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features of the Web you may find that some information has changed since the last update.<br><br> IMPORTANT REMINDER: Nearly all foundation and corporate grants must be provided through the district's or college's, foundation; not the school board or board of trustees . 4 LUD: 06/09/05 5 LUD: 06/09/05 TABLE OF CONTENTS Federal & State Government Sources.............................................6-7 Guide to Grant Seeking &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&8-10 After School Programs................................................................11-12 Arts (Performing & Visual)................................................................13 At-Risk Populations/ Special Needs............................................14-15 Charter Schools................................................................................15 Demographics, Data & Resources...................................................16 English/Journalism...........................................................................17 Environmental Education..................................................................17 Faith-based......................................................................................18 Health & Safety...........................................................................19-20 Library..............................................................................................20 Math & Science...........................................................................21-23 Multiple Purpose..........................................................................24-27 Nonprofit 9s Fundraising Ideas/Resources.........................................28 Non-Monetary & In-Kind..............................................................29-30 Parental Involvement........................................................................31 Postsecondary..................................................................................32 Reading/Literacy.........................................................................33-34 School Reform / Teacher Training....................................................35 Social Studies/History/Geography....................................................36 Technology..................................................................................37-39 Sample Proposals............................................................................40 Funding Opportunities Sign up Instructions......................................41 6 LUD: 06/09/05 GRANTS-RELATED WEB LINKS & INTERNET RESOURCES Federal & State Government Sources Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance [CFDA] http://www.cfda.gov . Catalog of State Financial Assistance Statewide compendium of state projects that provide financial assistance to nonstate entities.<br><br> http://www.state.fl.us/fsaa/catalog.htm . Florida Department of Education Links to Department offices and programs. http://www.fldoe.org FirstGov.gov http://www.firstgov.org Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov Governor 9s Office http://www.myflorida.com/ The International Society of Research Administrators An exhaustive list of links to government funding sources, OMB circulars, federal grants forms, laws, regulations, Federal Register, CFR, FOIA, and Library of Congress http://www.srainternational.org/newweb/grantsweb/index.cfm U.<br><br> S. Department of Education Grants Information http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edpicks.jhtml?src=In " Grant announcements and applications " Grants forecast " Grant awards database " Guide to programs " EDGAR " Grant e-announcements Listproc@inet.ed.gov *** Special Notice*** Organizations applying for federal grants will be required to have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number for grants or cooperative agreements after October 1, 2003. The government plans to improve statistical reporting using this number.<br><br> Organizations should verify that they have a DUNS number or take steps to obtain one at no cost. They should call the dedicated toll-free DUNS Number request line at 1-866-705-5711 or visit http://www.dnb.com/us . 7 LUD: 06/09/05 8 LUD: 06/09/05 GUIDE TO GRANT-SEEKING The federal government publishes extensive information about grants If there is one area where the federal government has been doing a very good job, it is in notifying the Internet-user about grant programs.<br><br> The major government agencies affecting the education community, such as the Department of Education, Department of Health & Human Services, Department of Labor, etc., publish the following on their websites and links: 1. Announcements of current grant competitions 2. RFPs [Requests for Proposals], SGAs [Solicitation for Grant Applications], NOFAs [Notification of Funding Availability] or Federal Register announcements, which provide all the information you need to apply.<br><br> [Often they provide the necessary forms for downloading.] 3. Updates and answers to questions during a competition 4. Information about previous grants and grantees, funded under the program authority 5.<br><br> Full text of sample, successful proposals, or information about how to obtain copies of these documents 6. Calendar of upcoming grant competitions 7. Prevailing research, reports and/or best practices 8.<br><br> Frequently-asked-questions, FAQs, regarding the agency and/or programs 9. Staff, their responsibilities and contact information 10. Policy memoranda 11.<br><br> Newsletters 12. Links to professional organizations who implement their grants 13. "How-to d manuals on grant-writing The cGranddaddy of Grant Guides d now is on the Internet The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance [CFDA] website at http://www.cfda.gov .<br><br> offers the following: 1. The most extensive list of federal grant programs [the hardcover edition had traditionally been the federal applicant 9s cbible d] 9 LUD: 06/09/05 2. The entries include the following about programs: code number, legislative authority, objectives, types of assistance, uses and restrictions, eligibility requirements, beneficiary eligibility requirements, application and award process, range of processing time, appeals, renewals, funds allocation, matching, reports, range and average amount of assistance, number of past grants awarded, applicable regulations, contact particulars, abstract of a sample, funded project and general criteria for selecting proposals 3.<br><br> First time user 9s guide 4. Browser categories arranged by function, agency, sub-agency, alphabetical by program title, applicant eligibility, beneficiary, program deadline, type of assistance, programs requiring State Clearinghouse Review, Budget Function Code. 5.<br><br> Search mechanisms for specific types of programs 6. Guide to applying for federal grants 7. Manual, cDeveloping and Writing Grant Proposals d 8.<br><br> Links to other federal government search engines and links, which are listed below and federal asset sales [federal surplus equipment]. The Federal Register publishes RFPs or their equivalents This primary source of federal government information is published five times a week. The hardcover, with indexes, costs over $600 per year, and constitutes a great deal of paper and searching work.