computerdisc-l: Grant Opportunities (cont.)

[Jon Beedle <jbb26@ra.msstate.edu>]

Greetings,

Here are some listings of educational grants that are available at this 
time. If anyone is interested in writing a grant and needs help or wants 
to collaborate (especially those that are mobile e.g. handheld, laptop 
or video related) please give any of us (Robin, Marilyn, Leanne, or me) 
a call at the RCU.

You never know unless you try.

Jon Beedle



http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/philanthropy/software.html

Adobe Systems Inc. supports K-12 schools and nonprofits by donating up 
to four packages of its latest software.  Eligible organizations have a 
core mission that focus on at least one of the following: improving K-12 
student performance; developing curriculum for K-12 classrooms; 
developing and providing K-12 teacher training and development; and 
working to prevent hunger and homelessness.  The program is managed by 
Gifts In Kind International. Requests are reviewed monthly based on the 
primary services the organization provides. Organizations may only apply 
once in a 12-month period.



http://www.adoptaclassroom.com <http://www.adoptaclassroom.com/>

Teachers who register at the Adopt-a-Classroom web site can be adopted 
by an individual, a business, or a foundation. Once adopted, teachers 
will receive $500 worth of credit to purchase items that enrich the 
learning environment, including classroom technology. Teachers help 
solicit their own sponsors by downloading and distributing fliers within 
their community or by sending out a personalized, pre-written eMail from 
the Adopt-a-Classroom web site. Every donor receives information about 
the classroom it has adopted, including an itemized list of what 
teachers bought so donors can see the impact of their donation.



http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/AboutAMD/0,,51_52_7697_7702,00.html

AMD's K-12 initiatives target programs that increase student interest 
and/or proficiency in literacy, math, science, and computer technology. 
Because great teachers are the key to successful learning, AMD also 
funds programs aimed at developing and supporting effective classroom 
instruction. Applications are due twice a year: May 1 and Dec. 1. 
Funding decisions are communicated no later than six months following 
the application deadline.



http://www.aspect.com/company/guidelines.cfm
Aspect focuses on programs or projects for children and youth that 
encourage positive and healthy learning at K-9 grade levels. Grants 
primarily target "at-risk" groups, such as those with minority status, 
low or no income, and the physically and mentally challenged.



http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/section?siteID=123112&id=1064603 
<http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/section?siteID=123112&id=1064603>
The Autodesk Foundation creates a unique bridge between the business and 
education communities engaged in school reform in order to provide 
vision, leadership, and incubation of new and expanding initiatives and 
collaborations.



http://www.att.com/foundation

The AT&T Foundation awards grants to education projects that focus on 
improving the quality of teaching and learning through the effective use 
of technology; developing workforce skills for the information 
technology industry; and advancing diversity in education and the 
workplace, especially in the fields of science, math, engineering, and 
technology. Accredited public and private elementary and secondary 
schools, accredited public and private two- and four-year institutions 
of higher education, and educational nonprofit organizations are 
eligible for consideration. AT&T funds are typically distributed through 
invitational programs or through projects that it proactively develops 
with nonprofit organizations. Unsolicited applications are reviewed, but 
rarely are supported. Those who wish to submit an unsolicited proposal 
should send a brief letter of introduction and description of their 
organization and project to: Secretary, AT&T Foundation, 32 Avenue of 
the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10013.



http://www.bayerus.com/about/community/index.html
The Foundation Welcomes Proposals For: Programs that address science 
literacy or science education, or provide science-oriented vocational 
education.  Science programs at colleges and universities. Cultural 
activities that are accessible to a majority of community residents. 
Arts education programs. Broad-based civic and community programs.



http://www.bechtel.com/foundation.htm
Primary areas of interest feature youth and educational programs, 
particularly math and science education, and to selected colleges and 
universities, specifically engineering and business programs.



http://www.boeing.com/educationrelations/k12/activities.html

The Boeing Company supports education programs in the communities 
<http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/focals.html> 
where our employees live and work. We believe exposing students and 
educators to the operations of a business is an excellent opportunity 
for them to learn how math, science, language and the arts are applied 
in the workplace. Technical, communication and teaming skills are what 
many companies such as Boeing are looking for in their employees. 
Whether students want to be aircraft mechanics or engineers, they 
benefit from being multi-skilled.

