Awards, Contests, and Competitions
ASCD Young Educator Award.
Comment: In recognition of "an emerging educational leader [40 years of age or under who will share] his or her exemplary practices with the education community. Every year, ASCD will select four OYEA finalists from two rounds of nominations: Spring nominations close April 15, with up to two finalists announced in May.
Fall nominations close on October 15, with up to two finalists announced in November. Winner receives $10,000.
Frequency: Annual. Fall deadline: October 15, 2005; Spring deadline: April 15, 2006.
For more information visit: http://www.ascd.org/cms/index.cfm?TheViewID=1655
Global SchoolNet Foundation. Teacher Award Program.
Comment: "
Each year GSN will recognize a number of current K-12 classroom teachers, media specialists, and other school-based educators who have distinguished themselves in the area of online shared learning. Qualified educators who are nominated and selected will receive a cash award in recognition of their dedication, leadership and hard work."
Frequency: Annual. Next deadline: January, 2006.
For more information visit: http://www.gsnaward.org/
Inspiration Software, Inc.'s Inspired Teacher Scholarships.
Comment: "The scholarship program will award 30 educators from around the world with $750 scholarships for professional development activities that include visual learning and technology.
Frequency: Annual. Next deadline:
The 2006 Inspired Teacher Scholarships for Visual Learning program will be announced in July, 2005 and applications will be available in September, 2005.
For more information visit: http://www.inspiration.com/prodev/index.cfm?fuseaction=scholarship
International Reading Association.
Comment: Various awards and grants. ". . .
presents a number of awards and grants each year to recognize outstanding teachers of reading and literacy at all levels and to support teachers' efforts to enhance their knowledge and teaching skills and to make meaningful contributions to their profession."
Frequency: Annual. Various deadlines. For more information visit: http://www.reading.org/association/awards/teachers.html
The NEA
Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence.
Comments: Various awards and programs. "
The NEA Foundation supports a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to improve student learning in the nation's public schools, colleges, and universities.
Frequency: Annual.
For more information visit: http://www.nfie.org/grants.htm
National Council for the Social Studies.
Comment:
"Since 1983, National Council for the Social Studies has annually honored the outstanding performance of teachers and encouraged unique and innovative social studies education projects through its award programs." Various awards: Teacher awards, curriculum awards, research awards, service awards.
Frequency: Annual.
For more information visit: http://www.socialstudies.org/awards/
P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education. Teachers' Awards.
Comment: "The P. Buckley Moss Foundation and Moss Society give awards to recognize outstanding teachers who consistently integrate the arts into their teaching of children with learning disabilities and other special needs."
Frequency: Annual.
For more information visit: http://www.mossfoundation.org/page.php?id=3
Grant Providers
P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education. Education Grants.
Comment: "...grants to be awarded to educators who need money to further their program goals."
Frequency: Annual. The deadline for 2005 was March 1, 2005.
For more information visit: http://www.mossfoundation.org/page.php?id=72
Court TV Educational Grant
Comment: Use Court TV's curriculum and win a $1,000 education grant. Complete a survey/application.
Frequency: Unknown.
For more information visit: http://www.courttv.com/forensics_curriculum/grant.html
hp technology for teaching grant initiative
Comment: This grant initiative is designed to support the innovative use of mobile technology in K-16 education, and to help identify K-12 public schools and two- and four-year colleges and universities that HP might support with future grants.
Frequency: Unknown. The deadline for 2005 has passed.
For more information visit: http://grants.hp.com/us/programs/tech_teaching/index.html
International Reading Association
Comment: Various grants. "
IRA honors educators, authors, and others involved in reading and literacy efforts through nearly 40 awards and grants."
Frequency: Annual. Various deadlines.
For more information visit: http://www.reading.org/association/awards/index.html
The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education. Grants and Programs.
Comment: "The NEA Foundation supports a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to improve student learning in the nation's public schools, colleges, and universities."
Frequency. Varies. Various deadlines.
For more information visit: http://www.nfie.org/grants.htm
NEC Foundation
Comment: "
Our grants support a rich variety of organizations and projects. The common denominator is technology. The search function in this section will reveal our patterns and practices, as well as practical information for people with disabilities, their families and teachers and those who provide services to people with disabilities."
Frequency: Annual. Varies.
For more information visit: http://www.nfie.org/grants.htm
Dirksen Center Grants
Comment: "The Center will commission work to enhance understanding of the U.S. Congress. Individuals and organizations may also apply for a Michel Special Project Grant."
Frequency: Unknown.
For more information visit: http://www.dirksencenter.org/print_grants_specialprojects.htm
Teaching Tolerance Grant Program
Comment: The Teaching Tolerance project of the Southern Poverty Law Center offers grants of up to $2,000 to K-12 classroom teachers for implementing tolerance and youth activism projects in their schools and communities. Proposals from other educators such as community organizations and churches will be considered on the basis of direct student impact.
Frequency: No deadlines. Ongoing.
For more information visit: http://www.tolerance.org/teach/grants/index.jsp
Toyota Tapestry Grant Awards. Large and mini-grants.
Comment: "The 2005 Toyota TAPESTRY program will award 50 grants of up to $10,000 each and a minimum of 20 "mini-grants" of $2,500 each to K-12 science teachers. Interested teachers should propose innovative science projects that can be implemented in their school or school district over a one-year period. Toyota TAPESTRY projects demonstrate creativity, involve risk-taking, possess a visionary quality, and model a novel way of presenting science. If you have a great way to make science come alive, apply for a Toyota TAPESTRY grant."
Frequency: Annual. Deadline for 2005 was January 10, 2005.
For more information visit: http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/index.htm
Lists of Awards, Contests, Competitions, and Grants
Professional Awards for ALSC Members. List of various awards and grants. Useful Internet Sites for Grantseekers
Council on Foundations. The Council on Foundations is a membership organization of more than 2,000 grantmaking foundations and giving programs worldwide. Council on Foundations members concerned General Education may be found here. Members concerned with Primary Education may be found here.
The Foundation Center's online orientation to the grantseeking process. This is an excellent place to begin if you are new to grantseeking.
The Grant Seeker's Checklist.
Scholastic provides a wonderful online Grant-Writing Seminar with useful tips, and more. |
