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Literacy Through School Libraries Program

Organization: U.S. Department of Education
Eligibility: Local education agencies in which at least 20 percent of students have family incomes below the poverty line
Value: 80 awards ranging from $30,000-$500,000
Deadline: March 7, 2008

The purpose of this program is to improve student reading skills and academic achievement by providing students with increased access to up-to-date school library materials; well-equipped, technologically advanced school library media centers; and well-trained, professionally certified school library media specialists.

Contact: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.g


Ecology/Environmental Science Teaching Award

Organization: National Association of Biology Teachers
Eligibility: Secondary school ecology/environmental science teachers
Value: $1,500
Deadline: March 15, 2008

Sponsored by Vernier Software and Technology, the Ecology/Environmental Teaching Award will be given to a secondary school teacher who has successfully developed and demonstrated an innovative approach in the teaching of ecology/environmental science and has carried his/her commitment to the environment into the community.

Contact: http://www.nabt.org/sites/S1/index.php?p=290

Grants for School-Based Student Drug-Testing Programs

Organization: U.S. Department of Education
Eligibility: Local educational agencies
Value: 85 awards of $100,000-$200,000
Deadline: March 21, 2008

Through the Grants for School-Based Student Drug-Testing Programs, the Department awards grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) and other public and private entities to develop and implement, or expand, school-based drug-testing programs for students.

Contact: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.g


All-USA Teacher Team

Organization: USA TODAY
Eligibility: Certified K-12 teachers
Value: 20 awards of $2,500 each
Deadline: April 1, 2008

USA TODAY seeks 20 teachers, both individuals and instructional teams, to honor as representatives of all outstanding teachers.

Contact: http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2005-09-23-teacher-about_x.htm


Awards for student-created educational web sites
Grant Title: ThinkQuest International 2008
Organization: ThinkQuest and Oracle Education Foundation
Eligibility: Teachers and students
Value: $750-$1,500
Deadline: April 2, 2008

ThinkQuest inspires students to think, connect, create, and share. Students work in teams to build innovative and educational web sites to share with the world. Along the way, they learn research, writing, teamwork, and technology skills and compete for exciting prizes. Sponsored by the Oracle Education Foundation, the competition offers a unique project-based learning experience to students and teachers across the globe. Everybody wins by having their completed web sites published in the ThinkQuest Library, a rich online resource visited by millions monthly.

Contact: http://www.thinkquest.org/

AVerVision Lesson Plan Contest

Organization: AVerMedia Technologies
Eligibility: K-12 and higher-ed classrooms in North America
Value: Six awards of $1,000 and a new AVerVision document camera each
Deadline: April 18, 2008

AVerMedia Technologies has announced the launch of the AVerVision Lesson Plan Contest for North American K-12 and Higher-Ed classrooms. Teachers and educators are asked to submit a lesson plan relating to one of six subjects including a document camera as the primary technology or demonstration device. Subject categories include: Mathematics, Science, English/Language Arts, History/Social Studies, Art/Music, and Other. The lesson plan itself should relate to one lesson or demonstration topic, in only one subject. A document camera must be the primary demonstration device or piece of technology used to conduct the lesson. Lesson plans submitted will not only be entered into the contest, but will be made available on the AVerMedia web site as a resource for other educators to find fun and effective ways of using document camera technology in their classroom.

Contact: http://www.aver.com/presentation/promotion_lesson_plan.asp


$25,000 for educational program funding
Grant Title: ING Unsung Heroes Awards Program
Organization: ING
Eligibility: K-12 education professionals
Value: 103 awards of $2,000-$25,000
Deadline: April 30, 2008

The ING Unsung Heroes program helps those who have a creative, unique educational program that is helping students reach new heights, or helps fund projects that educators would like to implement.

