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US Environmental Protection Agency - Environmental Education (06/2013) Two levels: regional, up to $50K; national, up to $200K. Applications due mid-December. See also MEERA (My Environmental Education Evaluation Resource Assistant) (06/2013) - tool for planning and implementing an evaluation, with info about program logic, goals, indicators, etc.; recommended by EPA for Environmental Education Grant applicants |
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American Museum of Natural History Young Naturalist Awards (06/2013) - deadline start of March; "an inquiry-based science competition for students in grades 7-12 to promote participation and communication in science"; cash awards, trip to AMNH, meet scientists, awards ceremony, publication of essays; "select a project" (06.2013) has useful advice about conducting an investigation (observe, quesiton, hypothesize, gather evidence, etc.) |
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Braitmayer Foundation (06/2013) - "objectives: curricular and school reform initatives; preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching"; two categories of grant: up to $10K; up to $35K |
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Smithsonian Latino Initiatives Pool (06/2013) - about $1M / year for about 25 projects; "The Smithsonian Latino Center is dedicated to ensure that Latino contributions to art, science and the humanities are highlighted, understood and advanced through the development and support of public programs, scholarly research, museum collections and educational opportunities at the Smithsonian Institution and its affiliated organizations across the United States." |
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SERC Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (06/2013) - mission: "research on linkages of land and water ecosystems in the coastal zone and provides society with knowledge to meet critical environmental challenges in the 21st century"; mostly Chesapeake Bay |
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State Humanities Councils (NEH) (06/2013) |
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Chase Multimedia in the Classroom Awards (NYC tri-state area) (06/2013) - for teacher-student collaborative projects; 10 prizes of $1000 each |
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DAAD etc. |
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Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant (06/2013) $100-$500 to schools, nature centers, etc., to establish outdoor learning centers, such as school gardens and creative plant landscapes (deadline: mid-November). Housed at Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes site (06/2013). |
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Captain Planet Foundation (06/2013) - environment, young learners; example: organic gardens; typically $250-$2500 |
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Anheuser Busch / Busch Gardens (06/2013) - Conservation Fund (generally $5-25K for one year; "encourage sustainable livelihoods, empower women, and shed light on little-known species"; deadline 1 Dec.); Environmental Excellence Awards ($10K + trips, t-shirts; about 10 schools / year; deadline late November; awards for work accomplished - NOT grants to undertake projects) |
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Wells Fargo Corporate Giving (06/2013): for Oregon: community development; education; human services; arts & culture projects; state-by-state specifications; education: K-12, low-/moderate-income student (math / scient & technology, financial literacy, history of the American West), staff training for teachers,programs for partnering with parents, local community, business community |
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Longview Foundation: For Education in World Affairs and International Understanding (06/2013). State coalitions for international education; internationalizing teacher preparation; innovations in international education ("connecting the study of world languages with internationalization efforts in other curriculum areas", "bringing global eduction to large numbers of students and teachers, especially those in low-income communities"); |
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Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation (06/2013) - mission is "To protect and improve the quality of life through support of programs in the environment, human health, education and the arts"; range $5K-$600 K; "priority to proposals from California organizations"; supports teacher ed; letters of inquiry: August 1; distributes about $500K / year; typical grant ~$30K; |
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