Autism Speaks, a nonprofit autism science and advocacy organization, is accepting Letters of Intent from community organizations for its sixth round of Family Services Community Grants to promote services that will enrich the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The focus is on proposals that build the field of services for individuals with autism and expand the capacity to serve this growing community.
Proposals for family services grants are sought in the areas of Recreation/Community Activities, Education, or Young Adult/Adult Services. Grants may be used to support new programs or to expand existing projects. Preference is given to programs that expand the numbers of individuals served. Priority is given to agencies/organizations that address the needs of those who have little access to services. Agencies that provide services to the underserved are encouraged to submit proposals.
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ING Unsung Heroes Grant Program for K-12 Educational Projects
Deadline: April 30, 2011
RFP: http://ing.us/about-ing/citizenship/childrens-education/ing-unsung-heroes
The ING Unsung Heroes program annually provides grants to K-12 educators utilizing new teaching methods and techniques to improve learning. Educators may submit grant applications describing projects they have initiated or would like to pursue. Each project is judged on its innovative method, creativity, and ability to positively influence students.
Each year, 100 educators are selected to receive $2,000 each to help fund their innovative class projects. Three recipients are then selected to receive additional top awards of $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000.
The program is open to all K-12 education professionals employed by an accredited K-12 public or private school in the United States and must be full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, or classified staff with projects that improve student learning.
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Toyota International Teacher Program - Costa Rican Study Program
Deadline: May 4, 2011
RFP: http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Toyota-International-Teacher-Program
The Toyota International Teacher Program is accepting applications from full-time middle and high school (7th - 12th grade) teachers of all subjects as well as librarians for its Costa Rica study tour.
The program provides educators with global, environmental, and cultural learning opportunities and will take place Nov. 19 - Dec. 3, 2011. The program will explore environmental and cultural preservation, biodiversity, and sustainability through a variety of site visits, discussions, lectures, and hands-on activities.
Toyota will cover all expenses related to the program, including materials, transportation, meals, and lodging, as well as a $500 stipend for each participant's school to help defray the costs of their absence during the school year. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, employed full-time as a secondary classroom teacher or teacher-librarian (grades 7-12), with a minimum of three years' teaching experience. The program is open to teachers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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Target Stores Youth Reading and Arts Programs
Deadline: April 30, 2011
Amount: $2,000 in each category
http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?ref=nav_footer_community&contentId=WCMP04-031700
Each year, the Target Store Grant program provides grants to K-12 schools and other nonprofit organizations that provide reading and arts programs for children and youth.
Target Early Childhood Reading Grants are awarded to schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations to support programs such as afterschool reading events and weekend book clubs. Grants are intended to support programs that help foster a love of reading and encourage children to read with their families.
Target Arts and Culture in Schools Grants are intended to enhance classroom curricula by bringing music, dance, drama, and visual arts programs into the classroom. These grants are designed to help bring performers to schools so children can experience the arts and learn new forms of self-expression.