Contact: http://www.ing-usa.com/us/stellent2/groups/dc/documents/companylobinformation

Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes

Organization: CDW-G and Discovery Education
Eligibility: K-12 schools
Value: $50,000 in technology equipment
Deadline: May 1, 2008

Each year, CDW-G and Discovery Education give educators the chance to win technology for their schools through the companies' Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes. This year, in honor of the program's sixth anniversary, CDW-G and Discovery Education will provide five winning K-12 schools with a 21st century classroom solution valued at more than $50,000. Each solution includes 20 laptop or tablet computers, a mobile cart and three wireless access points, a video projector and printer, a document camera, an interactive whiteboard, a personal response system, educational software, and training. In addition to the five grand-prize winners, the companies will award five first prizes, consisting of either an interactive whiteboard or a video projector; 10 second prizes of a notebook computer; and five third prizes of a digital camcorder.

Contact: http://cdwg.discoveryeducation.com

Adobe School Innovation Awards

Organization: Adobe.com
Eligibility: 9-12 schools
Value:$1,500, a Lenovo laptop and a copy of Creative Suite 3 Master Collection and a trip to NECC in June 2008
Deadline: May 12, 2008

My Community � My Planet � My 21st Century

Adobe believes that engaging learning experiences are the foundation of a great education. By working with technology as part of project-based curricula or in vocational tracks preparing them for the future, students more easily develop the essential, lifelong digital communication skills they will need in virtually all their academic and professional pursuits.
To honor the hard work of students everywhere, Adobe is pleased to announce the opening of the 2008 Adobe School Innovation Awards competition. High school students in accredited private and public schools in the United States and Canada (except Quebec) can submit their innovative and creative projects and can win exciting prizes, including a trip to the annual National Education Computing Conference (NECC) in San Antonio, Texas, at the end of June 2008.
With the theme My Community � My Planet � My 21st Century, high school students in grades 9–12 (ages 14–19) can submit entries in three categories: Web Design and Development, Film and Video, and Graphic and Print Design. Category award winners as well as one grand prize winner for best overall submission will be chosen.
Submitted projects, dealing with students' community, the world around them, and their own future, should showcase the most creative and innovative use of technology using Adobe products. The deadline for submissions is May 12, 2008. Winners will be announced at NECC in San Antonio, Texas.

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Melody Program Grant

Organization: Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation
Eligibility: K-12 school music programs
Value: Awards range from $500-$8,000
Deadline: August 1, 2008

MHOF's goal is to help children achieve their greatest potential and to close the gap that exists in underserved communities.

Contact: http://www.mhopus.org/about-us.asp


$5,000 for outstanding teaching efforts
Grant Title: Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year Award
Organization: Toyota
Eligibility: Educators
Value: $5,000 and travel expenses
Deadline: December 5, 2008

Presented by the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) and Toyota, the Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year Award is given to educators who demonstrate exemplary efforts to help parents and children achieve their academic and non-academic goals.

Contact: http://www.famlit.org/site/c.gtJWJdMQIsE/b.2014417/k.CBF7/Toyota_Family_Liter

Beyond Words

Organization: Dollar General and the American Library Association
Eligibility: Public PreK-12 school libraries near a Dollar General
Value: $5,000-$15,000
Deadline: December 31, 2008

This fund will provide grants to public schools whose school library program has been affected by a disaster, either suffering building damage or by absorbing displaced students. Grants are to replace or supplement books, media, and/or library equipment in the school library setting. The program also features a comprehensive web site devoted to disaster preparedness, with resources and a toolkit to help school library media specialists prepare for and deal with natural disasters and terrorist acts.

Contact: http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslawards/dollargeneral/disasterrelief.cf

$5,000 per award for innovative math and science projects

Organization: Toshiba America Foundation
Eligibility: Educators in grades 7-12
Value: $5,000 per award; number of awards varies

The Toshiba America Foundation is a nonprofit grant-making organization dedicated to supporting science and math education in the U.S. The foundation contributes to the quality of science and mathematics education by investing in projects designed by classroom teachers to improve instruction for students in grades 7-12. The foundation awards grants of $5,000 on a rolling basis. For grants of more than $5,000, applications are due Feb. 1 and Aug. 1 of each year.

Contact: http://www.toshiba.com/taf/25964_Executive.pdf

$5,000 to $10,000 for education initiatives

Organization: The Texas Instruments Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and districts
Value: $5,000 to $10,000 per award

The Texas Instruments Foundation requires no special application form. Grants usually range from $5,000 to $10,000, but the foundation has awarded some schools up to $100,000. Approximately 65 awards are granted each year. Applicants are encouraged to submit one- or two-page proposals that briefly outline the following: purpose of the organization, population served, amount requested, how the requested funds will be used, how the proposal matches funding interests of the foundation, and a copy of 501(c)(3) designation. Proposals are considered from civic, research, educational, health, welfare, charitable, and cultural organizations that have been ruled to be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that are not private foundations as defined by the code.

