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Grants
LEGO® Education
Our journey integrates a teacher's one-on-one time with students and a host of multimedia-based, student-centered learning opportunities. No matter the educational winds that blow, our mariner's needle keeps us on course. Should economic storms brew, the following grant sources can leadyou to a safe harbor:
Toshiba America Foundation - The foundation makes grants to support teaching of mathematics and science. For Grades 6-12, applications for grants of less than $5,000 are accepted on an ongoing basis. Requests for more than $5,000 must be
submitted by February 1 or August 1.
Toyota Tapestry Grants (Science Teachers - NSTA)
Grants will go to teams of teachers who have developed innovative programs that have enhanced science education. Toyota will award 50 grants of $10,000. The deadline to apply is February 23.
Ashland Community Foundation
Each year, approximately half of Ashland's contributions target education-related activities. The support covers a wide range of quality education and lifelong learning projects.
Eli Lilly Foundation
The Eli Lilly Foundation is working to improve student performance in math and science in Grades K-12 in the United States. There is a heavy focus on Indiana, the company's home.
Lawrence Foundation
The Lawrence Foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, education, human services, and other causes. Deadlines are April 30 and November 5.
Teacher's Pet (grant tip geared specifically toward teachers' smaller projects)
Lowe's Toolbox for Education
This grant recognizes the need to increase focus on basic, one-time project needs. Deadline is February 18.
For more information about how you can find underwriting for LEGO Education products, visit Grant Resources on our home page, www.LEGOeducation.us, or call 800-362-4308.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
Website: University of Wisconsin-Platteville STEM Scholars Program
Sponsors: National Science Foundation (NSF)
and the University ofWisconsin-Platteville
Description: The STEM Scholars Program is a five-year program that annually awards 10 renewable scholarships to incoming freshmen or transfer students of approximately $3,800, increasing the group to 40 students in years four and five. Eligible students must select a major offered in the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science,
demonstrate academic excellence and show financial need. For more information about STEM Scholars please visit their website at http://www.uwplatt.edu/stemscholars/
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Grants for Pre-College STEM Programs
Application Deadline: Rolling
Website: Corporate Citizenship
Sponsor: Northrop Grumman Foundation
Description: The Northrop Grumman Foundation provides support for education opportunities to the nation’s youth. The foundation is committed to supporting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs that span pre-college through collegiate levels. It contributes various amounts to organizations defined as tax exempt under Section 501(c) (3) by the Internal Revenue Service.
Science and Technology Online Activity Packs
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Website: PBS Teachers Activity Packs
Sponsor: PBS Teachers
Description: PBS Teachers offers online science and technology activity packs for K-12 teachers. These activity packs provide a set of educational resources focused on oceans, technology and ethics, forensic science, and Earth Day. They are packaged in a widget format that teachers can embed in their own class or social media web page. Each pack includes links to PBS web sites and a set of activities by grade level. They offer lessons on breakthroughs in medical research, weather, Earth Day, innovation and invention, and forensic science.
STEM Diversity Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling
Website: Community Grants
Sponsor: Motorola Enterprise Mobility Business and Symbol Technologies
Description: Motorola Enterprise Mobility Business and Symbol Technologies offer diversity grants for innovative educational programs that promote math, science, engineering, and technology (STEM). Programs must target one or more of the following under-represented groups: African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, people with disabilities, gays and lesbians, Asian Americans, women, and Indigenous/Native populations. Organizations must meet be a 501(c) (3) or be a publicly funded academic institution.
Community Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling
Website: Community Grants
Sponsor: Motorola Enterprise Mobility Business and Symbol Technologies
Description: Symbol funds innovative educational programs in academic institutions and community organizations that promote math, science, engineering and technology. Organizations must be a 501(c) (3) or be a publicly funded academic institution. Qualified educational institutions and organizations may re-apply for funding up to three years.