NEA Foundation Sponsored Grants
Deadline: February 1, 2011
Throughout the year, the NEA Foundation awards close to 200 grants to support educators' efforts to close the achievement gaps, develop creative learning opportunities for students, and enhance their own professional development. There are two primary grant categories open to public education professionals: Student Achievement Grants and Learning & Leadership Grants. Applications for both can be completed online at the NEA Foundation website.
Toshiba America Foundation Large Grants
Deadline: February 1, 2011
Do you teach 6-12 science or math? Do you have a wish list of instructional equipment that will make learning more exciting for your students? If the answer is yes to these questions, Toshiba America Foundation would like to hear from you. Toshiba America Foundation contributes to science & math education by investing in teacher designed projects for 6-12 students. Applications for grants of more than $5,00 are due August 1st and February 1st each year. Visit the Toshiba website to download an application or review successful projects.
SFI Conservation & Community Partnerships Grant Program
Deadline: February 15, 2011
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) has announced the availability of Conservation and Community Partnerships Grants. SFI will fund cooperative projects that illustrate the tangible, on-the-ground benefits of the SFI Program. SFI is looking to fund projects that will support partnerships between organizations interested in improving forest management in the US and Canada and responsible procurement globally, or are working to strengthen communities through SFI related activities. In 2011, SFI will award 5-7 grants for forestry education programs for children in amounts up to $5,000. Visit the SFI website for additional details and information.
Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge
Deadline: March 15, 2011
The Siemens Foundation, Discovery Education, and NSTA are partnering for the third year of this national sustainability challenge, which has expanded to include high school students. The challenge encourages K-12 students to team with their classmates to create replicable solutions to environmental issues in their schools (grades K-5), community (grades 6-8), and world (grades 9-12). Student and teacher prizes, which vary according to grade level, include savings bonds, school grants, and trips.
Braitmayer Foundation’s K-12 Education Grants
Deadline: March 15, 2011
The Braitmayer Foundation funds K-12 education programs with curricular reform initiatives and professional development opportunities for teachers. Of particular interest are programs encouraging people of high ability and diverse backgrounds to enter and remain in K-12 teaching. Visit the Braitmayer Foundation’s website for application details. Grant awards range between $10,000 and $35,000.
Enter to win a 2011 AF&PA Recycling Award!
(Entry deadline: Wednesday, February 10, 2011)
Schools, colleges/universities, businesses, and communities are invited to tell their recycling stories. Enter for the chance to win a $2,000 cash prize, original framed artwork, and recognition in local and national media. Winners and finalists will also be featured on the paperrecycles.org website. Award descriptions, criteria, and entry forms are available at http://www.paperrecycles.org/.