Contact: http://www.ti.com/corp/docs/company/citizen/education

$6 million in GIS software for innovative geography teaching

Organization: Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions
Eligibility: Schools and higher ed
Value: Software, worth $6 million

Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions will award GeoMedia Education Grants valued at more than $6 million. The grants will recognize innovative teaching that advances the use of geographic information sciences by educators and students in the classroom. Grants will be awarded on two levels: (1) community colleges, technical schools, and universities; and (2) K-12 primary and secondary schools. By taking advantage of these grants, students and teachers can use GeoMedia's leading-edge technology to explore new possibilities and impact the future of geographic information systems (GIS). They can learn GIS principles and methodology, spatial analysis techniques, GIS data construction, and a variety of other application capabilities. Products that will be part of the grant program are GeoMedia Professional, GeoMedia WebMap Professional, IntelliWhere OnDemand, and IntelliWhere LocationServer with Intergraph's powerful location-based services technology.

Contact: Shanthi Lindsey
http://www.intergraph.com/gis/education/edgrant.asp

20 percent discounts on classroom supplies and services

Organization: FedEx Kinko's Inc.
Eligibility: Educators
Value: Discounts

The Kinko's Educator Savings Program aims to provide relief for teachers who often dig deep into their own pockets to purchase supplies for their classrooms. Through this program, educators can save 20 percent on most Kinko's products and services. Teachers and administrators from kindergarten through college can now enjoy discount pricing on such offerings as black and white and color copying and finishing, oversized copies, posters, signs and banners, paper, and desk supplies. Educators may obtain their 20 percent discount card through a program brochure available at participating Kinko's locations nationwide. Free discount cards are also available online.

Contact: http://www.kinkos.com/educatorsavings

Funding to support programs that improve student achievement

Organization: State Farm Companies Foundation
Eligibility: K-12 schools
Value: Varies

The State Farm Companies Foundation awards grants to K-12 public schools in the United States and Canada to support the following education initiatives: education reform or curriculum changes that improve student achievement; after-school programs; improving teacher quality; and school-to-work programs. Proposals are accepted year-round and are reviewed in a timely manner. However, approval time depends on the requested amount and completeness of the proposal. Requests exceeding $100,000 are considered quarterly. The foundation accepts one proposal per organization per year. See the foundation's web site for more details.

Contact: http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/foundati.htm

$500,000 in subscriptions to web-based instructional software
Grant Title: "I Will LEARN Today!" Grant Program
Organization: LearningStation Inc.
Eligibility: K-12 schools or districts interested in using technology to enhance teaching and learning
Value: $500,000 total

LearningStation Inc., a provider of customized web-based desktops for teaching and learning, has initiated a grant program entitled "I Will LEARN Today!" Through this program, LearningStation will provide grants for schools to receive access to the company's Education Desktop. The Education Desktop gives students and teachers access to a comprehensive suite of instructional programs, software content, and professional development programs of their school's choice; schools can choose from more than 12,000 programs from 75 content publishers. This desktop portal also gives administrators tools to track and report on program use, features password-protected access to all content titles, and includes features for file storage, eMail, and many other functions. LearningStation will provide $500,000 worth of subscriptions to this web service to K-12 schools or districts chosen to receive the grant. The number of LearningStation subscriptions grant recipients will get varies according to their circumstances.

Contact: http://www.learningstation.com/grantapp

Free Adobe software for improving K-12 student performance
Grant Title: Adobe Software Donation
Organization: Adobe Systems Inc.
Eligibility: Schools and nonprofits
Value: Software

Adobe Systems Inc. supports K-12 schools and nonprofits by donating up to four packages of its latest software. Eligible organizations have a core mission that focus on at least one of the following: improving K-12 student performance; developing curriculum for K-12 classrooms; developing and providing K-12 teacher training and development; and working to prevent hunger and homelessness. The program is managed by Gifts In Kind International. Requests are reviewed every other month based on the primary services the organization provides. Organizations may only apply once in a 12-month period.

