Grants with multiple deadlines

Administrative Leadership Award

From: California School Library Association (http://schoolibrary.org/awa/awards.htm)

The purpose of this award is to honor administrators with direct responsibility for a school or group of schools who have made influential, unique and sustained contributions to effective school library programs, furthering the integral role of the library media programs in elementary and/or secondary schools.

Deadline: April 30 (annually)

ASM International “Living in a Material World” Teacher Grants

From:ASM International (http://www.asminternational.org/content/Foundation/LivingintheMaterialWorld/Living_Material_World.htm)

The American Society for Metals (ASM) International Foundation’s mission is to excite young people worldwide in materials careers. To help teachers bring the "real world" of materials science into the classroom, the ASM International Foundation is awarding 10 grants of $500 each to teachers, K-12.

Due: May 25th each year

Baker & Taylor/YALSA Conference Grants Application

From: American Library Association (http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=grantfellowship&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=73131)

This grant is funded by the Baker and Taylor Company. The two grants of $1,000 each are awarded to librarians who work directly with young adults in either a public or school library to enable them to attend the Annual Conference for the first time.

Deadline: December 1 (annually)

Best Buy Scholarships

From: Best Buy (http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/scholarships.asp)

Each year, the Best Buy Children's Foundation awards more than $2 million in scholarships nationwide to graduating high school senior. In 2006, we are proud to award over $2.4 million in scholarships to more than 1,500 graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited college, university or technical center in the fall, immediately following graduation – including eight seniors who will receive scholarships of $25000.

Deadline: February 15 (annually)

Deluxe Corporation Foundation

From: Deluxe Corporation Foundation (http://www.deluxe.com/dlxab/deluxe-foundation-about.jsp)

Since 1954, the Deluxe Corporation Foundation has contributed more than $77 million to the communities where Deluxe Corporation facilities are located. The foundation has benefited from generous gifts made by Deluxe Corporation and former employees.

Deadline: November 1 (annually)

Follett Software Technology Award

From: California School Library Association (http://schoolibrary.org/awa/awards.htm)

The purpose of the California School Library Association Technology Award is to recognize a CSLA member who is credentialed for School Library Media Services, working at the site level, and who is making a significant contribution to the use, promotion, and integration of educational technology with the teaching program.

Deadline: April 30 (annually)

Great Book Giveaway Competition

From: American Library Association (http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=grantfellowship&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=91328)

Each year the YALSA office receives approximately 1200 newly published books, videos, CD's and audiocassettes, materials that have been targeted primarily towards young adults. Publishers and producers submit copies for selection committees to review and nominate. After the ALA Midwinter Meeting (when committees select their annual lists), these materials need to be removed from the YALSA office to make room for the next year's publications.

The YALSA Board of Directors believes many libraries that serve young adults would benefit by receiving this collection of materials.

Deadline: December 1 (annually)

The H.W. Wilson Library Staff Development Grant

From: American Library Association (http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=grantfellowship&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=26735)

An annual award consisting of $3,500 and a 24k gold-framed citation given to a library organization whose application demonstrates greatest merit for a program of staff development designed to further the goals and objectives of the library organization.

Deadline: December 1 (annually)

Highsmith Innovation Award

From: From: California School Library Association (http://schoolibrary.org/awa/awards.htm)

The Innovation Award, sponsored by Highsmith, Inc., provides $1,000 for a school library in California that has an exemplary program which demonstrates the role that a School Library Media Center plays in fostering learning.

Deadline: April 30 (annually)

International Reading Association

From: International Reading Association (http://www.reading.org/association/awards/index.html)

The International Reading Association honors educators, authors, and others involved in reading and literacy efforts through its nearly 40 awards and grants. An overview of each award—with lists of past recipients, guidelines, and application forms for most—can be found on the website.

Dealine: Varies

John Blanchard Memorial Scholarship

From: California School Library Association (http://schoolibrary.org/awa/scholarships.htm)

This $2,000 scholarship is to assist a school library paraprofessional in obtaining the preparation needed to qualify and serve as a school library media teacher.

Deadline: April 30 (annually)

Leadership for Diversity Scholarship

From: California School Library Association (http://schoolibrary.org/awa/scholarships.htm)

Recognizing the need for library media teachers who reflect the diversity of California's multicultural, multilingual population, the California School Library Association (CSLA) has established a Leadership for Diversity Scholarship. One award of $1,500 will be given to an individual enrolled in a college or university library media teacher credential program.

Deadline: April 30 (annually)

Mathematics Education Trust (MET)

From: Mathematics Education Trust (http://www.nctm.org/about/met/)

MET provides funds to support classroom teachers in the areas of improving classroom practices and increasing teachers' mathematical knowledge. MET also sponsors activities for prospective teachers and NCTM's Affiliates, as well as recognizing the lifetime achievement of leaders in mathematics education.