<br><br> This is because the Register includes Presidential documents, all official agency pronouncements and documents required for publication by Congressional Act. The Federal Register provides updates to the multi-book Code of Federal Regulations . Yet buried in there are the notices inviting applications for new awards, offering all the information you need to apply.<br><br> [You do have to download Form 424 and a few other application forms separately, but you are told how to access them.] The Federal Register is a good way to conduct background research on the department 9s perspectives of the various programs. In the publications of proposed rulemaking, the department 9s Secretary [read, cstaff d] responds to public suggestions regarding changing rules. Here you can learn what the staff likes and does not like about the way the current program is run which can indicate future priorities.<br><br> All the above is available to you free at the Federal Register website: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html 10 LUD: 06/09/05 A new system of government links: Internet referrals made easy Many state agencies will link you with their federal counterpart program and vice versa. They are available to you through the Florida Governor 9s home page, http://www.MyFlorida.com The federal government link takes you to FirstGov.gov, http://www.firstgov.gov/ the federal government 9s official portal. There you can choose topics like cgrants d or cdata and statistics d for information you can use in your needs statement.<br><br> The U.S.D.E. grants websites is http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml?src=rt . You also can access all state homepages and other valuable government contacts at http://www.loc.gov/rr/news/stategov/stategov.html The Department of Agriculture links grant-seekers to a search of funding programs for rural areas at http://ocd1.usda.gov/nofa.htm Many private sources of funds operate like government sites Several grants centers that inform you about private and corporate foundation grants also link you to federal sources of funds.<br><br> Like the federal sites, many of the following provide several manuals, searches and other assistance to grant-seekers. They are 4 Society of Research Administrator 9s GrantsWeb at http://www.srainternational.org/newweb/grantsweb/index.cfm Grants Online http://gollygrantsonline.com/index.htm#Links%20to%20Jay%20Mendell's%20many%20web %20pages . School Grants at http://www.schoolgrants.org/welcome.htm Grants for education at http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/funding/ Teachers 9 tutorial and sources at http://www.teachers.net/archive/grants.html Funds providers by state at http://www.fundsnetservices.com/regions.htm The Grantsmanship Center at http://www.tgci.com Grantstation at http://www.grantstation.com/ Foundation Center at http://www.fdncenter.org/funders/ Council on Foundations at http://www.cof.org Guidestar has many resources at http://www.guidestar.org Private Sources* * In some cases government sources are included 11 LUD: 06/09/05 After School Programs After-school programs can engage youth in several different types of activities or to receive a variety of services.<br><br> Many of these programs can be fairly expensive. The following websites provide ways to pull public and private programs together to pay for after-school programs: Action Alliance for Children http://www.4children.org/chcare.htm Afterschol.gov Connection to federal resources for programs during out of school hours . http://www.afterschool.gov/cgi-binh/home.pl Florida Partnership for School Readiness Florida Governor 9s office.<br><br> http://www.fpsr-qi.org/ Florida Workforce Board The JC Penney, Charles Stewart Mott and Wallace-Reader's Digest Foundations fund after-school programs in conjunction with federal grant programs. TANF [Temporary Assistance for Needy Families] money can and is being used for after-school programs. These funds require an application to the regional workforce development board in Florida.<br><br> http://www.workforceflorida.com/wages/wfi/boards/table.htm . Depending upon what an applicant wants to do in the after-school program, the following might include useful funding sources: Learn and Serve and Foster Grandparent Program (to staff) http://cns.gov Reading is Fundamental (for books) through U.S.D.O.E.; Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP) and Safe School/Healthy School both through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org ; School Action Grant Program through the U.S. Dept.<br><br> of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, http://www.samhsa.gov Save the Children Fund's Americas Forgotten Children program serving at-risk children in low-income communities, http://www.savethechildren.org Programs offered in a public housing facility can be funded by the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development, programs that emphasize the humanities can be funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, day care funders, U.S.<br><br> DOE's Title I, library funders and the state Department of Juvenile Justice. Partners who help with costs in many communities are ASPIRA, Boys & Girls Clubs, 4-H programs, park and rec.associations, state Juvenile Justice grantees, YMCA and YouthBuild. Major League Baseball provides Baseball Tomorrow grants to increase the number of youth from ages 10 to 16 to participating in baseball and softball programs.<br><br> Eligible recipients are non-profit, tax-exempt organizations involved in youth baseball and softball. Projects should significantly expand baseball or softball programs in a measurable way and be achievable within a specific time frame. Application deadlines for four funding cycles are January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1.<br><br> http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/community/btf.jsp . 12 LUD: 06/09/05 Nike 9s Bowerman Track Program provides up to $50,000 matching cash grants for track renovations. Applicants must show a need for track renovation or construction.<br><br> Recipients are encouraged but not required to use Nike Grind material. Nike says they will make grants to organizations anywhere in the world, but most of the early grants have been in Oregon. http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=bowerman Out of School Time Project http://www.financeprojectinfo.org/ost Public Welfare Foundation The Public Welfare Foundation is a private organization that funds programs for disadvantaged youth, welfare reform and several special initiatives which provide innovative and lasting intervention for persons in poverty tracks.<br><br> Proposals are funded on average from $50,000 to $100,000 but the proposed project should be sophisticated. The Foundation's goals would have to be accomplished naturally in an after-school setting. http://www.publicwelfare.org/grants/grants/2003_grants.asp Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers School Districts and Community-based Organizations partner to provide a safe and educational environment for students after-school.