Links of Interest: Educational Grants

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

http://www.sloan.org/main.shtm
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit institution, was established in 1934 by Alfred Pritchard Sloan, Jr., then President and Chief Executive Officer of the General Motors Corporation

ATT Foundation

http://www.att.com/foundation/
We believe technology is a powerful tool to engage lifelong learning.

Carnegie Corporation of New York

http://www.carnegie.org/index.html
Under Carnegie's will, grants must benefit the people of the United States.

Green School Project

http://www.greenschoolproject.com
Green School Project (GSP) was launched by a group of Chicago educators in the Fall of 2000. The program has two main objectives: to provide funding for schools and to help the environment.

HP has teamed up with IndiVisual Learning

http://www.indivisuallearning.com/scholarship.html
Recipient receives: in-class computer-based reading workstations that include 5 Hewlett-Packard PCs, complete with 3 years unlimited student-use of IndiVisual Reading.

IREX

http://www.irex.org
IREX is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of knowledge. Central to its mission is the empowering of individuals and institutions to participate meaningfully in civil society.

National Geographic Society Education Foundation’s Venture Grants

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/teacher_community/get_grant.html
Due September 9, 2002. Support nontraditional education projects that engage children in three areas: understanding cultures through their own heritage; learning about other cultures; preserving cultural diversity.

Paul Newman’s Own

http://www.newmansown.com/5b1_grants.html
Applications for grants due by September 1, 2002

PG

http://www.neg.pge.com
This supports innovative projects that encourage and support environmental education for young people. I mentioned this grant in E-FLASH 16A. Grants range from $5,000 to $10,000. Elementary, middle and high schools are encouraged to apply.

SBC Foundation

http://www.sbc.com/press_room/press_kit/0,5931,71,00.html
SBC Foundation is launching SBC Excelerator, a new $25 million national initiative that will help community-based organizations accelerate their ability to create stronger digital connections with America's underserved.

The Corporation for Educational Technology

http://www.buddyproject.org/spotlght/news/new111202.asp
The Corporation for Educational Technology offers the opportunity for Buddy2 Core Value School Community members to compete for special mini grants to support local program innovation for curriculum innovation, professional development, parent/family even

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

http://www.packard.org/
The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations.

The Fulbright Program

http://www.iie.org/cies/
Fulbright grants are made to U.S. citizens and nationals of other countries for a variety of educational activities, primarily university lecturing, advanced research, graduate study and teaching in elementary and secondary schools.

The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF)

http://www.edutopia.org
The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) is a nonprofit operating foundation that documents and disseminates models of the most innovative practices in our nation's K-12 schools.

The Hello Friend/Ennis William Cosby Foundation

http://www.hellofriend.org/index.html
This web site is dedicated to helping you learn about Ennis, about the foundation established in his memory, and about learning and learning differences.

The National Alliance for Excellence, Inc

http://www.excellence.org/welcome.html
The National Alliance for Excellence, Inc. is a national non-profit educational foundation dedicated to recognizing and supporting excellence in America's high school and college students.

The Whirlpool Foundation

http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/whr/foundation/foundation.html
Whirlpool Foundation seeks to be responsive to the issues that confront Whirlpool Corporation's home communities, and regions worldwide, through financial and leadership support to nonprofit organizations.

Toshiba America Foundation

http://www.toshiba.com
It is seeking applicants to receive $1000 grants for science and mathematics education projects for teachers K-6. For information email: foundations@tai.toshiba.com

Verizon Corporation

http://http://foundation.verizon.com/
Verizon Foundation supports programs that create innovative eSolutions, help bridge the digital divide, foster basic and computer literacy, help enrich our communities, and create a skilled workforce.

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