NEW Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grants for Grades K-8 Teachers

Organization: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Eligibility: Current NCTM members teaching at an NCTM member school
Value: Up to $3,000
Deadline: November 14, 2008

The purpose of this grant is to develop activities that will enable students to better appreciate and understand some aspect of geometry that is consistent with the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics of NCTM.

Contact:  http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=1324

NEW Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes

Organization: CDW-G and Discovery Education
Eligibility: K-12 schools
Value: $50,000 in technology equipment
Deadline: May 1, 2008

Each year, CDW-G and Discovery Education give educators the chance to win technology for their schools through the companies' Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes. This year, in honor of the program's sixth anniversary, CDW-G and Discovery Education will provide five winning K-12 schools with a 21^st century classroom solution valued at more than $50,000. Each solution includes 20 laptop or tablet computers, a mobile cart and three wireless access points, a video projector and printer, a document camera, an interactive whiteboard, a personal response system, educational software, and training. In addition to the five grand-prize winners, the companies will award five first prizes, consisting of either an interactive whiteboard or a video projector; 10 second prizes of a notebook computer; and five third prizes of a digital camcorder.

Contact: http://www.sfprojectignition.com/rules_regulations.html


Grants to help students pursue technical careers
Grant Title: Partners in Education
Organization: Symbol Technologies Inc.
Eligibility: K-12 schools and higher-education institutions
Value: Varies

Through Partners in Education, Symbol Technologies supports a number of educational institutions locally and nationally, but is particularly eager to assist students pursuing technical careers. Symbol prides itself upon its scientific and entrepreneurial innovations; therefore, the company is dedicated to supporting a number of initiatives that propel the continuation of research and innovation within universities and colleges, as well as other venues.

Contact: http://www.symbol.com/about/overview/overview_
community_affairs.html


Preparation for math and science careers
Grant Title: The Upward Bound Program
Organization: U.S. Department of Education

The Upward Bound Math and Science Program is designed to prepare high school students for postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the fields of math and science. Secondary schools are eligible for this grant if there are no other applicants capable of providing an Upward Bound project in the area. The grant is targeted for institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations, including community and faith-based organizations.


Contact: http://www.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/
index.htmlCourt TV/ Forensics in the Classroom
Scope: Court TV, producers of criminal science shows Forensic Files and Body of Evidence, is offering schools the chance to win a grant to implement one of its various forensic-related curriculum activities in the classroom. Those who win the grant may be able to organize a Forensics Day at their school, where Court TV staff could possibly visit to talk about forensic investigation and techniques.

Deadline: Grants awarded on a first-come, first served basis.
Funds: $1,000 to implement the curriculum.
Eligibility: Middle or high-school science teachers.
Areas: The curriculum supplements include an investigation of a trashed cafeteria, of which the evidence resembles an initiation ritual to an underground club. Students would conduct enzymes tests, and hair, blood and DNA analysis to find out who’s responsible. Other curriculum activities include handwriting analysis, a pH test and footprint castings.

Contact: Applicants should fill out an online application, located at the Web address below

Web: http://www.courttv.com/forensics_curriculum
/grant.html

$25K to form mentoring programs to teach math
Grant Title: Advancing Student Achievement Grants
Organization: The Actuarial Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada
Value: Up to $25,000 total

Through its Advancing Student Achievement program, the Actuarial Foundation awards monetary grants to schools and nonprofit groups throughout the United States and Canada. The basic requirement for schools or groups seeking funding is that they develop a viable mentoring program involving actuaries in the teaching of mathematics to children in private or public schools. The program brings together actuaries and educators in local classroom environments with the belief that interaction with real-world mentors will boost students' interest and achievement in math. The Actuarial Foundation provides a local network of actuaries ready to participate, as well as suggestions on how to integrate math concepts from the workplace into the classroom. Groups applying for grants will be given wide latitude in designing programs that enhance learning and create a "love of math" in each student.

Contact: asa@actfnd.org
http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/grant/index.html

Funds for improving teaching and learning with technology
Grant Title: AT&T Foundation Grants
Organization: The AT&T Foundation
Eligibility: K-12 and higher education
Value: Varies

The AT&T Foundation awards grants to education projects that focus on improving the quality of teaching and learning through the effective use of technology; developing workforce skills for the information technology industry; and advancing diversity in education and the workplace, especially in the fields of science, math, engineering, and technology. Accredited public and private elementary and secondary schools, accredited public and private two- and four-year institutions of higher education, and educational nonprofit organizations are eligible for consideration. AT&T funds are typically distributed through invitational programs or through projects that it proactively develops with nonprofit organizations. Unsolicited applications are reviewed, but rarely are supported. Those who wish to submit an unsolicited proposal should send a brief letter of introduction and description of their organization and project t Secretary, AT&T Foundation, 32 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10013.

