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INDEX OF FUNDING RESOURCES

NOTE: Some federal and private grant listings in this document may have expired deadlines. We continue to include these listings because the funding resource is highly likely to be re-opened for grant competition in future years. Along with the descriptive information provided, the funding opportunity listed contains both contact information and links that may assist you in your research. From a grant writing perspective, it may take almost a year to prepare, submit, and receive a response from the funding source. Therefore, reviewing both expired grants and awarded grants may be helpful in preparing for future funding applications. For more information on grant writing strategies, view our Successful Grant Writing Strategies document available on our website. Grants for teachers/students are noted with color.

Source Federal Federal Federal Federal Federal Federal Federal Federal Private Private Private Private Private

Title 2009-2012 Title I, Part D - Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent or At-Risk 2010-2011 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Title IV, Part B) 2010-2011 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (PL 109-270 Formula Grant) 2010-2011 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (PL 109-270) 2009-2011 MD ARRA Educational Technology State Grants 2010-2011 Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies (Title I, Part A) 2010-2011 Individual with Disabilities Education Act (Part B, Section 611) 2010-2011 Maryland Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Focus on Mathematics (Year 6) AAUW Community Action Grants American Honda Foundation American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Classroom Grants Amgen Foundation AP Fellows Program General Education

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Date Title/URL Description Application Information Contact Information

Federal Sources
2009 Deadline: 6/18/09 2009-2012 Title I, Part D Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent or At-Risk http://www.marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/divisions/superintenden t/grants/overview NCLB Site: http://www.marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/programs/esea/?WBC MODE=Presen%25%25%25%3e %25%25%3e%25%3e 2010-2011 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Title IV, Part B) 2010) http://www.marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/programs/21centuryco mmunity/?WBCMODE=presen%2 5%3e%25%3e%25%3e%25%3e% 25 http://www.marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/divisions/superintenden t/grants/overview Title I Part D extends educational services and learning time for neglected or delinquent children and youth in local juvenile institutions, community day programs, and alternative education programs. The program supports partnerships between local school systems and locally operated correctional facilities to prepare youth in these facilities for high school completion, training, and employment and to operate dropout prevention programs. Levels: K-12 Amounts: $700,000 Grant estimated range is $15,000-$450,000. Each eligible entity that receives an award from the state may use the funds to carry out a broad array of before- and after-school activities (including those held during summer recess periods) to advance student achievement. These activities include: -Remedial-education activities and academicenrichment learning programs, including those which provide additional assistance to students to allow the students to improve their academic achievement; -Mathematics and science-education activities; -Arts and music-education activities; -Entrepreneurial-education programs; -Tutoring services, including those provided by senior-citizen volunteers, and mentoring programs; -Programs that provide after-school activities for limited English-proficient students and that emphasize language skills and academic achievement; -Recreational activities; -Telecommunications and technology education programs; -Expanded library service hours; -Programs that promote parental involvement 8.31.11 Instructions: Application closed. Special Notes: Eligible entities are: Local Education Agencies with correctional facilities inclusive of local juvenile correctional institutions. William T. Cohee, Ed.D. Neglected and Delinquent Programs Phone: (410) 767-0945 Fax: (410) 333-8010 [email protected] s District Grant Coordinators are listed at : http://www.marylandpublics chools.org/MSDE/divisions/ superintendent/grants/LEA +Grant+Contacts Kelly Coates Afterschool Programs Coordinator Youth Development Branch 21st Century Community Learning Centers Maryland State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 767-0561 Fax: (410) 333-8010 [email protected] s

2011 Deadline 4/4/11

Instructions: Application is available as a link from the Superintendents grant page. Special Notes: Grantees consist of schools, local school systems, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations.

District Grant Coordinators are listed at : http://www.marylandpublics chools.org/MSDE/divisions/ superintendent/grants/LEA +Grant+Contacts