<br><br> Twenty-first Century School programs are linked to daytime curriculum and character-building activities. http://www.firn.edu/doe/curriculum/21century.htm 13 LUD: 06/09/05 Arts (Performing & Visual) Coming Up Taller Awards Each year ten awards of $10,000 each are presented to Coming Up Taller Award honorees for exemplary programs fostering creative and intellectual development through the arts and humanities. Awards are sponsored by the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in partnership with several foundations and businesses.<br><br> http://www.cominguptaller.org/awards.html Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Grants The Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs funds a variety of arts and cultural programs and awards. Information is available at (850) 487-0250. http://www.florida-arts.org/grants/index.htm Music Education Program Grants The Mockingbird Foundation Inc.<br><br> (MFI), funds music education programs for children. The foundation seeks to fund projects which encourage creative expression in all musical forms (including composition, instrumentation, vocalization, and improvisation), but will also support more basic needs within conventional instruction. MFI is particularly, though not exclusively, interested in funding programs which benefit disenfranchised groups.<br><br> (831) 465-6989 http://www.phish.net/mockingbird/funding/ National Education Foundation [NEA] Fine Arts Awards The NEA provides awards for teachers to implement projects in the visual and performing arts. In 2001, Florida teachers won three of the ten awards given in this category. http://www.nfie.org/grants.htm Mockingbird Foundation The Mockingbird foundation, funded by Phish and their fans, supports music for education initiatives, children, and youth.<br><br> More than $170,000 in grants has been distributed nationwide to foster music programs. http://www.mockingbirdfoundation.org/funding 14 LUD: 06/09/05 At-Risk Populations/ Special Needs Citigroup Foundation Grants The philanthropic arm of Citibank Corp., dedicates approximately 75 percent of its charitable contributions to community development and education programs. The foundation 9s K-12 giving focuses on strengthening education in low-income neighborhoods.<br><br> Its grants emphasize the creation of "smarter schools" and "smarter classrooms." The "smarter schools" initiative supports improvements in the governance of public schools and higher standards for student performance. It also funds alternative schools that offer more individual attention to students, as well as mentoring and tutoring programs. The "smarter classrooms" initiative supports innovative classroom technologies and successful school-to-work programs.<br><br> The Citigroup Foundation prefers to solicit proposals from grantees with demonstrated successes. Unsolicited proposals will be accepted, but a favorable decision is less likely. http://www.citigroup.com/citigroup/corporate/foundation/index.htm Education Foundation of America [EFA] The EFA board prefers education programs aimed at resolving social service issues , helping students with learning disabilities, working with at-risk children and providing educational leadership for enhancing the learning environment.<br><br> EFA also has a category of grants for assisting Native American communities, particularly educating children and the community as-a-whole and in sustaining the native culture. http://www.efaw.org For the Good of the Game grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations by the United States Golf Foundation [USGA ] to involve disadvantaged youth and youth with disabilities in golf. Grants may be used for golf course and practice range access, golf instruction, golf equipment, including adaptive equipment, transportation and construction costs for alternative, beginner-friendly golf courses.<br><br> Deadlines are late January and July 1, 2003. http://www.usga.org/aboutus/foundation/foundation.html Camry Music Education Fund Assists At-Risk Music Programs In an effort to raise money for at-risk music education programs across America, Toyota established the Camry Music Education Fund. The fund generated over $170,000 to help music programs that are in jeopardy due to lack of funding.<br><br> The money from the Fund was given to MENC to distribute through the Fund for the Advancement of Music Education (FAME). http://www.menc.org/connect/toyota/main.html The Green Family Foundation The Green Family Foundation funds projects that engage and empower disenfranchised communities. That is, projects that include and involve the people it seeks to benefit without imposing upon their dignity or their rights.<br><br> They are committed to working with non-profit agencies and community leaders. The Foundation looks for programs that show potential and have developed long-term plans to sustain and even expand their efforts. In this sense, special consideration is given to entities that are able to secure matching funds and those that have a proven record of accomplishment within the community.<br><br> The Foundation also supports and encourages the development of new and creative ways to respond to long-standing social 15 LUD: 06/09/05 problems rather than merely funding existing programs. Visit the website for information on specific guidelines at http://www.greenff.org/grantmaking.shtml . Hasbro Children 9s Foundation Funding to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children throughout the United States (birth to age 12) in areas of health, education, and social services.<br><br> Also funds universally accessible play spaces. http://www.hasbro.org/default.asp?x=hcf/hcf Tiger Woods Foundation The foundation focuses on children, youth and families, and includes education which prevents or intervenes in problems. Projects are limited to urban cities and should be tailored to respond to the distinctive needs of at-risk groups.<br><br> [See Target Stores, in Arts, for another Tiger Woods program.] http://www.twfound.org/grants/default.sps?itype=7609 Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) The Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) wants to make toys and play available to every homeless child across America. TIF wants to give these children a chance to experience the pleasure and creative thinking that result from play. TIF 9s mission is cto unite the toy industry as a catalyst in bringing joy, happiness, and comfort to children in need through the experience of toys and play. d TIF 9s guiding principles are to: enhance the healthy development of homeless children living in North America and to promote the benefits of play through community outreach and collaboration.<br><br> Incorporating the program objectives above, the TIF will fund projects that serve as models for other organizations and lend themselves to measurable evaluation, with results that may be disseminated to wide audiences. Visit http://www.toy- tia.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Toy_Industy_Foundation/Toy_Industy_Foundation.htm . Whitney Houston Foundation for Children The foundation "is dedicated to promoting positive self-image in children and youth by providing opportunities for them to learn and express themselves in safe, supportive environments." The method for achieving this goal is not dictated by the foundation.