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Grants

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Donors Choose
DonorsChoose.org is dedicated to addressing the scarcity and inequitable distribution of learning materials and experiences in our public schools. We believe this inequity is rooted in the following factors:

  1. Shortages of learning materials prevent thorough, engaging instruction;
  2. Top-down distribution of materials stifles our best teachers and discourages them from developing targeted solutions for their students; and
  3. Small, directed contributions have gone un-tapped as a source of funding.

DonorsChoose.org will improve public education by engaging citizens in an online marketplace where teachers describe and individuals can fund specific student projects. We envision a nation where students in every community have the resources they need to learn.

Contact: http://www.donorschoose.org/homepage/main.html

Ezra Jack Keats Minigrant Program
Organization: Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
Eligibility: Public schools and libraries
Value: $500 per award
Deadline: September 15, 2008

These grants support school and library programs.

Contact:   http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/programs/minigrant.html

2008 Kids In Need Teacher Grants
Organization: Kids in Need Foundation
Eligibility: K-12 teachers
Value: $100-$500
Deadline: September 30, 2008

This grant provides funds for classroom teachers who have innovative, meritorious ideas. Projects may qualify for funding if they make creative use of common teaching aids, approach the curriculum from an imaginative angle, or tie nontraditional concepts together for the purpose of illustrating commonalities. Innovation and merit account for 40 percent of the evaluation.

Contact:   http://www.kidsinneed.net/grants/guidelines.php

Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Leavey Awards
Organization: Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
Eligibility: Educators at the K-12 or university level
Value: Multiple awards of $7,500 or more
Deadline: October 1, 2008

The application must conceive and implement and innovative course, program or project which develops, among students, a deeper understanding and appreciation of the American private enterprise system. The nominee's program, course or project must be operating or initiated during the previous academic year.

Contact:   http://www.ffvf.org/leavey_info.asp

2008-09 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology
Organization: Siemens Foundation
Eligibility: High school students
Value: $1,000-$100,000
Deadline: October 1, 2008

The Siemens Competition seeks to promote excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or team research projects. It fosters intensive research that improves students' understanding of the value of scientific study and informs their consideration of future careers in these disciplines. Entrants can compete as an individual or as a member of a team. Individual projects promote independent research. Team projects foster collaborative research efforts, as well as individual contributions to the cooperative endeavor.

Contact:   http://www.collegeboard.com/siemens/index.html

Best Buy Awards for Interactive te@ch Programs
Organization: Best Buy
Eligibility: K-12 schools
Value: Awards range from $1,000-$5,000
Deadline: October 12, 2008

The Best Buy te@ch program rewards schools for successful interactive programs they have launched with available technology. Winning te@ch programs focus on kids using technology to learn a standards-based curriculum, rather than on teaching students to use technology or educators using technology that children aren't able to use hands-on.

Contact:   http://www.bestbuyinc.com/community_relations/teach_awards.htm

The Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy
Organization: Phil and Amy Mickelson and ExxonMobil
Eligibility: Grades 3-5 teachers
Value: 100 awards; travel expenses
Deadline: October 31, 2008

The Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy is a one-week all-expense-paid intensive professional development program for third- through fifth-grade teachers. The Academy offers a five-day program designed to provide third- through fifth-grade teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to motivate students to pursue careers in science and math.

Contact:   http://www.sendmyteacher.com/learn_about_us.htm

3Com Summer School 2008 Giveaway
Organization: 3Com
Eligibility: Educators
Value: Fujitsu LifeBook
Deadline: October 31, 2008

Educators can enter to win one of two Fujitsu LifeBook laptops by answering a few questions about their school's technology use.

Contact:   http://www.3com.com/solutions/en_US/summerschool/sweepstakes.html?cid=

CVS Caremark Community Grants
Organization: CVS Caremark
Eligibility: Public schools
Value: Varies
Deadline: October 31, 2008

Community Grants target effective and innovative programs that align with the group's philanthropic values and criteria. 2008 Community Grants Program will focus on programs targeting children with disabilities, in the areas of health and rehabilitation, physical movement and play, and inclusion in student activities and extracurricular programs.

Contact:   http://www.cvs.com/corpInfo/community/community_grants.html

Picturing America School Collaboration Grants
Organization: The National Endowment for the Humanities
Eligibility: Nonprofits
Value: Up to $350,000
Deadline: October 31, 2008

The National Endowment for the Humanities invites proposals for projects that foster collaboration between K-12 educators and humanities scholars to encourage engagement with the rich resources of American art to tell America's story. The grant is designed to help teachers and librarians whose schools display the Picturing America images form connections with courses in the core curriculum.

Contact:   http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/PASCP.html

Verizon Foundation Education Grants
Organization: Verizon Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and nonprofits
Value: $5,000-$10,000
Deadline: November 1, 2008

Verizon Foundation grants help students increase their literacy skills and educational achievement.

Contact:   http://foundation.verizon.com/grant/guidelines.shtml

Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award
Organization: American Association of University Women
Eligibility: The award focuses on education, but the recipient need not be an educator
Value: $5,000 or more
Deadline: November 1, 2008

Established in 1989, the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award honors an individual, project, organization, or institution for outstanding contributions to equity and education for women and girls. The award is given for a broad range of activities including classroom teaching, educational and research contributions, and legal and legislative work in equity for women and girls.

