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May 2009
NOTICE: All Grantwriters preparing a grant budget are strongly advised to read Indirect Cost: A Critical Addition to any Grant at the bottom of this column. |
Notice: For every grant of $5,000 and above, a brief Grant Description Form, signed by an administrator must be submitted to Sheri Lee so that the Eugene 4J Board of Directors (School Board) can review your project. The form is available to download at http://www.4j.lane.edu/forms
Grants
The International Reading Association (IRA) provides grants of up to $5,000 to support Professional development projects in reading. The project director must be an IRA member. There are no deadlines. For more information download http://www.reading.org/Libraries/Awards/gw_guidelines.sflb.ashx
GoGirlGo! Ambassador Team Awards provide $2,500 awards to female high school sports teams that have completed a project inspiring girls to get involved in sport and physical activity. Deadline is July 17. For more information and examples of winning projects go to http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/Content/Grants-And-Scholarships/Gr...
The Jenny's Heroes Program provides grants of up to $25,000 to individuals to support projects they want to implement that will improve their communities. Past winners include teachers and principals who implemented projects in their own schools. http://www.jennysheroes.com/index.shtml
ING-NASPE Run For Something Better School Awards will provide $2,000 awards to schools across the nation that plan to implement ING-RFSB 8-week running programs or longer in grades 5, or 6-8. Deadline is June 1. For more information see http://www.orangelaces.com/site/index/get_your_school_involved
The Be Heard | School Grant provides a school-wide sound-field reinforcement system to three schools in the 2009-2010 school year. The estimated value of the equipment is $37,150. For more information, see http://www.calypsosystems.com/be_heard/
The Samsung Grant Program will award document cameras to 50 schools based on need. The deadline for applications is June 15. For more information go to http://www.samsunggrants.com/
The Dreyer's Foundation makes small grants ($3,000 or less) and donates ice cream products and gift certificates/auction items to nonprofit organizations for events. These proposals are reviewed on a monthly basis, but must be submitted at least 8 weeks before the event. For more information go to http://www.dreyersinc.com/dreyersfoundation/small_grants.asp
Digital Wish will award Kidspiration software to four teachers and a digital camera to one teacher who uses Kidspiration (including a free 30-day download from their website for those who do not own it) to design an outstanding lesson plan focusing on Kidspiration. Go to http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/inspiration_contest for details.
The DEW Foundation provides support for a number of causes, including education. The first step is a letter of inquiry to be submitted on the website or by mail or fax. For more information see http://www.dewfoundation.org
USA Track and Field Foundation gives a limited number of grants to Youth Track and Field Clubs who complete their application. There are no deadlines. More information and a downloadable application are available at http://www.usatffoundation.org/grants/default.asp
The Bauder Endowment for the Support of Physics Teaching was established to support special activities in the area of physics teaching such as development and distribution of innovative apparatus for physics teaching, local workshops. Only American Association of Physics teachers members may apply. Applications must be received by July 1 or December 1.More information is at http://www.aapt.org/grants/bauderfund.cfm
Bowerman Track Renovation Program provides matching cash grants up to $50,000 to community-based, youth-oriented organizations that seek to refurbish or construct running tracks. South Eugene High School was a previous recipient of this grant. Proposals are accepted up until May 31. For additional information see: http://www.nikebiz.com/responsibility/community_programs/bowerman_track_...
Regence/Blue Cross of Oregon provides grants of unspecified amounts to support programs and research related to at least one of the Foundation's three program areas: Building Healthier Communities, Transforming Health Care or Improving End-of-Life. There is no deadline. For more information see http://www.regencefoundation.org
The Fred Meyer Foundation gives donations to local agencies. To apply, obtain a Donation Request Form at a Fred Meyer store. NOTE: THIS FOUNDATION IS ENTIRELY SEPARATE FROM MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST. There are no deadlines. For more information see http://www.thekrogerco.com/corpnews/corpnewsinfo_charitablegiving_fredme...
