Grant Opportunities for Adults

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Permalink Reply by Barbara Murphy on May 20, 2009 at 9:45am

Here is a list of some more grants. Also try your county extension service, I have received several grants from them.
1. Renewable-Energy and Energy Efficiency

A request for proposals has been issued as part of Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) fiscal year 2009 energy grant competition. Proposals should focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency for K–12 schools.. ARC expects to provide six to ten awards of up to $45,000 each, for a total of $250,000 in awards, to help implement energy-efficiency and renewable-energy programs in K–12 schools within the Appalachian Region.
This grant program will underwrite costs of installing renewable-energy and energy-efficiency equipment in K–12 schools in Appalachia , and provide support for the implementation of associated science, environment, and business curricula in the classroom. A range of energy-efficiency technologies are also eligible for this grant program.
The deadline for submission of proposals is May 29, 2009. More info available at http://www.arc.gov/index.do?nodeId=2926.





2. Target Local Store Grants

Target Corporation's Local Store Grants provide funding support to "Target" communities in the areas of arts, reading programs, and family violence prevention.
Support will be awarded for projects or programs. The average grant amount is between $1,000 and $3,000. Target grant applications are currently being accepted. You may apply any time between March 1 and May 31, 2009. The application is an online process.
For communities offering unique opportunities outside the scope of the program's focus areas, Target provides each store limited funds for Target Gift Card donations. Gift Card donations are available March through December, as funding permits. More details available at: http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-0....





3. Lowe’s Toolbox for Education

The Lowe’s Toolbox for Education awards $5 million annually to public schools (K-12) and parent / teacher groups across the United States . The Foundation provides funding only to 501(c) (3) tax-exempt non-profit schools. School projects should encourage parent involvement and build stronger community ties. Grants are for $2,000 to $5,000. Samples of funded projects are ones that engage students with their school's surrounding environment, such as planting a school / community garden or developing a nature trail. The MacMillan International Academy in Montgomery AL is a recent winner!
Lowe's Toolbox for Education accepts only the first 1,500 applications per grant period. The next deadline is October, 2009. Check the Lowe's Website in July for details.

More details available at http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/.





4. NEA Foundation Student Achievement

The NEA Foundation Student Achievement Grants are provided to improve students' academic achievement by engaging them in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work also should improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.
The maximum award is $5,000. Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, or scholars-in-residence. Although some funds may be used to support the professional development necessary to implement the project, the majority of grant funds must be spent on materials or educational experiences for students.

Applications are reviewed three times per year: February 1st, June 6th, and October 15th. More details available at: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.... There are a few more grants listed at http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm.





5. American Honda Foundation

The American Honda Foundation makes grants to K–12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools, and others for programs that benefit youth and scientific education. The foundation seeks programs that are scientific, creative, humanistic, youthful, innovative, and more.
In general, grant ranges of $10,000 - $100,000 will apply to requests of a one-time only basis, payable in one lump sum, within one quarter’s (3 months) grant making. The average grant range is $40,000 to $80,000 per year. Alabama has already won 11 such grants and Georgia has won 6. More details available at: http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf.





6. Toshiba Foundation for Math & Science Ed

Toshiba America Foundation contributes to the quality of science and mathematics education in the U.S. with an annual grant budget of approximately $500,000. K-12 teachers are eligible to apply for grants ranging from up to $1,000 for grades K-6 and $5,000 for 7-12.
Recent K-6 grantees include a class using their urban neighborhood as a laboratory for an introduction to geometry, and elementary students participating in hands-on activities at a National Wildlife Refuge. Some recipients in grades 7-12 are working on creating new science based classes, lesson plans or research laboratories for their schools..
Deadline for K–6th grade programs is October 1st (may request up to $1,000). Grant Applications for 7-12th grade programs are accepted year round for grants under $5,000 and are due February 1st and August 1st for grants over $5,000.
Teachers are encouraged to contact the Toshiba Foundation directly before submitting an application at MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "www.toshiba..com" claiming to be http://www..toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/home/default.jsp.