<br><br> http://www.whfoundation.com/ Charter Schools Walton Family Foundation, Inc., funding for Charter Schools The foundation makes grants to charter schools and charter-school developers in the following areas: planning grants, start-up grants and expansion/sustaining grants. The foundation places no restrictions on the grants made with the exception of payments for facilities or renovation to facilities. The Walton Charter School office east of the Mississippi can be reached at (401) 845-8385.<br><br> http://www.wffhome.com/program_focus.htm#A.%20Charter%20School%20Initiative Charter Schools which are 501©3 corporations are eligible for most grants in this document. 16 LUD: 06/09/05 Demographics, Data & Resources &. to support your Needs Statement Agency for Workforce Innovation, Office of Workforce Information Services Source of Florida labor market information and statistics.<br><br> http://www.labormarketinfo.com Education Publications and Statistics http://www.fldoe.org/news/default.asp FirstGov Federal grant information, useful data and reports. www.firstgov.gov Florida Business Statistics http://www.florida-business-data.com/florida-population.htm Government Census Quick Facts http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/12000.html Labor Market Data http://www.labormarketinfo.com/ Living Standards and Labor Markets http://www.epinet.org/ National Child Care Information Center Florida Demographics including state child care profiles and contact information. http://www.nccic.org/statedata/statepro/florida.html .<br><br> Pricegrabber Resource site for pricing items when developing a budget. http://www.Pricegrabber.com Salaries Resource site for determining salaries and benefits of project staff positions when developing budget. http://www.salary.com Statistics and Research Title I Programs Statistical Data http://www.firn.edu/doe/title1/pubs_data.htm US Bureau of Labor Statistics http://stats.bls.gov/ US Department of Health and Human Services Joint Center for Poverty Research .<br><br> Newsletter includes policy summaries, list of publications; grant programs. http://www.jcpr.org/index.html 17 LUD: 06/09/05 English / Journalism American Society of Newspaper Editors [ASNE] ASNE funds partnerships of a local subscription newspaper and a local high school lacking a student newspaper. A maximum grant of $5,000 is used to equip the school with hardware and software needed to produce a school newspaper.<br><br> Funding is from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.<br><br> The grantor likes to work with schools with high minority populations. ASNE also sponsors the Institute for Journalism Excellence to update educators knowledge on innovations in the industry. http://www.asne.org/index.cfm?ID=3458 The National Council of Teachers of English This national association of English teachers provides various awards for writing and exemplary teaching in each of its divisions: elementary, middle, secondary and college.<br><br> http://www.ncte.org/about/grants . Environmental Education Earthwatch Institute Education Awards Offers fellowships for K-12 educators to join two-week field expeditions throughout the world. The institute aims to promote multidisciplinary science and social studies curriculum in schools nationwide as well as enrich teachers and enhance the academic experience of students.<br><br> Supports the work of renowned scientists in the fields of archaeology, cultural diversity, endangered ecosystems, and biodiversity, & others. http://www.earthwatch.org/grants/educators.html The National Geographic Society's Education Foundation The foundation makes grants of up to $5,000 each to help educators make an even greater impact in their classroom, school, district, and/or community through innovative geography education projects. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/teacher_community/get_grant.html National Wildlife Federation Offers an array of resources to k-12 educators, including materials and teacher training workshops for educators and school communities interested in creating or restoring wildlife habitat on their school grounds.<br><br> http://www.nwf.org/education Seaworld/Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Awards These awards provide $10,000 each year to winning schools and $5,000 to one teacher as well as field trips to these theme parks for students of winning projects designed to protect and preserve the environment. www.seaworld.org or www.buschgardens.org US Environmental Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov/ogd/grants/funding_opportunities.htm . Youth Garden Grants These grants are given to successful applicant schools who undertake child-centered garden plans with at least 15 children between the ages of three and eighteen.<br><br> Grants include tools, seeds, plant materials, products and educational resources. www.kidsgardening.com 18 LUD: 06/09/05 Faith-Based Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Provides capacity-building grants for organizations of faith-based groups to provide leadership training and community organization in low-income areas. [Additional community development funding has been provided in the Glades-Hendry County areas, home of the formerly Mott-directed U.S.<br><br> Sugar. The foundation also has funded the large community foundations in Florida.] The foundation has very strict guidelines which must be followed, including innovative approaches that can be reproduced elsewhere. http://www.mott.org/programs/programs.asp Children's Defense Fund For more than 15 years, the Children's Defense Fund has partnered with the religious community to nurture and protect children.<br><br> "We seek to provide resources and support to help them put their faith into action for children." For information or assistance, call (202) 662-3589 or e-mail cdfinfo@childrensdefense.org. http://www.childrensdefense.org 19 LUD: 06/09/05 Health & Safety Aetna Foundation Community Grants Funding is provided out of regional allotments of funds to address children's health, women's health and disparities in health. Examples of types of programs are education and promotion programs to increase family awareness about the importance of immunizations and screenings and cultural competency training for health professionals.<br><br> The deadline for proposals is June 28. http://www.aetna.com/foundation/communitygrants/rfp.htm The Allen Foundation The Allen Foundation offers grants to support nutrition programs in health, education, training, and research areas nationwide. Priorities include: nutritional research, training children and young adults to lead a nutritionally balanced life for good health and development, training mothers during pregnancy to develop good nutritional habits, training individuals seeking to pursue nutrition- related careers, subsidizing nutrition publications and disseminating information on healthy nutrition practices.