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Date Title/URL Description and family literacy; -Programs that provide assistance to students who have been truant, suspended, or expelled to allow them to improve their academic achievement; -Drug- and violence-prevention programs; -Counseling programs; and -Character-education programs. Levels: K-12 Amounts: $2,700,000, with a grant range of $50,000 to $400,000 per year for three years. Perkins IV focuses the Federal investment in career-technical education on high-quality programs that:1) Integrate academic and career-technical education through a coherent sequence of courses;2) Promote student attainment of challenging academic and career-technical standards;3) Link careertechnical education at the secondary and postsecondary level through career-technical programs of study;4) Provide students with strong experience in, and understanding of, all aspects of an industry to include work-based learning;5) Address the needs of individuals who are members of special populations;6) Involve parents, employers, labor organizations, and representatives of special populations;7) Provide strong linkages between secondary and postsecondary education;8) Develop, improve and expand the use of technology; and9) Provide professional development for secondary and postsecondary teachers, faculty, administrators, and career guidance and academic counselors, in the areas of integration, best practices, and the use of scientifically based research data to improve career-technical education. Levels: Senior High, Higher Education Application Information Contact Information

2011 Deadline 5/26/11 (FY12 Perkins Plan due)

2010-2011 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (PL 109270 Formula Grant) http://www.marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/divisions/careertech/car eer_technology/ http://www.marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/divisions/careertech/car eer_technology/funding_reporting/ perkins_IV_secondary

Instructions: Application closed. Special Notes: For 2011-2012, the Perkins Plan is due 5/26/11. It is unclear from documents whether this is for returning grantees or new applicants, or both. Contact Perkins IV office for more information.

Pat Mikos Program Manager CTE Student and Assessment Services Branch Division of Career and College Readiness Maryland State Dept of Ed 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)767-0186 Fax 410-333-2099 [email protected]

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Date Title/URL Description Application Information Contact Information

2010 Deadline: 3/26/10

2010-2011 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (PL 109270) http://www.marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/divisions/careertech/car eer_technology/funding_reporting/ perkins_IV_secondary.htm http://www.marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/divisions/careertech/ 2009-2011 MD ARRA Educational Technology State Grants http://www.marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/programs/arra/etsg http://www.marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/programs/technology/te chfunding/ed_tech_program.htm

Amounts: $16, 900,000 Materials and supplies to support curriculum development and professional development; purchasing of equipment for instruction that supports MSDE approved CTE Programs of Study and List A programs. Levels: Senior High, Higher Education

Instructions: Application closed. Special Notes: N/A

Division of Career and College Readiness Maryland State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 767-0518

Amounts: $700,000

ARRA- no future funds anticipated ARRA funding must be obligated by 9/30/11 and spent by 12/31/11. Programs must be complete by 6/30/12.

The Ed Tech ARRA funds are a one-time source of funds that supplement the regular federal FY 2009 appropriation. The primary goal of the Ed Tech program is to improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in schools. It is also designed to ensure that every student is technologically literate by the end of eighth grade and to encourage the effective integration of technology with teacher training and curriculum development to establish successful researchbased instructional methods. All Ed Tech ARRA funds are subject to the requirements in Title II, Part D, and Subpart 1 of the ESEA (Title II-D) as well as additional reporting and evaluation requirements for ARRA Ed Tech funding. Levels: Middle School-Grade 12 Amounts: $8,100,000 - One time grant award for up to 24 months, July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Funding can be used for: -Staff Salaries -Professional Development -Specific Program: Reading -Specific Program: Math

Instructions: Application closed. Special Notes: N/A

Marlene Johnson Phone: (410) 767-0447 Fax: (410) 333-2128 [email protected]. us

2010 Deadline: 8/15/10

2010-2011 Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies (Title I, Part A)

Instructions: Application closed. Special Notes: Districts must apply through 'Bridges to Excellence'. http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/

Walter Sallee Coordinator, Comprehensive Planning [email protected]

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Date Title/URL http://www.marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/programs/titleI/ Description -Community Service (before and after school programs) Levels: K-12 Amounts: $183,892,663 (2011 estimate per state budget tables) Application comment period open until 4/15/11. 2010-2011 Individual with Disabilities Education Act (Part B, Section 611) http://www.marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/divisions/superintenden t/grants/overview In general, states may use IDEA funds as a supplement to existing funds that would be used for the enhancement and equal opportunity at education allotted children between the ages of 3 and 21. Specifically, funds may be used for the following: -professional development and training of staff -to provide behavioral and mental health services for students with disabilities -to assist LEAs in strengthening and increasing sufficiently trained personnel -support capacity building activities and improve the delivery of services to students -technical assistance -expanding technological processes -improve the use of technology by students with disabilities -developing transitional programs for students with disabilities -developing and implementing programs for alternate education services for children expelled from schools, in correctional facilities, or in charter schools. -cost sharing between facilities -teacher salaries -materials, training, consultations -hiring physical therapists, psychologists, social workers, and other specialized staff. Levels: Ages 3-21 Amounts: FY2010 198,845,207 and FY2011 - $202,733,895 Instructions: Application is available for comment until 4/15/11. Special Notes: N/A Special Education Contact: Maryland State Department of Education Division of Special 200 West Baltimore Street 9th Floor Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 767-0261 Fax: (410) 333-8165 District Grant Coordinators are listed at : http://www.marylandpublicsch ools.org/MSDE/divisions/supe rintendent/grants/LEA+Grant+ Contacts Application Information programs/Bridge_to_Excellence/ Contact Information

