Grants for K-12 educators 9/19/2011

Grants:

General Grants

DonorsChoose Brings Needed Resources to Classrooms www.Donorschoose.org helps teachers get what they need for success... one donor at a time.

Fund for Teachers Fund for Teachers provides grants directly to teachers, supporting their professional learning. Their experiences come in many forms, and share the purpose of enhanced teaching skills. http://www.fundforteachers.org/

NEA Foundation Our Learning & Leadership grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of the following two purposes: http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/educators/grant-programs/learning-and-leadership/

Wells Fargo Teachers Grant Wells Fargo invites Arizona teachers in public, private and charter K-12 schools to participate in the Wells Fargo Teacher’s Partner Program. Wells Fargo created a Teacher’s Partner Program to act as a catalyst for educational opportunities that will lead to academic enrichment and to encourage positive change in the education environment. http://www.azodyssey.org/pdf/wfminigrant.pdf

The Federal Education Budget Project The Federal Education Budget Project’s background and analysis pages provide detailed information on federal K-12 and higher education programs and spending. http://febp.newamerica.net/background-analysis/federal-programs-k-12-teachers

English/Language Bob Costas Grants for the Teaching of Writing Each year the College Board recognizes exceptional teachers of grades 6 through 12 for the innovative methods they use to develop their students' writing skills. Grants of $3,000 each will be awarded to teachers who are doing an inspiring job of teaching their students to write and who will benefit most from a grant to enhance a successful project. http://professionals.collegeboard.com/k-12/awards/costas National Council of Teachers of English http://www.ncte.org/grants/elem

History/Government/Geography Grants for K-12 educators 9/19/2011

Earth Science Week 2011 Photography Contest Deadline: October 14, 2011 American Geological Institute (AGI) $300 for those who submit photos that focus on “A World of Change in My Community.” http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/photography/index.html

Teaching American History Grant The United States Department of Education's Teaching American History Grant program was created to raise student achievement by improving teachers' knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of American history. Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) apply for the grants in partnership with colleges, universities, non-profit history or humanities organizations, libraries, or museums. http://teachingamericanhistory.org/tah/

National Councils for Social Studies National Council for the Social Studies annually recognizes teachers, researchers, authors, and other worthy individuals or programs through its recognition programs. http://www.socialstudies.org/awards

Music/Theater/Arts

Music Is Revolution Mini-Grant Up to $500 for teachers who propose projects based on music education. http://www.tascorp.org/content/opportunities/detail/2988/

Touching Lives Through Theater Grants Through the Touching Lives Through Theatre Grants program, Pioneer Drama Service has created a way for schools and communities to come together through performance. http://www.touchinglivesthroughtheatregrants.com/

Music Grant Program (Deadline: Rolling - Fender Music Foundation) $500-5,000 for nonprofits that provide music instruction for people of any age. http://www.fendermusicfoundation.org/grants/index.cfm?sec=overview

P. Buckley Moss Foundation Grants available up to $1000 to support new or evolving program that integrates the arts into education programming. http://mossfoundation.org/national-educators-awards-and-grants

Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation keeps music alive in our schools and communities by donating musical instruments to under-funded music programs, giving youngsters the many benefits of music education, helping them to be better students and inspiring creativity and expression through playing music. http://www.mhopus.org/Home Grants for K-12 educators 9/19/2011

Math

Youth and Scientific Education Grants (Deadline: Rolling - American Honda Foundation) Grants offered to youth and STEM education programs http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf

K-12 Education Grants (Deadline: Rolling - Intel Foundation) Grants for programs that advance STEM education for girls and under-served populations in Arizona, California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. http://www.intel.com/about/corporateresponsibility/community/giving/usgrants.htm

National Council of Teacher of Mathematics Grants http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=198 Deadline Grades 6-8 Teachers May 4, 2012 School In-Service Training Grants PreK–8 Preservice Teacher Action Research Grants Program of Mathematics Study & Active Professionalism Grants (PreK-6) Professional Development Scholarship Emphasizing the History of Mathematics Nov. 11, Teacher Professional Development Grants 2011 Engaging Students in Learning Mathematics Grants Equity in Mathematics Grants Improving Students’ Understanding of Geometry Grants Classroom Research Grants (PreK-6) Classroom Research Grants (7-12) Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarships Summer Mathematics Study Grants Future Leader Initial NCTM Annual Conference Attendance Awards Deadline Grades 9-12 Teachers May 4, 2012 School In–Service Training Grants Professional Development Scholarship Emphasizing the History of Mathematics Nov. 11, Connecting Mathematics to Other Subject Areas Grants 2011 Teacher Professional Development Grants Classroom Research Grants (7-12) Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarships Future Leader Initial NCTM Annual Conference Attendance Awards Grants for K-12 educators 9/19/2011

Science

NSTA and Vernier Join Forces to Reward Innovation in Science Classrooms The Vernier/NSTA Technology Award is an example of a public-private partnership that enhances science education while supporting science teachers. http://www.vernier.com/grants/nsta/

Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Program Up to $1,000 and other prizes for outstanding earth science middle and high school teachers. http://nagt.org/nagt/programs/oest.html

Youth and Scientific Education Grants (Deadline: Rolling - American Honda Foundation) Grants offered to youth and STEM education programs http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf

K-12 Education Grants Grants for programs that advance STEM education for girls and under-served populations in Arizona, California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. http://www.intel.com/about/corporateresponsibility/community/giving/usgrants.htm

Technology

PBS Education Recognizes Innovation in Teaching January 31, 2011

Source: by Karen Greenwood Henke

Award: PBS Teachers Innovation Awards Deadline: March 31, 2011 Who: Classroom teachers, library media specialists and home-school educators What: An "Innovation Immersion Experience" at The Henry Ford, a SMART Slate, and a PBS TeacherLine course To Apply: www.pbsteachers.org/innovators