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Grant Name:  7-12 Math and Science Grants

Funded by:  Toshiba America Foundation

Description:  The mission of Toshiba America Foundation is to promote quality science and mathematics education in U.S. schools. Grants are made for programs and activities that improve teaching and learning in science and mathematics, grades K-12. The Foundation focuses its grant making on inquiry-based projects designed by individual teachers, and small teams of teachers, for use in their own classrooms.

Program Areas:  Science/Environment, General Education, Math, Technology

Recipients:  Public Schools, Private/Charter Schools, Other

Proposal Deadline:  October 1, 2013

Average Amount:  $9,500.00 – $17,000.00

Contact Person:  Laura Cronin, Director

Email:  foundation@tai.toshiba.com

Website:  http://www.taf.toshiba.com

Availability:  All States

Before submitting a completed proposal, teachers are welcome to call the Toshiba America Foundation at 212-596-0620 to discuss their project ideas. To learn more about the application process and the Foundation’s grant-making guidelines call 212 596-0620.
Email: foundation@tai.toshiba.com

Mailing Address:
Program Office – Toshiba America Foundation
1251 Ave of the Americas, 41st Floor
New York, NY 10020

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Grant Name:  Science and Math Education Grants (two separate applications, one for K-5, the other for 6-12)

Funded by:  Toshiba America Foundaiton

Description:  The mission of Toshiba America Foundation is to promote quality science and mathematics education in U.S. schools. Grants are made for programs and activities that improve teaching and learning in science and mathematics, grades K-12. The Foundation focuses its grant making on inquiry-based projects designed by individual teachers, and small teams of teachers, for use in their own classrooms.

Program Areas:  Math, Science/Environment

Recipients:  Public School, Other

Proposal Deadline:  10/1/13

Average Amount:  $1,000.00 – $5,000.00

Telephone:  212-596-0620

Email:  foundation@tai.toshiba.com

Website:  http://www.toshiba.com/taf/k5_apply.jsp

Availability:  All States

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Grant Name:  Teacher Grants

Funded by:  The Kids in Need Foundation

Description:  Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students. The Kids In Need Foundation helps to engage students in the learning process by supporting our most creative and important educational resource our nation’s teachers. All certified K-12 teachers in the U.S. are eligible.

Program Areas:  Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Technology, All Other

Recipients:  Public School, Private/Charter School

Proposal Deadline:  7/15/2013 – 9/30/2013

Average Amount:  $100.00 – $500.00 (firm, do not request more)

Contact Person:  Penny Hawk

Telephone:  877-296-1231

Email:  info@kidsinneed.net

Website:  http://www.kinf.org/grants/guidelines.php

Availability:  All States

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J. C. Penney Company Fund, Inc.. Giving on a national basis in areas of company operations to support organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health and welfare, cancer, disaster relief, youth development, human services, retail industry, and civic betterment.

States: All states
Total Amount: $500,000-$1,500,000
Average Amount: $1,000-$10,000
Address: 6501 Legacy Drive, MS 1205, Plano, TX 75024
Telephone: 972-431-0000
Website: http://www.jcpenney.net/Our-Company/Social-Responsibility/Community.aspx
Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other
Program Funded: After-School, Arts, At-Risk/Character, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Health/PE, Math, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), All Other
Deadline to Apply: Ongoing

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ClassWish is a nonprofit organization that empowers parents, teachers and after-school educators to make positive change in kids’ lives by getting help to provide them with the classroom supplies they need. Parents, teachers or after-school program providers create an online wish list of classroom supplies they need to support kids’   learning activities. Supporters make tax-deductible contributions, and ClassWish purchases the supplies and sends them to the school.