American Honda Foundation grants range from $20,000 to $60,000 to K-12 schools and higher education for creative ideas for projects in science and math education. Projects should be innovative enough to be disseminated and copied nationwide. Deadlines are rolling. See http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
Albertsons provides donations to nonprofits and schools in its operating communities. Priority areas are environmental stewardship; hunger relief; health and nutrition; and youth and education. There is no deadline. It takes from six to eight weeks for grant requests to be processed. For more information, go to
http://www.albertsons.com/abs_inthecommunity/
The Braitmayer Foundation funds K-12 curricular and school reform initiatives up to $35,000. Grant requests for up to $35,000 are due to the Foundation by June 1. Grants for up to $10,000 should be submitted by June 1 or November 15. For more information see http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/guid.htm
Tony Hawk Foundation provides grants from $1,000 to $25,00 to organizations wishing to build a community skatepark in a low income neighborhood. Deadlines are March 2 and October 1. Previous recipients include Springfield, Oregon. For information see http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund provides grants to fund programs, fields and equipment purchases to encourage and maintain youth participation in baseball. The first step in the application process is submitting a brief letter of inquiry, which may be submitted at any time. If your project is chosen for funding, you will be invited to submit a full proposal, by a deadline of January 1, April 1, July 1 or October 1. For more information see
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/community/btf.jsp?conten...
Captain Planet Foundation provides $500 for hands-on environmental projects for children and youth. The next deadline is June 30 for projects that begin four months later. Proposals reviewed four times a year. A limited number of $2,500 grants are also available. For more information and on-line application, see http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org and click on Apply for a Grant.
The Singing for Change Foundation awards $500-$10,000 grants for improving the health, education, and protection of children and families as well as teaching about the environment and conservation. Deadlines are rolling. The first step is submitting a one-page letter describing your project. For more information, see http://www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=sfc
The National Endowment for the Arts announces Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth grants of between $5,000 and $150,000 for programs that advance learning in the arts for children and youth. A 1-1 match is required (i.e., for a $5,000 grant the applicant must also be providing $5,000 of cash or in-kind contribution to the project). Projects must be arts-area specific (in 14 areas such as dance, design, literature, film, theater etc.) Deadline is June 11. For more information, see http://www.arts.endow.gov/grants/apply/Artsed.html
The Nature of Learning Grants Program is soliciting applications from organizations interested in initiating or expanding The Nature of Learning, the National Wildlife Refuge System's community-based environmental education initiative. that seeks to (1) Use National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms; (2) encourage an interdisciplinary approach to learning; (3)utilize field experiences and student-led stewardship projects; and (4) involve a partnership among local schools, community groups, natural resource professionals and local businesses. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to new projects. Applications must be received by June 15. For more information and the application go to http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_All_Programs&CONTENTI...
Teacher Opportunities
Garden Crusader Awards honor individuals who are improving the world through gardening. Awards will be made in: Education, Feeding the Hungry, Beautification, Urban Renewal, and Restoration. There are five winners for each category. Grand prize is a $1,500 in cash plus a $1,500 Gardener's Supply gift certificate. Other Awards of Gift Certificates include: First place:$1,000; second place: $500; third place: $250; honorable mention: $50. Nominations must be submitted by June 15. For more information see http://www.gardeners.com/gardening/content.asp?Copyid=5549
NSTA New Science Teacher Academy will provide free professional development and mentoring in science teaching to middle and high school science teachers in their first or second year of teaching. The application is due June 1. Those selected will also receive accommodations, coverage of airfare, food, and registration fees to attend the NSTA national conference. For more information see http://www.nsta.org/academy/
Student Opportunities
The Young Scientist Challenge provides $250 in cash to 51 winners; $1,000 and a trip to New York to 10 winners; and a $50,000 grand prize to one winner for producing an outstanding 2-minute video illustrating scientific concepts. Students in grades 5-8 are eligible. Deadline is May 20. For more information see
http://www.youngscientistchallenge.com
Grants
The International Reading Association (IRA) provides grants of up to $5,000 to support Professional development projects in reading. The project director must be an IRA member. There are no deadlines. For more information download http://www.reading.org/Libraries/Awards/gw_guidelines.sflb.ashx
GoGirlGo! Ambassador Team Awards provide $2,500 awards to female high school sports teams that have completed a project inspiring girls to get involved in sport and physical activity. Deadline is July 17. For more information and examples of winning projects go to http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/Content/Grants-And-Scholarships/Gr...
