(REGIONAL FUNDING) Teachers' Insurance Plan
(AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MO, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA & WA)
Deadline: April 30.
The Teachers' Insurance Plan is accepting nominations for the 2010 Teacher of the Year Award. The award recognizes the extraordinary contributions of teachers toward the betterment of their schools, stude... Read More
3/9/10 09:16 AM
(SCIENCE EDUCATION) Nat'l Council for the Social Studies
Deadline: May 1.
The Nat'l Council for the Social Studies and the Fund for the Advancement of Social Studies Education (FASSE) open the 2010 competition for the Christa McAuliffe "Reach For The Stars" awards. The award, as well as FASSE, support research and classroom application projects which imp... Read More
3/8/10 09:16 AM
(SOCIAL SERVICES) Newman's Own Awards
Deadline: May 14.
The purpose of the Newman's Own Awards is to recognize volunteer and nonprofit organizations supporting our nation's military families. Eligible organizations must be comprised primarily of volunteers and support Active Duty, National Guard, or reserve units or installations.
Or... Read More
3/8/10 09:16 AM
(EDUCATION) American Honda Grants
Deadlines: Aug 1.
The American Honda Foundation provides grants in the fields of youth education and scientific education. Educational institutions, including K-12, college and universities, community colleges and trade schools are ... Read More
3/5/10 4:16 PM
(YOUTH) Entertainment Software Association
Deadline: April 15.
The Entertainment Software Association Foundation (ESAF), dedicated to supporting positive programs and opportunities that make a difference in the quality of life, health and welfare of today's youth, opens its 2010 grants competition.
The foundation seeks to harness th... Read More
3/5/10 09:16 AM
(MINORITIES) Bannerman Fellowships
Deadline: April 13
The Alston Bannerman Fellowship Program, a Center for Social Inclusion effort, supports long-time activists of color by providing $25,000 awards to take three-month sabbaticals for reflection and renewal.
To be eligible, an applicant: (1) must be a person of color; (2) have mo... Read More
3/2/10 08:03 AM
(ARTS) Meet The Composer
Deadline: April 12.
The mission of Meet the Composer (MTC) is to increase opportunities for composers by fostering the creation, performance, dissemination and appreciation of their music.
MTC's Music Alive, run in conjunction with the League of American Orchestras, offers financial and administr... Read More
3/1/10 11:16 AM
(ENVIRONMENT) TogetherGreen Fund
Deadline: May 7
TogetherGreen, a partnership between the Nat'l Audobon Society and Toyota, seeks applications for its Conservation Fellowships and Innovation Grants.
TogetherGreen will fund 40 fellowships, which includes a $10,000 grant, assistance launching a conservation project and specialized ... Read More
3/1/10 08:03 AM
(EDUCATION) Suder Foundation
Deadline: April 15
The Suder Foundation seeks to dramatically improve the graduation rate of first-generation college students by providing financial, academic, emotional and social assistance at U.S. public universities.
The foundation accomplishes its mission by engaging with selected four... Read More
3/1/10 08:03 AM
(FUNDING TIPS) All Grants Are Not Created Equal; Know the Different Funding Pools
Dear Grant Guru: We are a small afterschool program, and we want to start a capital campaign for a new facility. Can we use an ongoing operating grant as seed money for the campaign?
Grant Guru: Tricky question. Normally operating grants -- or general purpose grants -- are used to support the gener... Read More
2/28/10 1:37 PM