Contact: http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/philanthropy/software.html

$500 in credit to buy items that enrich the classroom, including technology
Grant Title: Adopt-A-Classroom Grants
Organization: Adopt-a-Classroom
Eligibility: Teachers
Value: $500 credit

Teachers who register at the Adopt-a-Classroom web site can be adopted by an individual, a business, or a foundation. Once adopted, teachers will receive $500 worth of credit to purchase items that enrich the learning environment, including classroom technology. Teachers help solicit their own sponsors by downloading and distributing fliers within their community or by sending out a personalized, pre-written eMail from the Adopt-a-Classroom web site. Every donor receives information about the classroom it has adopted, including an itemized list of what teachers bought so donors can see the impact of their donation.

Contact: http://www.adoptaclassroom.com

$25K to form mentoring programs to teach math
Grant Title: Advancing Student Achievement Grants
Organization: The Actuarial Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada
Value: Up to $25,000 total

Through its Advancing Student Achievement program, the Actuarial Foundation awards monetary grants to schools and nonprofit groups throughout the United States and Canada. The basic requirement for schools or groups seeking funding is that they develop a viable mentoring program involving actuaries in the teaching of mathematics to children in private or public schools. The program brings together actuaries and educators in local classroom environments with the belief that interaction with real-world mentors will boost students' interest and achievement in math. The Actuarial Foundation provides a local network of actuaries ready to participate, as well as suggestions on how to integrate math concepts from the workplace into the classroom. Groups applying for grants will be given wide latitude in designing programs that enhance learning and create a "love of math" in each student.

Contact: asa@actfnd.org
http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/grant/index.html

Up to $10,000 for safety and security initiatives
Grant Title: Allstate Foundation Grants
Organization: The Allstate Foundation
Eligibility: Schools
Value: Up to $10,000

The Allstate Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations, including public K-12 schools, for projects that are related to automobile and highway safety, homes and neighborhoods, and personal safety and security. Under the personal safety and security initiative, programs that raise awareness of poverty, child abuse, drugs, and violence prevention are eligible for consideration. Applicants should offer safeguards against gangs, guns, sexual harassment, and domestic violence. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $10,000. There are no deadlines.

Contact: allfound@allstate.com
http://www.allstate.com/foundation

Grants to help youth make positive life choices
Grant Title: Allstate Foundation Grants
Organization: Allstate Foundation
Eligibility: Nonprofits
Value: Varies

The Allstate Foundation supports national and local programs that fit within three focus areas. Proposals for program support must address needs within one of the three focus areas to be considered for funding. Safe and vital communities programs should address catastrophe response, youth anti-violence, neighborhood revitalization, or teen safe driving. Economic empowerment programs should address financial and economic literacy, insurance education, or empowerment for victims of domestic violence. Tolerance, inclusion and diversity programs should address teaching tolerance to youth, ending hate crimes, and alleviating discrimination.

Contact: http://www.allstate.com/Community/PageRender.asp?Page=funding.html

Funding to improve student proficiency in math, science, and more
Grant Title: AMD Corporate Contributions
Organization: Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Eligibility: K-12 schools and districts
Value: Varies

AMD's K-12 initiatives target programs that increase student interest and/or proficiency in literacy, math, science, and computer technology. Because great teachers are the key to successful learning, AMD also funds programs aimed at developing and supporting effective classroom instruction. Applications are due twice a year: May 1 and Dec. 1. Funding decisions are communicated no later than six months following the application deadline.

Contact: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/AboutAMD/0,,51_52_7697_7702,00.html

Funding and partnerships for pioneering schools from AOL Time Warner
Grant Title: AOL Time Warner Foundation Grants
Organization: The AOL Time Warner Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and districts
Value: Funding & partnerships

The AOL Time Warner Foundation supports technology-related projects in four major areas of priority: Equipping Kids for the 21st Century, Extending Internet Benefits to All, Engaging Communities in the Arts, and Empowering Citizens and Civic Participation. Rather than simply providing grant monies, the foundation prefers to enter into sustainable, strategic partnerships with organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to pioneering innovative ways of meeting these priorities. As a general rule, the foundation does not fund unsolicited proposals except in very special circumstances. Proposals are reviewed throughout the year, and the foundation responds to requests within 8 to 12 weeks.

