GreenWorks Grants Program - GreenWorks

Grant Name: GreenWorks Grants Program

Funding Organization: GreenWorks

Grant Cycle: September 30

Contact: Jackie Stallard

Phone: 202-463-2754

Website: http://www.plt.org/applyforagrant

Email: jstallard@plt.org

Eligibility: Educators and their students in grades PreK-12.

Background: GreenWorks! Is A Grant Program Managed By Project Learning Tree. This Service-learning, Community Action Program Partners Educators, Students, And Communities In Environmental Neighborhood Improvement Projects. GreenWorks! Blends Service Activities With The Academic Curriculum And Addresses Real Community Needs As Students "learn By Doing." GreenWorks!is the service-learning, community action program of PLT that partners, PLT educators, students, and communities in environmental neighborhood improvement projects. GreenWorks! blends service activities with the academic curriculum and addresses real community needs as students "learn by doing."  GreenWorks! action projects make a difference in young people's sense of responsibility toward their communities, and in their understanding of their relationship to the environment.  Some examples of past grant projects include habitat restoration, watershed improvement, outdoor classrooms, and energy conservation.

Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit - Henkel Corporation

Grant Name: Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit

Funding Organization: Henkel Corporation

Grant Cycle: September 30

Website: http://www.henkelhelps.com/default.aspx

Email: info@henkelhelps.com

Application Materials:

To enter the 2011 Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit contest, and nominate your school, you will answer the following:
1.What is your school doing right now to stay fit and healthy?
2.Why does your school need help to do more?
3.How do you think your school could put $10,000 to good fitness use?

Background: Your Enthusiasm Was Our Inspiration To Bring The Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit Program Back In 2011…this Time We’re Working With The Alliance For A Healthier Generation, Whose Efforts Create Environments Where Physical Activity And Healthy Eating Are The Norm.

IRA Routman Teacher Recognition Grant - International Reading Association

Grant Name: IRA Routman Teacher Recognition Grant

Funding Organization: International Reading Association

Grant Cycle: November 15, 2011

Address:

International Reading Association
IRA Regie Routman Teacher Recogniton Grant
800 Barksdale Road
Newark DE 19711

Website: http://www.reading.org/Resources/AwardsandGrants/teachers_routman.aspx

Email: committees@reading.org

Eligibility:

The International Reading Association will honor an outstanding mainstream, elementary classroom teacher dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of reading and writing, across the curriculum in real world contexts in grades K–6 (ages 5–12). At least 60% of the school's students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch. The grant may not be used for purchase of commercial programs.

All applicants must be IRA members, and at least 60% of the school’s students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch. 

How to Apply: Apply online at http://fs6.formsite.com/intntlreading/form49/index.html or if you are unable to upload your materials, send them to the address above.

Application Materials:

1. A three-page (maximum) proposal outlining how you will support, improve, enhance, and accelerate teaching and learning for students.  For example, funds may be used for, but are not limited to:  building a classroom library, attending the IRA annual convention to increase professional knowledge, creating a home school partnership, increasing collegial collaboration, improving reading and writing in authentic literacy contexts, or publishing student work. 
2. A one-page personal statement (beliefs statements and how your beliefs align with your practices including your professional vision for this project.) 
3. Upto three (3) letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation should be from a principal, superintendent, and/or curriculum coordinator, one letter should be from a peer. Each recommendation must include the participant’s leadership skills, collegial interactions, effective teaching practices, successful teaching/learning/relationships with students and an understanding of the intentions and/or support of the project detailed by the applicant. 
4. Include a budget outline.

Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowships - Knowles Science Teaching Foundation

Grant Name: Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowships

Funding Organization: Knowles Science Teaching Foundation

Grant Cycle: January 11

Website: http://www.kstf.org/

Email: teachers@kstf.org

Eligibility: Individuals are eligible to apply for a Teaching Fellowship if they will have earned at least a bachelor's degree in an area relevant to the subjects they plan to teach before the fellowship begins in June, such as biological science, physical science, mathematics or engineering. Candidates for Physical Science, Mathematics, or Biological Science Teaching Fellowships must enroll in a secondary teacher credential program before the fellowship is awarded. Individuals who have completed the fourth year of a five-year combined bachelor’s and credential program by the start of the fellowship are also eligible to apply. Those who are currently enrolled in a teacher education program and will be first year teachers in the fall are also welcome to apply

How to Apply:

Application Materials:

Background: Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowships Program Is Designed To Support Exceptional Beginning Teachers Through The Pivotal Early Years Of Their Careers,” Said Dr. Nicole Gillespie, KSTF’s Director For Teaching Fellowships. “We Welcome Young Men And Women Who Are Passionate About Becoming Masterful Teachers And Are Committed To Math And Science Education For The Long Term.”