<br><br> A small amount of funding may be requested for solving immediate emergency hunger and malnutrition problems . http://www.allenfoundation.org Allstate Foundation Grants Makes grants to nonprofit organizations, including public K-12 schools, for projects that are related to automobile and highway safety, homes and neighborhoods, and personal safety and security. Programs that raise awareness of poverty, child abuse, drugs, and violence prevention are eligible for consideration.<br><br> Applicants should offer safeguards against gangs, guns, sexual harassment, and domestic violence. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $10,000. There are no deadlines .<br><br> http://www.allstate.com/foundation Baxter International Foundation This foundation focus is on the health of children through preventative programs and improving skills of health care providers. The majority of grants go to communities where Baxter and Allegiance employees live. Several Baxter instruments are produced in Largo.<br><br> http://www.baxter.com/investors/citizenship/foundation/index.html Elton John AIDS Foundation & National AIDS Fund The mission of the Elton John AIDS Foundation is to provide funding for educational programs targeted at HIV/AIDS prevention and/or the elimination of prejudice and other barriers affecting people living with HIV/AIDS. http://www.aidsfund.org . http://www.eltonjohn.com/now/now_index.asp Finish Line Youth Foundation The Finish Line Youth Foundation provides funding for programs that support education, sports and exercise.<br><br> These wellness programs place importance on living a healthy lifestyle, giving children confidence, leadership and teamwork skills. Visit http://www.finishline.com/store/corporate_info/youthfoundation.jsp . Healthy Community Resources http://www.communityresources.net .<br><br> 20 LUD: 06/09/05 Library American Association of School Librarians/American Library Association Awards (AASL /ALA) http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=grantfellowship Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Ezra Jack Keats Mini-grants are offered to School and Public Libraries that promote literacy and creativity in children. Curricula relating to the work of Ezra Jack Keats are given priority, but not required. Programs that will be considered are innovative or noteworthy workshops, lectures and festivals, as well as programs targeted at parents and pre-school children.<br><br> Before applying, the foundation suggests that all applicants check out their website for ideas for mini-grants and to print out the application. The web-site is http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/programs/minigrants.htm . Grants and Awards for k-12 libraries and media centers http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/libraries.htm#L IMLS Institute of Media and Library Services http://www.imls.gov/ Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants and State Library Grants Grants and awards are made to libraries for systematic and ongoing commitment to public service through exemplary and innovative programs and community partnerships.<br><br> One category funds library and museum collaboration. http://www.imls.gov/grants/library/index.htm One grant, mentioned at the above site,is made to the state for issuing sub-grants to communities. Those grants and similar projects are administered by the Secretary of State's office at http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/bld/grants/index.htm International Association of School Librarianship School library resources on the internet.<br><br> http://www.iasl-slo.org/linksiasl.html Librarians index to the Internet. http://lii.org/ Librarians Information Online Network (LION) http://www.libraries.phila.k12.pa.us/lion/ National School Library Media Program Recognizing that the mission of the school library media program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information, this program recognizes a variety of innovative library programs and staff. http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslawards/natlslmprogram/aaslnational.htm RRDonnelley provides books and book series they publish for libraries in communities where they have manufacturing plants.<br><br> In Florida, these communities are Boca Raton, Jacksonville, Maitland and Tampa. Proposals are accepted between January 1 and November 1 every year. http://www.rrdonnelley.com/wwwRRD/AboutUs/Community/CommunityGrant.asp .<br><br> 21 Century Librarian Recruitment and Education initiative http://www.imls.gov/grants/library/pdf/bs2-22.pdf 21 LUD: 06/09/05 Math & Science Aerospace Industries [AIA] and the National Association for Rocketry [NAR ] sponsor a Team America Rocketry Challenge . Teams design, build and fly a model rocket carrying two raw eggs to exactly 1500 feet. The grand prize is $59,000.<br><br> The next top ten teams compete for three $2,500 grants to design, build and launch a rocket at NASA. Each of the top 25 teams is invited to send one teacher to an advanced NASA rocketry workshop. Rules for the 2004 contest will be available in September.<br><br> http://www.aia-aerospace.org/ Camille and Henry Dreyfus Special Grant Program in the Chemical Sciences Schools, colleges and universities can apply for funds to support curricular development and materials. "The Special Grant program is intended to advance the science of chemistry with the expectation that grant recipients will find continuing funding from other sources. However, proposals are invited in any area consistent with the Foundation's basic objectives in the chemical sciences and not covered by other Foundation programs." Past grantees have been postsecondary institutions, but many of their projects involve staff development for secondary teachers or innovative teaching methods.<br><br> Inquiries are due in June and proposals due at the end of August. http://www.dreyfus.org/sg.shtml#eligibility Lockheed Martin Site includes educational initiatives sponsored by the corporation. http://www.lockheedmartin.com/wms/findPage.do?dsp=fec&ci=12908&sc=400 .<br><br> Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation This foundation funds initiatives in a local Lowe's community which address environmental concerns and improvement of community property. [The Lowe's foundation also funds educational scholarships for individuals seeking 2-year or 4-year training in construction trades.] The foundation recommends that potential grant applicants first contact the manager of their local Lowe's store. http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/Community MathSoft Educational Grant Programs MathSoft, a provider of math, science, and engineering software, has two grant programs available: the StudyWorks Innovative Teaching Grant Program and the Conference Presenter Grant Program.<br><br> Through the former, educators and schools can receive a lab grant for 25 Studyworks for Schools licenses as well as additional licenses for the school's media center. Interested applicants must submit a detailed proposal explaining how they would incorporate Studyworks into their curriculum. Grant recipients will receive a grant of $100 or $200 dollars.