Contact:   http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/awards/erfund.cfm

Classroom-Based Research Grants for Grades K–12 Teachers
Organization: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Eligibility: Current teachers who are also NCTM members
Value: Up to $8,000 per award
Deadline: November 14, 2008

This program supports and encourages classroom-based research in precollege mathematics education in collaboration with college or university mathematics educators. For 2009-2010, grants with a maximum of $8,000 each will be awarded to classroom teachers currently teaching K-12 mathematics. The research must be a significant collaborative effort involving a college or university mathematics educator (a mathematics education researcher or a teacher of mathematics learning, teaching, or curriculum) and one or more grades K–12 classroom teachers.

Contact:   http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=1330

Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grants
Organization: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Eligibility: Elementary school teachers
Value: Up to $6,000 per grant
Deadline: November 14, 2008

The purpose of this grant is to increase the breadth and depth of the mathematics content knowledge of one elementary school teacher who has a demonstrated commitment to mathematics teaching and learning. The applicant must have the support of the school principal in becoming a mathematics teacher-leader within her or his school or district. Only one teacher per school may receive the award. The desired outcome of the funded project is the development of an elementary school mathematics teacher with mathematics content expertise.

Contact:   http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=1310

Equity in Mathematics Grants
Organization: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Eligibility: Grades 6-8 math teachers who are NCTM members
Value: $8,000
Deadline: November 14, 2008

The purpose of this grant is to incorporate middle school classroom materials or lessons that will improve the achievement of student groups that have previous records of underachievement. For 2009–2010, grants with a maximum of $8,000 each will be awarded to persons currently teaching mathematics in grades 6–8. This award is for individual classroom teachers or small groups of teachers collaborating in one grade or across grade levels. Proposals must address the following: the mathematics content as defined in the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics of NCTM; the plan for improving achievement of the targeted students; and the anticipated impact on their achievement.

Contact:   http://www.nctm.org/uploadedFiles/Lessons_and_Resources/Grants_and_Awa

Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grants for Grades K-8 Teachers
Organization: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Eligibility: Current NCTM members teaching at an NCTM member school
Value: Up to $3,000
Deadline: November 14, 2008

The purpose of this grant is to develop activities that will enable students to better appreciate and understand some aspect of geometry that is consistent with the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics of NCTM.

Contact:   http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=1324

Seeds for Education Grant Program
Organization: Wild Ones
Eligibility: Schools, nature centers and other non-profits
Value: $100-$500
Deadline: November 15, 2008

Wild Ones/SFE members and chapters work with schools and nature centers to plant and maintain natural landscapes in these centers of learning. Wild Ones is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the use of natural landscaping with native plant species as an ecologically better alternative to traditional landscaping practices.

Contact:   http://www.for-wild.org/sfecvr.html

$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

Increase Your Green
Organization: Do Something
Eligibility: Middle and high schools
Value: Four awards of $500-$1,500
Deadline: December 15, 2008

Participants must make concrete efforts towards reducing the environmental impact of their school during the eight week competition. All initiatives must be youth designed and led. A representative from each group must submit an online report of the school or club's actions to save energy, reduce waste and raise awareness during the competition.

Contact:   http://www.dosomething.org/increaseyourgreen

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

Computing Science Exploration Grant Program
Organization: Fourier Systems
Eligibility: Educators
Value: Nova5000s; matching grant program
Deadline: January 1, 2009

This grant gives educators the chance to create and implement a science classroom supported by technology.  The overall prize will award 20-30 Nova5000 machines, equipping an entire science and math computing classroom or laboratory. Through the "matching grant" program, half of the Nova5000s will be given to the winner, while the other half must be sold at retail cost.  As well as being able to equip an entire science and math computing classroom or lab, the recipient also will receive a $500 voucher for selection of any probeware offered by Fourier Systems. The three runners-up will each receive a $500 voucher for Fourier Systems probeware.

Contact:   http://www.nova1to1.com/science-grant/application.php#rollbar-pane-0

Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
Organization: Astronauts Memorial Foundation
Eligibility: K-12 educators
Value: At least $500
Deadline: January 16, 2009

The Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award rewards excellence in the development and delivery of technology programs. Programs which focus on aerospace and/or aeronautics will be given priority to other programs. Applicants must demonstrate how their programs ultimately benefit the students in a school or district.

Contact:   http://www.amfcse.org/Alan%20Shepard%20Award/alan_shepard_award.htm

ThinkQuest Web Site Competition 2009
Organization: Oracle Education Foundation
Eligibility: Teams of students ages 9-19, coached by a teacher or school employee
Value: School grants, technology equipment, and travel
Deadline: April 2, 2009

Teams are challenged to develop an educational web site on topics of their choosing.  Web site entries may use a variety of technologies and take a variety of creative forms. Participating students develop important 21st-century skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, self-direction, and technology skills.  Qualifying entries will be published in the ThinkQuest Library, an online repository of student-developed learning projects.  Prizes may include laptop computers, digital cameras, school grants, and a trip to the awards event in San Francisco, depending on placement.

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

$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