States: All states
Address: 401 Seventh Avenue,  Office Level B, New York, NY 10001
Email: feedback@classwish.org
Website: http://www.classwish.org
Eligibility: Public School, Private School
Programs Funded: After-School, Arts, General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Deadline to Apply: Ongoing

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Mitsubishi
http://www.meaf.org/

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation
1560 Wilson Boulevard Suite 1150
Arlington, Virginia 22209

Email: mmea.foundation@meus.mea.com

Phone: 703.276.8240

Priorities and Guidelines: http://www.meaf.org/how_to_apply/priorities_guidelines/

How to Apply: http://www.meaf.org/how_to_apply/

Leadership Priority success stories (funded projects): http://www.meaf.org/success_stories/

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) is the corporate foundation of the Mitsubishi Electric group companies in the United States. MEAF works to make Changes for the Better in society by investing in innovative strategies to empower youth with disabilities to lead productive lives. MEAF accepts concept papers from January 1st to June 1st to be considered for the following year’s funding. 6-12 grants each year range from $10K to $75K, for one to three years.

By developing their leadership and self-advocacy skills, youth with disabilities will be prepared to successfully transition to adulthood and inclusive employment. Strategies MEAF has supported with recent grants include: Self-Advocacy, Service and Volunteerism, and Youth and the Environment.

More information here: http://www.meaf.org/how_to_apply/

Find out if you’re eligible: http://www.meaf.org/how_to_apply/priorities_guidelines/

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Grant Name:  Grades 6-12 Math and Science Grants

Funded by:  Toshiba America Foundation

Description:  The mission of Toshiba America Foundation is to promote quality science and mathematics education in U.S. schools. Grants are made for programs and activities that improve teaching and learning in science and mathematics, grades K-12. The Foundation focuses its grant making on inquiry-based projects designed by individual teachers, and small teams of teachers, for use in their own classrooms.

Program Areas:  General Education, Math, Science/Environment, Technology

Recipients:  Public School, Private School, Other

Proposal Deadline:  8/1/13

Average Amount:  $1,000.00 – $10,000.00

Contact Person:  Laura Cronin, Director

Telephone:  212-596-0620

Email:  foundation@tai.toshiba.com

Website:  http://www.taf.toshiba.com

Availability:  All States

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Grant Name:  Good Neighbor Student Achievement Grants

Funded by:  State Farm and Young Service America (YSA)

Description:  Each grant engages participating teachers and students in a service and learning program that promotes academic achievement, 21st Century student outcomes, and stronger communities. The State Farm Good Neighbor Student Achievement Grant requires a 14+ week Semester of Service starting in the Fall, 2013 and ending on Global Youth Service Day, (April 11-13, 2014)

Program Areas:  After-School, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Science/Environment, Social Studies

 Recipients:  Public School, Private School

Proposal Deadline:  6/23/13

Average Amount:  $1,500.00

Email:  sganske@ysa.org

Website:  http://www.ysa.org/goodneighbor

Availability:  All States

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Grant Name:  Kinder Morgan Foundation Education Grants

Funded by:  Kinder Morgan Foundation

Description:  Grants are primarily directed to educational programs for youth in grades K-12. Funding is provided to local, state, provincial and regional educational institutions, libraries and programs that provide ongoing support, such as Junior Achievement. The foundation also supports youth programs provided by local arts organizations, symphony orchestras, museums and others. Initial approach is to contact the foundation for application form, which is required.

Program Areas:  Arts, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Library, Math, Reading, Science/Environment, Social Studies

 Recipients:  Public School, Private School, Other

Proposal Deadline:  5/10/13

Contact Person:  Maureen Bulkley

Email:  km_foundation@kindermorgan.com

Average Amount:  $1,000.00 – $5,000.00

Telephone:  303-914-7655

Website:  http://www.kindermorgan.com/community/

Availability:  All States

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Grant Name:  American Honda Foundation Grants

Funded by:  American Honda Foundation

Description: Organizations working in the areas of youth and scientific education may be eligible for grants from the American Honda Foundation. Our policy is to seek out those programs and organizations with a well-defined sense of purpose, demonstrated commitment to making the best use of available resources and a reputation for accomplishing their objectives.

Program Areas:  General Education, Science/Environment, TAG, Technology

 Recipients:  Public School, Private School, Higher Education, Other

Proposal Deadline:  5/1/13

Average Amount:  $10,000.00 – $80,000.00

Telephone:  310-781-4090

Email:  ahf@ahm.honda.com

Website:  http://corporate.honda.com/images/banners/america/AHF_brochure.pdf

Availability:  All States