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Educational CyberPlayGround GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS


1)
Educational CyberPlayGround: Mr. Hollands Opus and the Benefits of Music Education
Learn about The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation and Movie  Find IDEAS FOR CLASSROOM USE
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Music/holland_opus.html

2)
"Grants for After-School Music Programs"
The Mr. Holland's Opus Special Projects Program provides musical instruments and instrument repairs to existing K-12 school music programs that have no other source of financing to purchase additional musical instruments and materials. Eligibility: After-school music programs that are at least three years old or have a music-related umbrella organization that is at least three years. Maximum Award: $8,000. Deadline: August 1, 2008.
http://www.mhopus.org/app_special_0.asp

3)
"Musical Instruments for Existing K-12 Music Programs"
Mr. Holland's Opus Melody Program provides musical instruments and instrument repairs to existing K-12 school music programs that have no other source of financing additional musical instruments and materials. Eligibility: music programs that take place during the regular school day. Schools must have an established instrumental music program (i.e., concert band, marching band, jazz band and/or orchestra) that is at least three years old. Maximum Award: $8,000. Deadline: August 1, 2008.
http://www.mhopus.org/apply.htm

4)
"Grants for Tolerance Programs"
Teaching Tolerance offers grants for programs that engage collaboration between educators, researchers, parents/guardians and student groups that aim to equalize students' experience in schools. Such programs might include equitable discipline policies and practices; consistent educational experience for migrant, homeless or foster-care students; special education advocacy, with emphasis on parent and students' rights; prejudice reduction efforts in racially isolated schools; and equitable school assignment plans. Maximum Award: $10,000. Eligibility: educators, researchers, parents/guardians and student groups. Deadline for Letter of Inquiry: May 15, 2008.
http://www.tolerance.org/teach/grants/schoolgrants.jsp

5)
"Nature of Learning Grants Program"
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation give grants to organizations to start or expand Nature of Learning programs in their communities. Grants support start-up expenses associated with new programs and offer continued support to existing Nature of Learning programs. Nature of Learning is the National Wildlife Refuge System's community-based environmental education initiative that seeks to use National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote greater understanding of local conservation issues; encourage interdisciplinary approaches to learning that enhance student academic achievement; use field experiences and student-led stewardship projects to connect classroom lessons to real world issues; and, partner local schools, community groups, natural resource professionals and local businesses. Maximum Award: varies. Eligibility: Programs involving a partnership among a local school(s), community group (e.g., Refuge Support Group), and National Wildlife Refuge. Deadline: June 16, 2008.
http://www.nfwf.org/AM/


6)"Children's Dental Health Grants"
The American Dental Association Samuel Harris Fund for Children's Dental Health Grants Program awards grants to oral health promotion programs designed to improve and maintain children's oral health through community education programs. Maximum Award: $5,000. Eligibility: community-based, not-for-profit, oral health promotion programs in the United States. Deadline: July 17, 2008.
http://www.adafoundation.org/ada/prod/adaf/prog_access_harris.asp#eligibility

7)
"Awards for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education"
The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Leavey Awards for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education honors outstanding educators who excite a commitment in their students to the free enterprise system and unleash the entrepreneurial skills of their students at the elementary, junior high school, high school and college level. Maximum Award: $7,500. Eligibility: teachers at K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Deadline: October 1, 2008.
http://www.ffvf.org/leavey_info.asp

8)
"Toyota International Teacher Program"
Toyota International Teacher Program allows participants to explore the Galapagos Islands and work in groups with Galapagueño teachers on the design of interdisciplinary environmental lessons. These lessons will be shared with the education community. Maximum Award: a fully funded 12-day study tour of the Galapagos Islands November 22 to December 6, 2008. Eligibility: full time U.S. classroom teachers or teacher-librarians in grades six to 12. Deadline: May 8, 2008.
http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/toyota/default.htm

9)
"New Science Teacher Academy"
Amgen/New Science Teacher Academy Foundation is a professional development initiative created to help promote quality science teaching, enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence. Maximum Award: program expenses. Eligibility: middle or high school science teachers entering their second or third year of teaching, working a schedule with 51 percent of their classes in science. Deadline: May 23, 2008.
http://www.nsta.org/academy/

10)
"Parent Group of the Year"
PTO Today's Parent Group of the Year Contest is an excellent opportunity to showcase gives a school the chance to win cash and prizes. Maximum Award: $3,000. Eligibility: all parent groups; public and private schools; rural, suburban, and urban schools. Deadline: May 30, 2008.
http://www.ptotoday.com/pgy/

11)
"Grants for Community-Based Child Health Initiatives"
American Academy of Pediatrics 2009 CATCH Resident Funds grants will be awarded on a competitive basis for pediatric residents to plan community-based child health initiatives. CATCH Resident Funds grant projects must include planning activities but also may include some implementation activities. Maximum Award: $3,000. Eligibility: Pediatric residents working with their communities. Deadline: July 31, 2008.
http://www.aap.org/catch/residentgrants.htm

12)
"Labels for Education"
Campbell's Labels for Education Program gives schools free educational equipment in exchange for labels from Campbell products. Maximum Award: N/A. Eligibility: Schools or parents coordinate label drives to raise resources for schools. Deadline: N/A.
http://www.labelsforeducation.com/about_lfe.asp