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Date 2010 Deadline: 6/22/10 Title/URL 2010-2011 Maryland Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Focus on Mathematics (Year 6) http://www.msde.maryland.gov/MS DE/divisions/leadership/programs/ Gearup.htm Description The program will include several components, such as teacher preparation and sustained, indepth professional development for teachers of Mathematics. Supplemental services will be provided for students, including tutoring, mentoring, after-school and Saturday programs, and summer programs. Levels: Middle/Junior High, Senior High Amounts: $3,000,000 Application Information Instructions: Application closed. Special Notes: The six local school systems currently implementing a GEAR UP: Focus on Mathematics program: Allegany, Baltimore, Garrett, Prince Georges, Somerset and Wicomico County Public School Systems. Contact Information Brian Dulay Phone: (410) 767-0636 [email protected]

Private Sources
2012 Deadline: 1/15/2012 AAUW Community Action Grants http://www.aauw.org/education/fga //fellowships_grants/community_ac tion.cfm Community Action grants provide funds to individuals, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Special consideration is given to projects focused on K-12 and community college girls' and women's achievements in science, technology, engineering or math. Levels: K-12 Amounts: There are one-year and two-year grants ranging from $5,000-$10,000 Grants are provided in the fields of youth education and science education to the following: educational institutions, K-12; accredited higher education institutions (colleges and universities); community colleges and vocational or trade schools; scholarship and fellowship programs at selected colleges and/or universities or through selected nonprofit organizations; other scientific and education-related, non-profit, tax-exempt organizations; gifted student programs; media concerning youth education and/or scientific education; private, non-profit scientific and/or youth education projects; other non-profit, tax8.31.11 Instructions: Application instructions are available online. There is an eligibility test online. Special Notes: Applicants must be women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Nonprofit organizations must be based in the United States. Grant projects must have direct public impact, be nonpartisan, and take place within the United States or its territories. Iowa City Office: AAUW Educational Foundation Dept. 60 301 ACT Drive Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 Phone: (319) 337-1716, ext 60 [email protected] Request a Brochure: http://www.act.org/aauw/br ochurerequest.html Instructions: Application and information is located on the foundations website. Applicants must take the online eligibility quiz. If eligible, the applicant may register and login to the site. All applications must be submitted online. Special Notes: Organizations my only submit one request in a 12 month period. This includes colleges and universities with several departments/outreach programs Applications MUST include two years of audited financial statements examined by an independent CPA if gross revenue is Proposals must be submitted online. Support materials may be mailed to: American Honda Foundation 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746

Ongoing

American Honda Foundation http://corporate.honda.com/americ a/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf

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Date Title/URL Description exempt, institutions in the fields of youth education and scientific education; and programs pertaining to academic or curriculum development that emphasize innovative educational methods and techniques. Levels: K-12, Higher Education Amounts: Grant range is $20,000 through $60,000. AIAA advances the state of aerospace, engineering and technical leadership. Use your grant for classroom demonstration kits and science supplies, math and science software, supplies for making flying objects (what kid can resist the chance to build and launch a rocket?), supplies for robotic programs, and other materials to help you make science, mathematics, and technology come alive in your classroom. Preference will be given to proposed activities relevant to aerospace sciences and technologies similar to those defined by NASA missions, which include, but are not limited to: a. Aerospace Technology b. Earth Science c. Human Exploration and Development d. Space Science Levels: K-12 Amounts : Up to $200 for Science and Math Programs The Foundation is committed to raising the value of science literacy for both students and teachers. In this area, the Foundation seeks to identify programs that provide pivotal hands-on science experiences for students, as well as those that seek to support teacher quality and provide professional development. Application Information $500,000.00 or more. If gross revenue is less than $500,000.00 and the organization does not have audits, it may submit two years of financial statements accompanied by an independent CPAs review report instead. Contact Information

Quarterly

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Classroom Grants http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?p ageid=216

Instructions: This section of the AIAA Website requires you to log in. Directions for applying are located online. Special Notes: Please note that grants will not be considered for computer hardware, printers, cameras, equipment and general math and science supplies not tied to a specific lesson plan. Teacher must be a current AIAA Educator Associate member or an AIAA Professional member actively engaged as a K-12 classroom educator prior to receiving the grant.

