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"World of Children 2008 Founder's Award for Youth"
World of Children 2008 Founder's Award for Youth recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children. Maximum Award: $25,000. Eligibility: Nominees must be under the age of 21 and have an existing non-profit organization in good standing that can receive grant funds if awarded. Deadline: April 30, 2008.


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Grants and Scholarships

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Grants for Women, Grants for Women & Girls
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"CAPCO Aerosol Adventure for Grades 4-9"
The CAPCO Aerosol Adventure is a classroom contest that encourages students and teachers to learn about the Earth's protective upper ozone layer, Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and the environment by using the provided activities or their own creative methods. Maximum Award: $200. Eligibility: teachers in grades four to nine. Deadline: May 2, 2008.


"2008 Student/Newspaper Partnership"
The Newspaper Association of America Foundation 2008 Student/Newspaper Partnership encourages middle and high schools to partner with professional newspapers in their communities and seek funding to start, re-launch or revitalize student newspapers, whether online or in print. Maximum Award: $5,000. Eligibility: public and private schools serving grades seven through 12 and working in partnership with daily or non-daily professional newspapers. Deadline: May 16, 2008.


"The Philip B. Swain Scholarship"
The Philip B. Swain Scholarship awards $1,000 (which is renewable for three additional years) to a graduating senior in a Seattle public school. The student must: be a graduating senior from any Seattle Public high school; have a 2.50 cumulative GPA; anticipate enrollment for fall 2008 and be enrolled at least one-half time at an accredited institution of higher education; maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above in his/her chosen institution of higher education; and demonstrate financial need. Application deadline: May 23, 2008.


"NEA Grants for Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth"
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grants for Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth are given to advance arts education for children and youth in school-based or community-based settings. The program supports in-depth, curriculum-based arts education experiences that occur over an extended period. Projects must provide participatory learning and engage students with skilled artists, teachers, and excellent art. Maximum Award: varies. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations that administer school-based projects for children and youth between kindergarten and grade 12, are directly connected to the school curriculum and instructional program and ensure the application of national or state arts education standard; or community-based projects for children and youth between ages five and 18. Deadline: June 9, 2008.


"Grants for Research Pre-K through 3rd Grade"
The Foundation for Child Development announces a small grant for researchers proposing to use one or more datasets from the PK-3 Data Resource Center: The First Six Years of Schooling and Beyond. All funds are to be used over a period from one to two years. Maximum Award: $50,000. Eligibility: United States citizens, legal permanent residents or those who have employment authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services for the duration of the grant who have earned a Ph.D. or its equivalent in one of the behavioral and social sciences or in an allied professional field (e.g., public policy, public health, education, social work, nursing, medicine). Deadline: July 15, 2008.


"Five-Day Math and Science Camp for Teachers"
The Mickelson ExxonMobil 2009 Teachers Academy offers a five-day program, with camps in New Jersey, Texas and Louisiana, designed to provide third- through fifth-grade teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to motivate students to pursue careers in science and math. Maximum Award: all expenses paid five-day program in July 2009. Eligibility: third- through fifth-grade teachers from all over the United States. Deadline: October 31, 2008.


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