<br><br> Fax: (617) 577-8829 http://www.studyworksonline.com National Science Foundation Provides funding and information for educational programs. www.nsf.gov NWA [National Weather Association] Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants The NWA sponsors three $500 grants each to K-12 teachers who improve the education of their students in meteorology. Grants can pay for equipment and supplies, courses or conference attendance.<br><br> Applicants provide a description of proposed activities. Educators have won award in some other categories of the program. www.nwas.org .<br><br> 22 LUD: 06/09/05 Program for Gender Equity in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology The program seeks to broaden the participation of girls and young women in all fields of science, mathematics, engineering and technology (SMET) education by supporting research, demonstration, and dissemination projects that will lead to change in education policy and practice. Typical projects will investigate gender-related differences in learning; gender-related differences in educational experience, interest, and performance; and pedagogical approaches and teaching styles that are gender-neutral or encouraging to female students. The findings and outcomes of the program will lead to understanding, for example, how to maintain the interest of girls in science past middle school, how to bring more girls into elective high school mathematics and advanced placement science courses, and how to increase enrollments in undergraduate studies in SMET, particularly in physical sciences, engineering and computer sciences.<br><br> The program offers one to three year grants. http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf01130 Toshiba America Foundation 9s Grade 7-12 Grant Program The Toshiba America Foundation encourages programs, projects and activities which have the potential to improve classroom teaching and learning of science, mathematics and the science and mathematics of technology. The Toshiba America Foundation has changed its giving priorities in favor of projects and proposals from individual or groups of classroom teachers in grade schools (7-12).<br><br> Grade Levels Projects for grades 7-12 ONLY are eligible for funding. The Foundation is most interested in teacher-planned and led projects which take place in the classroom. Project Design Educators should implement and/or adapt existing programs, materials, techniques, curricula, etc.<br><br> to meet local classroom needs rather than attempting to create new ones. The Large Grants Program awards grants of more than $5,000 in March and September (with deadlines of Feb. 1 and Aug.<br><br> 1, respectively) All applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Foundation at any time before or during the proposal preparation process. Phone: 212/588-0820 Fax: 212/588-0824 http://www.toshiba.com/taf . Toshiba Small Grants Program Toshiba provides a maximum of $1,000 each for K-6 projects which teachers conduct in addition to routine science and math units.<br><br> Up to 75 grants are available. Projects may be conducted during the school day, before- or after-, but not as take-home projects, and cover at least three class sessions. Applicants should employ standards from National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and/or National Science Teachers Association.<br><br> www.toshiba.com Toyota Tapestry Program Toyota provides 50 grants of up to $10,000 each and a minimum of 20 mini-grants of $2,500 each to K-12 science teachers for innovative science projects to be implemented in their schools over a one-year period. Three categories: environmental science education, physical science education and literacy and science education. www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/index.htm Toyota TIME ( T oyota 9s I nvestment in M athematics E xcellence) Toyota also provides a maximum of $10,000 for projects, to be completed within two years, which demonstrate creativity and innovation in teaching math.<br><br> Up to 35 awards are available. Teacher- initiated projects may address curriculum development, business partnerships, staff development, after-school experiences, involvement of at-risk and minority students and state-of-the art teaching techniques. Co-sponsors are Toyota and the Mathematics Education Trust Fund.<br><br> www.nctm.org or http://www.nctm.org/about/toyota/brochure.asp 23 LUD: 06/09/05 Urban Systemic Program in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education This is a K -12-based program that promotes systemic reform of science and mathematics education for all students. Also includes programmatic components that seek to foster partnerships between urban school districts and two-and four-year colleges and universities and embed research on educational practice and learning. http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf0115 24 LUD: 06/09/05 Multiple-Purpose All-USA Teacher Team USA TODAY provides $2,500 cash awards to 20 outstanding K-12 educators, or instructional teams and their schools.<br><br> Second and third team award winners receive national recognition but no cash. A teacher or instructional team may be nominated by anyone, other than themselves, who are familiar with their work . http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2003-01-13-allstar-teach-intro_x.htm AT&T Variety of company sponsored community, education, and technology grants, resources, and initiatives.<br><br> http://www.att.com/foundation/grants.html BankAtlantic Foundation The BankAtlantic Foundation funds specific projects as well as general operations for programs within the areas of arts and culture, education and literacy, community and economic development, or social services. Visit the website at http://www.bankatlantic.com/CommunityInvestment/bafoundation.asp . Bank of America Foundation A primary area of giving for the Bank of America Foundation is providing educational opportunities in literacy, school readiness, economic education, teacher preparation, need-based and merit scholarships and work readiness.<br><br> Complete the eligibility quiz and apply online at http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_grantapp . ClassLink Grants from Nokia Sponsored by cell phone manufacturer Nokia and a consortium of cell phone service providers, the program gives cell phones and free calling time to classroom instructors. Designed to create additional in-class learning opportunities by enabling students to call subject matter experts during school time, and to provide instructors with emergency access to telephones to ensure their safety and the safety of their students.<br><br> Among the innovative uses of the system has been a project in a private school in Florida that allows each teacher to place his or her homework assignment on wireless voice mail daily, so that parents can call in and confirm their children 9s homework assignments. Grants are made by individual local wireless providers; to find out if your provider is participating in the program, go to the ClassLink web site. http://www.wirelessfoundation.org/ClassLink/index.cfm Clorox Company Foundation The foundation focuses on improving academic performance, preparing youth for the world of work and promoting positive relationships among youth from diverse cultural and ethnic groups.