NEW GRANT AND FUNDING INFORMATION

U.S. Soccer Federation: Grants for Soccer Programs
U.S. Soccer Federation Grants provide funding for programs that develop players, referees, and coaches through programs, field enhancements, or the Foundation's All Conditions Fields Program, with special emphasis on the economically disadvantaged in urban areas. Maximum award: varies. Eligibility: anyone with a soccer-specific program or project that benefits a nonprofit purpose and meets the established focus for the 2009 grant cycle. Deadline: Sept. 15, 2008.

TASH/Wal-Mart: Inclusive Education Awards
The TASH/Wal-Mart Breakthroughs in Inclusive Education Awards honor contributions of individuals and school districts in advancing inclusive education and equitable opportunities for students in grades K-12, particularly those with significant disabilities and support needs. Awardees will be selected from these categories: Inclusive Education Administrator of the Year; Inclusive Education Teacher of the Year; Inclusive Education Advocate of the Year; Most Promising Inclusive School; Most Promising Inclusive School District. Maximum award: recognition; a library of books about inclusive best practices from Brookes Publishing. Eligibility: school districts and education professionals that work inclusively with K-12 students with disabilities. Deadline: Sept. 20, 2008.

Dollar General: Youth Literacy Grants
Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants help schools and local nonprofit organizations implement or expand literacy programs for new readers, below-grade-level readers, and readers with learning disabilities. Maximum award: $3,000. Eligibility: schools and nonprofits located in Dollar General

Freedoms Foundation: Awards in Private Enterprise Education
The Freedoms Foundation's Leavey Awards for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education honor 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: U.S. citizens or permanent residents employed full time as educators at an accredited American school (grades K-12), college, or university. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2008.

Siemens Foundation: Math, Science, & Technology Awards
The Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research. Maximum award: $100,000. Eligibility: U.S. high school students. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2008.

Toshiba America Foundation: Grants for Science and Math Education
Toshiba America Foundation Education Grants contribute to the quality of science and mathematics education in U.S. communities by investing in projects designed by classroom teachers to improve science and mathematics education. Maximum award: $1,000. Eligibility: K-12 teachers in public or private (nonprofit) schools. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2008.