Other Important Information: KSTF Teaching Fellowships are awarded based on four selection criteria: science or mathematics content knowledge, commitment to teaching, professional ability and leadership.

• Science or mathematics content knowledge
  A KSTF Teaching Fellow is expected to have exceptional content knowledge in science or mathematics. By the time the fellowship is awarded, the Fellow will have earned at least a bachelor's degree in science, mathematics or a discipline related to the subject(s) they intend to teach. In addition, KSTF considers grades in science and/or mathematics courses, the selection (depth and breadth) of coursework, participation in research, teaching experience in that discipline and awards and honors in the discipline as indicators of a Fellow’s content knowledge. A Teaching Fellow is also able to participate in an informed discussion about his/her discipline and the specific content that he/she plans to teach, both with experts in the field as well as lay persons.
• Commitment to Teaching
  Teaching Fellows can articulate meaningful reasons for choosing high school science or mathematics teaching and have realistic ideas about and respect for the work of teachers. They recognize that teaching is complex and that learning to teach takes significant time and effort.  Teaching Fellows have gained satisfaction and insight from working with children and have a clear rationale for choosing to work with adolescents in high school.  
• professional Ability
  Teaching Fellows understand the need for and have begun to develop the skills critical for teaching, such as the ability to plan and be flexible, to deal with failure and learn from new situations, to deal with diverse individuals and to transform knowledge into forms available to students. They have demonstrated a mastery of written and oral communication and have shown commitment and achievement in a variety of areas. Furthermore, Fellows have developed a habit of being reflective and recognize that reflective practice is critical to becoming an outstanding professional teacher. 
• Leadership
  Teaching Fellows have the potential to become the leaders and change agents in education. They have demonstrated their potential as leaders through previous leadership roles, including positions of accountability, instances of demonstrated initiative and the ability to be a team player. Fellows also display leadership in their manner of personal interactions, exhibiting evidence of responsibility and maturity, as well as ethical and professional behavior.

National Science Teachers Association Grants and Awards - National Science Teachers Association MULTIPLE AWARDS

Grant Name: National Science Teachers Association Grants and Awards

Funding Organization: National Science Teachers Association

Grant Cycle: Award deadlines are November 30, with the exception of Shell on October 17 and SeaWorld on December 1, 2011.

Website: http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx?lid=tnavhp#shell

Eligibility: Multiple opportunities with various eligibility requirements

How to Apply: Online or download application at their website

“Angela” Award

This award honors one female student in grades 5–8, who is involved in or has a strong connection to science. The award has been established in honor of Gerry Wheeler, Executive Director Emeritus, and his outstanding dedication to NTSA and lifelong commitment to science education.

Eligibility: Any female student in grades 5–8 who is a resident of the United States, US Territories, or Canada, and is enrolled in full time public, private, or home school. NSTA employees, NSTA Board and Council members, award judges, and their immediate families are NOT eligible to apply.
Award: $1,000 US EE Savings Bond or Canadian Savings Bond purchased for the equivalent issue price. The awardee will be honored at the Teacher Awards Banquet at NSTA's National Conference.

DCAT “Making a Difference” Award

This award will recognize and honor excellence in a science program developed and implemented by middle- or high school-level science teachers, grades 6–12. Entries must show innovative and effective teaching strategies combined with a science program that has influenced students to explore and investigate science and its application to global problems.

Eligibility: Innovative middle- or high school-level science programs
Award: $2,500 to be used to enhance or expand the winning science program; the winning school’s lead science teacher and principal will be awarded coach airfare and two nights’ hotel accommodation to attend NSTA’s National Conference

Delta Education/Frey-Neo/CPO Science Education Awards for Excellence in Inquiry-based Science Teaching

The Delta Education/Frey-Neo/CPO Science Awards for Excellence in Inquiry-based Science Teaching will recognize and honor three (3) full-time PreK–12 teachers of science who successfully use inquiry-based science to enhance teaching and learning in their classroom.

Eligibility:PreK–12 teachers
Award: $1,500 towards expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference, and $1,500 for the awardee

Distinguished Informal Science Education Award

This award honors one NSTA member who has made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of science education in an informal or nontraditional school setting, such as a science-technology center, museum, or community science center.