Deadline: Varies

The Mazda Foundation

From: Mazda Foundation (http://www.mazdafoundation.org/grantguidelines.html#1)

The Mazda Foundation awards grants to programs promoting:

• Education and literacy
• Environmental conservation
• Cross-cultural understanding
• Social welfare
• Scientific research

Deadline: July 1 (annually)

National Council for the Social Studies

From: National Council for the Social Studies (http://www.socialstudies.org/awards/)

Since 1983, National Council for the Social Studies has annually honored the outstanding performance of teachers and encouraged unique and innovative social studies education projects through its award programs. NCSS, which defines social studies as "the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence," engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies at all levels and in all settings.

Deadlines: Varies

National Endowment for the Arts-Arts Education Grants

From: National Endowment for the Arts (http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/Artsed.html)

NEA is convinced that all children and youth, not only those with specific artistic talent, benefit from an education in the arts. The arts also can help motivate children to learn and achieve stronger results in core academic subjects. NEA offers several grant opportunities related to Arts Education.

Due: Various

NEA Foundation: Innovation Grants and Learning & Leadership Grants

From: NEA Foundation (http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm)

The foundation’s grants provide opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth. Grants also fund project-based learning and break-the-mold innovations that significantly improve achievement for underserved students.

Deadlines: September 15, February 1, June 1

NEC Foundation of America

From: NEC Foundation of America (http://www.necfoundation.org/aboutus/aboutus.htm)

Our grants support a rich variety of organizations and projects. The common denominator is technology. The search function in this section will reveal our patterns and practic

es, as well as practical information for people with disabilities, their families and teachers and those who provide services to people with disabilities.

Deadlines: Varies

National Weather Association (NWA) Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants

From: National Weather Association (http://www.nwas.org/grants/solhirsch.php)

$500 grants for K-12 teachers are available annually from the NWA to help improve the education of their students in meteorology. Teachers may use the funds to take an accredited course in atmospheric sciences, attend a relevant workshop or conference, or purchase scientific materials or equipment for the classroom. Five grants or more are possible each year.

Due: by June 15 each year

Science & Technology Studies (STS) Program

From: National Science Foundation (http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13453)

The National Science Foundation's Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) and Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES) award grants to doctoral students to improve the quality of dissertation research. These grants provide funds for items not normally available through the student's university. Additionally, these grants allow doctoral students to undertake significant data-gathering projects and to conduct field research in settings away from their campus that would not otherwise be possible. Proposals are judged on the basis of their scientific merit, including the theoretical importance of the research question and the appropriateness of the proposed data and methodology to be used in addressing the question.

Deadline: Varies

Southern Section Library Media Teacher Scholarship

From: California School Library Association (http://schoolibrary.org/awa/scholarships.htm)

Recognizing that there is a need for professional school library media teachers, the California School Library Association-Southern Section offers scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each. The purpose is to assist those persons seeking preparation leading toward a degree or credential which will qualify the individual to work as a professional in the library media field in a school setting.

Deadline: February 15 (annually)

Southern Section Paraprofessional Scholarship

From: California School Library Association (http://schoolibrary.org/awa/scholarships.htm)

CSLA Southern Section recognizes the need for trained and qualified library technicians in Southern California. Therefore the Southern Section of CSLA has established an educational scholarship in the amount of $250.00 for library paraprofessionals. The purpose is to assist school library paraprofessionals in obtaining the certification needed to serve as a school library technician.

Deadline: February 15 (annually)

Southern Section Paraprofessional-to-LMT Scholarship

From: California School Library Association (http://schoolibrary.org/awa/scholarships.htm)

CSLA Southern Section recognizes the need for credentialed library media teachers in Southern California. Therefore the Southern Section of CSLA has established an educational scholarship in the amount of $500.00 for library paraprofessionals. The purpose is to assist school library paraprofessionals in obtaining the preparation needed to qualify and serve as a Library Media Teacher.

Deadline: February 15 (annually)

Target All-Around Scholarship Program

From: Target (http://target.com/target_group/community_giving/scholarships.jhtml)

The Target All-Around Scholarship Program is unique, as it recognizes volunteer work as well as academic achievement. We’re proud to be able to thank and reward any student who makes the grade at such a high level in the community.

Deadline: November 1 (annually)

Target Store Grants

From: Target (http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-001818)

Reading grants are awarded to schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations, supporting programs such as weekend book clubs, after-school reading programs and events encouraging family reading time. Arts grants are given to programs that bring the arts to schools or make it affordable for families to participate in cultural experiences, such as school touring programs, field trips to the theater or symphony, or artist residencies and workshops in schools.

Deadline: May 31 (annually)

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