http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org <http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/>
The Braitmayer Foundation supports programs that enhance the education 
of K-12 students through curricular and school reform initiatives, 
professional development for teachers, and local community efforts. Its 
grants, which range in size up to $35,000, are to be used as seed money, 
challenge grants, or to match other grants to the recipient 
organization. For grant requests larger than $10,000, applicants should 
submit an original version and seven copies of the following documents: 
a two-page letter of inquiry that describes the project and its 
timeframe, a proposed budget, and proof of 501(c)(3) status. Grants of 
up to $10,000 also are available; see the foundation's web site for more 
details. Contact: Robert L. Kirkpatrick, Jr., (860) 638-5026



http://www.buyplusdirect.com/site/spotlight.html

PLUS Vision of America, a maker of ultraportable, affordable projection 
technology, have announced a new program called Education Spotlight. 
Through the program, PLUS will donate three projectors and an electronic 
copyboard to a selected school each quarter, reflecting a commitment to 
increase the effective use of multimedia learning in K-12 education. 
Applicants are asked to give a unique example of how the projectors will 
be used when applying for the award. Recipients are chosen based on the 
creativity of their response, and PLUS Vision will share innovative 
applications with other educators on its Web site.



http://www.cisco.com/en/US/about/ac48/about_cisco_community_and_philanthropy_home.html 

Cisco Impact Philanthropy is about building strong and productive global 
communities -- communities in which every individual has the means to 
live, the opportunity to learn, and the chance to give back. Any one of 
these essentials is enough to make a difference in the present, but it 
takes all three to set in motion an enduring cycle of health and prosperity.



www.collegeboard.org/inspirationawards 
<http://www.collegeboard.org/inspirationawards>.

Every year the College Board honors three outstanding public secondary 
schools for exemplary work in improving the academic environment and 
helping economically disadvantaged students achieve the promise of 
higher education. We seek secondary schools that are truly a springboard 
to college, despite the social, cultural, and economic barriers that 
stand in the way of their students. Winning schools initiate unique 
programs and create partnerships among teachers, parents, community 
organizations, and local businesses to help more students attend 
college. Three winning schools receive $25,000, and five honorable 
mention schools receive $1,000 each.



http://www.computers.fed.gov/Public/home.asp

Computers for Learning 
<http://www.computers.fed.gov/school/eligible.asp> - A school is 
eligible to receive donations through the Computers for Learning program 
it if is a public, private, parochial, or home school serving 
pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students. An educational nonprofit is 
eligible if it is classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c) of the 
United States tax code and serves pre-kindergarten through grade 12 
students.



http://www.cvs.com/corpInfo/community/innovation_grants.html

CVS pharmacy has been promoting innovative thinking in public schools 
for more than a decade. The CVS Innovations Grants program provides 
three-year grants totaling $75,000 along with annual conferences, access 
to nationally known educators, and on-site assistance to help 
"innovators" implement their ideas. Access to this program begins with a 
request for proposal to schools within a geography selected by CVS.



http://www.deere.com/en_US/compinfo/johndeere_foundations/grants_education.html

Education , from grade school to college students, the John Deere 
Foundation is helping educate tomorrow's workforce in areas that will 
benefit them personally, and the world as a whole.

Education Success Story: SECME
John Deere Foundation funds helped establish a pilot project in Rock 
Island, Illinois, between the local school district and the local 
chapter of the Southeast Consortium of Minorities in Engineering, or 
SECME. SECME volunteers, including nearly twenty John Deere engineers, 
worked with minority students in junior high and high schools to design 
and construct mousetrap-powered cars. The goal of the 10-week program is 
to interest minority students in engineering careers.



http://www.dow.com/about/corp/social/ei.htm

Dow aims to be the corporate leader in catalyzing coalitions between 
industry and educational institutions. Our goal is to improve the 
quality of education for kindergarten through 12th grade in North 
America in math, science and technology. We identify and support 
national, state/provincial and local programs that return the most value 
to our communities and have the potential to provide a continuing source 
of qualified graduates to fill career opportunities at Dow.



