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Grants for Special Needs Children’s Programs

pdp-editor — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:23:32 +0000

Founders conceived the Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation to address the need for an organization to provide financial help to quality special-needs children’s programs. The Foundation makes grants to organizations dedicated to serving developing innovative programs, disseminating ideas, or providing direct care or services for children with special needs, acute illnesses or chronic disabilities. Requests for financial assistance grants are now being accepted. Deadline: August 31, 2010. We typically send out notices regarding approval of financial assistance requests between the following April and June. For more information please refer to http://www.iwpf.org/application/index.html.

Autism Endorsement Tuition Support Program

pdp-editor — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:32:33 +0000

The program provides financial assistance to exceptional student education (ESE) teachers who are teaching students identified as having autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in Florida public schools. The tuition support is being advertised by the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services to assist teachers seeking an endorsement in Autism. Please include announcements of these ASD Tuition Support Program in regional notices, listservs, or newsletters for teachers. The application can be found online at http://www.florida-ese.org/asdendorsement/.

Project Working Mom

pdp-editor — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:31:19 +0000

Project Working Mom is a scholarship program, founded by eLearners.com, to provide college funding for working moms and dads. To date, the program has awarded more than 150 college scholarships, worth a combined total of nearly $6 million dollars.

This year, Project Working Mom is awarding another $5 million in full-ride college scholarships! The program is made possible by valuable sponsors and promoters, including The Tyra Show.

In support of Project Working Mom, The Tyra Show is helping to publicize these unique, adult scholarship opportunities, and lending coverage to the overall issue of adult education.

For more information visit: http://tyrashow.warnerbros.com/promotions/projectworkingmom/.

Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation: Toolbox for Education Grant

pdp-editor — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:29:53 +0000

Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant program funds school improvement projects initiated by parents in recognition of the importance of parent involvement in education. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: K-12 schools (including charter, parochial, private, etc.) or parent groups (associated with a non-profit K-12 school). Deadline: October 15, 2010. For more information, please visit http://toolboxforeducation.com/.

Mr. Holland’s Opus Music Foundation

pdp-editor — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:28:57 +0000

Mr. Holland’s Opus Music Foundation Grants have two programs, the Melody Program that targets qualified school music programs in need of assistance, and the Special Projects Program that targets community schools of the arts, after school programs and youth orchestras in need of assistance. Maximum award: Programs fund instrument repair and the acquisition of new instruments up to $10,000; no cash grants. Eligibility: school music programs K-12; community schools of the arts, after-school programs, and youth orchestras. Deadline: pre-application — October 1, 2010. To learn more, visit http://www.mhopus.org/Apply.

Barbara Bush Foundation: Grants for Literacy

pdp-editor — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:27:19 +0000

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy’s grant-making program seeks to develop or expand projects designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children. Maximum award: $65,000. Eligibility: organizations with current nonprofit or public status in existence for two or more years as of the date of the application that have maintained fiscal accountability and operated an instructional literacy program in existence for at least two years that includes one or more of the following components: literacy for adults; parent education; pre-literacy or literacy instruction for children pre-K to grade 3; intergenerational literacy activities (Parent and Child Together Time [PACT]). Deadline: September 10, 2010. For more information or to apply please refer to http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/site/c.jhLSK2PALmF/b.4425435/k.544A/Current_Funding_Opportunities.htm.

Nestlé USA: Very Best in Youth Program

pdp-editor — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:48:34 +0000

The Nestlé USA Very Best in Youth Program honors young people ages 13 to 18 who have excelled in school and who are making their community and the world a better place. Maximum award: $1,000. Eligibility: youth ages 13 and 18 years of age who demonstrate good citizenship, a strong academic record, and can show how they have made a special contribution to their school, church, or the community. Entrants must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to submit nomination. Deadline: November 1, 2010. For questions or to apply, please refer to http://verybestinyouth.nestleusa.com/About/Default.aspx.

CVS Caremark: Community Grants

pdp-editor — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:46:44 +0000

CVS Caremark Community Grants support programs that promote independence among children with disabilities, including physical and occupational therapies, speech and hearing therapies, and assistive technology and recreational therapies. Eligibility: nonprofit organizations that serve children with disabilities, located in a state that has a CVS pharmacy/store. Maximum award: $5,000. Deadline: October 31, 2010. For questions or to apply, please refer to http://info.cvscaremark.com/community/our-impact/community-grants/children-disabilities.

State Farm: Company Grants

pdp-editor — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:45:53 +0000

State Farm is committed to meeting the needs of communities by giving in three areas: Safe Neighbors (safety), Strong Neighborhoods (community development), and Education Excellence (education). Maximum award: varies. Eligibility: nonprofit, 501(c)3 organizations; Canadian charitable organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities. Deadline: October 31, 2010. For questions or to apply, please refer to http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/cogrants.asp.

National Gardening Association/Subaru: Healthy Sprouts Award

pdp-editor — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:45:22 +0000

The Subaru Healthy Sprouts Award recognizes and supports youth gardening programs focused on teaching about the environment, nutrition, and hunger issues in the United States. Through winning programs, youth will learn skills necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle compatible with environmental stewardship and gain an understanding of how their actions can positively impact the wellbeing of their community. Maximum award: a $500 gift certificate to the Gardening with Kids catalog and online store, for basic youth gardening supplies and supporting educational materials; NGA’s Eat a Rainbow Kit; a literature package from NGA. Eligibility: schools or organizations planning to garden in 2011 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. The selection of winners is based on a demonstrated relationship between the garden program and education about environmental, nutrition, and hunger issues in the United States. Deadline: October 1, 2010. For questions please visit http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants/healthysprouts.asp.