Contact: (800) 818-1066, AOLTWFoundation@aol.com
http://aoltimewarnerfoundation.org/grants/grants.html

Funds for improving teaching and learning with technology
Grant Title: AT&T Foundation Grants
Organization: The AT&T Foundation
Eligibility: K-12 and higher education
Value: Varies

The AT&T Foundation awards grants to education projects that focus on improving the quality of teaching and learning through the effective use of technology; developing workforce skills for the information technology industry; and advancing diversity in education and the workplace, especially in the fields of science, math, engineering, and technology. Accredited public and private elementary and secondary schools, accredited public and private two- and four-year institutions of higher education, and educational nonprofit organizations are eligible for consideration. AT&T funds are typically distributed through invitational programs or through projects that it proactively develops with nonprofit organizations. Unsolicited applications are reviewed, but rarely are supported. Those who wish to submit an unsolicited proposal should send a brief letter of introduction and description of their organization and project to: Secretary, AT&T Foundation, 32 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10013.

Contact: http://www.att.com/foundation

Free text-to-audio software for learning or hearing impaired students
Grant Title: Breaking Down Barriers to Assistive Technology
Organization: Premier Assistive Technology Inc.
Eligibility: Schools and nonprofit organizations
Value: Software

Since 2002, Premier Assistive Technology Inc. has been offering its full suite of Accessibility software products to educational and nonprofit organizations through its Breaking Down Barriers to Assistive Technology grant program, which has benefited more than 1,300 school districts nationwide. To help meet the accessibility needs of students with learning and/or visual disabilities, the program offers a range of software that reads printed text out loud. The software suite includes titles such as Scan and Read Pro, Talking Calculator, Talking Word Processor, Text to Audio, Ultimate Talking Dictionary, and more. Applicants have no obligation to buy, but after the grant period has expired, applicants will have the option to pay a nominal fee to continue the product maintenance, technical support, and upgrades. Grant applications take two to three weeks to process.

Contact: (815) 722-5961 or (517) 668-8188, info@readingmadeeasy.com
http://www.premier-programming.com/grant/grantform.htm

Grants for strengthening education in low-income neighborhoods
Grant Title: Citigroup Smarter Schools & Smarter Classrooms Grants
Organization: The Citigroup Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and districts
Value: Varies

The Citigroup Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Citibank Corp., dedicates approximately 75 percent of its charitable contributions to community development and education programs. The foundation's K-12 giving focuses on strengthening education in low-income neighborhoods. Its grants emphasize the creation of "smarter schools" and "smarter classrooms." The "smarter schools" initiative supports improvements in the governance of public schools and higher standards for student performance. It also funds alternative schools that offer more individual attention to students, as well as mentoring and tutoring programs. The "smarter classrooms" initiative supports innovative classroom technologies and successful school-to-work programs. The Citigroup Foundation prefers to solicit proposals from grantees with demonstrated successes. Unsolicited proposals will be accepted, but a favorable decision is less likely. For guidelines, see the foundation's web site.

Contact: Charles V. Raymond, citigroupfoundation@citigroup.com
http://www.citigroup.com/citigroup/corporate/foundation

Wireless phones and airtime to help schools install computer and phone
Grant Title: Class Link
Organization: The Wireless Foundation
Eligibility: Public Schools
Value: Phone/internet equipment

The Wireless Foundation initiates and oversees philanthropic programs that utilize wireless technology to help American communities. The Wireless Foundation created ClassLink to help with the challenge presented by U.S. classrooms do not have a telephone, and by the many schools are unable to install computer and phone lines due to aging buildings and the danger of asbestos. Through ClassLink, Nokia and CTIA wireless carriers donate wireless phones and airtime to public schools nationwide in order to accelerate learning through an application process.