http://www.draper.com/corporate/outreach/coutreach.php

Draper provides grants to deserving nonprofit organizations and 
institutions serving the Cambridge community. Particular emphasis is 
placed on educational programs in engineering, mathematics, and science, 
followed by human services and arts and cultural groups. Administered by 
a review committee of Draper volunteer employees, proposals are reviewed 
quarterly and more than $100,000 in funds are disbursed each year. To 
submit a proposal, review Draper's Contributions Program Guidelines 
<http://www.draper.com/corporate/outreach/guidelines.php>. Proposals 
should be based on the Associated Grant Makers, Inc 
<http://www.agmconnect.org/>., Common Proposal Format 
<http://www.agmconnect.org/agmwebmanager.nsf/hf/AGM-Serv-CPFtext>.



http://www.dreyersinc.com/dreyersfoundation/index.asp

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, has built a successful business on the 
principles that one person can make a difference and that excellent 
people produce excellent results.
In 1987, the company established the Dreyer's Foundation to give young 
people a better chance to achieve their potential. The mission of the 
Dreyer's Foundation is to promote family, school and community 
environments that build skills and foster talents in young people.


http://www.directv.com/school

The DIRECTV Goes to School program offers educators a free, nonviolent 
educational programming package and satellite equipment to reach 
students through auditory, kinesthetic, and visual means. The 
programming package, called SCHOOL CHOICE, is available to 
state-accredited public and private schools serving students in grades 
K-12. A free DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System also will be provided, 
although there is a limited quantity available. Installation costs are 
not included.



http://edspace.nasa.gov <http://edspace.nasa.gov/>

NASA is recruiting individuals with specific experience and expertise in 
K-12 education to become Educator Astronauts who will help the Agency 
develop new ways to connect space exploration with the classroom. 
Selected Educator Astronaut applicants will be designated astronaut 
candidates and assigned to the Astronaut Office at the Johnson Space 
Center in Houston. Educator Astronaut candidates must successfully 
complete a one-to-two year training and evaluation program prior to 
receiving a space flight assignment. Educator Astronaut candidates who 
successfully complete their training will be eligible for multiple 
flights aboard the Space Shuttle and, possibly, the International Space 
Station.



http://www.exploravision.org/
ExploraVision is a competition for students of all interest, skill, and 
ability levels in grades K-12. Entrants must be United States or 
Canadian citizens or legal residents, living within the United States, 
U.S. Territories, or Canada and enrolled full-time in a public, private 
or home school. The purpose of the competition is to encourage students 
to combine their imaginations with the tools of science to create and 
explore a vision of a future technology.

Entrants must be full-time students, in grades K-12, currently enrolled 
and attending a public, private, or home school in the United States or 
Canada. Students must be no older than 21 years of age.

To prepare an entry, students work in groups of two, three or four, 
simulating Research and Development (R&D) teams, along with a team coach 
and an optional mentor. Each team selects a technology, or an aspect of 
a technology, that is present in the home, school, and/or community or 
any other technology relevant to their lives. They will explore what the 
technology does, how it works, and how, when, and why it was invented. 
The students must then project into the future what that technology 
could be like 20 years from now. Finally, they must convey their vision 
to others through both a written description and five graphics 
simulating Web pages.



http://foundation.verizon.com/
Our Grantmaking Guidelines should help you to craft a grant application 
that is targeted to our number one funding priority: Technology 
Integration. Only accepts proposal through their web site. Now under The 
Verizon Company.



http://www.ford.com/en/goodWorks/fundingAndGrants/fordMotorCompanyFund/default.htm 

Ford Motor Company Fund makes awards in five categories: education, 
environment, public policy, health & social programs, civic affairs & 
community development, and arts & humanities. Across these areas, Ford 
Fund grants to nonprofit organizations totaled $77.4 million in 2003. 
Download the 2003 Annual Report below to learn more about the Ford Motor 
Company Fund.



http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/

Preston Education Fund For Girls
Schools, teacher training and curriculum programs, locally based 
community organizations, non-governmental organizations, local women's 
associations and women's rights, organizations, and coalitions focused 
on the issue of girls education are eligible to apply for these funds. 
The Fund supports building primary schools, paying school fees and staff 
salaries, buying uniforms, and providing room and board, books, 
classroom furniture and laboratory equipment for girls at the primary 
level. Other activities that may fall under the Fund's criteria include 
role modeling, coaching and career counseling of girls, promotion of 
scientific careers, parent counseling and community education to promote 
girls' enrollment and retention. Although activities may be carried out 
either in formal or non-formal settings, eligible programs should aim to 
substantially impart mainstream education skills such as reading, 
writing, language, arithmetic and science that will raise girls' chances 
of attending secondary school. Grant awards range from a minimum of 
$10,000 to a maximum of $50,000.



