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GRANTS

STEM
Grantor: Lowe's Home Improvement Center
Program: Outdoor Classroom Grant program
Eligibility: K-12
Objective: Hands on science
Award: $2,000 to at least 100 schools. Grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects.
Deadline: Three application periods: December 31st, April 30th, August 31st.
Contact: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html

Arts
Grantor: Olympus America, Inc. & Tool Factory, Inc.
Program: Digital Imaging & Visual Learning Grants
Eligibility: K-12 (any area)
Objective: A program designed to strengthen education through classroom projects that use digital imaging and the power of visual learning (example winner projects on-line).
Award: $500 cash reimbursement for materials etc., 3 Olympus digital cameras, 1 one Tool Factory Software license for digital imaging software bundle.
Deadline: June 2, and December 30 (apply online)
Contact: http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/olympus_teacher.htm
Teacher Development
Grantor: ING
Program: ING Unsung Heroes Award Program
Eligibility: teachers K-12
Objective: given to educators who pioneer new teaching methods and techniques that improve learning. Planned or already existing projects qualify.
Award: each calendar year 100 awards of $2,000; and a first prize of 25,000; second prize of $10,000; and third prize of $5,000 among grantees
Deadline: May 1
Contact: http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/communityconnections/ineducation/unsungheroes/001136.html
Literacy
Grantor: National Endowment for the Humanities
Program: We the People Bookshelf
Eligibility: K-12 school library
Objective: A program that encourages young people to read classic books and explore themes in American history, culture, and ideas. School (K-12) and public libraries are invited to apply for fifteen thematically related books which embody the theme of "Becoming American."
Award: books and related materials
Deadline: Applications will be accepted between September 6, 2005 and March 1, 2006.
Contact: http://www.wethepeople.gov/bookshelf/becomingamerican-guidelines.html
Other Grantor: Lowe's Home Improvement Center
Program: Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation
Eligibility: K-12
Objective: Types of projects considered:
  • Construction and trades related education initiatives
  • Clean-up, landscaping and painting projects
  • Playground enhancements
  • Minor repair/renovation of public school buildings
Award: Gift cards and small items - contact local Lowe's store; regular grants $5,000-$25,000.
Deadline: One application a year; contact sponsor.
Contact: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=frameSet&url=apps.bridgetree.com/funding/default.asp

Last Updated: 7/20/2007