<br><br> [Funds in communities where employees work: Tampa and Miami. http://www.thecloroxcompany.com/community/index.html . 25 LUD: 06/09/05 The Coca-Cola Foundation Grants The mission of The Coca-Cola Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the community and enhance individual opportunity through education.<br><br> They support educational programs primarily within three main areas: higher education, classroom teaching and learning, and international education. Programs support scholarships for aspiring students; encourage and motivate young people to stay in school; and foster cultural understanding. They support the higher education of deserving high school seniors through 50 National Coca-Cola Scholarships ($20,000 each), 200 Regional Coca-Cola Scholarships ($4,000 each), and the 400 Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarship Program ($1,000 each).<br><br> http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation_guidelines.html Darden Restaurants Foundation The Darden Restaurant Foundation provides grants for education, social services/nutrition, and the environment. The restaurant chain includes Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze and Smokey Bones BBQ, and is headquartered in Orlando. Grants are concentrated in, but not restricted to, the central Florida area.<br><br> Many of the education grants support hospitality programs or scholarships for minority or business/hospitality students. Social services grants include operating support. An application is available at http://www.dardenrestaurants.com/community/grant_request_form.html .<br><br> Dollar General Community Investments funds two programs: Back-to-School grants provide $5,000 grants to assist schools in starting new programs or purchasing equipment, materials or software for their school library or literacy program. The deadline is August 15, 2003. The Community Grants program funds nonprofit organizations in the advancement of literacy, drop- out prevention and character education.<br><br> The four deadlines for this program are in March, June, September and December. http://www.dollargeneral.com/community/communityinvestments.aspx Donors Forum For charitable planning purposes and to promote philanthropy, this site offers resources and links to publications and other websites that provide information about philanthropy, grantmaking, and the nonprofit sector in south Florida. http://www.donorsforumsf.org/ First Data Western Union The First Data Western Union Foundation supports educational, health and human service programs in the United States.<br><br> The Foundation gives educational grants to support programs that provide basic literacy skills for adults and after-school tutoring for kids. Priority is given to schools who do not have the necessary resources to encourage their students to stay in school and succeed. For specific program guidelines visit http://www.firstdatawesternunion.org .<br><br> The Foundation Center Philanthropic information for funding opportunities, grant seeking tools, proposal writing program www.fdncenter.org/funders/ Grantmakers in Florida www.fundsnetservices.com/florida.htm The Grantsmanship Center Provides daily grant announcements and links to many federal, state and private agencies providing funding. Also provides grant training. www.tgci.com 26 LUD: 06/09/05 Hilton Hotel Chain Funds education and youth programs nationally and in communities where the company has a presence.<br><br> In Florida, the Grand Vacation Club part of Hilton is based in Orlando. In any community with a hotel in the Hilton family, (Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites and Conrad) requests for in-kind contributions of hotel room nights should be made of the General Manager of the Hilton-branded property in your area. http://www.hiltonworldwide.com/en/ww/company_info/philanthropy_citizenship.jhtml Inspired Teacher Scholarships for Visual Learning Inspired Teacher Scholarships for Visual Learning are available to defray the costs associated with attendance at a workshop, conference, or graduate course that focuses on visual learning and technology in education.<br><br> Candidate must be an educator in a K-12 school. A minimum of one year of service is required. Twenty (20) scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to selected candidates.<br><br> http://www.inspiration.com/prodev/index.cfm?fuseaction=scholarship JM Family Enterprises, INC. JM Family Enterprises, INC. donates charitable gifts to 501(c)(3) organizations who are focused primarily on at-risk and disadvantaged youth, education, the arts and multi-cultural diversity.<br><br> Since its inception in 1968, JM Family 9s hands-on approach has earned numerous awards. Charitable gift requests are reviewed as they are received. However, all organizations should allow 4 to 6 weeks for review and research of a charitable request.<br><br> For specific program details visit the website at http://www.jmfamily.com/community/charity.htm . John S. and James L.<br><br> Knight Foundation The Knight Foundation funds a variety of educational programs if and as they respond to needs of communities where Knight newspapers are published. In Florida, these communities are Boca Raton, Palm Beach County; Bradenton, Manatee County; Miami, Miami-Dade County and Tallahassee, Leon County. http://www.knightfdn.org/ Jordan Fundamental Grants Program Awards $2,500 each to grades 6-12 teachers who demonstrate creativity and high expectations in working with economically disadvantaged students.<br><br> At least 40% of the school's student population must be eligible for free or reduced lunch. Applicants develop an original lesson plan or thematic unit and use grant funds for resource materials, equipment, transportation and similar costs related to the project. jordanfundamentals@csfa.org Learn and Serve Students learn through serving their communities.<br><br> Students provide at least 40 hours of service in programs integrated with their school curricula. The grant pays for supplies and transportation and other means for students to participate. http://www.fsu.edu/~flserve/ 27 LUD: 06/09/05 National Endowment for the Humanities "Extending the Reach" Grant Program Special initiative to provide new resources for creative teaching, scholarship, public programming, and preservation efforts in the humanities by supporting initiatives in selected U.S.<br><br> states and territories and by enhancing work in the humanities at Historically Black, Hispanic-serving, and Tribal universities. Nonprofit cultural and educational organizations in Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming are welcome to apply for grants. The program encompasses three categories: Consultation Grants, Preservation Assistance Grants, and Humanities Scholar-in- Residence Grants.<br><br> Grants for Historically Black, Hispanic-serving, and Tribal colleges and universities are also available in the categories of Institutional Grants and Faculty Research Grants. Applications for all programs are available online at the NEH Web site. Public Information Office (202) 606-8400 info@neh.gov ; http://www.nhalliance.org/neh/fy2003.pdf The Philanthropy News Network Online Information for grant seekers and grant makers, links to private, corporate and community foundations .