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January 2007 |
Congratulations to DeLeon on the following Junior League ABC Grant Recipients !!
Leslie Tanner and Ed Arguelles their grant entitled “ Wild Thing” A Middle School Musical for $500.00.
Jessica Romero her grant entitled “ He said, She said” for $400.00.
Suzanne Wight her grant entitled “A Festival of Cultures: Our Melting Pot” for $500.00.
Again our kids are the winners!!!
Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper and nation Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine have partnered to create an outdoor classroom grant program to provide schools with additional resources to improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. The Outdoor Classroom Grant Program provides outdoor, hands-on science education to students in grades K-12 and assists schools in enhancing their core curriculum in all subjects.
All K-12 public schools in the United States are welcome to apply.
The program will award grants up to $2,000 to at least 100 schools. In some cases, grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects. Every applicant will receive, at no cost, International Paper’s Life of the Forest Classroom Kit. The kit, which contains 10 full-color posters, 10 teaching guides and 20 booklets, can be used in classrooms at the teacher’s discretion.
Online applications will be reviewed three times per year. Decisions on applications submitted by December 31 will be made by mid-January, 2007.©2007 by Lowe's®. All rights reserved.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html
The Gannett Foundation is a corporate foundation sponsored by Gannett Co., The Foundation’s mission is to invest in the future of the communities in which Gannett does business, and in the future of its industry. The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that take a creative approach to fundamental issues such as education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment.
Each local Gannett operation establishes its own priorities, depending upon local needs, and may have its own guidelines and restrictions. If your organization is located in one of the Gannett communities, contact them to learn about their priorities, restrictions, and deadlines.
Grants are made to nonprofit organizations in the communities in which Gannett owns a daily newspaper or television station. (Gannett operates in select areas in AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJM NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WI, and WV) Elementary and secondary schools are eligible for funding for special initiatives or programs not provided by regular school budgets.
In general, short proposals (5 pages or less) should be submitted to your local daily newspaper or television station by no later than January 15, May 15, or August 15. You should, however, check with your local Gannett-owned media to verify its deadlines.
Grant application for the General Champions for Healthy Kids program will be available on December 1, 2006.
The goal of the General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids grants is to encourage communities in the United States to improve the eating and physical activity patterns of young people, ages 2-20. Grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations and agencies working with communities that demonstrate the greatest need and likelihood of sustainable impact on young people’s nutrition and activity levels through innovative programs.
Each year, the Foundation awards 50 grants of $10,000 each to community-based groups (including public schools) that develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle.
An overview of the 2006 grants is available at: http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/champions_grant_recipients.aspx.
If you plan to apply for the grant-or want to learn more about the program-you should read the 8-page Program Background and Overview document available online at http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/ChampionsBackgroundInfo.pdf.
http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/champions.aspx
Dollar General’s community grants provide support for non-profit organizations committed to the advancement of youth initiatives. These initiatives address some of the greatest challenges students face in the company’s market area.
Eligible organizations are non-profit/charitable organizations engaged in literacy programs for youth located in Dollar General’s 33 state operating territory, and within 20 miles of the nearest Dollar General Store.Applications must be submitted by March 5, 2007or June 5, 2007. Click here for more info.
http://www.dollargeneral.com/community/communityinvestments.aspx
Grant Tip of the Month Home
One of the best assets that a community can offer a program is the time provided by volunteers. Many grant writers fail to recognize the impact of this contribution during budget preparations. Volunteers are considered in-kind or local contributions.
The Independent Sector is an organization that calculates the hourly value of volunteer time. This can be located at www.independentsector.org
UPCOMING DEADLINES Home
Free computer lab, software, and site licenses for tech-savvy teachers
The 2006 Knowledge Adventure Teacher Awards Program is an essay competition open to K-12 educators who are using technology to help students excel in the classroom. Educators must complete an online entry form, which includes a brief essay on how the nominee is using technology to help his or her students succeed in their academic endeavors. Each month, through January 2007, a panel will select a Teacher of the Month to receive $400 in Knowledge Adventure software. In January, the Teacher of the Year will be chosen from all of the essays submitted. The Teacher of the Year receives a brand new computer lab consisting of eight computers, a complete library of Knowledge Adventure software, and training.