Eligibility: NSTA members who are not classroom teachers and who have demonstrated their dedication to informal science education
Award: Formal citation, three nights’ hotel accommodation, and $500 towards expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference

Distinguished Service to Science Education Awards

These awards honor NSTA members who, through active leadership and scholarly endeavor over a significant period of time, have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of education in the sciences and science teaching.

Eligibility: NSTA members who have shown long-term dedication to science education
Award: Formal citation, three nights’ hotel accommodation, and up to $500 towards expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference

Distinguished Teaching Awards

This award honors NSTA members who are teachers that have made extraordinary contributions to the field of science teaching.

Eligibility: K–college-level teachers
Award: Formal citation, three nights’ hotel accommodation, and $500 toward expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference

Faraday Science Communicator Award

This award, named in honor of Michael Faraday (1791–1867), the English chemist and physicist who is known for his pioneering experiments in electricity and magnetism. Through lectures and letters, Faraday led people of all ages to a greater understanding of the natural scientific laws that govern us all. The Faraday Science Communicator Award will recognize and reward an individual or organization that has inspired and elevated the public's interest in and appreciation of science.

Eligibility: Individual—The individual will not be a classroom teacher, but will work in, or have developed a compatible setting for science communication: i.e., museum, nature center, zoo, state park, aquarium, radio, television, internet, or other science-rich institutions or media. The individual may also be connected to a science setting through his or her involvement with civic organizations and child-education facilities: e.g., preK child-development centers, 4-H clubs, Girl and Boy Scouts, Girls and Boys Clubs of America, and so on. Organizational—The organization will facilitate and provide exemplary opportunities for science communication to the public. The organization will desire to instill in the public an appreciation for science through communication efforts at the local, state, and national levels.
Award: Awardee will be honored at the Awards Banquet during the NSTA National Conference on Science Education; the awardee receives an all-expense-paid trip (up to $2,500) to attend the Conference; all awardees will receive recognition in NSTA publications and will be given an opportunity to participate in a poster session during the conference

Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers

The Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers provides selected K–12 teachers (up to 25) in their first five years of teaching with funds to attend the annual National Conference on Science Education. Award recipients will be mentored, tracked, and provided with continuing opportunities for meaningful involvement with NSTA and its activities.

Eligibility: To be eligible, a teacher must be within the first five years full-time at the time of application and be an NSTA member in good standing; to the extent possible, recipients must have been a student member of NSTA as a preservice teacher
Award: The award consists of up to $1,000 to be used to attend the annual National Conference; recipients will be invited to attend a variety of workshops and presentations that are of particular interest to new teachers at the annual National Conference

Ron Mardigian Memorial Biotechnology Explorer Award

The Ron Mardigian Memorial Biotechnology Explorer Award will recognize and reward an outstanding high school teacher who has made biotechnology learning accessible to the classroom. This award has been established in memory of Ron Mardigian, the inspiration behind and founder of the Biotechnology Explorer program.

Eligibility: High school
Award: The award will consist of $750 towards expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference, $250 in cash for the teacher, and $500 in Bio-Rad products. The awardee will be honored at the Awards Banquet; the awardee and one teacher guest of the awardee will be invited to dinner with members of Bio-Rad's Explorer team.

NSTA Fellow Award

This award recognizes NSTA members who have made extraordinary contributions to science education through personal commitment to education, specifically science teaching or science; educational endeavors and original work that position recipients as exemplary leaders in their field; significant contributions to the profession that reflect dedication to NSTA as well the entire educational community.

Eligibility: This award is open to longstanding (at least 10 years) NSTA members
Award: Awardees will be recognized at the NSTA Awards Banquet in conjunction with the NSTA National Conference

NSTA Legacy Award

This NSTA award posthumously recognizes long-standing members of NSTA for significant lifelong service to NSTA and contributions to science education.

Eligibility: This award is open to long-standing members of NSTA (minimum 15 years) who have been deceased for no more than 10 years; an individual may be nominated within ten (10) years after their death; however, there may be variances to these criteria; the NSTA Awards and Recognitions Committee should be consulted in writing prior to recommending an individual more than ten (10) years after their death
Award: One or more individuals may be selected by the NSTA Awards and Recognitions Committee to be honored at the annual Awards Banquet during the NSTA National Conference; a plaque will be presented to the family of the honoree; NSTA will provide two nights' lodging, and up to $500 towards travel expenses for a family member to attend the NSTA National Conference; a permanent Legacy Award display, located at the NSTA headquarters, will include the honoree’s name

PASCO STEM Educator Awards

The PASCO STEM Educator awards, sponsored by PASCO scientific, in partnership with the National Science Teachers Association, recognizes excellence and innovation in the field of STEM education at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels.