Lisa Bacon [email protected] AIAA Headquarters 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Suite 500 Reston, VA 20191-4344 Phone: (703) 264-7500 or 800-639-AIAA Fax: (703) 264-7551

Ongoing

Amgen Foundation www.amgen.com/citizenship/found ation.html Science Education: http://www.amgen.com/citizenship/ science_education_giving.html

Instructions: Go to URL for application information. Submit a Letter of Inquiry. Special Notes: The Foundation awards grants to regional, national, and Europe-based nonprofit organizations that are replicable, scalable and designed to have a lasting and meaningful effect in our communities. Grants

Amgen Foundation 1 Amgen Center Drive MS 28-1-B Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-1799 For more information, please call the Amgen

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Date Title/URL Description Levels: K-12, Professional Development Amounts: Amounts awarded and time periods of grants vary widely and depend upon the scope of the project. Please see the current Amgen Foundation Contributions Report, which contains a listing of grants awarded within a given year. The AP Fellows program is an annual competitive grant program that provides scholarships for secondary school teachers to attend AP Summer Institutes. AP Summer Institutes provide an excellent opportunity for teachers to gain command of a specific AP subject and to receive up-to-date information on the latest curriculum changes. Scholarships are available to teachers from schools that serve minority or low-income students who have been traditionally underrepresented in AP courses. The $1,000 scholarships assist teachers with the cost of attending an AP Summer Institute. For a teacher to qualify s/he must teach at a school that meets at least one of the following criteria: Fifty percent or more of the student population must consist of traditionally underrepresented students of color (African American, Hispanic, or Native American) Fifty percent or more of the student population must consist of students whose average family income level is equivalent to, or below, the national annual average for a low-income family of four (approximately $36,000) Levels: Professional Development Amounts: $1000 Established in 1952 through a grant from ASM International, and supported by individual contributions, the ASM Materials Education Foundation provides for the Application Information should reflect Amgens dedication to impacting lives in inspiring and innovative ways. The Foundation is beginning its expansion to organizations chartered in Europe through a partnership with United Way Worldwide. Contact Information Foundation Hotline at 805447-4056.

2011 Deadline 2/15/11

AP Fellows Program http://professionals.collegeboard.c om/k-12/awards/ap-grants

Instructions: Instructions are located online. Special Notes: N/A

Registration for the course is located at: https://fs18.formsite.com/E quityAccess/form52461997 2/secure_index.html

2011 Deadline 5/25/11

ASM Materials Education Foundation http://asmcommunity.asminternatio

Instructions: Use the online grant application form. Please submit a two-page proposal describing a curriculum based hands-on project, involving student observations,

Living in a Material World Materials Park, OH 44073-0002

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Date Title/URL nal.org/portal/site/www/foundation/ educators/k-12-grants/ http://asmcommunity.asminternatio nal.org/portal/site/www/Foundation / Description advancement of scientific and engineering knowledge through its support of education. The Board has resolved that "preference will be given to programs which raise awareness of educational and career opportunities available in materials science and engineering through direct contact between ASM members and students." Levels: K-12 Amounts: 10 awards of $500 grants per year Teen members of the (grades 7-12) of the @15 site may nominate their schools for a Teach@15 Award. Every day teen members will be able to vote for one nominated school. At the end of each 15 day period the school with the most votes will be granted a Teach@15 Award in the form of a Best Buy Card. The winning schools will use the award to purchase any Best Buy products to help meet the need described by the Member in the online nomination form. Levels: Accredited non-profit junior or senior public, private, parochial, magnet and charter high school. Must be located in the U.S. Amounts: Top winner $1500.00, Second place $1000.00, Third place $500.00 The Boeing Company invests more than $2 million annually in this focus area, through cash grants, sponsorships and in-kind products and services. In addition, Boeing provides leadership in community conversations about education improvement and reform efforts. Boeing employees are expert in improving systems and we seek to apply those strengths to create higher quality educational opportunities for all. Application Information communication, and mathematics and science skills that will enhance their awareness of the materials around them. A one-page summary report will be required of winning proposals. Special Notes: N/A Contact Information Feel free to contact local ASM members, through their local chapters for assistance. Original, imaginative projects other teachers will want to emulate are encouraged. A good introductory site is www.crc4mse.org.

