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State Farm YAB Grants
The State Farm Youth Advisory Board grants fund student-led service-learning projects in the United States and in the Alberta, New Brunswick, and Ontario provinces of Canada that address, in a structural way, the issues of environmental responsibility, natural and societal disaster preparedness, driver safety, financial education, and accessing higher education/closing the achievement gap. Maximum award: $100,000. Eligibility: organizations/institutions located in the United States or Canada, with a primary applicant who is either an educator currently teaching in a public K-12, public charter, or higher education institution, or a school-based service-learning coordinator whose primary role is to coordinate service-learning projects in a public, charter, or higher education institution. Deadline: October 2, 2009.
http://www.statefarmyab.com/apply.php

Vernier/ NSTA: Tech Award
Vernier Software & Technology/National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Tech Award recognizes the innovative use of data collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or handheld in the science classroom. Maximum award: $3,000 -- $1,000 in cash for the teacher, $1,000 in Vernier Products, and up to $1,000 toward expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education, March 18-21, 2010. Eligibility: current teachers of science in grades K-College. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2009.
http://www.vernier.com/grants/nsta.html

Foundation for Technology Education: Pitsco/Hearlihy Grant
The Pitsco/Hearlihy/Foundation for Technology Education Grant recognizes and encourages the integration of a quality technology education program within the school curriculum. Criteria include: evidence of an effective quality technology education program, documented success in the integration of technology education with other academic subjects, and plans for professional development via the anticipated grant. Maximum award: $2,000. Eligibility: Teachers K-12 who are members of the International Technology Education Association. Deadline: Dec. 1, 2009.
http://www.iteaconnect.org/Awards/granthearlihy.htm

NCTE/CEL: Award for Exemplary Leadership
The Conference on English Leadership (CEL) Award for Exemplary Leadership is given annually to an NCTE member who is an outstanding English Language Arts educator and leader. CEL members nominate an exceptional leader who has had an impact on the profession through one or more of the following: work that has focused on exceptional teaching and/or leadership practices (e.g., building effective department, grade level, or building teams; developing curriculum or processes for practicing ELA educators; or mentoring), contributions to the profession through involvement at both the local and national levels, or publications that have had a major impact. Maximum award: a plaque, recognition on the CEL website and at the Sunday CEL Luncheon, a CEL luncheon ticket, and CEL registration. It may also include an invitation to be the luncheon speaker in a later year or to speak at the CEL Convention. Eligibility: NCTE members. Deadline: February 1, 2010.
http://www.ncte.org/cel/awards/exemplaryleader



Pay It Forward: Mini-Grants
Pay It Forward Mini-Grants fund one-time-only, service-oriented projects identified by youth as activities they'd like to perform to benefit their school, neighborhood, or greater community. Projects must contain a "pay-it-forward" focus -- that is, they must be based on the concept of one person doing a favor for others, who in turn do favors for others, with the results growing exponentially. Maximum award: $500. Eligibility: K-12 youth. Deadline: September 15, 2009.


NEA Foundation: Student Achievement Grants
The NEA Foundation Student Achievement Grants fund the academic achievement of students by helping them to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. Work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: practicing U.S. public school teachers, public school education support professionals, or faculty or staff at public higher education institutions. Deadline: October 15, 2009.
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm

Lowe's: Toolbox for Education
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 16, 2009. http://toolboxforeducation.com


NCTM: Using Music to Teach Math
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Using Music to Teach Mathematics Grants are available for programs that incorporate music into the elementary school classroom to help young students learn mathematics. Maximum award: $3,000. Eligibility: current NCTM members (as of October 15, 2009), or those who teach in a school with a current K–2. Deadline: November 13, 2009. http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=1318