Teacher's Pets: Information About Programs, Scholarships Contests, and More! [march 2006 Archive]
The Horace Mann Scholarship Program for Educators
The Horace Mann Scholarship Program for Educators is offering scholarships for public and private school educators to take college courses. Maximum Award: $5,000. Eligibility: Educators must be employed by a U.S. public or private school district or U.S. public or private college or university at the time of application and at the time the scholarship is awarded, and must have at least two years teaching experience. Program is not open to residents of Hawaii, New Jersey and New York. Deadline: May 16, 2006.
www.horacemann.com/educator-resources/educator-scholarship-program.html
The NEA Foundation Grants
NEA Foundation Grants are provided for the purpose of engaging in high-quality professional development or implementing creative project-based learning that raises student achievement. Maximum Award: $5,000. Eligibility: public school teachers, public school education support professionals, and faculty and staff in public higher education institutions. Deadline: June 1, 2006.
www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm
The Lindberg Foundation Grants to Recognize Technological Advancements and Environmental Preservation Efforts
The Lindbergh Foundation Grants endeavor to honor the legacy of Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh by funding projects that improve the quality of all life by seeking a balance between technological advancements and environmental preservation. Maximum Award: $10,580. Eligibility: Citizens from all countries may apply. Deadline: June 8, 2006.
www.lindberghfoundation.org/grants/documents/2007LindberghGrantAppl_001.doc
Books for Children
The Libri Books for Children Grants donate new, quality, hardcover children's books for small, rural, public libraries across the country. Maximum Award: N/A. Eligibility: Libraries should be in a rural area, have a limited operating budget, and an active children's department. The average total operating budget of a Books for Children grant recipient is less than $40,000. Deadline: April 15, 2006.
www.librifoundation.org/#GUIDE
P. Buckley Moss Foundation Education Grants
The grant program aids and supports teachers who wish to establish an effective learning tool using the arts in teaching children with learning disabilities and other special needs. Maximum Award: $1,000. Eligibility: New programs in the planning stages or in existence for less than two years. Deadline: March 1, 2006.
www.mossfoundation.org/page.php?id=89
Grants for Service-Learning Projects
Learn and Serve America, part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for grant funds to support school-based, community-based, higher education, and tribal and U.S. territory service-learning projects. The grant competition is to promote the development and sustainability of high-quality community-based service-learning programs in youth-serving community organizations across the nation. Maximum Award: Varies. Eligibility: K-12 schools, colleges, volunteer centers, faith-based organizations. Deadline: March 7, 2006.
www.learnandserve.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa.asp
Kids Who Care Program
Kohl's Kids Who Care Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers who transform their communities for the better. Maximum Award: $5000. Eligibility: youth 6 to 18 years old, not graduated from high school by March 15, 2006. Deadline: March 15, 2006.
www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/Community02.htm
J8 Global Citizen Programme
The J8 Global Citizen Programme gives winners of its competition the opportunity to travel to Russia in July 2006 to join young people from all the other G8 countries at J8 St Petersburg 2006. Maximum Award: an all-expenses-paid, 3-day Summit in July 2006, plus various prizes. Eligibility: groups of 6-8 students aged 13-16. Deadline: March 31, 2006.
www.j82006.com
Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community
The Hitachi Foundation presents the Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community for high school students on the basis of their community-service activities. Maximum Award: $5000. Eligibility: graduating high school seniors in the U.S. or U.S. territories. Deadline: April 1, 2006.
www.hitachifoundation.org/yoshiyama/index.html
National History Education and Preservation Initiative
Save Our History is a national history education and preservation initiative that seeks to raise awareness and support for preserving local heritage. Historic organizations across the United States that are interested in funding for preservation projects developed with local schools or youth groups are encouraged to apply. Maximum Award: $5000. Eligibility: elementary, middle, and high school teachers who teach American, state, or local history in a social studies or history class in a public, private, or home school located within the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Deadline: April 7, 2006.
www.saveourhistory.com
American Stars of Teaching Program
The U.S. Department of Education plans to honor outstanding classroom teachers through the American Stars of Teaching program. The Department's Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative is seeking nominations and information about teachers who are improving student achievement, using innovative strategies in the classroom, and making a difference in the lives of their students. Eligibility: teachers across all grades and disciplines. Deadline: April 15, 2006.
www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/index.html
Teachers Travel to the Galapagos Islands
Toyota's Institute of International Education is offering a new professional development program for teachers to travel to the Galapagos Islands. Maximum Award: fully-funded, ten-day trip to the Galapagos. Eligibility: secondary school teachers of all disciplines who teach full-time in Arizona, California, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and Texas. Deadline: April 21, 2006.
www.iie.org/programs/Toyota
Free National & Global Youth Service Day Materials
Free National & Global Youth Service Day Materials are available for the planning of service projects for the 18th Annual National & Global Youth Service Day, April 21-23, 2006. Planning Tool Kits, Service-Learning Curriculum Guides, and Classroom Posters are now available in print and on-line. Download these materials or order free printed copies at:
www.ysa.org/nysd/resource/nysd_resources_parent.cfm
2006 All-USA Teacher Team
USA TODAY is accepting nominations for the 2006 All-USA Teacher Team, a recognition program for outstanding teachers. Teachers can be nominated by anyone willing to put in writing why they are outstanding; nominees must complete the form explaining how they achieve their success. Maximum Award: $2500. Eligibility: Teachers K-12. Deadline: April 29, 2006.
allstars.usatoday.com
Seeking Young Heroes for $2,000 Barron Prize
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes seeks nominations for its 2006 awards. The Barron Prize honors young people ages 8 to 18 who have shown leadership and courage in public service to people and our planet. Each year, ten national winners each receive $2,000 to support their service work or higher education. Nomination deadline is April 30.
www.barronprize.org
Unsung Heroes Awards Program
The ING Unsung Heroes awards program recognizes innovative and progressive thinking in education through monetary awards. Maximum Award: $25,000 to Grand Prize Winner. Eligibility: full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, or classified staff members with effective projects that improve student learning at an accredited K-12 public or private school. Deadline: May 1, 2006.
www.ing.com/us/aboutING/communityconnections/ineducation/unsungheroes/001137.html
Learning in the Arts Grants
The National Endowment for the Arts "Learning in the Arts Grants" Program offers funding for projects that help children and youth acquire appreciation, knowledge, and understanding of and skills in the arts. Projects must provide participatory learning and engagement of students with skilled artists, teachers, and excellent art, and ensure the application of national, state, or local arts education standards. Maximum Award: $5,000-$150,000. Eligibility: school-based or community based projects. Deadline: June 12, 2006.
www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP07/LearningintheArts.html
Show Me the Money: Tips & Resources for Successful Grant Writing
Many educators have found that outside funding, in the form of grants, allows them to provide their students with educational experiences and materials their own districts can't afford. Learn how they get those grants—and how you can get one too.
www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev039.shtml
Department of Education Forecast of Funding
This document lists virtually all programs and competitions under which the Department of Education has invited or expects to invite applications for new awards for FY 2006 and provides actual or estimated deadline dates for the transmittal of applications under these programs. The lists are in the form of charts—organized according to the Department's principal program offices—:and includes previously announced programs and competitions, as well as those planned for announcement at a later date. This document is advisory only and is not an official application notice of the Department of Education. They expect to provide regular updates.
www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html
