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Grant Title: Mr Holland’s Opus Foundation
Organization: Mr Holland’s Opus Foundation

The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation supports music education and its many benefits through donation and repair of musical instruments to underserved schools, community music programs, and individual students nationwide. The MHOF's Melody Program targets qualified K-12 school music programs in need of assistance, and its Special Projects Program helps community schools of the arts, after-school programs, and youth orchestras. Both programs fund instrument repair and acquisition of new instruments; the foundation does not award cash grants. For more information, visit the MHOF Web site, http://www.mhopus.org.

Grant Title: Music Education Program Grants
Organization: The Mockingbird Foundation Inc.
Eligibility: Schools
Value: Grants

The Mockingbird Foundation Inc., which generates charitable proceeds from fans of the rock band Phish, funds music education programs for children. The foundation looks for projects that encourage creative expression in all musical forms (including composition, instrumentation, vocalization, and improvisation), but also support more basic needs within conventional instruction. The foundation is particularly, though not exclusively, interested in funding programs that benefit disenfranchised groups. Interested parties should review the funding guidelines available at the Mockingbird Foundation web site. In its first three rounds of funding, the foundation contributed more than $250,000 to music education.

Contact: Kristen Godard
grants@mockingbirdfoundation.org
http://www.phish.net/mockingbird/funding

Grant Title: AOL Time Warner Foundation Grants
Organization: The AOL Time Warner Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and districts
Value: Funding & partnerships

The AOL Time Warner Foundation supports technology-related projects in four major areas of priority: Equipping Kids for the 21st Century, Extending Internet Benefits to All, Engaging Communities in the Arts, and Empowering Citizens and Civic Participation. Rather than simply providing grant monies, the foundation prefers to enter into sustainable, strategic partnerships with organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to pioneering innovative ways of meeting these priorities. As a general rule, the foundation does not fund unsolicited proposals except in very special circumstances. Proposals are reviewed throughout the year, and the foundation responds to requests within 8 to 12 weeks.

Contact: (800) 818-1066
AOLTWFoundation@aol.com
http://aoltimewarnerfoundation.org/grants/grants.html

Grant Title: Broad Foundation Grants
Organization: The Broad Foundation
Eligibility: K-12 school districts in eligible urban areas
Value: Varies

The Broad Foundation's mission is to improve K-12 urban public education through better governance, management, and labor relations. The foundation seeks applications that aim to enlist talent, redefine roles and authorities, develop high-performing leaders and systems, provide incentives for results, and honor and showcase success. Organizations seeking funding should carefully review the foundation's web site to ensure that their proposals are consistent with its mission and that the focus of the work is located in one of the eligible districts. The foundation considers concept papers at the end of the month in which they are received. All concept papers will receive a response within 60 days, and applicants whose concept papers are of interest to the foundation may be asked to submit a full proposal. Note that the foundation funds less than five percent of unsolicited inquiries.

Contact: Wendy Jones, Wendy Jones
grants@broadfoundation.org
http://www.broadfoundation.org

Grant Title: Common Good Grants
Organization: Newman’s Own
Eligibility: Nonprofits
Value: Varies

Actor Paul Newman donates to charity all of his after-tax profits from the sale of his Newman's Own line of products, which include steak sauce, salad dressing, and lemonade. Since founding the company, he has donated more than $150 million to thousands of projects in the areas of education, children's issues, disaster relief, arts, affordable housing, elderly groups, environmental causes, and hunger relief.

Contact: Newman’s Own
246 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06880.

Grant Title: Educational Foundation of America Grants
Organization: The Educational Foundation of America
Eligibility: Non-profits
Value: Grants

The Educational Foundation of Americ a (EFA) makes grants to qualifying non-profit organizations provides grants for specific projects related to the environment, the crisis of human overpopulation and reproductive freedom, Native Americans, arts, education, medicine, and human services. The Educational Foundation of America was established in 1959 to preserve the lifelong altruistic commitment of its founders, Richard Prentice Ettinger and his wife, Elsie P. Ettinger. Applicants are required to send a Letter of Inquiry as the first step. Check foundation's the web site for more details.

Contact: Diane M. Allison, (203) 226-6498
efa@efaw.org
http://www.efaw.org

Grant Title: Ford Motor Co.Fund Grants
Organization: Ford Motor Co. Fund
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations
Value: Varies

The Ford Motor Co. Fund makes awards in six categories: education, environment, public policy, health and social programs, civic affairs and community development, and arts and humanities. Across these areas, Ford Fund grants to nonprofit organizations totaled $83.8 million in 2002 and $77.4 million in 2003.

