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Grants & Funding Sources
Small requests can lead to major acquisitionsSize is irrelevant when it comes to seeking grant assistance. One has only to observe the success of the Olga Korbuts, Scott Hamiltons, and David Ecksteins of this world to realize that it is the "size of the fight in the dog" that determines outcomes. Small requests can lead to major acquisitions over time, and persistence is a hallmark of those who ultimately succeed. Some of the grant sources listed offer limited funds, but all are devoted to improving educational delivery systems.
Dominion Foundation The funding cycle is year-round and support is directed toward innovative educational curricula. Any of the Synergistic Learning Systems would fit the criteria described in this group's brochure. More information: http://www.dom.com/about/community/foundation/index.jsp
Humana Foundation The aim is to develop tools to improve literacy and increase the use of technology. More information: http://www.humanafoundation.org/
AT&T Foundation The AT&T Foundation supports concepts that improve student achievement and increase the use of new technologies. Their belief is that math, science, and technology are the basic avenues to success in this emerging global economy. The passage of the Perkins Act opens a floodgate of requests to this foundation. Technology is the “paradigm” of this decade. More information: http://www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7742
Abington Foundation This foundation provides gifts for general development of educational programs. More information: http://www.fmscleveland.com/abington
OMNOVA Solutions Foundation Special emphasis is placed on programs that develop skills for readiness that will contribute to future job success. More information: http://www.omnova.com/about/community/community.aspx
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation This foundation desires to provide grants for programs that have scientific impact. The group is primarily concerned with targeted results. More information: http://www.moore.org/
William T. Grant Foundation Improving youth skills and relationships is the goal of this foundation. This is achieved through the implementation of quality systems and programs. More information: http://www.wtgrantfoundation.org/
Joukowsky Family Foundation Giving by this group is done in a wide range of interest areas, including the improvement of educational delivery systems. More information: http://www.joukowski.org
Bayer Foundation Bayer stresses the advancement of science education and a strong reliable workforce. Innovative approaches to scientific study and curricular innovation are hallmarks of the foundation. More information: http://www.bayerus.com/about/community/com_fprogram.html
Carnegie Foundation This foundation aims to stimulate scientific literacy and emphasizes the importance of coherent communication and eagerness to challenge students with advanced curricular materials. More information: http://www.carnegie.org/
Corning Foundation Corning supports elementary and secondary education in 13 states and the District of Columbia. The foundation would be a great source as it is heavily concerned with instructional literacy projects. More information: http://www.corning.com/inside_corning/foundation.asp
Dekko Foundation This foundation favors requests from the states of Alabama, Indiana, and Iowa. Dekko, too, favors early-learning and after-school programs. It is geared for preschool through age 18. The mission of any proposal must be strong and futuristic. Educational lexicon promotes robotics and early learning products as solutions to that end. More information: http://www.dekkofoundation.org
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Advancing technology and assisting Hispanic, disadvantaged, and underserved students are the primary aims of this foundation. More information: http://www.hewlett.org
John Deere Foundation John Deere desires to aid in the education of tomorrow's workforce by supporting arts, culture, and education. The foundation believes in helping to produce a well-educated and industrious populace. More information: http://www.deere.com/en_US/compinfo/csr/community/found.html
Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) The Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) block-grant program is the largest single source of federal funding for school technology. Mastery of information, media, and technology skills is essential for preparing students for the future. More information: http://www.ed.gov./programs/edech/index.html
Verizon Foundation The program offers awards from $5,000 to $10,000. Proposals will be considered from elementary and secondary schools (public and private) that are registered with the National Center for Education Statistics, as well as eligible non-profits. The Verizon Foundation is a supporter of innovative, technology-based approaches to literacy and K-12 education. More information: http://www.verizon.com/02006.shtml
Motorola Innovation Generation Grants As Motorola develops breakthrough technologies, the Innovation Generation Grants support breakthrough programs that use innovative approaches to develop interest in technology-related fields while strengthening leadership and problem-solving skills. More information: http://www.motorola.com/content.jsp?globalObjectID=8153
Innovative Education State Grants This formula grant under Title V stimulates educational innovation by encouraging broad-based reform efforts. The funds may be used for technology, professional development software, or curricular materials. More information: http://www.ed.gov./programs/innovative/index.html
Ford Foundation Their goal is to foster curriculum through technology and curriculum. More information: http://www.fordfound.org/program/education.cfm
Poor U.S. Math Scores Don’t Add Up “Change is a moral imperative for U.S. schools,” says Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, the first woman to lead the National Governors Association. The NGA notes that less than two-fifths of American fourth- and eighth-grade students performed at or above grade level in math and science. Eighth graders ranked 27th in the world in math scores. Therefore, as part of the NGA strategy, the states will focus on improving the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. The overall objective will be to stimulate student achievement and grow a strong workforce in emerging occupations. This goal dovetails with the objectives of the Perkins Act, whose focus is improving the math, science, and technology strengths of students to create a knowledgeable workforce and maintain world leadership in strategic areas of innovation. Following are various grant options that could provide economic possibilities for school leaders. American Express Foundation Serve youth, emphasize school-to-work efforts, and work experiences; build awareness about career and employment options for individuals facing significant barriers to employment; and provide education, training, and workplace experiences so they may actively pursue these options. More information: http://home3.americanexpress.com/corp/philanthropy/ AMD Corporate Foundation AMD's K-12 initiatives target programs that increase student interest and/or proficiency in literacy, math, science, and computer technology supporting effective classroom instruction. LEGO and Hearlihy offerings will produce results in most of these instructional areas. Applications are due twice a year: May 1 and Dec. 1. Funding decisions are communicated no later than six months following the application deadline. More information: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/AboutAMD/0,,51_52_7697_7702,00.html Coca-Cola Foundation The Coca-Cola Foundation supports high-quality education and encourages new solutions to the problems that impede educational systems today. It also supports programs that have been proven to work such as Synergistic Learning Systems. More information: http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation.html A.C Ratshesky Foundation This foundation supports early education and after-school programs that utilize a variety of educational materials. Early education is a byword for many of the funding sources because of the apparent lack of readiness in too many children. More information: http://www.grantsmanagement.com/ratshesky.html
The passage of the Perkins Act and the Tech and EETT offerings, plus the desperation on the part of school leadership to engage in productive demonstrations of technology growth at all levels, should initiate significant interest in products from all Pitsco divisions. Author Josiah Holland states, “A time like this demands strong minds, great hearts, and ready hands.” Pitsco, Inc. has the answer to all of these by requiring the knowledge components and providing the opportunity to excel through practical hands-on explorations. This enables students to avoid depreciation in their potential educational development and pursue the goals envisioned by leadership.
– Education Liaison Pat Forbes, patforbes@pitsco.com, 800-828-5787 |