http://www.hondacorporate.com/community

The American Honda Foundation makes grants of $10,000 to $100,000 to 
K-12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools, and other 
youth-focused nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit youth 
and scientific education. The foundation is seeking programs that meet 
the following characteristics: imaginative, scientific, creative, 
humanistic, youthful, innovative, and forward-thinking. Grant 
applications are accepted four times per year: Nov. 1, Feb. 1, May 1, 
and Aug. 1.



http://www.homedepotfoundation.org <http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/>

The Home Depot Foundation gives cash and materials to help provide young 
people with safe places to play and learn, leadership programs that 
teach skills through community engagement, and job readiness training. 
The Home Depot Foundation focuses its support on programs that serve 
at-risk youth ages 12 to 18. Grants typically range from $5,000 to 
$25,000. The foundation gives first priority to organizations that have 
been invited to apply for a grant. However, the foundation also will 
consider unsolicited requests that match its eligibility requirements. 
The foundation will consider only one proposal from the same 
organization in a 12-month period. Applications are reviewed four times 
per year and are to be submitted online.



http://ideas.stsci.edu <http://ideas.stsci.edu/>

The NASA Office of Space Science has developed a comprehensive approach 
to providing education and public outreach to enhance the understanding 
of space science. The Initiative to Develop Education through Astronomy 
and Space Science (IDEAS) Grant is a funding opportunity that stems from 
this effort. The spirit of IDEAS is to provide start-up funding to 
explore innovative, creative ways to integrate astronomy and space 
science into K-14 education in the United States through partnerships 
between the astronomers, space scientists, and education professionals. 
Awards of up to $50,000 will be made to selected education programs.

Contact: (410) 338-4968, ideas@stsci.edu <mailto:ideas@stsci.edu>



http://ideas.stsci.edu/CallforProposal.shtml
As part of the overall OSS E/PO program, the IDEAS Grant Program 
provides start-up funding for innovative, creative education and public 
outreach projects that feature active collaboration between 
astronomers/space scientists and formal education/informal education 
professionals. Through this effort, the IDEAS objective is to enhance 
science, mathematics and/or technology education in the United States 
for K-14 students, teachers and the general public by promoting 
partnerships that explore new ways to translate astronomy and space 
science into contexts that will educate and stimulate the interest of 
students, teachers and the general public.



http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/toyota/default.htm 
<http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/toyota/default.htm>

The Toyota International Teacher Program is sponsored by Toyota Motor 
Sales, U.S.A., Inc, and administered by the Institute of International 
Education in Washington, DC. This program sponsors 50 teachers (grades 
9-12) from Alabama, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, 
and West Virginia to travel to Japan in June 2003 for two weeks to learn 
about the history, culture, education system, environment and technology 
and how these effect society and industry. During this fully funded 
program teachers will be flown to LA for an orientation and then on to 
Japan where they will visit Tokyo, Toyota City, Kyoto and the Island of 
Shikoku. They will visit sites of cultural and historical significance, 
schools, and automobile and textile factories. Participants will also 
attend teacher panels with Japanese educators as well as hear from 
experts in the fields of environment, education, industry and 
history/culture. 
Teachers can find out more about the program and apply online by 
visiting the Toyota International Teacher Program website at: 
http://www.iie.org/programs/toyota. Hard copy applications can also be 
requested by calling 877-832-2457 or by emailing toyotateach@iie.org 
<mailto:toyotateach@iie.org>



http://www.ing-usa.com/us/about/connect/education/unsung_heroes.html

ING initiated the Unsung Heroes awards program in 1995, as a reflection 
of its commitment to the educational community. The awards are given to 
K-12 educators pioneering in new methods and techniques that improve 
student learning.

Educators submit applications describing projects they have initiated or 
would like to create. Their applications are judged on their innovative 
teaching methods, creative educational projects, and ability to make a 
positive influence on the children they teach.


www.ismf-forum.net/grants/about.php 
<http://www.ismf-forum.net/grants/about.php>

In January 2004, The Association for Educational Communications and 
Technology established the Classroom Technology Grant program to support 
the integration of media technologies throughout the K-12 school 
curriculum.  The Classroom Technology Grant is intended to provide 
recipients with funds to assist in the acquisition and use of media 
technologies in their teaching. The grant amount is $1,000 and may be 
supplemented by in-kind equipment donations. More than one grant 
recipient may be announced.



www.inspiration.com/prodev/index.cfm?fuseaction=scholarship 
<http://www.inspiration.com/prodev/index.cfm?fuseaction=scholarship>.