Ongoing During School Year every 15 days

Best Buy Teach Award http://www.bestbuycommunityrelations.com/teach_aw ards.htm FAQs: https://www.at15.com/contests_sc holarships/teach_rules

Instructions: Nomination guidelines available online. Special Notes: Pre-K schools/programs, elementary schools, after-school programs, colleges, universities, and vocational-technical schools are NOT eligible

Information is located online.

Ongoing

Boeing Company PrimarySecondary Education http://www.boeing.com/companyof fices/aboutus/community/focus_ob jectives.html http://www.boeing.com/companyof fices/aboutus/community/nw_regio n/wa_edu_primary.html

Instructions: Guidelines vary from state to state and are posted at: http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/about us/community/network.html Special Notes: Focus is in areas in which Boeing has operations: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, MD, MO, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT and WA. Emphasis is on sustainable, scalable and

Guidelines vary from state to state and are posted at: http://www.boeing.com/co mpanyoffices/aboutus/com munity/network.html

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Date Title/URL Description The Boeing Company promotes the development of quality learning environments in the areas of math, science, and literacy necessary for future success in the workforce and in life. They invest to: - Promote teacher professional development and improve school leadership; - Improve outcomes for the largest number of students possible, including targeted investments for underserved populations; and - Encourage school systems to adopt aligned and standard curriculum. Levels: Pre-K-Grade 12, Post-Secondary Amounts: Varies - In 2006, Boeing corporate charitable contributions totaled $51.6 million. The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on environmental projects for children and youths. All projects must: Promote understanding of environmental issues Focus on hands-on involvement Involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school) Promote interaction and cooperation within the group Help young people develop planning and problem solving skills Include adult supervision Commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation Levels: Ages 6-18 Amounts: The range of grants awarded by the Foundation is $250 - $2,500. The mission of the Education Program is to encourage the attainment of knowledge and skills and the practice of responsible citizenship through access to effective learning 8.31.11 Application Information replicable programs beyond the period of investment. Programs that are catalyst for positive and systemic change and have a broad base of community support are encouraged. Contact Information

Quarterly

Captain Planet Foundation http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/ab outUs.html

Instructions: Guidelines for applying is located on the Foundations website. Applicants must use the online application form.

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Special Notes: Previous grants can be viewed through an interactive map on the Foundations website. The geographic focus is on: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NB, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, and Canada.

Ongoing

Charles Lafitte Foundation http://www.charleslafitte.org/educa tion.html

Instruction(s Applications currently closed until Fall 2011. CLF is currently restructuring their application process. Future requests will be accepted on the CLF website via their newly

Jennifer Vertetis The Charles Lafitte Foundation 29520 2nd Ave SW Page 11

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Date Title/URL Description opportunities. The Foundation provides support for innovative programs aimed at resolving social service issues, assisting students with learning disabilities, providing technology and computer based education, creating access to education of the arts, supporting at-risk children from pre-school to college and providing learning enhancement, including the development of leadership skills. The Education Program includes support for research and conferences as well as support for programs that promote academic excellence in institutions of higher learning. Levels: PreSchool-Post-Secondary Amounts: Varies The Goldman Sachs operates a donor-advised foundation in which the firms partners recommend organizations. One focus for the program is to expand educational opportunities. Levels: Varies Amounts: Varies Application Information developed online application. Special Notes: N/A Contact Information Federal Way, WA 98023 [email protected]

Ongoing

Goldman Sachs Gives http://www2.goldmansachs.com/cit izenship/gsg/overview.html

Instructions: Specific application data is not available. Interested applicants should submit a short letter (of about two pages) describing the program or organization for which a grant is sought, its mission, accomplishments, budget size and current funding needs. Special Notes: The Foundation makes only a small number of large grants to effective, high quality organizations. Instructions: This foundation lists multiple grants. Go to website to review specific details for the grants of interest Special Notes: Applicant must be an ITEEA member and register for the ITEEA Conference. Applicant must be a teacher who is successfully integrating technology and engineering education within the school curriculum. Applicant must attend the conference awards ceremony where award is presented.

