Funding News
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Attend the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy
Tue, Sep 15, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Grants
The Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy is asking for parents and students to nominate their third- through fifth-grade teachers for a chance to attend a summer camp where they will do different math and science experiments to share with their students in the classroom. [ Read More ]
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Insurers fight converged devices as speech-impairment remedies
Tue, Sep 15, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Funding
Medicare and private health insurers decline to cover cheap devices such as iPhones and netbook PCs that can help speech-impaired students and others, despite their usefulness and lower cost, reports the New York Times. [ Read More ]
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Study: Green IT policies sink on priority list
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Research , Budget
American data centers doubled their energy usage from 2000 to 2006, and with consumption expected to double again by 2011, some colleges are seeking ways to cut their energy costs. Yet a new survey suggests that "green IT" initiatives on college campuses are being hampered by diminishing budgets. Key words: green technology, education technology, CDW-G, energy savings, college budget [ Read More ]
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Study: Green IT policies sink on priority list
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Budget
American data centers doubled their energy usage from 2000 to 2006, and with consumption expected to double again by 2011, some colleges are seeking ways to cut their energy costs. Yet a new survey suggests that "green IT" initiatives on college campuses are being hampered by diminishing budgets. Key words: green technology, education technology, CDW-G, energy savings, college budget [ Read More ]
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GAO calls for enhancements to Grants.gov system
Fri, Sep 04, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Funding Strategies
Readers who have used Grants.gov to submit federal grant applications and who have experienced difficulties might find some comfort in a report that was released in July. The report, titled "Grants.gov Has Systemic Weaknesses that Require Attention," was based on a study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in 2008 and 2009. The GAO surveyed federal agencies that use the Grants.gov system and came up with several recommendations for improving the system. [ Read More ]
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Up to $5,000 for school enhancement projects
Mon, Aug 31, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Grants
Lowe's is asking nonprofit public K-12 schools and/or parent organizations to apply for funding to make improvements to their schools. There is usually a preference for funding requests that have a permanent impact such as facility enhancement -- indoor and outdoor -- as well as landscaping or clean up projects. Projects that encourage parent involvement and build stronger community spirit will be favored. But this year basic needs will also take priority. [ Read More ]
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$5,000 for teachers and school professionals to improve students' academic achievement
Mon, Aug 31, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Grants
The NEA Foundation is providing grants to improve the academic achievement of students in public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area. The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged. [ Read More ]
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$4,000 for school board best practices that enhance student learning
Mon, Aug 31, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Grants
The Magna Awards is a national recognition program co-sponsored by American School Board Journal, the National School Boards Association, and Sodexo School Services that honors school board best practices and innovative programs that advance student learning. [ Read More ]
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$5,000 to launch programs that are inclusive of students with disabilities
Mon, Aug 31, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Grants
The CVS Caremark Community Grants program is awarding funds to public schools promoting a greater level of inclusion in student activities and extracurricular programs, and initiatives that give greater access to physical movement and play. Proposed programs must be fully inclusive where children with disabilities are full participants in an early childhood, adolescent or teenage program alongside their typically developing peers. [ Read More ]
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More than $5,000 for outstanding student volunteers
Mon, Aug 31, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Grants
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program was created in 1995 by Prudential in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) to honor middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state, and national level. The program aims to applaud young people who already are making a positive difference in their towns and neighborhoods, and to inspire others to think about how they might contribute to their communities. [ Read More ]