Contact: http://www.wirelessfoundation.org/

Up to $2.25 million for instructional technology projects
Grant Title: Corning Foundation Grants
Organization: The Corning Inc. Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and districts
Value: Up to $2.25 million

The Corning Inc. Foundation, established in 1952, develops and administers projects in support of educational, cultural, and community organizations. Over the years, the foundation has contributed more than $83 million through its grant programs. Each year, the foundation fulfills approximately 225 grants totaling some $2.25 million. Corning's areas of involvement have included community service programs for students, curriculum enrichment, student scholarships, facility improvement, and instructional technology projects for the classroom. The foundation also supports youth centers, YMCAs, and local chapters of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America. All requests for support must be made in writing.

Contact: http://www.corning.com/inside_corning/foundation.asp

Teachers can have their technology wishes granted
Grant Title: Digital Wish
Organization: Olympus and Tool Factor
Eligibility: Educators
Value: Varies

Every teacher has the power to earn funding at Digital Wish. Like a wedding registry, teachers make their technology wishes public and tell their story, so that anyone can make a donation to their classroom's cart. Registered teachers will automatically qualify for 43 new technology grants from Olympus and Tool Factory, including a Mobile Digital Camera Lab. Grants are then awarded to the teachers with the best all-around class profile and lesson plans. Regardless of whether teachers win a grant, their story will be available for any potential donor to read, and later contribute to. The Digital Wish web site also features a library of grant links and fundraising resources to help educators find additional funding for technology. There is also an extensive library of lesson plans so that educators can find ideas for digital projects.

Contact: http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/home

Cash or product donations from Dow Chemical Co.
Grant Title: Dow K-12 Education Grants
Organization: The Dow Chemical Co.
Eligibility: School districts
Value: Grants

Each year the Dow Chemical Co. supports many school districts/school boards and efforts in and around communities in which Dow is located wit cash or product donations, research grants, in-kind services, or volunteered times. Dow prioritizes its areas for K-12 education funding to: math and science; teacher training; and parental involvement. Dow further categorizes the qualified K-12 programs to: national, state and local programs that benefit Dow communities; programs that promote systemic education reform in math and science; and school districts and school boards, rather than individual schools.

Contact: http://www.dow.com/about/corp/social/ei.htm

Grants for education from the Ford Motor Co.
Grant Title: Ford Motor Co.Fund Grants
Organization: Ford Motor Co. Fund
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations
Value: Varies

The Ford Motor Co. Fund makes awards in six categories: education, environment, public policy, health and social programs, civic affairs and community development, and arts and humanities. Across these areas, Ford Fund grants to nonprofit organizations totaled $83.8 million in 2002 and $77.4 million in 2003.

Contact: http://www.ford.com/en/goodWorks/fundingAndGrants

$6 million in GIS software for innovative geography teaching
Grant Title: GeoMedia Education Grants
Organization: Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions
Eligibility: Schools and higher ed
Value: Software, worth $6 million

Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions will award GeoMedia Education Grants valued at more than $6 million. The grants will recognize innovative teaching that advances the use of geographic information sciences by educators and students in the classroom. Grants will be awarded on two levels: (1) community colleges, technical schools, and universities; and (2) K-12 primary and secondary schools. By taking advantage of these grants, students and teachers can use GeoMedia's leading-edge technology to explore new possibilities and impact the future of geographic information systems (GIS). They can learn GIS principles and methodology, spatial analysis techniques, GIS data construction, and a variety of other application capabilities. Products that will be part of the grant program are GeoMedia Professional, GeoMedia WebMap Professional, IntelliWhere OnDemand, and IntelliWhere LocationServer with Intergraph's powerful location-based services technology.

Contact: Shanthi Lindsey, (713) 954-8010, education@intergraph.com
http://www.intergraph.com/gis/education/edgrant.asp

Grants for technology- and science-related initiatives
Grant Title: Intel Foundation Grants
Organization: Intel Corp.
Eligibility: Schools and districts
Value: Grants

Intel Corp. offers a wide range of support for many technology- and science-related initiatives. On a national level, Intel funds programs that advance math, science, or technology education, promote science careers among women and underrepresented minorities, or increase public understanding of technology and its impact. National grants are made either to national projects or to local projects that serve as pilots for national programs. Community grants are viewed with the same priorities and are subject to the same rules as national grants, but they are limited to communities where Intel has a major facility: Chandler, Ariz.; Folston and Santa Clara, Calif.; Rio Rancho, N.M.; Hillsboro, Ore.; Fort Worth, Texas; and DuPont, Wash. Finally, Intel's Teach to the Future program aims to train two million teachers worldwide. Combined with software and equipment discounts from companies such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Premio, and Toshiba, Teach to the Future represents approximately a half-billion dollars invested by leading U.S. computer firms in bringing technology to the classroom. Applications for all these programs can be found on Intel's web site.