Eligibility: The applicant must be a K–12 STEM educator. Individuals must have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in the STEM fields, who implement innovative inquiry-based, technology infused STEM programs. One elementary level, two middle level, and two high school level recipients will be awarded annually.
Award: A total of 5 awardees will be selected annually. Each awardee will receive up to $1500 to cover travel expenses to attend the NSTA national conference and be part of a STEM share-a-thon workshop, a $1000 monetary gift, and a $2000 certificate for PASCO scientific products. The recipient of the award will be honored during the Awards Banquet at the NSTA national conference.

Robert H. Carleton Award

This is the most prestigious award an NSTA member can receive. The Robert H. Carleton Award recognizes one individual who has made outstanding contributions to, and provided leadership in, science education at the national level and to NSTA in particular. It is NSTA's highest honor. This award is sponsored by the Dow Chemical Company.

Eligibility: NSTA members who are K–college-level science educators
Award: $5,000, a formal citation, and an all-expenses-paid trip to NSTA's National Conference

SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment Outstanding Environmental Educator of the Year

This award recognizes and rewards the outstanding teacher out of eight award winning programs selected to receive the SeaWorld Environmental Excellence Award.

Award: $10,000 and an expense-paid trip to attend the NSTA National Conference

For an application, or for more information, visit the SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment website.

Shell Science Teaching Award

This award recognizes one outstanding classroom science teacher (K–12) who has had a positive impact on his or her students, school, and community through exemplary classroom science teaching.

Eligibility: K–12 classroom science teachers
Award: $10,000 and an all-expense paid trip to attend NSTA’s National Conference; two finalists will also receive all-expense-paid trips to the conference

Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers

This award honors one elementary school teacher who has established (or is establishing) an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based lesson plan. The lesson plan will fully reference sources of information and any relevant National Science Education Standards and benchmarks found in the Atlas of Science Literacy.

Eligibility: Elementary school teachers (grades K–6); applicants must be a full-time teacher with a minimum of five years of experience
Award: The award consists of $1,000 and up to $500 to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education; the recipient of the award will be honored during the Awards Banquet at the NSTA Conference

Vernier Technology Awards

The Vernier Technology Awards will recognize and reward the innovative use of data collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or other handheld in the science classroom. A total of seven awards are presented: one award at the elementary level (grades K–5); two awards at the middle level (grades 6–8); three awards at the high school level (grades 9–12); one award at the college level.

Eligibility: K–college. Applicants may not have won previously at their school.
Award: Each award will consist of $1,000 towards expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference, $1,000 in cash for the teacher, and $1,000 in Vernier products

Wendell G. Mohling Outstanding Aerospace Educator Award

This award recognizes excellence in the field of aerospace education. The recipient of the award will be honored during the Awards Banquet and the Aerospace Educators Luncheon at the NSTA Conference. This NSTA award is sponsored by Sally Ride Science.

Eligibility: Both K–12 teachers of science in formal education settings (e.g., elementary, middle, high school) and educators in informal education settings (e.g., museums, government, science centers) are eligible to apply in alternating years. For the 2012 award, only educators in an informal setting will be eligible for consideration. Individuals must be nominated for this award and have a minimum of three years teaching experience. Self-nominations will be accepted.
Award: $3,000, and $2,000 in expenses to attend NSTA’s national conference

P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children’s Education Grants

Grant Name: P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children’s Education Grants

Funding Organization: P. Buckley Moss Foundation For Children’s Education

Grant Cycle: September 30

Phone: (540) 932-1728 Fax: (540) 941-8865

Address: P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education
152 P. Buckley Moss Drive
Waynesboro, VA 22980

Website: http://mossfoundation.org/contact & http://mossfoundation.org/national-educators-awards-and-grants

Eligibility: K-12 teachers.

Background: To Support A New Or Evolving Program That Integrates The Arts Into Educational Programming. The Purpose Is To Aid And Support Teachers Who Wish To Establish An Effective Learning Tool Using The Arts In Teaching Children Who Learn Differently. The P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children’s Education has grants available up to $1,000 to be awarded in 2011 to educators who need assistance to further their program goals.

