Up to $600,000 to support recruiting and retaining multicultural scholars

Up to $600,000 to support recruiting and retaining multicultural scholars Multicultural Scholars Program Organization: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Eligibility: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Grant Value: $20,000-$600,000 Grant Deadline: Monday August 22nd, 2011 The purpose of the Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program is to provide scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, retaining, mentoring, and training committed, eligible multicultural scholars, resulting in either baccalaureate degrees within the food and agricultural sciences disciplines or the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree. The scholarships are intended to encourage outstanding students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented and underserved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) specifically for the USDA mission sciences, to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in food and agricultural sciences, or achieve a D.V.M. that would lead to a diverse and highly skilled work force. Applications are sought for student education that will: (i)prepare graduates to meet the demand for highly qualified personnel entering the STEM workforce within the food and agricultural sciences domain; (ii)pipeline more undergraduates into graduate education in USDA mission sciences; (iii)contribute to the reduction of the disparity among underrepresented and underserved populations entering graduate schools to reflect the demographics of this country and enable the American system of higher education to remain globally competitive; (iv)promote student success within food, agricultural and related science disciplines at the undergraduate/d.v.m. level; and (v)focus on student learning, academic preparation, social support structure, and professional mentoring to ensure entry into food and agricultural sciences areas and completion of graduate education or high level of competitiveness for the workforce. http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/multicultural_scholars.html Up to $200,000 for planning and implementation of charter schools Charter Schools Program Grants to Non-State Educational Agencies for Planning, Program Up to $150,000 for developing people's garden People's Garden Grant Program 1

Organization: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Eligibility: State governments County governments City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals Grant Value: $150,000 Grant Deadline: Friday August 26th, 2011 NIFA announces the availability of grant funds and requests applications for the People's Garden Grant Program (PGGP) for fiscal year (FY) 2011 to facilitate the creation of produce, recreation, and/or wildlife gardens in urban and rural areas, which will provide opportunities for sciencebased informal education. This program is a joint initiative supported by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Food and Nutritional Service, Forest Service, and Natural Resources Conservation Service, in addition to NIFA. Successful applicants will provide micro-subgrant support to smaller local projects. This notice identifies the objectives for PGGP projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and applicants, and the application forms and associated instructions needed to apply for a PGGP grant. NIFA additionally requests stakeholder input from any interested party for use in the development of the next RFA for this program.in addition, in order to answer questions that you may have concerning this RFA and the pending project, NIFA will host a teleconference on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). For those unable to participate in the call, NIFA will post a summary of the questions and the information provided to our website, http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/peoples_garden/peoples_garden.html. To participate in the teleconference, please call toll-free (888) 858-2144; the access code is 1059897. http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/peoples_garden.html $5,000 for teachers that demonstrate leadership Integrated Project Management Company, Inc. Leadership Education Grant Organization: Integrated Project Management Company, Inc. Eligibility: The applicant must be a grade 9-12 certified teacher working at a Chicago school. Grant Value: $5,000 Grant Deadline: Thursday September 15th, 2011 2

Because IPM believes that education is vital to the formation of leaders and good citizens, and an integral part of economic survival for individuals as well as communities and our country, it has created the IPM Leadership Education Grant. This grant will be awarded to a high school teacher who demonstrates outstanding leadership, honesty, and integrity, and presents a plan that will instill these traits in his/her students. The purpose of this grant is to provide funds for a classroom teacher who has an innovative, meritorious idea that will advance leadership, citizenship, and service. A qualifying project would make creative use of teaching aids or activities and approach the subject matter from an imaginative angle. http://www.ipmcinc.com/educational_grant/ Up to $1 million to expand knowledge of education at all levels Education Research Training Program Organization: Department of Education Eligibility: Applicants that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, non-profit and for-profit organizations and public and private agencies and institutions, such as colleges and universities. Grant Value: up to $1 million Grant Deadline: Thursday September 22nd, 2011 The Director of the Institute of Education Sciences (Institute) announces the Institute's FY 2012 competitions for grants to support education research and special education research. The Director takes this action under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, title I of Public Law 107-279. The intent of these grants is to provide national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding of education from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education. Purpose of Program: The central purpose of the Institute's research grant programs is to provide parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public with reliable and valid information about education practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to education opportunities for all students. In carrying out its grant programs, the Institute provides support for programs of research in areas of demonstrated national need. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.305A. Applications for grants under the Education Research, Education Research Training, Research on Statistical and Research Methodology in Education, and 3

Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Policies competitions, CFDA Numbers 84.305A, 84.305B, 84.305D, and 84.305E, and for grants under the Special Education Research, Special Education Research Training, and Special Education Research and Development Centers competitions, CFDA Numbers 84.324A, 84.324B, and 84.324C must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e- mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant applications for the Education Research, Education Research Training, Research on Statistical and Research Methodology in Education, Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Policies, Special Education Research, Special Education Research Training, and Special Education Research and Development Centers competitions at http://www.grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for each competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.324, not 84.324A). http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2011-03-03/pdf/2011-4821.pdf Up to $700,000 for education research Education Research and Special Education Research Grant Programs Organization: Institute of Education Sciences Eligibility: Institute of Education Sciences (Institute) requests applications for research projects that will contribute to its education research programs in Reading and Writing; Mathematics and Science Education; Cognition and Student Learning; Social and Behavioral Context for Academic Learning; Education Technology; Effective Teachers and Effective Teaching; Improving Education Systems: Policies, Organization, Management, and Leadership; Postsecondary and Adult Education; Early Learning Programs and Policies; and English Learners Grant Value: $100,000-$700,000 Grant Deadline: Thursday September 22nd, 2011 The Institute solicits projects to explore the relations between education outcomes and malleable factors (i.e., factors that can be changed, such as child behaviors, teachers' practices, school management practices, and education programs and policies), as well as mediators or moderators of those relations. Exploring the relations between malleable factors and education outcomes is translational research; it is intended to inform the development of interventions (e.g., programs, 4

practices, or policies) that can improve education outcomes or to identify the conditions that are associated with better implementation of interventions. Exploratory research can also be used to identify existing practices, programs, or policies that are associated with better education outcomes. The results from this work may either inform the development of interventions or lead to evaluations of interventions to determine whether they are the actual cause of the better outcomes, as opposed to some other factor that has yet to be uncovered. http://ies.ed.gov/funding/12rfas.asp Travel and Training money for female student athletes Women's Sports Foundation Grants Organization: Women's Sports Foundation Eligibility: 1.Individual applicants and all members of a team must be female U.S. citizens or legal residents and be eligible to compete for a U.S. national team. 2.Those that have amateur status. 3.Those that demonstrate the ability, based on competitive record and years in training, to reach and compete at an elite level. Those that have competed regionally (outside their state), nationally and/or internationally and/or are ranked by a national governing body. 4.Those that have a successful competitive record within their sport and/or age group. 5.In order to qualify for a team application, a team must consist of two or more females. 6.An individual or team may be awarded only one grant per calendar year and a maximum of three grants to an individual or team in a lifetime. Who is not eligible to apply? 1.High school, college, university or community recreation sports team. 2.Any athlete who is a member of a team already applying for a team grant may not also apply for an individual grant in the same grant period. Grant Value: travel and training costs Grant Deadline: Friday September 23rd, 2011 The Goal Of The Fund Is To Provide Direct Financial Assistance To Aspiring Female Athletes Who Are U.S. Citizens Or Legal Residents. http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/home/programs/travel-and-training-fund/how-to-apply Up to $176,000 for instrumental music programs 5