The Jenny's Heroes Program provides grants of up to $25,000 to individuals to support projects they want to implement that will improve their communities. Past winners include teachers and principals who implemented projects in their own schools. http://www.jennysheroes.com/index.shtml
ING-NASPE Run For Something Better School Awards will provide $2,000 awards to schools across the nation that plan to implement ING-RFSB 8-week running programs or longer in grades 5, or 6-8. Deadline is June 1. For more information see http://www.orangelaces.com/site/index/get_your_school_involved
The Be Heard | School Grant provides a school-wide sound-field reinforcement system to three schools in the 2009-2010 school year. The estimated value of the equipment is $37,150. For more information, see http://www.calypsosystems.com/be_heard/
The Samsung Grant Program will award document cameras to 50 schools based on need. The deadline for applications is June 15. For more information go to http://www.samsunggrants.com/
The Dreyer's Foundation makes small grants ($3,000 or less) and donates ice cream products and gift certificates/auction items to nonprofit organizations for events. These proposals are reviewed on a monthly basis, but must be submitted at least 8 weeks before the event. For more information go to http://www.dreyersinc.com/dreyersfoundation/small_grants.asp
Digital Wish will award Kidspiration software to four teachers and a digital camera to one teacher who uses Kidspiration (including a free 30-day download from their website for those who do not own it) to design an outstanding lesson plan focusing on Kidspiration. Go to http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/inspiration_contest for details.
The DEW Foundation provides support for a number of causes, including education. The first step is a letter of inquiry to be submitted on the website or by mail or fax. For more information see http://www.dewfoundation.org
USA Track and Field Foundation gives a limited number of grants to Youth Track and Field Clubs who complete their application. There are no deadlines. More information and a downloadable application are available at http://www.usatffoundation.org/grants/default.asp
The Bauder Endowment for the Support of Physics Teaching was established to support special activities in the area of physics teaching such as development and distribution of innovative apparatus for physics teaching, local workshops. Only American Association of Physics teachers members may apply. Applications must be received by July 1 or December 1.More information is at http://www.aapt.org/grants/bauderfund.cfm
Bowerman Track Renovation Program provides matching cash grants up to $50,000 to community-based, youth-oriented organizations that seek to refurbish or construct running tracks. South Eugene High School was a previous recipient of this grant. Proposals are accepted up until May 31. For additional information see: http://www.nikebiz.com/responsibility/community_programs/bowerman_track_...
Regence/Blue Cross of Oregon provides grants of unspecified amounts to support programs and research related to at least one of the Foundation's three program areas: Building Healthier Communities, Transforming Health Care or Improving End-of-Life. There is no deadline. For more information see http://www.regencefoundation.org
The Fred Meyer Foundation gives donations to local agencies. To apply, obtain a Donation Request Form at a Fred Meyer store. NOTE: THIS FOUNDATION IS ENTIRELY SEPARATE FROM MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST. There are no deadlines. For more information see http://www.thekrogerco.com/corpnews/corpnewsinfo_charitablegiving_fredme...
American Honda Foundation grants range from $20,000 to $60,000 to K-12 schools and higher education for creative ideas for projects in science and math education. Projects should be innovative enough to be disseminated and copied nationwide. Deadlines are rolling. See http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
Albertsons provides donations to nonprofits and schools in its operating communities. Priority areas are environmental stewardship; hunger relief; health and nutrition; and youth and education. There is no deadline. It takes from six to eight weeks for grant requests to be processed. For more information, go to
http://www.albertsons.com/abs_inthecommunity/
The Braitmayer Foundation funds K-12 curricular and school reform initiatives up to $35,000. Grant requests for up to $35,000 are due to the Foundation by June 1. Grants for up to $10,000 should be submitted by June 1 or November 15. For more information see http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/guid.htm
Tony Hawk Foundation provides grants from $1,000 to $25,00 to organizations wishing to build a community skatepark in a low income neighborhood. Deadlines are March 2 and October 1. Previous recipients include Springfield, Oregon. For information see http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund provides grants to fund programs, fields and equipment purchases to encourage and maintain youth participation in baseball. The first step in the application process is submitting a brief letter of inquiry, which may be submitted at any time. If your project is chosen for funding, you will be invited to submit a full proposal, by a deadline of January 1, April 1, July 1 or October 1. For more information see
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/community/btf.jsp?conten...