Goldman Sachs Gives 85 Broad Street 22nd Floor New York, NY 10004

Varies

ITEA International Technology Education Association http://www.iteaconnect.org/Awards /awards.htm

ITEA and its foundation, the Foundation for Technology Education (FTE), give awards, grants, and scholarships to support the advancement of technology education. FTE awards support programs that will: make our children technologically literate; transfer industrial and corporate research into our schools; produce models of excellence in technology teaching; create public awareness regarding the nature of technology education; and help technology teachers maintain a competitive edge in technology. Currently, the grant listed is:

Foundation for Technology Education 1914 Association Drive, Suite 201 Reston, VA 20191-1539 Phone: (703) 860-2100 Fax: (703) 860-0353 [email protected]

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Date Title/URL Description Pitsco/Hearlihy/FTE Grant-December 1 Application Information Contact Information

Levels: Varies Amounts: Varies InvenTeams aim to excite high school students about science, math, engineering, entrepreneurship and invention; empower students through problem solving; and encourage a sustainable culture of invention in schools and community. Levels: High School Students Amounts: Up to $10,000 each.

2011 Deadlines 4/22/11Initial application 9/9/11- Final application

Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams High School Invention Grant http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/

Instructions: Applying for an IvenTeam grant is a two-step process. The initial application is available online each fall and due in the spring (for grants awarded the following academic year). Up to 35 Excite Award recipients are selected from these applications, notified in the spring, and asked to complete a final application due in the following September. Special Notes: An extracurricular project may allot up to $2,000 of an InvenTeam grant towards a teacher's stipend; Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available. Instructions: Application is completely online. Special Notes: Teachers may apply on behalf of the schools that they work in.

The Lemelson-MIT Program Attn: Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams 77 Massachusetts Ave. Building E60-215 Cambridge, MA 021394307 Phone: (617) 452-2147 Fax: (617) 258-8276 [email protected] Ruth Aiken [email protected]

2011 Deadline 6/15/11

National Weather Association (NWA) Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants http://www.nwas.org/grants/solhirs ch.php?

Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants are awarded annually to teachers/educators of grades K-12 to help improve the education of their students, school and/or community in the science of meteorology. The Grant is intended to allow teachers to: Purchase scientific materials and / or equipment for the classroom, school or community. Begin new school and / or community science outreach and education programs. Enhance and / or expand existing meteorology / science education programs. Attend accredited courses, workshops and /or conferences related to meteorology that will significantly enhance their teaching activities. Levels: K-12 Amounts: $750

Ongoing

NEA Student Achievement Grants

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Instructions: Guidelines are located on the

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Date Title/URL Description improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged. Levels: K-12, Professional Development Amounts: $5,000 Application Information website. Applicants must apply online. Special Notes: Applicants must be practicing U.S. -public school teachers in grades PreK12, -public school education support professionals, or -faculty or staff at public higher education institutions -Especially encourages grants from teachers with less than seven years of experience in the profession -education support professionals Contact Information Attn: Student Achievement Grants 1201 Sixteenth Street NW Suite 416 Washington, DC 200363207

http://www.neafoundation.org/prog rams/StudentAchievement_Guideli nes.htm

Late fall Closed for 2011 funding

Northrop Grumman Foundation http://www.northropgrumman.com/ corporate-responsibility/corporatecitizenship/foundation.html

Providing unique education experiences related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for students and teachers is the Northrop Grumman Foundations top priority. The Foundation supports diverse and sustainable national-level programs that enhance the education experience for students and provide teachers with the training and tools they need to be successful in the classroom. There are two primary methods of giving: The Northrop Grumman Foundation Matching Gifts For Education program is an avenue that allows employees to double their contributions to qualified educational institutions. Through grants, the Foundation provides

Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, or scholars-in-residence. Although some funds may be used to support the professional development necessary to implement the project, the majority of grant funds must be spent on materials or educational experiences for students. Instructions: Grant requests should be submitted using this web site. To apply for a grant, you will be asked to enter the organizations Tax Exempt Number, which will be automatically validated with the IRS database. Special Notes: The Foundation contributes to organizations defined as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service. Proposals should address education related initiatives that promote the advancement of science, technology, engineering and math on a national level.

