Innovative Learning Solutions

Name: NCRR Science Education Partnership Award

Sponsor: Department of Health and Human Services

Deadline: 7/28/2010

Amount: Varies

Type: Science & Technology, Health, Education

Description: NCRR encourages applications to its Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program for the development and evaluation of innovative research education programs to improve PreK-12 research career opportunities and the community’s understanding of the health science advances supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded clinical and basic research. SEPA encourages dynamic partnerships between biomedical and clinical researchers and PreK-12 teachers and schools and other interested organizations. Particular importance will be given to applications that target PreK-12 and/or ISE/media topics that may not be addressed by existing curriculum, community-based or ISE/media activities.

Link to RFP

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Get the children in your program engaged in the environment with a hands-on project they create and implement. The Captain Planet Foundation makes available grants, ranging from $250 to $2,500, for such projects.

Guidelines to be considered for a grant are that proposals must promote the understanding of environmental issues; focus on hands-on involvement; involve children ages 6 to 18; promote interaction and cooperation within the group; help children and youth develop planning and problem-solving skills; and include adult supervision. If awarded a grant, a commitment to follow-up communication with the Captain Planet Foundation also is required.

For more information on the foundation, go to http://captainplanetfoundation.org.

For information on the grants, including deadlines and a link to apply, go to http://captainplanetfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=3&tab=apply.

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DoSomething.org has teamed up with The Jonas Brothers Change for the Children Foundation to award project grants to individuals who are taking action in their communities across the U.S. and Canada. Do you have a sustainable community action project, program or idea that focuses on: the Special Olympics, Diabetes Awareness, or Volunteerism? Then these are the grants for you and your program! While projects that cover any cause are eligible to apply, special focus will be given to these three causes (the Jonas Brothers’ causes!).

Ten projects will receive $1,500 grants for their projects or organizations. All of the winners will be featured on DoSomething.org and ChangefortheChildren.org, and celebrated through various marketing platforms.

Grant Details:

How much?: 10 $1,500 grants

Deadline?: July 15th

You will be notified whether or not you are a winner during the first week of August.

For more information please visit http://www.dosomething.org/grants/changeforthechildren

Questions? Please email grants@dosomething.org

About DoSomething.org: DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the United States that helps young people rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism, DoSomething.org is on track to activate two million young people in 2011. By leveraging the web, television, mobile, and pop culture, DoSomething.org inspires, empowers and celebrates a generation of doers:  teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action.  Plug in at www.DoSomething.org. 

About Jonas Brothers Change for the Children Foundation: We started The Jonas Brothers Change for the Children Foundation to support programs that motivate and inspire children to face adversity with confidence, determination and a will to succeed. And we think the best people to help children are their peers — kids helping other kids who are a little less fortunate. We have the power to change the world. And that’s what we’re going to do. Starting right here with The Jonas Brothers Change for the Children- and it’s all up to YOU!

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The Full-Service Community Schools program, which is being carried out under FIE, encourages coordination of education, developmental, family, health, and other services through partnerships between: (1) public elementary and secondary schools and (2) CBOs and public-private ventures. Such collaboration will provide comprehensive education, social, and health services for students, families, and communities.

http://www2.ed.gov/programs/communityschools/applicant.html

Full Service Community Schools Applications are Available as of June 8, 2010.

Deadline of Notice of Intent to Apply: June 23, 2010.

Date of Pre-Application Meeting for interested applicants: June 17, 2010.

Deadline to Apply: July 23, 2010.

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Name: Grants Notice

Sponsor: Bureau of Land Management

Deadline: 6/4/2010

Amount: Varies

Type: Education, Environment, Social & Economic

Description: The goals of the project are to provide young people with practical experiences in outdoor recreation management, including sustainable trail; signing and interpretation concepts, and resource protection strategies related to the location and development of recreation facilities. These experiences are expected to encourage an interest in the outdoors, natural resources, and the role of public lands in meeting the demand for high quality outdoor recreation experiences. Through this work, young people will gain a greater understanding of BLM¿s mission and possible career opportunities with the agency.

Link to RFP

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BIC 4 GOOD Grants
Did you create a sustainable community action project, program or organization that you want to grow? Lack the funds to take your project to the next level? If you answered “YES!”, you are eligible to apply for a BIC 4 GOOD Grant!