Inspiration Software's fourth annual Inspired Teacher Scholarships for 
Visual Learning are designed to encourage educators in their ongoing 
technology professional development. Inspiration Software will grant 30 
scholarships of $750 each to educators who champion visual learning and 
the meaningful use of technology in the classroom. Grant recipients are 
compensated for attendance at a technology conference, graduate course, 
or training event where visual learning is highlighted. The deadline has 
passed. Applications for 2005 will be available Sept. 2004.



http://www.intel.com/community

Intel Corp. offers a wide range of support for many technology- and 
science-related initiatives. On a national level, Intel funds programs 
that advance math, science, or technology education, promote science 
careers among women and underrepresented minorities, or increase public 
understanding of technology and its impact. National grants are made 
either to national projects or to local projects that serve as pilots 
for national programs. Community grants are viewed with the same 
priorities and are subject to the same rules as national grants, but 
they are limited to communities where Intel has a major facility: 
Chandler, Ariz.; Folston and Santa Clara, Calif.; Rio Rancho, N.M.; 
Hillsboro, Ore.; Fort Worth, Texas; and DuPont, Wash. Finally, Intel's 
Teach to the Future program has pledged $100 million to train 400,000 
teachers in the use of technology by 2003. Combined with software and 
equipment discounts from companies such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, 
IBM, Premio, and Toshiba, Teach to the Future represents approximately a 
half-billion dollars invested by leading U.S. computer firms in bringing 
technology to the classroom. Applications for all these programs can be 
found on Intel's web site.


http://www.intel.com/modelschool

Intel Corp.'s Model School Program gives every school in the United 
States the chance to apply for potential seeding of equipment. To apply, 
schools must submit an innovative proposal for using technology to 
enhance instruction, and if Intel likes what it sees, it will match 
grant recipients with companies that can provide the equipment necessary 
to meet their needs. Whitney High School in Cerritos, Calif., and Miami 
Carol City Senior High School in Miami are the program's first two 
recipients.



http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/Community#charitable 
<http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/Community#charitable>

The Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, founded in 1957, funds 
large-scale education and community improvement projects that address 
issues of importance to local communities and are supported by the 
management of local Lowe's stores. The foundation has a long and proud 
history of contributing to grassroots community projects. Requests are 
processed within three to four weeks, and a written response will be 
sent via U.S. mail within eight to 10 weeks. Owing to the large volume 
of requests, the foundation is unable to fulfill every request. 
Unsolicited requests and proposals not aligned with Lowe's focus areas 
will not be funded.



http://www.nsta.org/programs/craftsman/
The Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program challenges students to 
use creativity and imagination along with science, technology, and 
mechanical ability to invent or modify a tool. The 2004 Young Inventors 
Awards Program is open to all students in grades 2-8 in the United 
States and the U.S. Territories. Students must work independently to 
conceive and design their tool inventions. The student, with guidance 
from a teacher-advisor, parent, or significant adult, will design and 
build a tool. The tool must perform a practical function, including (but 
not limited to) tools that mend, make life easier or safer in some way, 
entertain, or solve an everyday problem.

The two national winners (one from grades 2-5 and one from grades 6-8) 
will each receive a $10,000 United States Series EE Savings Bond. The 10 
national finalists (five from each grade category) will each receive a 
$5,000 United States Series EE Savings Bond. The winning teachers and 
schools will receive prizes from Sears, Roebuck and Co. retail stores.

The 12 second-place regional winners (six from each grade category) will 
each receive a $500 U.S. Series EE Savings Bond. The 12 third-place 
regional winners (six from each grade category) will each receive a $250 
U.S. Series EE Savings Bond.



http://payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/grant.html

Each month during the school year, the Pay It Forward Foundation awards 
$500 grants to K-12, service-oriented projects that benefit the school, 
neighborhood, or greater community. When completing an application, 
teachers should explain the project thoroughly, include specific details 
about its educational value, and attach a clear and concise budget. 
Funds may be used for supplies, materials, equipment, or transportation 
to a service site.