Log in at: http://www.cybergrants.co m/pls/cybergrants/ao_login. login?x_gm_id=2416&x_pr oposal_type_id=12364%20

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Date Title/URL Description funding to national-level STEM programming. Levels: K-12 Amounts: Varies RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of Education, Community, and Medicine/Health. The Foundation's primary interests within Education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science and reading), teacher development, literacy, and higher education. Levels: K-12 Amounts: $2,600,000. Average award size is under $25,000. Application Information Contact Information

Ongoing

RGK Foundation http://www.rgkfoundation.org

Instructions: RGK Foundation no longer accepts unsolicited grant proposals. All applicants must complete an electronic Letter of Inquiry from the Web site as the first step. RGK Foundation will entertain one electronic Letter of Inquiry (LOI) per organization in a twelve-month period. Organizations that submit unsolicited proposals will receive notification directing them to submit an electronic Letter of Inquiry via the Web site. After reading the remaining application guidelines, you may click on the link at the bottom of the page to begin. Date(s): There is no deadline for submitting an electronic Letter of Inquiry. Special Notes: Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations certified as tax exempt under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and are classified as "not a private foundation" under Section 509(a). Hospitals, educational institutions, and governmental institutions meeting these requirements are eligible to apply. Instructions: Initial contact can be made by sending a 1-2 page letter outlining the description of the project. The application can be downloaded from the website. Unless you are contacted by a Foundation trustee, communication with individual trustees regarding proposals is discouraged and will not be helpful. Special Notes: The Foundation funds nonprofit organizations located and active in

Foundation has provided an online contact at: http://www.rgkfoundation.or g/public/contact RGK Foundation 1301 West 25th Street Suite 300 Austin, TX 78705-4236 Phone: (512) 474-9298 Fax: (512) 474-7281

Bi-monthly

The Abell Foundations http://www.abell.org

The Foundation has seven broad program areas of interest: community development; workforce development; education; health and human services; conservation and environment; and arts and culture. Within these areas, the Foundation invites requests for demonstration projects, feasibility studies, strategic planning, capital improvements, criminal justice and addictions, new construction and equipment, program development and enhancements, research,

The Abell Foundation Suite 2300 111 S. Calvert Street Baltimore, MD 21202-6174 Phone: (410) 547-1300 Fax: (410) 539-6579 [email protected]

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Date Title/URL Description and program-related investments. Levels: Varies Amounts: Varies the foundation suggests your review the website to ascertain previous award amounts. The Braitmayer Foundation, located in Marion, Massachusetts, was established in 1964 through a gift from Marian S. Braitmayer. Currently seven members of the family direct the activities of the Foundation. The Foundation current interests are in: - Curricular and school reform initiatives. - Preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching. Levels: K-12, Professional Development Amounts: Grants are considered up to $35,000 and a second grant is up to $10,000. The Lawrence Foundation is a private family foundation focused on making grants to support environment, education, health, human services and other causes. The Lawrence Foundation was established in mid-2000. They make both program and operating grants and do not have any geographical restrictions on our grants. Levels: Varies Amounts: Varies - As of our June 2008 cycle, the foundation has received a total of 4,213 grant applications since the inception of the foundation and approved 294 of those applications for a total of $3,180,102. Toshiba America Foundation encourages Grants are made to nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of IRS. Application Information Maryland. However, over 95 percent of our grants are awarded to Baltimore metropolitan area organizations. Contact Information

2011 Deadline 3/15/11

The Braitmayer Foundation http://www.braitmayerfoundation.or g/

Instructions: Review website for specific application details. Applications are accepted in hard copy only (no fax or email) and must be in the foundation office by the due date. Special Notes: Unless a small percentage of the total amount requested, normally the Foundation does not make grants for childcare, pre-kindergarten, or after school programs nor for equipment including hardware, software, and books.

Sabina Taj, Advisor 6470 Freetown Road Suite 20087 Columbia, MD 21044 Phone: (410) 480-2799

2011 Deadlines 4/30/11 and 10/31/11

The Lawrence Foundation http://www.thelawrencefoundation. org/

Instructions: Applicants should use the Common Grant Application located on the website. http://www.commongrantapplication.com/ Special Notes: The Lawrence Foundation has issued a general waiver so that grantseekers will not be charged a fee for the common grant application process.

Applicants should use the Common Grant Application located on the website.