Applications may be made for a grant up to $1,000 to support a new or evolving program that integrates the arts into educational programming.The purpose is to aid and support teachers who wish to establish an effective learning tool using the arts in teaching children who learn differently.

PepsiCo Grants - PepsiCo

Grant Name: PepsiCo Grants

Funding Organization: PepsiCo

Grant Cycle: Rolling

Website: http://www.pepsico.com/Purpose/PepsiCo-Contributions/Grants.html

Email: pepsico.foundation@pepsi.com.

Eligibility:
1.Recipient organizations must be registered and have an official tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the equivalent.

2.PepsiCo does not make grants to:
◦Individuals
◦Private charities or foundations
◦Organizations not exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and not eligible for tax-deductible support
◦Religious organizations
◦Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns
◦Organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, color, citizenship, disability, disabled veteran status, gender, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, military service or status or Vietnam-era veteran status
◦Organizations whose primary purpose is to influence legislation
◦Endowments or capital campaigns
◦Playgrounds, sports fields or equipment
◦Film, music, TV, video and media production companies
◦Sports sponsorships
◦Performing arts tours
◦Association memberships
3.To be eligible for PepsiCo funding, an organization’s primary focus must be in the areas of:
◦Health
◦Environment
◦Education

How to Apply: If you are seeking a grant for less than $100,000, you must first submit a brief Letter of Interest that answers the questions below. Please submit this letter via email only to pepsico.foundation@pepsi.com. Include the name of your organization and the project name in the subject of the email. Do not exceed the allotted word count for each question/answer and respond only to the questions asked.

Attachments will not be opened or accepted. Do not mail requests directly to PepsiCo. Only Letter of Interest requests submitted to the correct email will be eligible for consideration.


Requests should align with PepsiCo’s focus areas and objectives. Please keep in mind our goal of reaching and providing support to underserved regions across the globe.

You will be contacted and invited to submit a proposal only if your program is a fit with PepsiCo. If you are invited to submit a formal proposal, please understand there is no guarantee your request will be funded. Your proposal will be evaluated along with other invited proposals within the budget available.

Application Materials:

Your Letter of Interest must include this information:

Name of Nonprofit Organization:

501(c)(3)#:

Contact Name, Title:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

1.Which specific PepsiCo focus area does your project or program address? (i.e., Health, Environment, Education):
2.Generally describe the project or program, its goal and objectives, how you intend to implement it and the timeframe. (350 words or less):
3.Describe how this project is innovative and/or develops a best practice. Can the project be replicated/scaled up, and how will it be sustained? Who are your collaborators? (200 words or less):
4.Describe the intended impact and how you will measure results. (100 words or less):
5.What is the expected total cost for this project or program?
6.What is the amount of the grant you seek from PepsiCo Contributions? What percentage of your organization’s annual budget does this account for?

Background: PepsiCo Contributions’ Goal Is To Strengthen The Communities Where We Live And Work Through Community Investment.

PepsiCo, Through Our Charitable Contributions, Is Committed To Advancing Objectives Related To Education, Health And Wellness, Diversity And Inclusion, And Thought Leadership. In Advancing These Objectives, We Provide Support To Approved Organizations On An Equal-access Basis. In That Regard, PepsiCo Does Not Discriminate In Awarding Grants On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status Or Political And Philosophical Viewpoints. However, PepsiCo Has The Right To Determine If A Given Project Meets Its Objectives. As It Relates To The Promotion Of Diversity And Inclusion, PepsiCo Is Committed To Supporting Equality Generally, Including Equality In The Workplace.

The Power A Bright Future Program - Clorox Company Foundation

Grant Name: The Power A Bright Future Program

Funding Organization: Clorox Company Foundation

Grant Cycle: October 17

Website: http://www.powerabrightfuture.com/how-works/

Eligibility: Power a Bright Future Contest 3.0 (the "Contest") is open only to K-12 public or private schools (each a "School") operating within the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia. Those entering on behalf of a School must be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry who did not purchase any equipment for the purpose of participating in this Contest. Employees of The Clorox Company, TracyLocke, Tribal DDB Worldwide, ePrize, LLC, and any of their respective parent and affiliate companies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible to participate. Subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.

Background: Clorox Wants To Support Healthy And Happy Kids And That's Why We Are Committed To Making A Difference By Helping Them Thrive At School. The Power A Bright Future Program Gives You The Opportunity To Make A Difference And The Chance To Win Up To $50,000 For Your School!

