This page provides links to educational grant opportunities.
| Closing Date |
Grant Opportunity |
| Oct. 24, 2009 |
Table top hydroponics kits for K-6 classrooms |
| Feb. 15, 2009 |
Society for Science and the Public
Society for Science & the Public is now accepting applications for the 2009 Fellows Program
ELIGIBILITY:
- Demonstrated interest in research but actual research experience not required.
- Active engagement in 9-12 grade science or if not actively teaching at this time, must demonstrate access to students to mentor.
- Teaching credential.
- Must be from a school that has enrollment that is at least 40% underrepresented minority and/or with at least 30% of students qualified for free or reduced rate lunches.
- Demonstrated evidence of engagement with students (e.g. participation in field trips, science clubs, science fair, mentorship activities; support of independent research).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to attend Fellows Institute in Washington DC – July 27 through July 31, 2009.
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| April 30, 2009 |
IMG Unsung Heroes grant $2000 to 25,000
Now accepting applications for the 2009 awards!
Are you an educator with a class project that is short on funding but long on potential? Do you know a teacher looking for grant dollars? In addition to the 100 finalists, three are selected for additional financial awards: $25,000 for first place; $10,000 for second place; and $5,000 for third place. |
March 20, 2009 early feedback
April 24, 2009
Application Deadline |
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams grants foster inventiveness among high school students. InvenTeams composed of high school students, teachers and mentors are asked to collaboratively identify a problem that they want to solve, research the problem, and then develop a prototype invention as an in-class or extracurricular project. There is a maximum award of $10,000.
High school science, mathematics and technology teachers - or teams of teachers - at public, private and vocational schools; intra- and inter-school collaborations are welcome to compete.
The deadline is April 24, 2009. For complete details and how to apply please visit: http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/about.html |
Mar 31, 2009
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North American Native Fishes Association (NANFA)
In 2009, the North American Native Fishes Association (NANFA) is again offering to sponsor a project or projects to educate the general public about native North American fishes and their environment.
http://fundingopps.cos.com/alerts/110048 |
| Varies |
"NATURE OF LEARNING" GRANTS
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation invites applications from
organizations seeking to start or expand the Nature of Learning program
in their communities. Grants to be awarded on a competitive basis of
up to $5,000 to support start-up expenses associated with new programs,
and grants of up to $3,000 to provide continued support to existing
Nature of Learning programs. |
| June 20, 2008 |
National Environmental Education Foundation We’re launching the National High School Challenge to provide teachers with an opportunity to secure as much as $5,000 to $10,000 in funding to bring innovative environmental themes into students’ coursework and incorporate more environmental education into teaching overall!
Want to add environmental themes to your course next year?
Visit the Challenge grants page. |
| Sept. 10, 2007 |
National Rural Education Association Mini Grants - If your schools' electricity comes from a Rural Electric Cooperative you can apply for a grant up to $500. |
| April 27, 2007 |
Legacy Grants available up to $10,000
The grants are designed to reflect a collaborative effort between the
community and the applying organization or school to educate area
students and citizens about environmentally related issues. These grants
are open to both public and private groups and organizations within the
state of Alabama.
The two types of grants Legacy offers are competitive grants and
mini-grants. The competitive grants are awarded for environmental
education projects and programs in amounts up to $10,000. The
mini-grants are awarded for environmental education projects and
programs available up to $2,500. Both types of grants are awarded
annually.
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| Open |
Lowe's Outdoor Classroom Grants - up to $2000 |
| Open |
Alabama Agriculture in the Classroom Mini Grant ($25-200) |
| Jan. 18, 2007 |
Toyota Tapestry Grants $2500 and $10,000 for science teachers |
1/11/2007
Annual |
Secondary and Two-year Postsecondary Agriculture Education Challenge Grants Program ( $35K-50K) |
| 9/29/2006 |
Project Learning Tree - Greenworks Grant - up to $1000 |
| 9/30/2006 |
Captain Planet Foundation Grant - up to $2500 |
| 8/1/2006 - check for new deadlines |
TOSHIBA AMERICA FOUNDATION GRANTS
Applications for grants under $5,000 are accepted year-round. Check the
Web site for grades K-6 and 7-12 application rules. Deadline for grants
over $5,000: February 1st or August 1st
The Toshiba America Foundation encourages teacher-led, K-12
classroom-based programs, projects, and activities that have the
potential to improve classroom experiences in science, mathematics, and
technology. http://www.toshiba.com/tafstage/jsp/home/default.jsp
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| 4/15/2006 |
Scholarships available at Hatfield Marine Science Center |