Contact:  http://www.att.com/foundation

$5,000 per award for innovative math and science projects
Grant Title: Program for 7-12 Math and Science Education
Organization: Toshiba America Foundation
Eligibility: Educators in grades 7-12
Value: $5,000 per award; number of awards varies

The Toshiba America Foundation is a nonprofit grant-making organization dedicated to supporting science and math education in the U.S. The foundation contributes to the quality of science and mathematics education by investing in projects designed by classroom teachers to improve instruction for students in grades 7-12. The foundation awards grants of $5,000 on a rolling basis. For grants of more than $5,000, applications are due Feb. 1 and Aug. 1 of each year.

Contact:  http://www.toshiba.com/taf/25964_Executive.pdf

Funds to foster girls' and minorities' interest in math and science
Grant Title: RGK Foundation Grants
Organization: The RGK Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and districts
Value: Varies

The RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of education, community, and medicine or health. The foundation's primary interests within education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science, and reading or literacy), after-school tutoring and enrichment, integrating technology into the curriculum, teacher development, and higher education. The foundation is particularly interested in programs that attract female and minority students into the fields of mathematics, science, and technology. The foundation does not consider unsolicited grant proposals; instead, applicants are required to submit an electronic Letter of Inquiry on the foundation's web site. Letters of Inquiry are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so there is no deadline for submission. The foundation will respond to letters by eMail within three weeks to let applicants know if they should submit a formal proposal.

Contact: Jami Hampton, (512) 474-9298, jhampton@rgkfdn.org
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/guidelines.php

$10 million to help K-12 schools enhance their web sites
Grant Title: Internet Technology Grants
Organization: eProfessional Association
Eligibility: K-12 schools and districts
Value: $500 to $100,000 per award

eProfessional Association, the nonprofit arm of Minnesota-based Distributed Website Corp., is providing $10 million in grants for web-based applications to help K-12 schools and districts add new features to their existing school web sites. For the grant process, eProfessional Association will conduct a needs assessment with the requesting organization's technology or administrative staff. Only schools that are found to benefit from reduced operational costs as a result of the technology will be provided with grants. Grants range from $500 to $100,000 depending upon the applicant's need. Applicants are required to contribute a portion of the cost, which will be determined based on the school's financial capability.

Contact: Mark Kevitt, (507) 453-5153, Mark@eProfessionalAssoc.org
http://www.eProfessionalAssoc.org

SOFTWARE

Free Adobe software for improving K-12 student performance
Grant Title: Adobe Software Donation
Organization: Adobe Systems Inc.
Eligibility: Schools and nonprofits
Value: Software

Adobe Systems Inc. supports K-12 schools and nonprofits by donating up to four packages of its latest software. Eligible organizations have a core mission that focus on at least one of the following: improving K-12 student performance; developing curriculum for K-12 classrooms; developing and providing K-12 teacher training and development; and working to prevent hunger and homelessness. The program is managed by Gifts In Kind International. Requests are reviewed every other month based on the primary services the organization provides. Organizations may only apply once in a 12-month period.

Contact:  http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/philanthropy/software.html

Free web site content management software
Grant Title: School Homepage Offer
Organization: webEdition Software Ltd.
Eligibility: Schools in North America
Value: Free software valued at $249 U.S.

webEdition Software Ltd. is offering its web site content management system (CMS) software for free to schools throughout North America to help schools build current and informative web sites for teachers, administrators, students, and parents alike. North American primary and secondary schools who apply will receive full access to webEdition's Standard Version of their software at no cost. All other webEdition products and modules can be purchased for research and teaching purposes at a discount of 25 percent off of the regular purchase price.

Contact:  http://www.webedition-cms.com/education/home_page_offer

$500,000 in subscriptions to web-based instructional software
Grant Title: "I Will LEARN Today!" Grant Program
Organization: LearningStation Inc.
Eligibility: K-12 schools or districts interested in using technology to enhance teaching and learning
Value: $500,000 total

LearningStation Inc., a provider of customized web-based desktops for teaching and learning, has initiated a grant program entitled "I Will LEARN Today!" Through this program, LearningStation will provide grants for schools to receive access to the company's Education Desktop. The Education Desktop gives students and teachers access to a comprehensive suite of instructional programs, software content, and professional development programs of their school's choice; schools can choose from more than 12,000 programs from 75 content publishers. This desktop portal also gives administrators tools to track and report on program use, features password-protected access to all content titles, and includes features for file storage, eMail, and many other functions. LearningStation will provide $500,000 worth of subscriptions to this web service to K-12 schools or districts chosen to receive the grant. The number of LearningStation subscriptions grant recipients will get varies according to their circumstances.

