Funding Brief

From Professional Reference Services

Featured Grants

National Council for Teachers of Mathematics

NCTM-Improving K-8 Students' Understanding of Geometry (http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=1324)

The purpose of this grant is to develop activities that will enable students to better appreciate and understand some aspect of geometry that is consistent with the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics of NCTM. For 2009–10, grants of $3,000 maximum each will be awarded to persons currently teaching at the grades K–8 level.

Due: Check the web site for the next deadline.

Save Our History Grants

Preserve the History of Your community (http://www.history.com/content/saveourhistory/grant-program/grant-application)

Inspire the youth in your community to become the preservationists of tomorrow. Museums, historic sites, historical societies, preservation organizations, libraries, and archives are invited to partner with a local school or youth group and apply for funding to help preserve the history of their communities. Awards are up to $10,000.