Contact:
http://www.ford.com/en/goodWorks/fundingAndGrants

Grant Title: Pay It Forward Mini Grants
Organization: Pay It Forward Foundation
Eligibility: Teachers and principals
Value: Between $50 and $500 per award

Each month during the school year, the Pay It Forward Foundation awards $500 grants to K-12, service-oriented projects that benefit the school, neighborhood, or greater community. When completing an application, teachers should explain the project thoroughly, include specific details about its educational value, and attach a clear and concise budget. Funds may be used for supplies, materials, equipment, or transportation to a service site.

Contact: http://payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/grant.html

None currently available.

Grant Title: Using Music to Teach Mathematics Grants
Organization: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Eligibility: NCTM members and grades K-2 math teachers
Value: Awards of up to $3,000
Deadline: November 3, 2006

The purpose of this grant is to incorporate music into the elementary school classroom to help young students learn mathematics. For 2007-2008, grants with a maximum of $3,000 each will be awarded to persons currently teaching mathematics in grades K-2. This award is for individual classroom teachers or small groups of teachers collaborating in one grade or across grade levels. Any acquisition of equipment must support the proposed plan but not be the primary focus of the grant. Proposals must address the following: the combining of mathematics and music; the plan for improving students' learning of mathematics; and the anticipated impact on students' achievement.

Contact:
http://nctm.org/about/met/mendelsohn.htm

Grant Title: American Honda Foundation Grants
Organization: American Honda Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and youth-focused nonprofit organizations
Value: Between $10,000 and $100,000 per award

The American Honda Foundation makes grants of $10,000 to $100,000 to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools, and other youth-focused nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit youth and scientific education. The foundation is seeking programs that meet the following characteristics: imaginative, scientific, creative, humanistic, youthful, innovative, and forward-thinking. Grant applications are accepted four times per year: Nov. 1, Feb. 1, May 1, and Aug. 1.

Contact:  
http://www.hondacorporate.com/community

Grant Title: Innovation Grants and Learning & Leadership Grants
Organization: The NEA's National Foundation for the Improvement of Education
Eligibility: Schools, higher ed
Value: Up to $5,000

The National Education Association's Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE) now offers more than 300 small grants of $2,000 to $5,000 each on an ongoing, year-round basis. These grants fund classroom innovations or professional development for improved practice in public K-12 schools and higher-education institutions. NFIE will award up to 250 Innovation grants worth $5,000 per year and 75 Leadership & Learning grants ranging between $2,000 and $5,000. Grants will fund activities for 12 months from the date of the award.

Contact: (202) 822-7840
http://www.nfie.org/programs/howtoapply.htm

Grant Title: Model School Program
Organization: Intel Corp.
Eligibility: Schools
Value: Grants

Intel Corp.’s Model School Program gives every school in the United States the chance to apply for potential seeding of equipment. To apply, schools must submit an innovative proposal for using technology to enhance instruction, and if Intel likes what it sees, it will match grant recipients with companies that can provide the equipment necessary to meet their needs. Whitney High School in Cerritos, Calif., and Miami Carol City Senior High School in Miami are the program's first two recipients.

Contact:
http://www.intel.com/modelschool

Grant Title: AOL Time Warner Foundation Grants
Organization: The AOL Time Warner Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and districts
Value: Funding & partnerships

The AOL Time Warner Foundation supports technology-related projects in four major areas of priority: Equipping Kids for the 21st Century, Extending Internet Benefits to All, Engaging Communities in the Arts, and Empowering Citizens and Civic Participation. Rather than simply providing grant monies, the foundation prefers to enter into sustainable, strategic partnerships with organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to pioneering innovative ways of meeting these priorities. As a general rule, the foundation does not fund unsolicited proposals except in very special circumstances. Proposals are reviewed throughout the year, and the foundation responds to requests within 8 to 12 weeks.