http://www.pg.com/about_pg/corporate/community/pg_technology.jhtml?document=%2Fcontent%2Fen_US%2Fxml%2Fcorporate%2Fcorp_communitycenter_jul142000_technology_donation_program.xml 

Technology Donation Program

WHAT: P&G donates patent packages to universities and research 
institutions that no longer fit into the company's overall strategic 
plans, but promise strong commercial potential upon development of the 
technology by the university.



http://www.ptc.com/for/education/schools

Parametric Technology Corp. is proud to offer technology teacher-led 
training workshops, free unlimited licenses of Pro/DESKTOP 3D design 
software, classroom materials, and projects. We also encourage teachers 
to allow students to install Pro/DESKTOP at home. The Design & 
Technology in Schools Program introduces students to 3D design 
technology as early as middle school, so they can become better problem 
solvers, critical thinkers, and collaborators. The program is about more 
than just free software--it teaches technological literacy, problem 
solving, and critical thinking skills.



http://www.rgkfoundation.org/guidelines.php

The RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of education, 
community, and medicine or health. The foundation's primary interests 
within education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education 
(particularly mathematics, science, and reading or literacy), 
after-school tutoring and enrichment, integrating technology into the 
curriculum, teacher development, and higher education. The foundation is 
particularly interested in programs that attract female and minority 
students into the fields of mathematics, science, and technology. The 
foundation does not consider unsolicited grant proposals; instead, 
applicants are required to submit an electronic Letter of Inquiry on the 
foundation's web site. Letters of Inquiry are reviewed on an ongoing 
basis, so there is no deadline for submission. The foundation will 
respond to letters by eMail within three weeks to let applicants know if 
they should submit a formal proposal.

Contact: Jami Hampton, (512) 474-9298, jhampton@rgkfdn.org 
<mailto:jhampton@rgkfdn.org>


http://www.schoolmessenger.com/nplb
Reliance Communications Inc., maker of the SchoolMessenger family of 
parent-notification solutions, is awarding $35,000 worth of its products 
to help schools build stronger relationships with parents. Two 
applicants will receive the SchoolMessenger Desktop Calling System and 
two years of Parent-Communication Program Support, for a total value of 
$5,000 per award. In addition to the fully-funded grants, 10 
partial-assistance matching grants--each valued at $2,500--will be awarded.



http://sharetechnology.org/

Millions of computers are thrown away every year across the US. Good 
machines are hauled to the dump daily while thousands of people with 
disabilities, schools and nonprofit organizations are either struggling 
along using obsolete equipment or doing without computers entirely.

It doesn't make sense to waste valuable resources when so many people 
and organizations are in need. This web site provides a way for donors 
and potential recipients to connect with each other no matter where they 
are in the country. Visit our computer donation database 
<http://sharetechnology.org/reuse/> to locate donation seekers or 
equipment available in your state.



www.smarterkids.org/k12/connections/index.asp 
<http://www.smarterkids.org/k12/connections/index.asp>.

The SMARTer Kids Foundation, the philanthropic branch of SMART 
Technologies Inc., will be accepting applications in November 2004 for 
its 2004-2006 Connections program, a collaborative learning program for 
students in grades 5 and 6 in the United States and Canada. Connections 
equips upper-elementary classes with leading-edge technology, provides 
teacher training, and promotes collaborative learning projects among 
schools. The program culminates with teachers and selected students 
meeting in Calgary for a week of friendship, adventure, and learning. 
All Connections schools will receive a SMART Board 580 interactive 
whiteboard, floor stand, software, and an NEC VT440 projector. These 
products will be integrated into the curriculum to support the 
Connections program, and they become the property of the Connections 
schools to keep upon completion of the program.



http://www.sun.com/aboutsun/comm_invest/javagrant.html

The Sun Microsystems Foundation's 
<http://www.sun.com/aboutsun/comm_invest/> new Java grant program 
partners the technology leadership of Sun with selected schools and 
organizations across the United States. Grants, which total nearly 
$500,000, will help introduce Java to students, particularly 
underrepresented populations. The Foundation has awarded 5 grants to 
schools in the California Bay area, Denver and Boston metro areas.



http://techs4schools.techcorps.org <http://techs4schools.techcorps.org/>.

