A WHOLE BUNCH of Kansas Opportunities, 2011!

Technology Grant for Rural Schools through the Foundation for Rural Education and Development

Excerpt: “Technology Grants for Rural Schools program was created to help meet the growing need for innovative technology in the classroom. The grants are funded by a donation from Rural Telephone Finance Cooperative (RTFC) and strive to help public schools in rural areas served by OPASTCO members bring modern computers to every classroom, connect schools to the information superhighway and make sure that effective and engaging software and online resources are an integral part of the school curriculum. See website for application criteria.”

Deadline: September 16, 2011

Award: up to $10,000

Source: http://www.fred.org/tech.html

The Samsung K–12 Superhero Competition

Excerpt: “The Samsung K–12 Superhero Competition calls for K–12 students to portray their favorite historical figure in a short, 1–3 minute video. When it comes to active learning, nothing beats presenting live in front of fellow classmates. All entries will be posted on the Samsung competition website, and each week the best videos are posted on Facebook.”

Deadline: September 23, 2011

Award: $500 and a SAMCAM 860 for the classroom.

Source: http://samsungk-12.com/

Chichester duPont Foundation Educational Grants

Excerpt: “Giving on a national basis with emphasis to programs concerned with the environment, education, health care, and those to which the foundation’s giving will play a pivotal role. No grants to individuals. The grant application must contain the following:

• A cover letter providing a brief project description and the specific amount requested.

• A proposal, not exceeding five (5) pages, clearly setting forth the proposed program and the objectives to be attained.

• An outline of how the program’s success will be monitored and evaluated.”

Deadline: October 1, 2011

Award: $5,000 – $540,000

Source: http://www.chichesterdupont.org/pages/application.html

Teacher Professional Development Grants for Grades PreK–5 Teachers

Excerpt: “The purpose of this grant is to support professional development to improve the competence in the teaching of mathematics of one or more classroom teachers. For 2012–2013, grants of a maximum of $3,000 will be awarded to person(s) currently teaching at the grades PreK–5 level. The proposal must delineate the professional development plan and address how the proposed project will improve the teacher(s)’ competence and affect students’ learning. Proposals must address the following: the professional development plan, how it will enhance the applicant(s)’ mathematical knowledge, and its anticipated impact on students’ learning.”

Deadline: October 14, 2011

Award: Up to $3,000

Source : http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=1312

Lowe’s Toolbox for Education

Excerpt: “Pick a project that meets your schools needs and your parent group’s mission. Your project must be completed within one year of receiving the grant. Compile your application information in a Word document. Assign a main contact for the project who will be available throughout the entire grant process, including the implementation of the project should the grant be awarded.Provide as many details as possible. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Apply early! You can submit your application anytime during the grant cycle.”

Deadline: October 14, 2011

Award: Up to $5,000

Source: http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/index.html

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Invites School Personnel to Apply for Healthy Habits for Life Grants

Excerpt: “The program is offering grants to assist schools working to promote healthy lifestyle choices among their students. The program will support school personnel in helping school-aged children reduce their cardiovascular risk, increase their physical activity, and/or learn healthy eating habits. Past grant recipients have used the funding to purchase pedometers for walking programs, heart rate monitors for physical education classes, nutritional and wellness curriculum materials, and Nintendo Wii game systems. A total of $150,000 in grants will be awarded to school personnel working in 2012 to help school-aged children reduce their cardiovascular risk, increase their physical activity, and/or learn healthy eating habits...”

Deadline: October 14, 2011

Award: Up to $1,000

Source: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=347500013

CVS/Pharmacy Grants for Children With Disabilities

Excerpt: “We support programs targeting children under age 21 with disabilities that address both of the following: Health and Rehabilitation Services, and Enabling and Encouraging Physical Movement and Play. We believe that health and rehabilitation services are critical in ensuring that children with disabilities develop the skills needed to live as independently as possible at home, in school and in the community. Also, we believe that play is essential to healthy development — physical, cognitive, emotional and social — and offers a means of understanding the world. Our process requires that all applicants answer a number of questions pertaining to the program for which they are applying before gaining access to the application. These simple questions help us determine if your program falls within our guidelines.”

Deadline: October 31, 2011

Award: Up to $5,000

Source: http://info.cvscaremark.com/community/our-impact/community-grants