EDUCATION GRANTS of possible interest…
NEW! HP and DoSomething.org Challenge students to “Green” schools
DoSomething.org and Hewlett-Packard have announced a new campaign designed to challenge teens to find new and innovative ways of conserving energy while reducing waste in their schools.
More than a hundred thousand teens are expected to participate in the Increase Your Green campaign, which will run from February 15 through Earth Day on April 22. In addition to traditional “green” projects such as recycling programs and community gardens, teens will be encouraged to explore ways of using technology to save energy. http://www.dosomething.org/increase_your_green
Intel Schools of Distinction Awards
A program of the Intel Education Initiative, the Intel Schools of Distinction Awards program recognizes U.S. schools that demonstrate 21st century teaching and learning environments and implement innovative programs that inspire their students to excel in math and science. Programs of the Intel Education Initiative are funded by the Intel Foundation and Intel Corporation.
http://www.intel.com/education/schoolsofdistinction/application.htm?iid=CAG1005
Deadline has passed for 2010.
Sprint Character Education Grant Program Seeks to Support Positive Development of Young People
Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to school districts and individual schools working to facilitate and encourage character education among K-12 students…. http://www.sprint.com/responsibility/education/character/index.html?id8=vanity:educationgrants
Deadline has passed for 2010.
Posted: December 4, 2009
Welch’s and Scholastic Parent & Child to Announces School Garden Funding Program
K-8 schools will be awarded with packages of tools, seeds, and educational materials worth up to $1,000 to support programs that use fruit and vegetable gardens to connect students with nature and the origins of their food supply…. http://www.scholastic.com/harvest/
Deadline has passed for 2010.
Posted: November 25, 2009
Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grants
