Grants, Awards and Contests
DELAWARE VALLEY EARTH FORCE PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS
Delaware Valley Earth Force is pleased to offer funding support for youth projects through our Youth Project Support Program. We are offering 10 Youth Project Support Awards of $250 each between now and March 28, 2008 on a rolling basis. The program is open to DVEF trained teachers who are implementing Earth Force projects in their schools. To learn more, download grant application and guidelines at http://www.earthforce.org/content/article/detail/2029.
Toyota TAPESTRY Grants Still Available
The "Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers" Program is open to middle and high school science teachers who teach at least two science classes a day and elementary classroom teachers who teach at least some science in the classroom. This year 50 large grants and a minimum of 20 mini-grants, totaling $550,000, will be awarded for K-12 science. Proposals will be accepted online until Jan. 28.
For more information:http://ecommerce2.nsta.org/toyota/.
WREN Accepting 2008 Grant Applications
The Water Resources Education Network has education grants available up to $5,000 for community-based projects. These projects should protect and improve either the drinking water source waters for the community's public drinking water system or the community's watershed. The deadline for applications is April 2.
For more information:http://wren.palwv.org/grants/local.html.
2008 Global Youth Service Day Disney Minnie Grant
Funded by the Walt Disney Company, Youth Service America is offering grants of up to $500 to support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community. Youth are encouraged to address issues such as climate change, diseases, human rights, and literacy. Applications are welcome from all countries and must be received by January 21. To learn more and download application materials, visit http://www.ysa.org/awards.
Ongoing Grants
Toshiba Large Grants
Are available to teachers of grades 7-12 and focus on mathematics and science, Deadlines: February 1 and October 1. contact information: Program Office, Toshiba America Foundation, 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 41st Fl, New York, NY 10020. www.toshiba.com/about/taf.html
Westinghouse Education Grants
Support elementary, secondary and high school programs that emphasice math and science. Deadlines: Awards made quarterly. Contact information: Lynnann S. reid, Westinhouse Charitable Giving Program, P.O. Box 355, Pittsburgh, PA 15320-0355. www.westinghousenuclear.com/E8.asp
Intel Community Grants
Fund programs located in Intel communities that improve teaching in math and science, increase classroom technology use, improve access to technology in classrooms, and encourage student to consider careers in technology related fields, particularly women and minorities. Contact information: Intel Foundation, AG6-601, 5200 NE Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497. www.intel.com/community/grants.htm
The Pfizer Foundation
Considers unsolicited grant proposals that focus on science education for students and/or teachers in communities where Pfizer is located. Contact information: Contact the community relations or public affairs representative at a Pfizer facility for additional information. www.pfizer.com/pfizer/susites/philanthropy/caring/science.education.index.jsp
Student Achievement Grants
Sponsored by the NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education funds are now available year-round. Visit the site for updated guidlines. Contact information: NEA Foundation, 1201 Sixteenth St., NW Suite 416, Washington, D.C. 20036-3207. www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm
Awards and Contests
Protect Our Watersheds' Art Contest
Pennsylvania American Water is accepting entries for its sixth annual "Protect Our Watersheds" art contest. The contest encourages 5th-grade students to utilize their artistic skills to express the importance of protecting Pennsylvania's watersheds and water resources. The deadline for submitting artwork is Feb. 8. http://www.amwater.com/awpr1/paaw/newsroom/press_releases/page16194.html