GRANT & FUNDING INFORMATION
 RISE: The RISE network is a free resource for teachers who are committed to improving the education and achievement of students in low-income k-12 public schools. RISE offers a valuable support network of resource to enhance work environments and improve student achievement. Every year in a RISE teacher classroom, low-income students make significant strides in closing the achievement gap. RISE offers financial rewards for effective teachers to defray the cost of materials and supplies. RISE provides pre-screened job opportunities for effective teachers who want to work in low-income communities.
Toshiba American Foundation: Makes grants for the projects in math and science designed by classroom teachers to improve instruction for students in grades k-12. Maximum Award: $5,000. Eligibility: Grades k-12. Deadline: Decisions about grants under $5,000 are made on rolling basis and applications are accepted throughout the year.
Best Buy's Children Foundation: Supports programs that connect kids, technology and education. Best Buy's tech program was created to recognize and reward schools that are integrating interactive technology into the curriculum. Maximum Award: $2,500 Gift Card. Eligibility: Public Schools. Deadline: Ongoing, beginning April 2005.
Allen Foundation: Supports educational nutrition programs, with priority given to training program for children and young adults to improve their health and development. Maximum Award: past grants have ranged from $2,000 to $1 million. Eligibility: Schools and School Districts should partner with local non profits to form nutrition education. program Deadline: Ongoing.
Intel Model School: Provides equipment for a school or district to enhance their technology by using advanced technology. The Intel model school program identifies schools that desire equipment or have a unique project to complete by using Intel products, and can show the improvement in the quality of the education experience for both the teachers and the student by using high-end technology. Award- seeding of Intel equipment. Eligibility: K-12 schools or school districts. Deadline- Ongoing.
Target Local Giving Program: This effort promotes a love of reading and encourages children to read together with their families. Awards recognize programs that inspire young readers (birth through third grade); and programs that bring arts to schools or school children to the arts. Maximum Award: $1,000- $3,000. Eligibility: Based on quiz. Deadline- May 31, 2005.
NEA Foundation Grants: The NEA Foundation Provides grants for the purpose of engaging in high-quality professional development or implementing project-based learning and break-the-mold innovations that raise student achievement. Maximum Award: $5,000. Eligibility: Public school teachers, public school education support professionals, and faculty and staff in public higher education institutions. Deadline: June 1, 2005.
Fund for Teachers: Provides funds for direct grants to teachers to support summer learning opportunities of their own design. Maximum Award: $5,000. Eligibility: Teachers who work with students from pre-K through 12th grade , with a minimum of three years of experience, full time, spending at least 50% of the time in the classroom at the time grants are approved and made. Deadline: varies by state.
Show Me the Money: Tips & Resources for successful grant writing. Many educators have found that outside funding, in terms of grants, allows them to provide their students with education experiences and materials their own districts can't afford. Learn how they get those grants- and how you can get one too. Included: Practical tips to help first-time grant writers get the grants they need.
Healty Youth Funding Resources: Information on Grants for Schools Health Programs & Services.
Grant Writing Tips: School Grants has complied an excellent set of grant writing tips for those that need help in developing grant proposals.
eSchool News School Funding Center: Information on up-to-the minute grant programs, funding sources, and technology funding.
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