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"Do Something Plum Youth Grants"
Do Something Plum Youth Grants are available to young people who submit creative proposals to further the growth and success of their existing community action project. Maximum Award: $500. Eligibility: Applicant must be 25 or younger at the time of application. Deadline: weekly.
http://www.dosomething.org/plum_youth_grant_application

"MetLife Foundation Ambassadors in Education Award"
The MetLife Foundation Ambassadors in Education Award recognizes teachers who have undertaken extraordinary and voluntary efforts to connect with their students' communities and to make themselves an active member of their community. Qualified nominees build partnerships and increase communication between the school, families, local businesses/nonprofits and local government. Maximum Award: $5,000. Eligibility: middle or high school teachers in one of 25 participating school districts (see website). Deadline: March 7, 2008.
http://www.ncl.org/metlife/index.html

"Motorola Lincoln Grants"
The Motorola Foundation will partner with the Chicago History Museum to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth by identifying and funding projects developed by civic, educational and cultural organizations that actively engage the public in the lessons from Lincoln's life. Grants will be provided on the basis of three themes: Bringing History into the Future; Engaging in Current Events; and Leadership Skills. Eligibility: individuals or organizations, including civic, educational and cultural organizations nationwide. Deadline: March 30, 2008. Maximum Award: varies.
http://www.cybergrants.com/motorola/lincolngrant

"Grants for Programs that Benefit Youth and Scientific Education"
The American Honda Foundation makes grants to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools and other youth-focused nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit youth and scientific education. Maximum Award: $100,000. Eligibility: Schools and youth-focused nonprofit organizations. Deadline: May 1, 2008.
http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf

"2008 Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Awards"
The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Awards. The awards honor teachers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill in shaping the lives of children and teens through education. Maximum Award: $5,000 cash and travel and lodging expenses to TMA