Grants for K-12 STEM Teachers

Toyota TAPESTRY Program Accepting Entries for the 20th Annual Science Grant Competition

The Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program, one of the largest science teacher grant programs in the United States, is now accepting entries for the 2009-2010 competition. Sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. and administered by the National Science Teachers Association, the program offers grants of up to $10,000 each to K-12 teachers for innovative science projects that enhance science education in their school and/or district over a one-year period.

Fifty large grants and a minimum of 20 mini-grants totaling $550,000 will be awarded this year. Individual science teachers or a team of up to five teachers can submit proposals in one of three categories: physical science application; environmental science education; and integrating literacy and science. A judging panel convened by the NSTA will select the award-winning projects based on several criteria, including their innovative approach in teaching science and ability to create a stimulating and hands-on learning environment.

Applicants must either be an elementary teacher who teaches science in the classroom or a middle or high school science teacher. Applicants must be residents of one of the 50 states or a resident of Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; or the U.S. territories including American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

For more information about the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program or to learn how to apply, visit the NSTA Web site.

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Considering I work in STEM outreach, thought I'd post this for all the good projects and good teachers out there in Cleveland and NEO. - M

A Little Off Our Beaten Path, But Great PR Op...

Hey,

Came across this in a Philanthropy News Digest update of RFP postings:

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Invites Nominations for 2010 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year Award

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Budweiser are seeking nominations for the 2010 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year Award. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant volunteer contributions to the outdoors and conservation.

A committee will select four conservationists as finalists from among the nominees, and Budweiser consumers (age 21 and older) will be invited to vote for the Budweiser Conservationist of the Year in an open-ballot process on Budweiser.com.

The Budweiser Conservationist of the Year will select a conservation organization to receive a $50,000 grant. Three runners-up will each have the opportunity to direct a $5,000 grant to the conservation organization of their choice.

Visit the NFWF Web site for the online nomination form.

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Primary Subject: Environment
Geographic Funding Area: National

I see this is a great chance to connect two hot communities in a very public and very pop culture fashion. Don't know enough to nominate anyone myself (have one idea, but out of touch in what's been done in the last year), but thought others in our line of life might be able to. Be nice if someone came out of the Cleveland region. Great press. Pretty fun too.

- M

Hi!

Working as a young fundraiser and grant writer can be hard work. Cleveland is a philanthropic town, but that doesn't mean getting money for good causes is easy. I've spent some time now working for large organizations in the area and have started to come across some good information. I thought I'd start a blog to share the info that comes across my desk. Not every good opportunity is one that fits me! But it might fit you and your org! No big promises here, just looking to pass around what good I can. Info headed my way is of course welcome too!