Deadline: January 30
http://www.kaschool.com/promo/tom
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Allstate Foundation
The Allstate Foundation provides funds in a variety of areas which include economic empowerment, education, tolerance, diversity, inclusion, and vital and safe communities.
Deadline: No set deadlines.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations.
Contact: www.allstate.com/foundation
EDUCATION
Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundation offers funding to support a variety of areas including healthcare, private higher education, public television, secondary education, and graduate theological education.
Deadline: No set deadlines.
Eligibility: Funding nationally with emphasis on CA and NY.
Contact: Dr. Jonathan T. Howe, (904) 359-0670, arthurvining@bellsouth.net, www.avdfdn.org
Janus Foundation
The Janus Foundation awards funding to support education programs serving at-risk youth.
Deadline: Rolling deadlines.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations.
Contact: (303) 333-3863
ConAgra Foods Foundation
The ConAgra Foods Foundation provides funding to programs in areas nationwide where the company operates that focus on hunger, nutrition, food safety, education, and children’s and family services.
Deadline: January 31, 2007
Eligibility: Contact local Chamber of Commerce
Contact: www.conagrafoods.com
HUMAN SERVICES
Allegis Group Foundation
The Allegis Group Foundation provides funding to programs aiding disadvantaged children in the areas of health, education, and youth development.
Deadline: No set deadlines.
Eligibility: Funding nationally with emphasis on organizations in Baltimore, MD.
Contact: Hillary Murray, (410) 579-3509,
Bancorp Foundation
The U.S. Bancorp Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations to support programs in education, affordable housing, cultural and artistic enrichment, and economic opportunity.
Deadline: Varies.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations.
Contact: Teresa Bonner, (612) 303-4000
Robert A. Welch Foundation
The Robert A. Welch Foundation provides funding to support chemistry research programs in colleges and universities throughout Texas.
Deadline: February 1, 2007.
Eligibility: Colleges, universities, and educational institutions in Texas.
Contact: (713) 961-9884, dittrich@welch1.org.
www.welch1.org/GrantsPrograms/index.asp
Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundation
The Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundation provides funding to organizations focused on family and human services, education, healthcare, animal welfare, nutrition, mental health, minorities, housing, and the persons with disabilities. The foundation also supports programs for land acquisition and capital campaigns.
Deadline: February 1, 2007.
Eligibility: Contact organization.
Contact: (800) 600-3723.
www.beveridge.org/GrantFunding.aspx
EDUCATION
Christopher Columbus Foundation
The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation announces its competition for middle school students to utilize technology and science to help develop solutions to a real-world problem.
Deadline: February 12, 2007.
Eligibility: Sixth to eighth grade students from private, public, or home schools.
Contact: www.christophercolumbusawards.com
Science Education Partnerships
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is offering funds to help expose K-12 students to the biology of drug abuse and addiction.
Deadline: February 1, 2007
Eligibility: Partnerships between educators and scientists.
Contact: Catherine Sasek, (301) 443-6071,
Website of the Month Home
The Free Management Library provides information and resources that are contributed by users and readers across the country. The purpose of the library is to provide leaders and managers with basic and practical information about business, management, organizations, and other relevant information.
Visit www.mapnp.org/library.
Tips & Tidbits Home
Helpful Research and Statistics Websites
Kids Count:
www.aecf.org/kidscount/census
National Association of Counties:
http://naco.org
National Forum of Education Statistics:
http://nces.ed.gov/forum
Statistical Resources of the Web:
www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/stecon.html
Teoma Search Engine:
www.teoma.com
Did You Know……
There are only four words in the English language which end in ‘-dous’:
- Tremendous,
- Horrendous,
- Stupendous,
- Hazardous.
Quote of the Month Home
"There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm."
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