FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Deadline: May 26, 2010
The Toyota International Teacher Program, administered by the Institute of International Education, is offering U.S. secondary school educators a unique opportunity to travel to the Galapagos Islands from November 20 through December 4, 2010. The program aims to advance environmental stewardship and global connectedness in U.S. schools and communities through creative, interdisciplinary, and solution-based teaching methods. Full-time grade 6-12 teachers and teacher librarians in the U.S. who have at least three years of teaching experience are encouraged to apply. While in the country, participants will meet with biologists and conservationists, explore the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands, and work on interdisciplinary lesson plans together with educators from the Galapagos Islands. The application deadline is May 26, 2010. Visit the program’s website to learn more about this opportunity and submit an online application.
Deadline: June 15
CNCS recently announced the availability of $5.4 million in grants to establish Youth Engagement Zones, as called for by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. The purpose of the new initiative is to encourage collaborative community problem solving that increases students' academic and civic engagement while improving the odds that they will stay in school and graduate from high school. CNCS anticipates awarding between four and twelve three-year grants of $300,000 to $450,000 per year to create networks of individuals, organizations and institutions that support the positive development of young people. These grants will provide support for "eligible partnerships" to build on existing resources to develop coordinated school-based or community-based service-learning opportunities for secondary school students. All partnerships must include, at a minimum, at least one LEA (school or school district), one community college, and one community-based entity. Applications are due by June 15 at 5 p.m. EDT. Potential applicants should send a letter of intent to apply to YEZ@cns.gov by May 28.
www.nationalservice.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa_detail.asp?tbl_nofa_id=82
Deadline: July 1
Through the @15 Community Grants Program, Best Buy teams across the United States select non-profit organizations that provide positive experiences to help teens to excel in school, engage in their communities, and develop leadership skills. This year, Best Buy Children's Foundation will give $2 million through the Community Grants Program. Best Buy seeks applications from organizations that have current 501(c)(3) tax status and are serving a diverse population of young teens in the areas of learning, life skills, leadership or relationship development. Special consideration will be given to programs that: Serve a diverse population in local or regional communities; Build social, academic, leadership and/or life skills in early adolescents (primarily ages 13-18); Show positive results against a demonstrated community need; Reach at-risk children in working families. This is an annual grant program with applications accepted June 1-July 1, 2010. Maximum award: $10,000
Deadline: September 15, 2010
Students learn about some of our communities' most critical needs and then take action with others by developing projects/grant proposals that will help solve these problems. Students attend a workshop during which they hear from a variety of non profit organizations, community activists and others working with social issues facing our community. They then devise a plan/project to that addresses at least one of the issues. Students present their ideas to community partners at the workshop. The Youth Philanthrophy Board makes grants of up to $500 per proposal for projects.
Students in grades 8-12 are eligible to apply (school groups of five students and one teacher will be given preference in their application). Download the application form. Sponsored by Youth Service Hawaii with the support of the Starbucks foundation. Contact us with questions at admin@youthservicehawaii.org.
Maximum Award: $50,000
Sponsoring Organization: RGK Foundation
URL: http://www.rgkfoundation.org
RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of Education, Community, and Medicine/Health. The Foundation's primary interests within Education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science and reading), teacher development, literacy, and higher education.
Within Community, the Foundation supports a broad range of human services, community improvement, abuse prevention, and youth development programs. Human service programs of particular interest to the Foundation include children and family services, early childhood development, and parenting education. The Foundation supports a variety of Community Improvement programs including those that enhance non-profit management and promote philanthropy and voluntarism. Youth development programs supported by the Foundation typically include after-school educational enrichment programs that supplement and enhance formal education systems to increase the chances for successful outcomes in school and life. The Foundation is also interested in programs that attract female and minority students into the fields of mathematics, science, and technology.
Deadline: Rolling
The Windward Youth Leadership Fund (WYLF) is a way for youth to apply for and "earn" up to $5,000 for their club or group activities by doing something positive for the community. You can apply if you are 18 or younger, your club or group is based in Windward Oahu, and you have at least three members. You also need a public school or nonprofit organization to sponsor your application. In addition to engaging youth in community service, one of the primary goals of this small grants program is to help youth build their leadership skills. Although adults provide guidance, the projects must be youth-driven. Go to the Castle Foundation website for more information.
Deadline: Rolling, Weekly
Do Something ( http://www.dosomething.org/ ) is a not-for-profit organization that works to inspire, support, and celebrate young social entrepreneurs and community activists.
Do you need $500 to further the growth and success of your program or turn your idea into reality? Did you recently create a sustainable community action project, program or organization or have a great idea for helping your community? If you answered "YES!", you're eligible to apply for a Do Something Grant. Best of all - they're given out WEEKLY! For more information and to apply to to http://www.dosomething.org/grants/general/apply
Deadline: Ongoing
Are you working to start a community action project or program? Do you need money to put your ideas into action? If you answered, "YES!", you are eligible to apply for a Do Something Seed Grant. We give out a $500 Do Something Seed Grant every week to help young people just like YOU! Do Something Seed Grants are targeted towards project ideas and programs that are just getting started. These grants can be used to jump-start your program or to realize your ideas for the first time. These are grants for all types of community action projects around causes that you care about and are important in your community! Deadlines: Rolling- Apply now! You will be notified whether or not you have won within 2-3 months after submission. www.dosomething.org/grants/seedgrants
Deadline: Ongoing
Did you create a sustainable community action project, program or organization that you want to grow? Are you looking for funding to take your already successful project to the next level? If you answered "YES!", you are eligible to apply for a Do Something Growth Grant. We give out a $500 Do Something Growth Grant every week to help young people just like YOU! Do Something Growth Grants are targeted towards projects that are already developed and sustainable. These grants go towards the next steps of your project and organization to help you as you look to expand your project and grow your impact.Deadlines: Rolling- Apply now! You will be notified whether or not you have won within 2-3 months after submission. www.dosomething.org/grants/growthgrants
Deadline: Rolling
Conscious Lifestyle fulfills its mission of “empowering students and schools to be socially responsible” by providing support to social innovators on high school and college campuses across the country. Social Innovators are leaders who display high levels of integrity while designing and managing venture organizations. These ventures must fulfill the following criteria: involve a strong team with clear and attainable goals, follow a credible plan and budget, be structured for future generations of leadership, and create positive change in their communities. To learn more, visit http://sparkseed.org/become