<br><br> www.pnnonline.org Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Several Florida teachers have received Random Acts' awards. The foundation grants 10 awards of $500 each for lesson plans from current and retired teachers who encourage students to experience the positive act of kindness in their classrooms. www.actsofkindness.org SchoolGrants K-12 funding opportunities for federal, state and private sources www.schoolgrants.org Unsung Heroes Award The first-prize winner receives $25,000; the second, $10,000; the third, $5,000, and up to 100 runners-up receive $2,000 each .<br><br> Prizes are given for innovative lesson plans. www.unsungheroes.com Verizon has provided many grants for many purposes to education foundations in the state of Florida. Their grant categories are Verizon Reads, Verizon Connects and Verizon Works, including school-to-work programs and initiatives to help persons with disabilities through adaptive technology.<br><br> The state contact for the program is James Marzano, External Affairs Manager, 8800 Adamo Drive, MC FLTC0010, Tampa, FL 33619 or e-mail at james.marzano@verizon.com . Grantseekers are required to apply on line at the Verizon Founadion website. http://foundation.verizon.com/ 28 LUD: 06/09/05 Nonprofit 9s Fundraising Ideas/Resources A variety of sites with listings of creative ideas, helpful articles, and resources for fundraising campaigns.<br><br> http://www.target.com http://www.ideazone.com/FUNdraising_Idea_Notebook.html http://www.fundraising-yellow-pages.com/ http://www.fundsraiser.com/index.html http://www.nickelnews.com/comp/resources/ http://www.fundsnetservices.com/fundrais.htm 29 LUD: 06/09/05 Non-Monetary & In-Kind The following non-monetary donations must be made through the district or college educational foundation . Bank of America Foundation The Bank of America Foundation matches employee contributions to local educational foundations as well as providing two hours of paid time per employee to volunteer in local schools each week. The Florida Contributions contact is Michelle Braun, Bank of America in Tampa.<br><br> http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm CharityAmerica.com An interactive philanthropy site where you can list items, services, volunteer networks, and projects that you want to make available to others in need, as well as accessing these resources for your own nonprofit needs. http://www.charityAmerica.com Gifts-in-Kind International Gifts-in-Kind serves as an Internet exchange between donors and recipients. They get large lots of goods from businesses and make them available free or for a great reduction in price to nonprofit organizations.<br><br> There is an annual registration fee of $125 for organizations with budgets under $ one million and $250 for organizations with budgets over $ one million. http://www.giftsinkind.org Government Surplus You can locate, even select, items from inventories of government surplus property through the following websites: http://www.firstgov.gov/shopping/shopping.shtml for sales. Florida access is http://fcn.state.fl.us/surplus/html Guidestar matches nonprofit organizations with potential donors.<br><br> The nonprofit must register with Guidestar to be available to donors in their communities or areas of interest. In addition, Guidestar serves as the registry for other some other brokers of donations. http://www.guidestar.org / Independent Sector This organization of nonprofit and charitable groups provides a dollar value of volunteered hourly time, which is continually updated.<br><br> http://www.independentsector.org/programs/research/volunteer_time.html Inkindex donation exchange Inkindex, is similar to the above, routing donations from givers to recipients. Examples of donations are computers, software, designer clothes, books, office furniture, photographic equipment and cars. Registering with inkindex is free.<br><br> http://www.inkindex.com Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA) LVA is a national network of 366 locally-based programs, supported by State and national staff, dedicated to increasing literacy for adults and their families. Volunteers can help change lives by improving literacy. http://www.literacyvolunteers.org/ 30 LUD: 06/09/05 Network for Good [incorporating Helping.org] Network for Good accepts donations on the Internet, linking the donation with the donor's intended recipient.<br><br> To be a recipient, the nonprofit must be registered with GuideStar. Another way the nonprofit is aided by GuideStar is that it could come up on a search by the donor who is unsure where to direct the donation. There is no charge to register.<br><br> [To participate in Gifts-in-Kind's retail program, the nonprofit has to be registered with Guidestar also.- http://www.Guidestar.org , ] http://www.networkforgood.org/ Student Leadership Network for Children (SLNC) SLNC serves as the youth development and training arm of the Black Community Crusade for Children (BCCC). Young adults, trained through the Ella Baker Child Policy Institute, volunteer with child-serving organizations and mentor students. http://www.haleyfarm.org/leaders.html 31 LUD: 06/09/05 Parental Involvement National Coalition for Parent Involvement http://www.ncpie.org Strengthen and Mobilize Communities Ideas and resources for implementing change.<br><br> http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/action/sec6.htm Support the Family Involvement Partnership for Learning Family/school partnership sample form. http://www.ed.gov/Family/BTS/pt12.html The Whole Child Project http://www.wholechildproject.org/ 32 LUD: 06/09/05 Postsecondary Albertsons Foundation Albertsons' approaches educational funding out of concern for future employees. Scholarships and grants are aimed at postsecondary pursuits.<br><br> Applicants should involve local Albertsons employees. http://www1.albertsons.com/corporate/pr_communityinfo.asp?cat=4&subcat=1 Arthur Vining Davis Foundation This Jacksonville-based foundation provides grants to private, postsecondary institutions all over the United States. The higher-education program emphasizes excellence in teaching, especially in the areas of humanities, science and math.<br><br> The secondary-education program also funds colleges and universities to partner with school districts for staff development of secondary faculty. Public institutions are included as grantees in this program. Grants range from $100,000 to $200,000.<br><br> http://jvm.com/davis/PROGRAMS.HTM#secondary Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America [CSFA ] CSFA raises funds and manages corporate funds to provide scholarships and funds to send students to four-year colleges or vocational schools. "Scholarship" prepares young people to plan for their postsecondary education. One contributor, Cargill, an agricultural company, provides other funds and services in Florida.<br><br> Cargill efforts may be accessed by a link in the Local Partnerships section of Scholarship. http://www.scholarshipamerica.org/_common/files/drcs99.pdf Horatio Alger Association Scholarships and Awards Various scholarships and awards are offered for stu

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