Captain Planet Foundation provides $500 for hands-on environmental projects for children and youth. The next deadline is June 30 for projects that begin four months later. Proposals reviewed four times a year. A limited number of $2,500 grants are also available. For more information and on-line application, see http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org and click on Apply for a Grant.
The Singing for Change Foundation awards $500-$10,000 grants for improving the health, education, and protection of children and families as well as teaching about the environment and conservation. Deadlines are rolling. The first step is submitting a one-page letter describing your project. For more information, see http://www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=sfc
The National Endowment for the Arts announces Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth grants of between $5,000 and $150,000 for programs that advance learning in the arts for children and youth. A 1-1 match is required (i.e., for a $5,000 grant the applicant must also be providing $5,000 of cash or in-kind contribution to the project). Projects must be arts-area specific (in 14 areas such as dance, design, literature, film, theater etc.) Deadline is June 11. For more information, see http://www.arts.endow.gov/grants/apply/Artsed.html
The Nature of Learning Grants Program is soliciting applications from organizations interested in initiating or expanding The Nature of Learning, the National Wildlife Refuge System's community-based environmental education initiative. that seeks to (1) Use National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms; (2) encourage an interdisciplinary approach to learning; (3)utilize field experiences and student-led stewardship projects; and (4) involve a partnership among local schools, community groups, natural resource professionals and local businesses. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to new projects. Applications must be received by June 15. For more information and the application go to http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_All_Programs&CONTENTI...
Teacher Opportunities
Garden Crusader Awards honor individuals who are improving the world through gardening. Awards will be made in: Education, Feeding the Hungry, Beautification, Urban Renewal, and Restoration. There are five winners for each category. Grand prize is a $1,500 in cash plus a $1,500 Gardener's Supply gift certificate. Other Awards of Gift Certificates include: First place:$1,000; second place: $500; third place: $250; honorable mention: $50. Nominations must be submitted by June 15. For more information see http://www.gardeners.com/gardening/content.asp?Copyid=5549
NSTA New Science Teacher Academy will provide free professional development and mentoring in science teaching to middle and high school science teachers in their first or second year of teaching. The application is due June 1. Those selected will also receive accommodations, coverage of airfare, food, and registration fees to attend the NSTA national conference. For more information see http://www.nsta.org/academy/
Student Opportunities
The Young Scientist Challenge provides $250 in cash to 51 winners; $1,000 and a trip to New York to 10 winners; and a $50,000 grand prize to one winner for producing an outstanding 2-minute video illustrating scientific concepts. Students in grades 5-8 are eligible. Deadline is May 20. For more information see
http://www.youngscientistchallenge.com
| Indirect Costs: A Critical Addition to Any Grant The Grants Office asks that all grant writers remember to include the district indirect cost (also called Overhead or Administrative Costs) in every grant (unless specifically disallowed by the funder). This tiny (most years less than 5% of direct costs) amount of the budget helps the district to administer the grant and covers district costs not specifically covered by the grant budget. Indirect costs for 2011-12 are 4.67%, so the current formula is: Method 1. Easy-step Formula (when you are beginning to plan a project and know the maximum grant allowed): 1. Total Amount of Grant offered divided by 1.0467 = Direct Costs (to Pay for Project) 2. Direct Cost X .0467 = Indirect Cost (For District Overhead) Method 2. Easy-step formula (when you know the total project cost and are calculating the total grant request) 1. Total Project Cost X .0467 = Indirect Cost 2. Indirect Cost + Direct Cost = Total Grant Request |