Grants - Other Sources

Other Sources

Grants Expiring Within 3 Months

2010 Spirit of Innovation Award
http://www.conradawards.org/
Expiration: 12/15/2009
Amount: varies
This Conrad Foundation awards program is an annual competition that challenges teams of high school students to create innovative products for use in one of four categories: aerospace exploration, space nutrition, renewable energy, and green schools. Teams and their coaches will compete for more than $100,000 in cash prizes; be designated as Pete Conrad Scholars; have the opportunity to commercialize their products for general market use; and receive annual memberships to the Conrad Foundation, Sigma Xi, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and the National Science Teachers Association�the Foundation�s official education advisor.

EPA Environmental Education Grant
http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
Expiration: 12/15/2009
Amount: varies
EPA seeks proposals to support environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and citizens. EPA issues EE grants from Headquarters as well as its Regional offices. The same educational priorities are used for both -- the EPA funding amount requested determines whether the grant is awarded from a Region or from Headquarters. Regional offices fund projects from $5,000 to $50,000. EPA Headquarters funds projects from $50,001 to $200,000. Following instructions is an important part of the application process. Read the entire notice but pay particular attention to Section 2. Complete the Application and Budget Form.

ACS Hach High School Chemistry Grant
http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_SUPERARTICLE&node_id=2245&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=3d916dec-220c-40ff-b788-818ee5aedf42
Eligibility: high school
Amount: up to $1500
The ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant is awarded to teachers and institutions aiming to enhance the teaching and learning of high school chemistry. Applicants can receive up to $1,500 to support ideas that transform classroom learning and encourage student development.

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation
http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=216
Eligibility: K-12
Amount: up to $1000
The AIAA Foundation has established a Classroom Grant program specifically for use by AIAA Educator Associates. If you are a K-12 teacher interested in the development or application of science, mathematics, and technology within your educational curriculum, you may qualify for a grant of up to $200 per individual request to supplement your learning program. Each school is limited to up to $1,000 per calendar year.

Use your grant for classroom demonstration kits, classroom science supplies, or other materials to enhance the teaching-and learning-of science, mathematics, and related technology. Requests are due 9 weeks before the planned purchase date.

Center for Mathematics and Science Education
http://www.unc.edu/depts/cmse/grantopp.html
Amount: Varies
A thorough list of grant opportunities for professional development, curriculum development, classroom materials, etc.

DonorsChoose
http://www.donorschoose.org/locale4/index.php
Amount: varies
DonorsChoose matches teachers with innovative projects with people or organizations who are interested in funding the projects.

eSchool News
http://www.eschoolnews.com/
Amount: Varies
This site contains a plethora of information on funding sources as well as free newsletters.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
http://www.nctm.org/met.aspx?ekmensel=c580fa7b_44_188_btnlink
Amount: Varies
Mathematics Education Trust (MET) awards and grants to fund special projects that enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics.
All 2008�09 applications must be postmarked by November 2, 2007.
Applications for the 2008�09 Prospective Secondary Teacher Course Work Scholarship must be postmarked by May 9, 2008.

National Science Teachers Association
http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx
Amount: Varies
NSTA award, grants, and competition page
Includes information on

Vernier Technology Award
Robert H. Carleton Award
Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Award
DCAT Making a Difference Award
Distinguished Teaching Awards
Distinguished Service to Science Education Awards
Ciba Exemplary Middle Level and High School Science Teaching Award
Gustav Ohaus Awards for Innovations in Science Teaching
Ciba Exemplary Middle Level and High School Principal Awards
Shell Science Teaching Award
Estes Rocketry / Space Foundation Educator Award
Science Screen Report Award
Toyota TAPESTRY Grant Program
ExploraVision Awards
Delta Education/CP Science Education Award for Excellence in Inquiry-based Science Teaching
Distinquished Informal Science Education Award
Faraday Science Communicator Award

National Weather Association
http://www.nwas.org/grants/solhirsch.php
Expiration: 08/01/2010
Amount: $500
Sol Hirsch Education fund - $500 grants are available annually from the NWA to help improve the education of their students in meteorology.

Applications are due August 1st of each year.

Outstanding Young Educators Award
http://www.ascd.org/programs/Outstanding_Young_Educator_Award/Outstanding_Young_Educator_Award_Program.aspx
Eligibility: under 40 years of age
Amount: $10,000
Nominations for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's Outstanding Young Educator Award must be made before April 15th and October 15th of each year. To be eligible, teachers and administrators must be under 40 years of age and "demonstrate exemplary commitment and exceptional contribution to the profession." Educators can work with any grade level or with any subject area. For the current award, nominations may be made beginning in March 2008. For additional information, email oyea@ascd.org. In addition to a $10,000 check, the winner is honored with a personal profile in Educational Leadership magazine, an all-expense paid trip for the winner and a guest to the ASCD annual conference, professional development opportunities, membership in ASCD, and worldwide recognition in the education community.

SACP Elementary/Middle School Science Equipment Grant
http://www.sacp.org/
Eligibility: K-8 teachers in specific counties in OH, PA, WV
Amount: up to $500
The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh invites Elementary/Middle School Teachers in specific counties in OH, PA, and WV to apply for science equipment grants for the 2004/2005 school year. At least 60 eligible schools submitting proposals will receive grants. See their web site for the application form.

SchoolGrants
http://www.schoolgrants.org/index.htm
Amount: Varies
Lists grant opportunities as well as grant-writing tips and sample proposals.

Texas Instruments Funding Resources
http://education.ti.com/grants
Amount: Varies
Use this link to identify and apply for grants and other funding opportunities from the federal government and private foundations. TI has collected a list of major funding opportunities for education as well as guidelines and tips that will help you become a grant writing expert. The grant information is updated quarterly.

The Foundation Center for Grantmakers
http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/
Amount: Varies
A clearing house for available money from foundations and grants.

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
http://www.hewlett.org
Amount: Varies
Focuses on improving technology applications in education.

US Department of Education Technology Grants
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/edgrants.html
Amount: Varies
List of technology grants available through the office of educational technology.

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