Melody Program Grant Organization: Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation Eligibility: Public, private and charter schools may apply, however, schools must be Title 1 or serve a population of at least 40% that qualify for the National Lunch Program. Schools must have an established instrumental music program (i.e. concert band, marching band, jazz band and/or orchestra) that is at least three years old. If your school offers Orff/classroom music only, it is NOT eligible to apply. Schools must have an existing inventory of instruments. Grant Value: $5,000-$176,000 Grant Deadline: Thursday September 29th, 2011 Applications to the Melody and Special Project programs are made available by invitation only. If your program meets the criteria below, you may submit an online Pre-Qualification form to be considered for an invitation. Please be sure to submit the appropriate Pre-Qualification form for the program that you are eligible for. Pre-Qualification forms will be available until September 29, 2011. Public, private and charter schools may apply, however, schools must be Title 1 or or serve a population of at least 40% that qualify for the National Lunch Program. Schools must have an established instrumental music program (i.e. concert band, marching band, jazz band and/or orchestra) that is at least three years old. If your school offers Orff/classroom music only, it is NOT eligible to apply. Schools must have an existing inventory of instruments. Schools must apply separately (please provide information for the applying school only, do not include information for other schools within the district even if the music teacher teaches at more than one school). Teachers that teach at more than one school within the school district can only apply for one school per grant cycle. Full or partial requests may be awarded consisting of new and/or refurbished instruments Melody Program Helps K-12 School Instrumental Music Programs That Take Place During The Regular School Day http://www.mhopus.org/ 6

Trips to Arctic and Antarctic to improve polar science education Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating Arctic Research Grant Organization: PolarTREC Eligibility: K-12 U.S. educators, informal educators and college level educators Grant Value: PolarTREC field experiences are covered by the program and program partners, including transportation to and from the field site, food, lodging, and substitute teacher costs. Grant Deadline: Friday September 30th, 2011 PolarTREC (Teachers And Researchers Exploring And Collaborating) is currently accepting applications from teachers for the sixth year of teacher research experiences. Teachers are invited to submit an application to participate in field research learning experiences during the 2012 (usually Arctic) or 2012-2013 (usually Antarctic) field seasons. The goal of PolarTREC is to advance polar science education and understanding by bringing K- 12 educators and polar researchers together through hands-on field experiences. http://www.polartrec.com/teachers/application/2012 Up to $1000 for integrating arts into education P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education Grant Organization: P. Buckley Moss Foundation For Children's Education Eligibility: K-12 teachers Grant Value: $100-$1000 Grant Deadline: Friday September 30th, 2011 The P. Buckley Moss Foundation For Children's Education has grants available up to $1,000 to be awarded in 2011 to educators who need assistance to further their program goals. Applications may be made for a grant up to $1,000 to support a new or evolving program that integrates the arts into educational programming. The purpose is to aid and support teachers who wish to establish an effective learning tool using the arts in teaching children who learn differently. 7

http://mossfoundation.org/national-educators-awards-and-grants Up to $20,000 for matching book grants Matching Book Grants Organization: Literacy Empowerment Foundation Eligibility: Schools Grant Value: $100.00-$20,000.00 Grant Deadline: Friday September 30th, 2011 A school can now order $40,000.00 worth of books and pay only $20,000.00. (Any amount purchased from $100.00 to $20,000.00 will be matched.) You can view the titles in each collection available in the Matching Book Grant program by clicking on the individually highlighted collections. Matching Book Grants allow your school to double its purchasing power. This is a limited time offer that requires no special screening or applications. http://www.lefbooks.org $20K and travel for moms who want to make a difference Mom Congress School Transformation Grant Organization: Parenting Magazine Eligibility: Moms Grant Value: $20,000 Grant Deadline: Friday September 30th, 2011 Each year, Parenting chooses 51 outstanding mom education advocates -- one from each state and Washington, D.C. -- from essays submitted at Parenting.com to win an all-expense paid trip to attend the annual Mom Congress on Education and Learning conference at Georgetown University. During the event, the moms meet with the country's most prominent education and 8

