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Do Something "Brick" Awards
The BRICK Awards were created to recognize and financially support outstanding young people, to create a network of young community leaders across the United States, and to inspire other young people to become active in their communities. The program honors and provides funding for the efforts of dynamic leaders age 18 and under who have devised and implemented innovative solutions to problems in their local communities in the areas of community building, health, and the environment. Each BRICK winner receives a $5,000 higher education scholarship, a $5,000 grant for continued community work, pro bono services, as well as other support and recognition. Applicants must be 18 years old or younger on April 14, 2005, to be eligible. Deadline: 11/01/04
Contact:
Do Something
24-32 Union Square East, 4th Floor South
New York, NY 10003
E-mail: brick@dosomething.org
Web site: www.dosomething.org/brick-awards.htm
NEH 2005 Summer Seminars and Institutes
The National Endowment for the Humanities is offering K-12 teachers the chance to participate in a series of Summer Seminars and Institutes on different topics in the humanities. Participants receive stipends of $2800-$3700 to cover full travel costs, living expenses, books, and other research materials. Seminars are led by university scholars with a special interest or expertise in the specific subject and are limited to 15 participants. Institutes of 25 to 35 students cover broader themes and are often team-taught. Past programs have included topics in literature, music, history, art, and cultural studies, and have been held in locations like Vienna, London, New York, Washington, Ireland, and Italy. All full time teachers in American K-12 schools, and librarians and administrators, are eligible to apply. Application Deadline: 3/1/2005. (2004 information)
www.neh.gov/projects/si-school.html
Victor Clarke Afterschool Grants
The Victor Clarke Youth Incentive Program offers grants of up to $1,000 to afterschool nonprofits for the purpose of creating or maintaining amateur youth radio programs. Funds can go towards the purchase or maintenance of equipment, instruction materials, and publicity. A preference is given to programs providing some degree of local matching funds. All nonprofit afterschool programs in the United States are eligible to apply.
Applications accepted year-round.
www.arrl.org/arrlf/vicyip.html
Toyota TAPESTRY Grants
In 2005, the Toyota TAPESTRY program will award 50 grants of up to $10,000 each and a minimum of 20 "mini-grants" of $2,500 each to K-12 science teachers with proposals for innovative science projects that can be implemented in their school or district over a one-year period. Proposals should demonstrate creativity and vision and model a unique way of presenting science. All K-12 teachers of science residing in the United States or U.S. territories or possessions are eligible to apply, as are elementary teachers who teach science in a self-contained classroom setting or as teaching specialists. Application Deadline: 1/19/2005.
www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry
3D Action Grants
3D Life Adventures is offering grants of up to $500 for creative student-led initiatives or curricula aimed at fostering cultural and/or natural diversity. Projects should be student-designed and administered, but overseen by an adult mentor. Recently funded programs have included environmental education curricula, community improvement projects, and local community partnerships. Applications should be submitted one month before the scheduled start of the project.
3dzone.org/html/programs/grants.asp
Toshiba America Foundation Grants
The Toshiba America Foundation offers small to moderately sized grants to improve the quality of science and mathematics education in U.S. communities by investing in projects designed by K-12 classroom teachers. Some funded projects include the implementation of innovative mathematics curricula, materials for the hands-on study of environmental science issues, and equipment for a teacher-designed astronomy curriculum. All K-12 schools and teachers in the United States are eligible to apply. Application Deadlines: 10/1/2004 for K-6 programs; 8/1/2004 and 2/1/2005 for 7-12 programs. Applications for grants under $5000 accepted year-round.
www.toshiba.com/taf/index.html
Starbucks Foundation Literacy Grants
The Starbucks Foundation will offer grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to support innovative community literacy programs that build upon reading curricula and encourage personal development through tutoring or mentoring. Priority is given to proposals that specifically target low-income communities and underprivileged or at-risk youth. K-6 schools and community nonprofits in the United States are eligible to apply.
Application Deadline: 10/1/02004.
www.starbucks.com/aboutus/grantinfo.asp
Broad Foundation Grants
The Broad Foundation offers funding to urban K-12 districts to further their mission of improving public education through better leadership, management, and labor relations. The Foundation encourages applications in a wide range of program areas, including those aimed at enlisting talented and experienced administrators, redefining leadership roles and relationships, providing incentives for results, and showcasing student and school-system success stories. K-12 public school districts in selected urban areas are eligible to apply. In addition to these grants, the Foundation also offers a variety other programs, including an academy for urban superintendents, two-year urban education residencies for management professionals, an institute for school boards, and the annual $1 million Broad Prize for Public Education. Application Deadline: None
www.broadfoundation.org/funding/index-net.shtml
Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation Grants
The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation will offer financial support to education and research projects designed to promote careers in communications and graphic arts. Both one-year and ongoing grants are available. Additionally, the Foundation offers "mini-grants" of $2,500 each. All graphic arts teachers, institutions and students are eligible to apply. Application Deadline: 5/30/2005 for full grants; no deadline for mini-grants.
www.gaerf.org/grants/grant.html
Target Arts in Education Grants
The Target Corporation offers funding for school- and independently-sponsored projects aimed at creating opportunities for students to explore, experience, and create visual and performing arts in their communities. Grants are given on a local basis; each Target store is authorized to make Arts in Education Grants within its community. K-12 schools and community nonprofits are eligible to apply. Interested parties should contact a local Target store for guidelines and applications. Application Deadline: 11/1/2004
target.com/target_group/community_giving/index.jhtml?content=target%5ffcg%5ffindex
NEA Innovation and Learning & Leadership Grants
The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education offers grants of $2,000 to $5,000 to fund programs that work to promote student opportunity and achievement. "Innovation Grants" fund break-the-mold programs that significantly improve achievement for underserved learners. "Learning & Leadership Grants" provide opportunities to engage in high-quality professional development and lead colleagues in professional growth. Grants are available for all subjects, including literacy, science, technology, and the arts. Recently funded projects include teacher-designed curricula, faculty training workshops, and community-based student projects. Applications are accepted on an ongoing, year-round basis. Those received by September 15 will be notified of approval by February 15. See guidelines on website.
nfie.org