BIC 4 GOOD Grants are targeted towards established programs and organizations that have a large impact, proven sustainability, and measurable success. The best applicants are those that are self-driven, unique, community-oriented with measurable impact. Ten outstanding projects or organizations will be awarded $2,000 BIC 4 GOOD Grants and 1 exceptional project or organization will be awarded the Grand Prize $5,000 BIC 4 GOOD Grant!

Grant Details

How much: 10 $2,000 Grants and 1 Grand Prize $5,000 Grant
Deadline: June 15^th  You will be notified whether or not you have won by July 6^th  Apply now!

For more information please visit www.dosomething.org/grants/bic4good

Questions? Please email grants@dosomething.org

About DoSomething.org: DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the United States that helps young people rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism, DoSomething.org is on track to activate two million young people in 2011. By leveraging the web, television, mobile, and pop culture, DoSomething.org inspires, empowers and celebrates a generation of doers:  teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action.  Plug in at www.DoSomething.org.

About BIC 4 GOOD: At BIC, we’re big believers in giving back. BIC 4 GOOD is our newest commitment to helping others—and we’re determined to have a great time doing it! Here’s our first BIC 4 GOOD effort, and it all starts with you. Here’s the deal: We think you look terrific. But admit it, you’ve always been tempted to shave your head, haven’t you? Do it now and we’ll make a big donation to a great cause! We’re proud to say that BIC will make a donation to DoSomething.org on behalf of every head shaved (for real or virtual) – up to a total of $60,000. We will guarantee a donation of at least $50,000. If you upload a video of your head being shaved, BIC will give $444 to DoSomething.org. Upload a photo instead, and we’ll donate $44. Or do a “virtual head shave” and we’ll donate $4. Plus…no matter how you do it, enter between 4/15 – 6/24 and you’ll automatically be eligible for a chance to win $4,000! Do something good for charity, and maybe something good will come to you! Visit BIC4GOOD.com for official rules and to enter now, and also be sure to check out the new 4-blade BIC® Flex4™! BIC’s best shave for men.

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Name: Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Offers Support for Programs Benefiting Young People With Disabilities

Sponsor: Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation

Deadline: 6/1/2010

Amount: Varies

Type: Health, Science & Technology, Social & Economic

Description: The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation is dedicated to helping young Americans (newborn to early 20s) with disabilities maximize their potential and participation in society. The foundation supports organizations and projects within its mission that address important needs, have broad scope and impact, and demonstrate potential for replication at other sites.

The foundation’s funding priority is inclusion ó enabling young people with disabilities to have full access to educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities and to participate alongside their non-disabled peers.

Funding is available for both project costs and operating support, and is open to both disability-specific organizations and those that serve the general population. While requests from all parts of the United States will be considered, priority will be given to communities where Mitsubishi Electric U.S. companies are located. Preference is given to organizations and projects that reflect collaboration among groups and that actively involve people with disabilities in program planning and implementation.

Grants are made only to U.S.-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations.

Grant amounts vary based on the nature of the project/organization and the duration of proposed activities.

The foundation accepts and reviews concept papers throughout the year; however, concept papers should be submitted by June 1 to be considered for funding in the following year.

Visit the MEAF Web site for complete program guidelines.

http://www.meaf.org/

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Sponsor: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Deadline: 6/14/2010

Amount: $10,000

Type: Environment, Social & Economic

Description: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System and National Conservation Training Center, in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the National Wildlife Refuge Association, are inviting applications from organizations interested in initiating the Nature of Learning program in their communities.

The Nature of Learning is a community-based environmental education initiative that seeks to use national wildlife refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues.

For 2010, the program theme is Climate Change and Citizen Science. Grants of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to support education projects focused on the causes and effects of climate change on refuges and to build citizen science partnership programs.

Academic institutions or nonprofit organizations, including “Friends” organizations, cooperative and interpretive associations, Audubon chapters, youth organizations, etc. are eligible to apply. Programs must involve a partnership among a local school(s), community group (e.g., a Friends Organization, nature clubs), and a national wildlife refuge.

Visit the NFWF Web site for the complete Request for Proposals.

Link to RFP

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