Contact: (800) 818-1066
AOLTWFoundation@aol.com
http://aoltimewarnerfoundation.org/grants/grants.html

Grant Title: Adopt-A-Classroom Grants
Organization: Adopt-a-Classroom
Eligibility: Teachers
Value: $500 credit

Teachers who register at the Adopt-a-Classroom web site can be adopted by an individual, a business, or a foundation. Once adopted, teachers will receive $500 worth of credit to purchase items that enrich the learning environment, including classroom technology. Teachers help solicit their own sponsors by downloading and distributing fliers within their community or by sending out a personalized, pre-written eMail from the Adopt-a-Classroom web site. Every donor receives information about the classroom it has adopted, including an itemized list of what teachers bought so donors can see the impact of their donation.

Contact:
http://www.adoptaclassroom.com

Grant Title: Computers for Learning
Organization: The federal government
Eligibility: Schools
Value: Surplus computers

Through its Computers for Learning program, the federal government has placed hundreds of thousands of surplus computers in schools across the country on a needs-first basis. Schools register and request equipment on the Computers for Learning web site, and federal agencies match their surplus equipment to schools with those needs. Most, but not all, of the available computers are Windows-based PCs rather than computers made by Apple. Most of the donated machines are older models, but as the government continues to upgrade its computer systems, the number of surplus Pentium computers will sharply increase. Computers and equipment are not refurbished by the government before being shipped to schools, nor are they covered by warranty.

Contact: (202) 501-3846
computers.learning@gsa.gov
http://www.computers.fed.gov

Grant Title: Education PC Program
Organization: Intel Corp.
Eligibility: Schools and districts
Value: Discounts

Intel Corp.’s Education PC Program provides the opportunity for teachers, staff, students, and parents to purchase high-quality educational computers at discounted prices. The program's web page provides links to computer and equipment manufacturers that support schools through the Intel Model School Program by delivering reliable PC systems to schools. By clicking on any of the links on the page, you can view products and services that are discounted through this program from companies such as Acer, Dell, Gateway, and HP. Schools purchase directly from the manufacturer at prices discounted for education.

Contact:  
http://www.intel.com/modelschool/educationpc.htm

Grant Title: FedExKinko's Educator Savings Program
Organization: FedEx Kinko's Inc.
Eligibility: Educators
Value: Discounts

The Kinko’s Educator Savings Program aims to provide relief for teachers who often dig deep into their own pockets to purchase supplies for their classrooms. Through this program, educators can save 20 percent on most Kinko's products and services. Teachers and administrators from kindergarten through college can now enjoy discount pricing on such offerings as black and white and color copying and finishing, oversized copies, posters, signs and banners, paper, and desk supplies. Educators may obtain their 20 percent discount card through a program brochure available at participating Kinko's locations nationwide. Free discount cards are also available online.

Contact:
http://www.kinkos.com/educatorsavings

Grant Title: Share the Technology Computer Recycling Project
Organization: Share the Technology
Eligibility: Schools, nonprofit organizations, and individuals
Value: Donated computers

Share the Technology is a web site that provides a way for donors and potential recipients to connect no matter where they are in the country. Schools, nonprofit organizations, and individuals can search message boards and databases on the site to find computers and equipment available for free in their region. The web site warns schools and other donation seekers that while some of the equipment is in excellent condition, not all equipment is in good working condition. Therefore, recipients should carefully evaluate the donated items before accepting them.

Contact:
http://www.sharetechnology.org

Grant Title: Dollar General’s Back-to-School Grants
Organization: Dollar General Corp.
Eligibility: Schools
Value: $5,000 per award
Deadline: September 5, 2005

The Dollar General Back-to-School grant program will award $5,000 grants to assist schools in meeting some of the financial challenges they face in implementing new programs or purchasing new equipment, materials, or software for their school library or literacy program. To apply, print the Back-to-School application form located on the company's web site and submit it along with a letter stating why your school deserves a $5,000 Back-to-School grant from Dollar General.

Contact:
http://www.dollargeneral.com/community/communityinvestments.aspx

Grant Title: Adopt-A-Classroom Grants
Organization: Adopt-a-Classroom
Eligibility: Teachers
Value: $500 credit

Teachers who register at the Adopt-a-Classroom web site can be adopted by an individual, a business, or a foundation. Once adopted, teachers will receive $500 worth of credit to purchase items that enrich the learning environment, including classroom technology. Teachers help solicit their own sponsors by downloading and distributing fliers within their community or by sending out a personalized, pre-written eMail from the Adopt-a-Classroom web site. Every donor receives information about the classroom it has adopted, including an itemized list of what teachers bought so donors can see the impact of their donation.

Contact:
http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/teach.asp