The Humane Society wants to support K-12 classroom teachers who lead innovative, standards-based programs and curricula in humane education -specifically the teaching of kindness and respect for animals and their natural habitats. Successful projects will engage students in hands-on activities that lead to the acquisition of new knowledge, awareness or self-discovery as they relate to humane education.
Eligibility: K-12 certified teachers working at a public, private or parochial school in the subject area of the project. Amount Available: Awards up to $1,000. Deadline: November 30, 2012 Click here for more information and to apply.
Children's Art Contest
The purposed of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is to engage kids grades 3-12 to create art with the theme “My Healthy Lifestyle”. The goal of the art contest is to convey messages about obesity, diet and exercise, sleep and limiting screen time. Eligibility: Public or private school or homeschooled students grades 3-12. In the event a winner is homeschooled, the matching cash prize amount will be donated to a school or a homeschooling program of the winner’s choice in the U.S.A. or the country in which the entrant resides. Amount Available: Not specified; first-place winners will receive a $500 prize, with $500 for the child’s school; a trip to attend the 2011 AAP National Conference & Exhibition in
Boston, on Saturday, October 15. The winners are provided with up to $1,000 in travel expenses to be used for airfare and meals. The AAP will make the hotel arrangements. The second-place winners will receive $250, with $250 for the child’s school. Deadline: July 16, 2012 Click here for more information and to apply.
Boston, on Saturday, October 15. The winners are provided with up to $1,000 in travel expenses to be used for airfare and meals. The AAP will make the hotel arrangements. The second-place winners will receive $250, with $250 for the child’s school. Deadline: July 16, 2012 Click here for more information and to apply.
LEGO Children's Fund
The purpose of the LEGO Children's Fund is to help children develop their creativity and learning skills through constructive play. The fund extends this commitment to local and national organizations that support innovative projects and programming to cultivate and celebrate a child's exploration of personal creativity and creative problem-solving in all forms. Areas of focus include: 1) early childhood education and development; 2) technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities;
and 3) athletic programs that focus on under served youth. Preference is given to collaborative efforts and organizations providing matching funds. Award Amount: Not specified; awards range from $500 to $5,000. Deadline: July 15, 2012 Click here for more information and to apply.
and 3) athletic programs that focus on under served youth. Preference is given to collaborative efforts and organizations providing matching funds. Award Amount: Not specified; awards range from $500 to $5,000. Deadline: July 15, 2012 Click here for more information and to apply.
National Parent Group of the Year
PTO Today wants to showcase the great work being done by parent groups across the country. All parent groups at K-12 schools are eligible. Amounts available: $8,000; grand prize: $3,000, plus a free DIRECTV system for the school, installed in up to eight rooms (valued at $3,500); runner-up: $1,000, plus a free DIRECTV system for the school, installed in up to eight rooms (valued at $3,500); winners in 8 categories: $500 each. Number of awards: 10 Deadline: May 31, 2012 Click here for more information.
ExxonMobil Foundation: Math and Science
The ExxonMobil Foundation supports programs that will help secure a better math and science standing in the world and springboard the careers that will follow. To learn more about exciting programs like the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teacher Academy and the Sally Ride Science Academy, plus a whole lot more click here.
Lois Lenski Covey Foundation Library Grant Program
The Lois Lenski Covery Foundation, Inc. annually awards grants for purchasing books published for young people preschool through grade 8. Public libraries, school libraries, and non-traditional libraries operating by 501(c)(3) agencies are eligible. The foundation provides grants to libraries that serve economically or socially at-risk children, have limited book budget, and demonstrate real need. Grants for 2012 will range from $500 to $3,000 and are specifically for book purchases, and cannot be used for administrative or operational uses. Deadline: December 15, 2012 Click here for more information and the grant application.
Breakthrough Schools
MetLife Foundation - NASSP Breakthrough Schools wants to recogniz3e high-achieving schools whoese best practices and outstanding results can inform other schools in their school improvement efforts. K-12 schools with 40% or more students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Awards are $5,000 and a feature in the association's monthly magazine. Principals of winning schools will participate in dissemination efforts at the NASSP Annual Convention. Number of Awards: Not specific. Deadline: June 30, 2012 Click here for application information.
AIAA Classroom Grants
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics encourages K-12 teachers who incorporate math, science, technology and engineering to develop projects that will enhance classroom learning. Preference is given to proposed activities relevant to aerospace sciences and technologies including aerospace technology, earth science, human exploration and development, and space science. Award Amount: Not specified. Deadline: April 30, 2012 Click here for more information.
Target Early Childhood Reading Grants
The Target Foundation supports programs such as after-school reading events and weekend book clubs. The goal of the program is to foster a love of reading and encouraging children, preschool through third grade to read together with their families. Award Amount: No specified Deadline: April 30, 2012 Click here for more information.
Fed Ex Education Grants
FedEx supports programs that address pedestrian and child safety or that enhance education in technology, global economics and trade and cultural diversity. Organizations must show evidence of competent management, low administrative and fundraising expense ratios and a nondiscriminatory program that benefits broad segments of the community. Award Amount: Not specified; awards include in-kind shipping services and the coordination of volunteer services. Deadline: Rolling basis. Click here for more information.
ING Unsung Heroes Awards
ING supports K-12 educators and their schools innovative projects through the Unsung Heroes Awards. The awards are for class projects that are short on funding but long on potential. For 15 years, and with nearly $3.5 million in awarded grants, ING Unsung Heroes has proven to be an A+ program with educators. Each year, 100 educators are selected to receive $2,000 to help fund their innovative class projects. Three of those are chosen to receive the top awards of an additional $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000. Award Amounts: Ranging from $2,000 to $25,000. Deadline: April 30, 2012. Click here for more information.
Space Foundation Teacher Scholarship
Space Foundation to support educators to participate in Space Across the Curriculum Courses. The courses provide teachers with a unique opportunity to earn credit for professional development or graduate credit toward a master’s degree. Courses include: 1) Rocketry; 2) PreK-2 Early Childhood Space Exploration; 3) Biological and Physical Research; 4) Space Technologies in the classroom; and 5) Earth Systems Science. PreK-12 educators are eligible. Awards are up to $505 per course. There is no deadline but awards are made on a first come basis. Click here for more information.
Girls in Science Grants
The Society of Women Engineers offers a grant opportunity for teachers to encourage girls to pursue engineering and technology studies. Proposals must be new, innovative programs. The program areas should be Math, Science/Environmental, and Technology. Recipients can be public schools and private/charter schools. Deadline is September 1, November 1, February 1 and May 1st. Average amount awarded is $5,000. Click here for more information.
Houston CPA Society Grants
The Houston CPA Society offers grants three times a year for math-based projects. Deadlines are the 15th of September, January and April of each year. If you are a Humble ISD teacher, please contact Jerri Monbaron before submitting a grant to the Houston CPA Society. You can find more information about this program by clicking here.
Lego Childrens Fund Grant
LEGO wants to help children develop their creativity and learning skills through constructive play. Successful applicants will propose innovative projects and programming to cultivate and celebrate a child's exploration of personal creativity and creative problem-solving in all forms. To be eligible nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status including educational institutions. Awards range from $500 to$5,000. Deadline is on a Rolling basis. Application information click here to view.
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