "opts out," a checked box allows CDWG to send product information and provide e-mail addresses and other information about applicants to third parties. For details, go to http://cdwg.discoveryeducation.com/1208/rules.cfm


Teacher Opportunities
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching this year recognize outstanding mathematics and science teachers of grades 7-12. Up to 108 recipients will receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation; a paid trip for two to Washington, DC,; and gifts from sponsors of the program from around the country. Nomination forms must be postmarked by May 1. For more information go to http://www.paemst.org/controllers/about.cfc?method=view

Mathematics Study & Active Professionalism Grants support K-6 teachers seeking to improve their understanding of mathematics by completing course work toward an advanced degree. For 2010–2011, a program grant with a maximum of $24,000 will be awarded to one person currently teaching mathematics for at least .5FTE for at least 3 years. The applicant must be a current Full Individual or E-Member of NCTM or must teach at a school with an NCTM K–8 school membership. The application packet must be postmarked by May 9, 2009. For more information go to http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=22370

The Thomson Gale/Library Media Connection TEAMS Award recognizes collaboration between the teacher and media specialist to promote learning and increase student achievement. Three schools will receive awards consisting of of $2,500 cash award, approximately $500 worth of Thomson Gale products, and other prizes. Deadline is June 15. For more information see http://www.galeschools.com/TEAMS

Student Opportunities
The Teens for Planet Earth Service Awards provide recognition for teen service learning projects that impact native wildlife and show evidence of being continued into the future. All Team Members must be between the ages of 13 and 19 as of April 15. Recipients of the Gold Award will receive $1,000 to further enhance their project or education, and other recognition will be given for silver or bronze awards. Deadline is April 15. For more information go to http://teensforplanetearth.ning.com/page/awards-1

State Farm Project Ignition awards $2,000 to 25 high school students to create and produce an innovative public awareness, service-learning project promoting Teen Driver Safety. Projects may use TV, film, radio, the Internet, events/festivals, performance art, or other forms. The on-line application asks students to describe the project. The student(s) must have a teacher/advisor and principal signatures. A single Best of the Best award of $10,000 will also be awarded. Applications must be submitted by no later than 11:59 PM CST on June 30. For more information see http://www.sfprojectignition.com/

Dollars for Change Grants of up to $2000 support youth-led semester-long service-learning projects that engage at least 100 youth volunteers (ages 5-25), and demonstrate youth voice and leadership in all aspects of the decision-making process. Deadline is April 30. for more information see http://ysa.org/MyYSA/YSAContent/YSANews/tabid/219/articleType/ArticleVie...

The Toolfactory Student Photo Contest will award a digital SLR camera and photo software to two students and photo software to 25 students who submit winning photos or photo manipulations. Deadline is May 15. For more information go to http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/olympus_student.htm

The CDC Disease Detective Camp, a free academic public health day camp held at CDC's headquarters in Atlanta, is open to upcoming high school juniors and seniors. Campers will take the role of disease detectives and probe a disease outbreak using epidemiologic and laboratory skills. Campers must provide their own accommodations and transportation. Applications must be postmarked by April 20, 2009. For more information see http://www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm

The Brower Youth Awards honor six young people ages 13-22 for outstanding activism in the fields of environmental and social justice advocacy. Each winner is awarded $3,000 and brought to San Francisco for the award week and a backcountry camping trip. The program provides ongoing access to resources, mentors, and opportunities to develop leadership skills through Earth Island Institute's New Leaders Initiative. Applications are due May 15. For more information see http://broweryouthawards.org/article.php?list=type&type=12 Grants and Opportunities presents grants, awards, and other opportunities available to educators and students. To reach a web site listed below, double click on the highlighted address.