Contact:  http://www.learningstation.com/grantapp

Free text-to-audio software for learning or hearing impaired students
Grant Title: Breaking Down Barriers to Assistive Technology
Organization: Premier Assistive Technology Inc.
Eligibility: Schools and nonprofit organizations
Value: Software

Since 2002, Premier Assistive Technology Inc. has been offering its full suite of Accessibility software products to educational and nonprofit organizations through its Breaking Down Barriers to Assistive Technology grant program, which has benefited more than 1,300 school districts nationwide. To help meet the accessibility needs of students with learning and/or visual disabilities, the program offers a range of software that reads printed text out loud. The software suite includes titles such as Scan and Read Pro, Talking Calculator, Talking Word Processor, Text to Audio, Ultimate Talking Dictionary, and more. Applicants have no obligation to buy, but after the grant period has expired, applicants will have the option to pay a nominal fee to continue the product maintenance, technical support, and upgrades. Grant applications take two to three weeks to process.

Contact: (815) 722-5961 or (517) 668-8188, info@readingmadeeasy.com
http://www.premier-programming.com/grant/grantform.htm

MONEY FOR RECYCLING

Up to $1,500 per year for recycling toner cartridges, cell phones
Grant Title: Cartridges 4 Kids Fundraising Program and Contest
Organization: Cartridges 4 Kids
Eligibility: North American nonprofit organizations
Value: $50 giveaways, plus cash for recycled components

Cartridges 4 Kids, an environmentally smart fundraising program, is giving away $50 every two months to one lucky winner. To enter, participants must return an Easy Return Collection Box of qualifying printer cartridges and/or cell phones during the contest period. Every qualifying box returned will increase an applicant's chances of winning. For its fundraising program, Cartridges 4 Kids pays up to $10 for empty printer cartridges and up to $25 for cell phones. The company estimates that organizations can earn up to $1,500 per year by recycling.

Contact:  http://www.cartridges4kids.ca/contest/contest.htm

Up to $60,000 per year for shopping online and more
Grant Title: Box Tops for Education
Organization: General Mills Inc.
Eligibility: K-8 schools in the United States
Value: Up to $60,000 per year

The Box Tops for Education program offers three ways for schools to earn cash through everyday activities such as buying groceries, shopping online, and making purchases with a credit card. When parents and community members clip box tops from General Mills products, schools can get 10 cents per box top. Schools also can earn up to 10 percent of each qualifying purchase made online at the Box Tops Marketplace. Box Tops also offers a Visa card that returns 1 percent of each purchase back to your school. Each program can generate up to $20,000 per year per school, for a maximum of $60,000 per year. Each participating school must designate a school coordinator to be enrolled in the program. Check the Box Tops for Education web site for more details.

Contact:  http://www.boxtops4education.com

Raise cash by recycling Epson ink cartridges
Grant Title: FundingFactory Recycling Fundraiser
Organization: Epson America Inc. and FundingFactory
Eligibility: U.S. schools
Value: Varies

Epson America, in partnership with FundingFactory, allows schools and nonprofits nationwide to return ink cartridges for rewards that can boost fundraising efforts and help the environment. Educational and nonprofit organizations can earn points by collecting genuine Epson ink cartridges and sending them to FundingFactory for recycling. The cartridges will be converted to energy through an environmentally sound incineration process at a licensed waste-to-energy recycling facility. Participation in FundingFactory is completely free to all schools and nonprofit organizations. Once an organization registers at FundingFactory's web site, materials are sent to help them launch the program and start earning points in an easy-to-use online account. Their account is credited with points for every eligible Epson cartridge sent in; those points can be redeemed by the organization for cash and/or equipment.

Contact:  http://www.FundingFactory.com

Earn $3 for each recycled digital cell phone
Grant Title: EcoPhones Fundraiser
Organization: EcoPhones
Eligibility: Schools and universities
Value: Varies

The EcoPhones Drive is a cellular phone fund-raising and recycling program that pays organizations up to $100 for each used digital cell phone they turn in. No buying or selling is required to participate, just recycling. EcoPhones provides a free marketing kit to help launch community phone drives. Once you have collected a full box of cell phones, EcoPhones will pick them up for free. Within 60 days you'll receive a check.