Other Information: Even our future engineers and poets need study breaks. Clorox 2® Stain Fighter & Color Booster is sponsoring our Play category and encouraging kids to get out and play. Nominations should focus on helping kids thrive outside the classroom through projects like building playgrounds or establishing sports and exercise-focused programs.

Creative activities can spark new passions for your children, as well as produce irreplaceable memories with friends. Clorox® Regular-Bleach is giving students the power to create moments to remember by sponsoring this year's Create category. Nominations should focus on helping kids thrive through arts-focused programs and resources; this could be anything from an after-school music program to a new photography darkroom to a theater group.

Students learn by doing, seeing and working together. Sometimes this involves group activities, a few dirty hands and shared germs, but that's all part of the learning process. Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes are giving kids the power to discover new possibilities together with this year's Explore category. Nominations should focus on helping kids thrive through enriching their academic opportunities, like establishing a science club, enhancing a school's computer lab, or building a peer tutoring program.

In addition to individual category winners, Clorox and education experts who are members of the Clorox Classrooms Faculty Panel will select one winner that showcases an exemplary program that helps kids and makes an impact at the school

Project Ignition - National Youth Leadership Council And State Farm

Grant Name: Project Ignition

Funding Organization: National Youth Leadership Council And State Farm

Grant Cycle: November 15

Contact: Michael VanKeulen, Project Ignition National Program Director

Phone: 651-999-7378

Website: http://www.sfprojectignition.com/

Email: mvankeulen@nylc.org

Eligibility: Public high school students in the United States and Canada

How to Apply: Although the method of communication can vary, your application must relate to Teen Driver Safety. No matter how you plan to address this issue, you must be able to measure your success and must be complete your program between January–April 2012. Grants will be awarded to a maximum of twenty-five (25) selected programs. The grantee’s school will receive a $2,000 grant, funded by State Farm®, to implement their program beginning January 2012.

Background: The National Youth Leadership Council And State Farm Are Pleased To Announce The Availability Of $2,000 Project Ignition Grants For Public High School Students And Teachers To Address Teen Driver Safety Through Service-learning.

Other Important Information: The National Youth Leadership Council® and State Farm® are pleased to announce the availability of $2,000 Project Ignition grants for public high school students and teachers to address teen driver safety through service-learning. Applications are due November 15, 2011.

Car crashes remain the number one cause of death for adolescents. That's a staggering statistic that young people, in partnership with their teachers and community, can and are changing through Project Ignition.

Students use their own creativity to create impactful awareness and engagement campaigns. Strategies used in the past have included: hosting events and demonstrations; forming community-wide partnerships; working on local and state policy; producing public service announcements; and more.

How does Project Ignition work?

• Twenty-five schools will be chosen to implement their campaigns from January 2012 to April 2012.
• The ten best campaigns of the 25 will be selected to receive an additional $5,000 to support their participation in a significant national conference or event.
• These ten schools could also receive an additional $2,500 to go deeper with their campaigns during the 2012-2013 school year.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow - Samsung

Grant Name: Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

Funding Organization: Samsung

Grant Cycle: October 31

Website: https://pages.samsung.com/us/sft/home.htm

Email: solvefortomorrow@sea.samsung.com

Eligibility: All publically financed schools are eligible to participate. Charter schools that derive at least 50% of their operating funds from public sources are also eligible.

How to Apply: Apply online at https://pages.samsung.com/us/sft/apply.htm

Application Materials:

• #1. How would you utilize this project to raise student interest in science, math or the environment? (100 words max)
• #2. How would you engage your students to enthusiastically participate in this project? (100 words max)
• #3. How could winning a technology package in this Contest help your school? (100 words max)

Background: By Applying, Teachers Will Be Entered For A Chance To Participate In The Samsung Solve For Tomorrow Contest. Twenty-five Classrooms Will Be Selected And Equipped With A Camcorder, Laptop, And Video Editing Software To Create Videos Addressing The Challenge, “Show How STEM Can Help The Environment In Your Community?” Of The 25 Schools Submitting Videos, The Top 12 Will Win A Technology Grant Worth At Least $70,000 And Will Be Prominently Featured Online For Voting In A “People’s Choice” Category Which Could Result In Being Awarded A $100,000 Technology Grant. In Addition To The “People’s Choice” Award, Four Schools, Decided On By A Panel Of Judges, Will Also Be Awarded $100,000 Technology Grants. The Teachers And Student Representa Tives Of The Five Finalist Schools Will Be Invited To Attend An Awards Ceremony With Education Thought Leaders And Celebrity Supporters.