Contact: http://www.intel.com/community

Up to $20,000 to improve microbiology teaching
Grant Title: K-12 School Teacher Enhancement
Organization: Waksman Foundation for Microbiology
Eligibility: K-12 science teachers
Value: Up to $20,000 per award

The Waksman Foundation supports projects that enhance teachers' use of microorganisms to teach science in the K-12 classroom. Eligible projects are designed to enhance K-12 education through teacher training, course or curriculum development, construction of laboratory exercises, or innovative use of electronic media. There are no fixed application deadlines, but proposals submitted by the end of September or January can be assured of action within a month or two. Applicants are encouraged to contact the foundation by telephone or eMail before submitting a proposal.

Contact: Nan Waksman Schanbacher, (610) 668-8644, nanws@juno.com
http://www.waksmanfoundation.org

Grants for education and community improvement projects
Grant Title: Lowe's Foundation Grants
Organization: Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations located near Lowe's stores
Value: Varies

The Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, founded in 1957, funds large-scale education and community improvement projects that address issues of importance to local communities and are supported by the management of local Lowe's stores. The foundation has a long and proud history of contributing to grassroots community projects. Requests are processed within three to four weeks, and a written response will be sent via U.S. mail within eight to 10 weeks. Owing to the large volume of requests, the foundation is unable to fulfill every request. Unsolicited requests and proposals not aligned with Lowe's focus areas will not be funded.

Contact: http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/Community#charitable

$50,000 for high-achieving middle and high schools
Grant Title: MetLife-NASSP Breakthrough Schools
Organization: National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and the MetLife Foundation
Eligibility: Middle and high schools
Value: 10 awards of $5,000 each

The MetLife Foundation and the National Association of Secondary School Principals are seeking high-achieving middle and high schools whose best practices and outstanding results can inform other schools in their school improvement efforts. Selected schools must have 40 percent or more students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Each Breakthrough School will receive a $5,000 grant and be featured in the association's monthly magazine, Principal Leadership. Principals of Breakthrough Schools will participate in dissemination efforts at the NASSP Annual Convention and other venues.

Contact: http://www.principals.org/s_nassp/sec.asp?CID=66&DID=66

Grants to fund music education programs for children
Grant Title: Music Education Program Grants
Organization: The Mockingbird Foundation Inc.
Eligibility: Schools
Value: Grants

The Mockingbird Foundation Inc., which generates charitable proceeds from fans of the rock band Phish, funds music education programs for children. The foundation looks for projects that encourage creative expression in all musical forms (including composition, instrumentation, vocalization, and improvisation), but also support more basic needs within conventional instruction. The foundation is particularly, though not exclusively, interested in funding programs that benefit disenfranchised groups. Interested parties should review the funding guidelines available at the Mockingbird Foundation web site. In its first three rounds of funding, the foundation contributed more than $250,000 to music education.

Contact: Kristen Godard, grants@mockingbirdfoundation.org
http://www.phish.net/mockingbird/funding

Become a NASA Educator Astronaut
Grant Title: NASA Educator Astronaut Program
Organization: NASA
Eligibility: U.S. teachers
Value: Employment

NASA is recruiting individuals with specific experience and expertise in K-12 education to become Educator Astronauts who will help the Agency develop new ways to connect space exploration with the classroom. Selected Educator Astronaut applicants will be designated astronaut candidates and assigned to the Astronaut Office at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Educator Astronaut candidates must successfully complete a one-to-two year training and evaluation program prior to receiving a space flight assignment. Educator Astronaut candidates who successfully complete their training will be eligible for multiple flights aboard the Space Shuttle and, possibly, the International Space Station.

Contact: http://edspace.nasa.gov