Contact:  http://www.ecophones.com

Earn points toward free handhelds with the purchase of TI products
Grant Title: TI Volume Purchase Program
Organization: Texas Instruments
Eligibility: Schools
Value: Free TI handhelds

By taking advantage of Texas Instruments' Volume Purchase Program, educators can get free technology and classroom activities when they purchase qualifying TI educational handhelds. Under the program, K-12 educators collect proofs of purchase and earn points toward free TI handheld technology, and they can earn double points when they purchase the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. For additional details, check the company's web site. Contact: (866) 848-7722 or ti-educators@ti.com

Contact: Volume Purchase Program, (866) 848-7722, ti-educators@ti.com
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/
nonProductMulti/support_VPP.

FREE OR DISCOUNTED ITEMS

Free satellite educational programming and equipment
Grant Title: DIRECTV Goes to School
Organization: DIRECTV
Eligibility: K-12 schools
Value: Equipment, content

The DIRECTV Goes to School program offers educators a free, nonviolent educational programming package and satellite equipment to reach students through auditory, kinesthetic, and visual means. The programming package, called SCHOOL CHOICE, is available to state-accredited public and private schools serving students in grades K-12. A free DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System also will be provided, although there is a limited quantity available. Installation costs are not included.

Contact:  http://www.directv.com/school

Free 3D design software and classroom materials
Grant Title: The Design & Technology in Schools Program
Organization: Parametric Technology Corp.
Eligibility: High schools
Value: Free software, classroom materials

Parametric Technology Corp. is proud to offer technology teacher-led training workshops, free unlimited licenses of Pro/DESKTOP 3D design software, classroom materials, and projects. We also encourage teachers to allow students to install Pro/DESKTOP at home. The Design & Technology in Schools Program introduces students to 3D design technology as early as middle school, so they can become better problem solvers, critical thinkers, and collaborators. The program is about more than just free software--it teaches technological literacy, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.

Contact:  http://www.ptc.com/for/education/schools

Free high-resolution printers and works of art curriculum from Lexmark
Grant Title: Print Art Education Program
Organization: Lexmark International Inc.
Eligibility: K-12 school districts
Value: Free printers, artwork, and lesson plans

Lexmark's Print Art Education Program donates art-inspired lesson plans, CD-ROMs, and printers to schools across the country to help children learn history, language arts, math, and science. Through this program, Lexmark donates either a Lexmark Z53 or a Lexmark Z45 color art-quality inkjet printer to each elementary, middle, and high school in the district. The hardware comes with a warranty and the proper cabling. With this technology, Lexmark also donates a "Print Gallery" CD-ROM--the product of an exclusive collaboration between Lexmark and the largest consortium of art museums in Europe. The disc includes software and approximately 100 high-resolution works of art that allow the students to view, explore, and learn about art masterpieces from the great museums of Europe. Each school also receives a teacher's guide with sample lesson plans. This guide includes academic exercises that put the CD to use in virtually every discipline, from art, to language, to social studies, to math and science. In addition, program participants are eligible to receive one donated inkjet cartridge for every three inkjet cartridges purchased. Every order is shipped free of charge.

Contact: Maria Gambrell, (859) 232-6707, mgambrel@lexmark.com
http://printart.lexmark.com

Free educational videos and guides on math, science, and more
Grant Title: Teaching Tools Guides & Videos
Organization: ConocoPhillips Co.
Eligibility: Teachers
Value: Free educational videos

For the past 25 years, ConocoPhillips Co. has been producing high-quality educational videos and teachers' guides for math, science, and environmental topics. These materials have been offered to qualified teachers for free and have been seen by millions of junior high and high school students. These free teaching guides and videos cover topics ranging from math and science to problem solving and protecting wildlife. To order one of ConocoPhillips' educational films, visit the Teaching Tools web site or fax your request to (570) 822-8226.

Contact:  http://www.teachingtools.com

Free sun and skin awareness curriculum materials
Grant Title: SunWise School Program
Organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Eligibility: Grades K-8 educators
Value: Curriculum materials

The SunWise School Program is an environmental and health education program that aims to teach children and their caregivers how to protect themselves from overexposure to the sun. Through the use of classroom-, school-, and community-based components, SunWise seeks to develop sustained sun-safe behaviors in schoolchildren. SunWise Partner Schools receive materials that facilitate cross-curricular classroom learning.

Contact:  http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/becoming.html