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GRANTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Key Transitions in Postsecondary Education
Grant range: $400,000 - $800,000.
Deadline: May 24, 2013
USA Funds is offering a grant to organizations that help students successfully
transition into and succeed in postsecondary education.
The Key Transitions in Postsecondary Education grant funds programs that support recent high school graduates and adult learners in their transition to postsecondary education. Services and support can start during senior year of high school, and special emphasis is placed on students transitioning from the first year to the second year of study at a community college. See more information at the web site. *********************************************
Excellence in Teaching Technology and Engineering
Grants: $2,000
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2013
The Foundation for Technology and Engineering Educators, in partnership with Pitsco/Hearlihy & Company, is accepting applications for technology and engineering education programs at any grade level.
Through its Excellence in Teaching Technology and Engineering grant program, the foundation will award grants of $2,000 each to K-12 technology and engineering teachers to encourage the integration of a quality technology and engineering education program within their school's curriculum. Details may be found at http://www.iteea.org/Awards/granthearlihy.htm .
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American Society of Plant Biologists Education Foundation Fund
Grant range: $50,000
Deadline: June 6, 2013
The ASPB Education Foundation seeks proposals from ASPB members to support education and outreach activities that advance knowledge and appreciation of plant biology.
The American Society of Plant Biologists funds programs that provide education and outreach activities advancing the teaching and learning of plant biology. Eligible applicants include K-12 schools, museums and after-school youth programs. Complete information is at http://efg.aspb.org/index.cfm?page=instructions .
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Captain Planet Foundation
Award: up to $500
Deadline: Sept. 30, 2013
Seed grants of up to $500 will be awarded to high-quality educational programs designed to
help children and youth understand and appreciate the world through hands-on projects that improve the environment in their schools and communities. Details are on the foundation's
web site, http://captainplanetfoundation.org/apply-for-grants/
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Fuel Up to Play 60
Grant: up to $4,000
Deadline: June 4, 2013
Fuel Up to Play 60, an in-school nutrition and physical activity initiative of the National Dairy Council and the National Football League, is accepting applications for school programs that promote healthier eating and more physical activity opportunities. The program is designed to empower students to lead by making healthy decisions and taking action for change.
Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to K-12 schools to help students and adults select and implement activities that result in long-term changes in student nutrition and physical activity. Funds may be used to support a range of different program-related activities found in the Fuel Up to Play 60 Playbook or a custom activity developed by the school. Details are found here.
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