• NASA Explorer School

• Green Foundation Offers Diverse Grant Program

• Goodrich Corporation Foundation

• General Mills Foundation

• Toyota TAPESTRY

• Staples Foundation for Learning

• Toshiba America Grades 7-12 Math & Science Program

• Lockheed Martin Corporation

Toyota TAPESTRY grants will be awarded in three categories:

• Environmental Science Education:  projects must emphasize the efficient use of natural resources and protection of the environment.

• Physical Science Applications:  projects must relate the laws, principles, and concepts of science (physics and chemistry) to phenomena and events relevant to students’ lives.

• Literacy and Science Education: projects must focus on the development of literacy skills in the context of science teaching and learning.

This year, 50 grants of up to $10,000 each and a minimum of 20 “mini-grants” of $2,500 each are available to K-12 teachers of science.  The competition is open to K-12 teachers of science residing in the United States or U.S. territories or possessions.  All middle and high school science teachers and elementary teachers who teach some science in the classroom are eligible.

To apply for funding, qualified teachers must write a Toyota TAPESTRY proposal and submit it for receipt at NSTA by January 19, 2006.

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©2004-2005 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/program.htm

The mission of Staples Foundation for Learning is to provide funding to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth.

Eligible applicants must have a nonprofit tax-exempt classification under 501 ( c ) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and focus on job skills and education.

The requested amount of each grant can be up to $25,000.  Most grants awarded by the Foundation are in the $5,000-$25,000 range.

The deadline to apply is January 2, 2006.

http://www.staplesfoundation.org/foundapplication.
html

The mission of Toshiba America Foundation is to contribute to the quality of science and mathematics education in U.S. communities by investing in projects designed by classroom teachers to improve science and mathematics education for students in grades K thru 12.

For its Grades 7-12 Science and Math Education grants program, Toshiba America Foundation encourages projects that have the potential for improving classroom teaching and learning in science and mathematics, especially those that are planned and led by individual teachers or teams of teachers for their own classrooms.

Deadlines for proposals requesting more than $5,000 are February 1 and August 1.  Requests for smaller grants are accepted throughout the year.

Click here to download an application form and guidelines.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation

Lockheed Martin is committed to a program of philanthropy that supports the corporation’s strategic business goals and invests in the quality of life in the communities where its employees work and live.

The philanthropic activities of Lockheed Martin are administered by the communications representatives at the corporation’s operating units around the country, and by the Director of Corporate Philanthropy at corporate headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.

Brief letters of inquiry (2 pages or less) are accepted year-round.  Evaluations are quarterly at corporate headquarters and many facilities.  Some facilities prefer receiving applications in the second half of the year to consider for the following year’s budget.

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The NASA Explorer Schools program is designed to provide innovative science and mathematics instruction for students in grades 4 through 9.  Each spring, a three-year partnership is established between NASA and 50 new NASA Explorer School teams, consisting of teachers and education administrators from diverse communities across the country.  While partnered with NASA, NASA Explorer School teams will acquire new teaching resources and technology tools using NASA’s unique content, experts and other resources—to provide exciting learning experiences science, mathematics and technology for students.

Eligible to apply online for an opportunity to partner with NASA in a program designed to bring schools that are accredited through the state’s accreditation agency from across the country are engaging mathematics, science, and technology learning to educators, students, and families.  Teachers on the team must be full-time teachers, possess a current state issued teaching certificate, have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience by the beginning of the school year following acceptance into the program, and be U.S. citizens.

NASA pays for each team member’s travel, housing, and food expenses for a one-week summer workshop.  Each team member who fully participates in the one-week summer workshop will receive a $500 stipend at the conclusion of the workshop.  In addition, each team member will receive a $250 stipend for full participation in the implementation of the team’s plan at the end of the first semester and another $250 stipend at the conclusion of the school year.

The deadline for submission of the on-line application for NASA Explorer Schools January 31, 2006.

For more information, click here.

http://explorerschools.nasa.gov/portal/site/nes/

The Green Foundation was founded in 1989.  Named after Leonard I. Green, a pioneer in the buyout industry, the foundation typically awards grants to institutions that serve the Los Angeles area, although it is not limited to that area.  It seeks projects that explore new opportunities, encourage growth, and create a positive change in institutions.  The foundation supports projects in four areas of interest:

1. Arts - Institutions focusing on arts outreach and education are eligible, and those that design projects to promote the expansion of community arts programs will be given first priority.

2. Medical/Scientific Research - Priority goes to cutting-edge research projects conducted by medical and scientific facilities.

3. Education - Programs are to be provided to public and private schools, as well as in after-school facilities, can receive funding from the foundation.  Of particular interest are projects that: expand educational programs; encourage the use of technology; help solve juvenile problems, such as drug abuse; and promote artistic ventures.

4. Special Projects - Some projects that do not fit into the previous three categories, or those that are located outside of the geographic area specified above, may be considered to receive funding.

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The Green Foundation typically awards grants to institutions that serve the Los Angeles area, although it is not limited to that area.

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Institutions that have the possibility to have a state-or nationwide impact also can win funding from the foundation.  The foundation does not fund individuals or religious programs.

Organizations likely to receive funding will have a history of achievement, significant programs that promise to make a considerable impact, and self-sustaining programs that will not need to depend on the foundation later on.

At the end of the year, the foundation asks that a final report be submitted.  The report must document the activities conducted, the products produced throughout the year, and how the project met its

goals.  A grant report template is available on the Green Foundation website.

More info online…http://ligf.org/

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The Goodrich Corporation Foundation makes charitable grants in four categories:

• Education (30-40%)

• Arts and Culture (15-25%)

• Civic and Community (15-25%)

• Health and Human Services/United Way (20-30%)

In the area of Elementary/Secondary Education, the Foundation considers proposals designed to restructure the educational system to better educate all students.  Efforts must take a comprehensive approach to education reform.

Proposals designed to help elementary school children maintain their curiosity and excitement about the worlds of math and science, including professional development for teachers, are also accepted.

In addition, proposals that help junior high and high school students and teachers understand the relevance of math and science to society are considered.

Please note that organizations that receive sizable portions of their support through municipal, county, state or federal governments are generally not eligible to apply.

The Foundation staff accepts and reviews grant requests throughout the year.  Decisions are made by the Foundation Contributions Committee.  The calendar budget cycle begins in February of each year.

Copyright © 2004-2005 Goodrich Corporation. All rights reserved.

http://www.goodrich.com/CDA/GeneralContent/0,1136,59,00.html

The General Mills Foundation’s mission is to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations in areas where they do business that create sustainable community improvement in the social services, education, arts and culture, and youth nutrition and fitness.  For grants in General Mills communities outside the Twin Cities area, the Foundation’s two key priorities are improving youth nutrition and fitness and United Way.

The General Mills Foundation makes operating, project, and capital grants.  Priority is given to operating and project grants.

Organizations with a 501(c ) (3) or 501 (c ) (9) tax designation located in communities where General Mills does business are eligible to apply.

Grant proposals may be submitted at any time.  Minnesota grants should be submitted to the General Mills headquarters; other communities should submit proposals to the Community Action Council in your area.

Click here to download an application form and guidelines.

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http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/foundation.aspx