advocacy leaders to discuss the importance of family engagement in helping American achieve its education goals. http://www.parenting.com/mom-congress/contest Help in creating summer journalism workshops Dow Jones News Fund High School Journalism Workshop Grants Organization: DJNF Eligibility: Journalism teachers and students Grant Value: Workshop attendance Grant Deadline: Saturday October 1st, 2011 This fund aims to help create opportunities for students who would otherwise lack training or who face barriers to pursuing careers in journalism. http://www.newsfund.org/uploads/2010workshopguidelines.pdf $10K for STEM competition Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology Organization: College Board and the Siemens Foundation Eligibility: High school students Grant Value: 10 awards of $1,000 Grant Deadline: Monday October 3rd, 2011 This competition is dedicated to providing scholarships and increasing access to higher education for talented mathematics, science, engineering, and technology students in the United States. http://www.collegeboard.com/siemens/index.html 9

Up to $5,000 for one-time project needs Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant Program Grant Organization: Lowe's Charitable And Educational Foundation Eligibility: Any individual public K-12 school or non-profit parent group associated with that public K-12 school. Parent groups that are applying (PTO, PTA, etc.) must have an independent EIN and official 501c(3) status from the IRS. Grant Value: $2,000-$5,000 Grant Deadline: Friday October 14th, 2011 For more than 60 years, Lowe's has supported the communities we call home. At a time when schools and community groups are struggling to make ends meet, Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation recognizes that we must increase our focus on basic, one-time project needs. Again, this year, we challenge ourselves to seek ways to provide the tools that help our educators and parent groups through these challenging times efficiently and with the greatest impact. In 2011-2012, basic needs will take priority. Please keep this focus in mind as you apply for a Toolbox for Education Grant in the 2011-2012 academic year. Thank you. http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/index.html $4,000 for Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange Program Grant Organization: Academy For Educational Development Eligibility: U.S. citizens fluent in English who hold at least a Bachelor's degree and have a current full-time teaching assignment in the U.S. or one of it's territories and have been teaching for at least five years. Grant Value: $4,000 Grant Deadline: Saturday October 15th, 2011 The Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange Program Provides Opportunities For Teachers To Participate In Direct Exchanges Of Positions With Colleagues From Other Countries For A Semester Or A Year. By Living And Working Abroad, Exchange Teachers Gain An 10

Understanding And Appreciation Of Different Educational Systems And Cultures, And Enrich Their Schools And Communities By Providing Students With New Perspectives About The World In Which They Live. http://www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org/cte.cfm $10,000 for an outstanding science teacher Shell Science Teaching Award Grant Organization: National Science Teachers Association Eligibility: K-12 classroom science teachers Grant Value: $10,000 Grant Deadline: Monday October 17th, 2011 This award recognizes one outstanding classroom science teacher (K-12) who has had a positive impact on his or her students, school, and community through exemplary classroom science teaching http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx?lid=tnavhp#shell Up to $10,000 for child welfare and education Children's Health & Wellness Grants Organization: Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation Eligibility: Nonprofits Grant Value: Multiple awards of $1,000 each Grant Deadline: Friday October 28th, 2011 The mission of the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation is to make life more bearable for children, families, and pets in need of the kindness of others. Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation will make grants to qualified nonprofit organizations that support the health 11

and wellness of children and families, the care and welfare of animals, and the promotion of literacy and education for all. http://www.buildabear.com/shopping/contents/content.jsp?catid=400002&id=700013 $7500 for establishing an entrepreneurial-based class Leavey Awards Grant Organization: Freedoms Foundation Of Valley Forge Eligibility: The candidate must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident employed full-time as an educator at an accredited American school (grades K-12), college or university Grant Value: $7,500 Grant Deadline: Tuesday November 1st, 2011 The candidate must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident employed full-time as an educator at an accredited American school (grades K-12), college or university. The application must conceive and implement an 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. http://www.freedomsfoundation.org/leavy-awards.cfm $21,000 in cash and classroom equipment Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards Organization: Vernier/NSTA Eligibility: Current K-12 or higher ed science teachers Grant Value: Seven awards of up to $3,000 each Grant Deadline: Thursday November 3rd, 2011 12

The Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards promote the innovative use of data-collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or other handheld in the science classroom. Each award will consist of $1,000 in cash for the teacher, $1,000 in Vernier Products, and up to $1,000 toward expenses to attend the annual NSTA National Convention. http://www.vernier.com/grants/nsta.html Multiple mathematics award opportunities The Mathematics Education Trust's Various Funding Opportunities Organization: The Mathematics Education Trust Grant Value: Varies; see announcements for details Grant Deadline: Friday November 11th, 2011 The Mathematics Education Trust channels the generosity of contributors through the creation and funding of grants, awards, honors, and other projects that support the improvement of mathematics teaching and learning. http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=198 Up to $250K to help disadvantaged students Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Improving Community Education Grants Organization: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Eligibility: Varies; see website Grant Value: 25-100 awards ranging from $15,000-$250,000 Grant Deadline: Saturday December 31st, 2011 This program seeks to ensure that education serves as a pathway out of poverty by advancing systemic changes that improve educational policies and practices, particularly for children and families living in low-income communities. 13

http://www.mott.org/about/programs/pathwaysoutofpoverty/improvingcommunityeducation.aspx $1000 for applying ideas from "Failure to Promise" From Failure to Promise k-12 Educator's Grant Organization: Dr. C Moorer & Associates Eligibility: U.S. educators in K-12 Schools and libraries. Teachers of literacy, math, science, and or technology. Grant Value: $1000 Grant Deadline: Tuesday July 31st, 2012 To Assist Educators In Moving Students From "Failure To Promise" In Literacy. Math, Science, And Or Technology. http://www.fromfailuretopromise.com/k-12--educator-s-literacy-grant.html Up to $100,000 for great mathematics implementation plans I CAN Learn Site License Grants Organization: I CAN Learn Eligibility: Applicants must: apply grant award to a minimum three year I CAN Learn Site License commitment for program implementation Grant Value: up to $100,000 Grant Deadline: Wednesday August 15th, 2012 To be considered, all Applicants must: (1) Apply Grant Award to a minimum three year I CAN Learn Site License commitment for program implementation; (2) Identify program funding source(s), excluding grant award amount; (3) Use I CAN Learn Site License 14

to deliver core instruction (>60%) to identified population; (4) Provide comprehensive Narrative Summary consisting of: (a) Statement of program goals and objectives, (b) Targeted grade levels/courses, including complete student population(s), (c) Identification of Implementation Manager/Facilitator for each site, (d) Effective plan for before school and/or after school use, (e) Commitment to coordinate comprehensive support schedule for Training and Core Support Meetings; (5) Letters of Implementation Commitment by vested personnel, i.e. District and Site Administrators, Coaches, and Teachers; (6) Meet the minimum system requirements. To be considered, all Applicants must: (1) Apply Grant Award to a minimum three year I CAN Learn Site License commitment for program implementation;(2) Identify program funding source(s),excluding grant award amount;(3) Use I CAN Learn Site License to deliver core instruction (>60%) to identified population;(4) Provide comprehensive Narrative Summary consisting of: (a) Statement of program goals and objectives,(b) Targeted grade levels/courses, including complete student population(s),(c) Identification of Implementation Manager/Facilitator for each site, (d) Effective plan for before school and/or after school use,(e) Commitment to coordinate comprehensive support schedule for Training and Core Support Meetings; (5) Letters of Implementation Commitment by vested personnel, i.e. District and Site Administrators, Coaches, and Teachers; (6) Meet the minimum system requirements. I CAN Learn Site License Grants Will Be Awarded To Schools And/ Or School Districts With Good Mathematics Implementation Plans In Place For The 2011-2012 School Year. http://www.icanlearn.com/ 15