Since 1995, privately funded Tech Corps has provided no-cost assistance 
to help schools connected to the Internet maintain their technology 
systems. Last year, Compaq Computer Corp. provided $500,000 to expand 
Tech Corps' activities through the Techs4Schools Online Mentoring 
Program, which provides free, online volunteer assistance to educators 
and school technology coordinators.



http://www.techfoundation.org/

The TechFoundation <http://www.techfoundation.org/> - TechFoundation is 
an innovative charitable organization that is bridging the gap between 
nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and their technology needs. To date 
TechFoundation has created Four (4) programs to help alleviate the 
Nonprofit Digital Divide: TechMarketplace 
<http://www.techfoundation.org/../techmarketplace.htm>: A 
business-to-nonprofit distribution channel that provides discounted and 
donated technology to NPOs and those that serve their technology needs; 
Geeks for America 
<http://www.techfoundation.org/../geeks_for_america.htm>: A technology 
fellowship placing recent college graduates in NPOs to provide 
technology expertise; TechConnect 
<http://www.techfoundation.org/../techconnect.htm>: Networking and 
educational seminars that provide expertise for nonprofit IT leaders, 
senior managers, and funders; TechGrants 
<http://www.techfoundation.org/../techgrants.htm>: A newsletter and a 
grant program that provide NPOs with access to capital to help fulfill 
their technology needs.


http://www.ti.com/corp/docs/company/citizen/education

The Texas Instruments Foundation requires no special application form. 
Grants usually range from $5,000 to $10,000, but the foundation has 
awarded some schools up to $100,000. Approximately 65 awards are granted 
each year. Applicants are encouraged to submit one- or two-page 
proposals that briefly outline the following: purpose of the 
organization, population served, amount requested, how the requested 
funds will be used, how the proposal matches funding interests of the 
foundation, and a copy of 501(c)(3) designation. Proposals are 
considered from civic, research, educational, health, welfare, 
charitable, and cultural organizations that have been ruled to be 
tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that 
are not private foundations as defined by the code.

Contact: (214) 480-3221

http://www.toshiba.com/about/taf.html

The Toshiba America Foundation awards grants for programs and activities 
that improve the classroom teaching of science, mathematics, and 
technology for middle and high school students. Public and private 
schools, local educational agencies, and youth organizations across the 
United States may apply. Projects should provide direct benefits to 
students and should include teacher-led, classroom-based experiences. 
The Small Grants Program awards grants of up to $5,000 monthly 
throughout the year. The Large Grants Program awards grants of more than 
$5,000 in March and September, with deadlines of Feb. 1 and Aug. 1, 
respectively. The foundation's total annual grants budget is 
approximately $550,000.

Contact: Toshiba America Foundation, (212) 588-0820, 
foundation@tai.toshiba.com <mailto:foundation@tai.toshiba.com>



http://www.toshiba.com/taf/

The mission of the Toshiba America Foundation is to contribute to the 
quality of science and mathematics education in U.S. communities by 
investing in projects designed by and with classroom teachers to improve 
science and science-related education for students in schools, grades 7 
thru 12.


http://www.tycoelectronics.com/about/foundation/application.stm

The Tyco Electronics Foundation, the charitable arm of Tyco Electronics 
Corp., provides extensive funding for projects that enhance learning 
opportunities for students. In addition to a matching-gifts program for 
employee contributions to accredited high schools, the foundation makes 
direct grants for programs that address a business or community concern 
of Tyco Electronics. Organizations (public or private) that support 
pre-college math and science education receive special attention. As 
with many companies, Tyco focuses its support on communities--especially 
Pennsylvania and North Carolina--where it operates. Past projects have 
included wiring schools with fiber-optic cables to allow rapid internet 
connections. Although the foundation makes funding decisions on a 
quarterly basis (Dec. 15, March 15, June 15, or Sept. 15), it gives the 
majority of its grants in the first quarter of the year. Therefore, the 
best time to send in requests is ahead of the Dec. 15 quarterly deadline.

Contact: Mary Rakoczy, (717) 592-4869, mjrakocz@tycoelectronics.com 
<mailto:mjrakocz@tycoelectronics.com>



http://www.wkkf.org/

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation announces the initiation of a new program 
focused on assisting communities to strengthen the educational pipeline 
for Latino* youth. Known as ENLACE, or Engaging Latino Communities for 
Education, this initiative is designed to be a comprehensive, 
community-based collaborative effort among Hispanic Serving Institutions 
(HSIs)** and other colleges and universities, K-12 schools, and 
community organizations.





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