Grant Opportunities And Scholarships

The Heartspring Award for Innovation and Creativity in Special Education

This award honors professionals who get results for children with special needs using creative measures. New ideas create results that matter and educators who are outstanding innovators are the right applicants for this award — only explorers, pioneers, risk-takers, and innovators need apply. Maximum Award: $1,000. Eligibility: professionals who work with children with special needs. Deadline: April 20, 2009.  For more information visit http://www.heartspring.org/award/.

MTNA Foundation Fund

The Teacher Enrichment Grant from the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) provides assistance to music teachers for private study, specific college-level course work, or other projects that will enhance the performing and teaching skills of the applicant.  Maximum Award: $1,000.  Eligibility: public and private/charter schools and other.  Deadline: January 9^th, 2009.  For more information or to apply please visit http://members.mtna.org/MTNAgrants/teg_app_09.pdf.

Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers

The National Science Foundation’s Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program is interested in addressing such questions as:  What does it take to effectively interest and prepare students to participate in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce of the future? ITEST supports research studies to address questions about how to find solutions. It also supports the development, implementation, testing, and scale-up of implementation models.  Eligibility: public and private/charter schools and other.  Deadline: January 12^th, 2009.  For more information or to apply please visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5467&org=NSF&sel_org=NSF&from=fund.

AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity

The mission of the Corporation for National and Community Service is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.  Eligibility: public and private/charter schools, higher education centers, and other.  Deadline: January 13^th, 2009.  For more information or to apply please visit http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=42951.

The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities

Taller Awards recognize and reward outstanding after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. Maximum Award: $10,000. Eligibility: programs initiated by museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, universities, colleges, arts centers, community service organizations, schools, businesses, and eligible government entities. Deadline: January 30^th, 2009.  To apply or for more information please refer to http://www.pcah.gov/cut.htm.

Heinz: Ketchup Creativity Contest

The H.J. Heinz Co. is sponsoring a contest for young artists, in which winners’ designs will be on single-serving Heinz Ketchup packets for 2009. Maximum Award: $1,000 award for art supplies, $1,000 worth of Heinz Ketchup, and the winner’s art framed for display. Eligibility: students, grades 1-12. Deadline: February 28^th, 2009.  To apply or for more information please refer to http://www.ketchupcreativity.com/.

Graduate Scholarship Program

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc awards scholarships for graduate study in fields which address the special needs of children and youth.  Deadline: February, 1^st, 2009.  Maximum Award: Tuition and related expenses.  The application must be completed online and then mailed to the scholarship committee.  For more information or to apply visit http://www.najanet.org/view.php/id/17.

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation’s Inclusion Champion Award

The MEAF Inclusion Champion Award honors individuals who have made significant efforts to promote the full inclusion of youth with disabilities in society. The focus of the efforts may include, but is not limited to, helping to create a culture of inclusion within an organization or community or developing innovative strategies for inclusive programming in: school activities, after-school programs, community service, and leadership development.  The Inclusion Champion is selected each year by a panel of experts in the field, and is presented during the Kids Included Together (KIT) annual conference in April. The award consists of a trophy and $1000 donated to the charity of the Champion’s choice. Deadline: December 1^st, 2008 (for nomination).  Maximum Award: $1,000. For more information please visit http://meaf.org/grants-inclusion.php#incchamp.

Captain Planet Foundation

The Captain Planet Foundation funds hands-on environmental projects to encourage youth around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Deadline: December 31^st, 2008.  Maximum Award: $2,500. Eligibility: Schools and nonprofit groups.   For more information or for an application please visit http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/grants.html.

Muzak Heart and Soul Foundation Music Matters Grants

The Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation’s mission is to redefine and support music education.  Through music education, a child can better achieve his/her full potential and stimulate personal and educational growth.  Music Matters Grants for 2009 will focus on educational reform in school music programs and independent music programs. Deadline: February 4^th, 2009.  Maximum Award: $2,000. For information or for the application please visit http://heart.muzak.com/what/grants.aspx.

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