2011

Toshiba America Foundation

Instructions: Review the .pdf for detailed

Before submitting a

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Date Deadline 8/1/11 Title/URL Grants Program for 6-12 Science and Math Education http://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/upl oad/page/100045/25964_Executiv e.pdf Description projects with potential for improving classroom teaching and learning in science and mathematics. The Foundation strongly encourages projects planned and led by individual teachers or teams of teachers for their own classrooms. In addition, projects funded by the Foundation enable forward thinking teachers to use science and mathematics to engage students in positive and challenging learning experiences. Many successful grantees have designed projects that have tapped into the natural curiosity of their students, have enabled students to frame their own scientific questions, and have incorporated the expertise of community partners. Levels: Grades 6-12 Amounts: $1,000,000 Toshiba America Foundation's mission is to provide teachers with additional funds to support classroom projects. After school and summer projects, and independent study projects are not eligible. The Foundation strongly encourages projects planned and led by individual teachers or teams of teachers for their own classrooms. - Projects must occur during the school day. Before-school, afterschool or take home projects are not eligible. - Projects must be completed by May 1st so that a project final report can be submitted by May 15th. - Projects should take place over at least three class sessions. - Projects should not be based solely on the purchase of a pre-packaged kit. Levels: K-5 Amounts: Any K-5 teacher in a public or Application Information instructions for applying. Special Notes: The grants program is national in scope. Proposals are welcome from public and private (non-profit) schools throughout the United States. The Foundation has also made a special commitment to support projects in regions where Toshiba America Group companies have offices. Contact Information completed proposal, teachers are encouraged to call the Toshiba America Foundation team to discuss their project ideas. Toshiba America Foundation 1251 Avenue of Americas 41st Floor New York, NY 10020 Phone: (212) 596-0620 [email protected] m

2011 Deadline 10/1/11

Toshiba America Foundation K-5 http://www.toshiba.com/taf/k5_teac hers.jsp

Instructions: Guidelines are located on the website. Special Notes: Before submitting a completed proposal, teachers are welcome to call the Foundation to discuss their project ideas. To receive a paper copy of the application or for assistance with any questions that may arise, please call 212-596-0620.

Toshiba America Foundation 1251 Avenue of Americas 41st Floor New York, NY 10020 Phone: (212) 596-0620 [email protected] m

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Date Title/URL Description private (not-for-profit) school is eligible for a grant to support science or math education up to $1,000 for project materials only. Grants for Science Teachers program offers grants to K12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in the school and/or school district. Levels: Middle School & High School Teachers Amounts: 50 large grants ($10,000) and a minimum of 20-32 mini-grants ($2,500), totaling $550,000 in all, will be awarded this year. Application Information Contact Information

2011 Deadline 3/3/11

Toyota Tapestry for Science http://www.nsta.org/pd/tapestry/

Instructions: To apply for funding, qualified teachers must write a Toyota TAPESTRY proposal according to the proposal requirements listed online. Special Notes: The program is open to middle and high school science teachers residing within the 50 United States and U.S. territories and possessions and it is also open to elementary teachers who teach some science in the classroom or are teaching specialists. Middle and high school teachers must teach at least two science classes per day. All applicants must have at least two years science teaching experience in a K12 science not including the current school year. Instructions: Application closed, and no data is listed on future funding possibilities. Special Notes: Maryland Local School Systems are eligible to apply. The grant site is password protected.

Contact Toyota Tapestry [email protected] There is an online contact form.

State Sources
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Grants http://www.marylandpublicschools. org/MSDE/programs/stem/ Funds may be used for: Creating high school Academies and/or implementing STEM program/courses/clubs, such as Project Lead the Way : PreEngineering and Biomedical Sciences; FIRST Robotics, Internships with STEM businesses, dual enrollments Creating a pipeline for high school academies by creating/implementing programs/clubs for middle school and/or elementary school, such as dedicated STEM Exploration time, modifying curriculum to include STEM like experiences for all, FIRST LEGO League, Junior FIRST LEGO League Purchase of high level technology (not graphing calculators) Partnerships that involve scientists/engineers working with students on site or electronically Internships for students and/or teachers to work with a scientist/engineer either on site or electronically 8.31.11 Donna Clem STEM Initiatives Division of Instruction Maryland State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410-767-0441 [email protected]

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Date Title/URL Description Professional development for teachers of STEM areas that is trans-disciplinary Family involvement and enhanced communication among students, parents and school personnel Limited funds (no more than 10%) may be used for meetings and conferences. Limited funds (no more than 40% of ONE salary) may be used for staffing. Levels: K-12 Amounts: $1,300,000 - Competitive Application Information Contact Information

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