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Grants (Original)

Author:   Patrick Kent  
Posted: 3/27/2005; 2:01:20 PM
Topic: Grants (Original)
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Leaf-It-To-Us                                         Deadline: On-going
Tree Planting Grant Opportunity for Schools and School Districts Only.  The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is pleased to announce the availability of a tree planting grant program designed for school kids to improve their school environments.  �Leaf-It-To-Us� grants are available through the CDF Urban Forestry Program. Internet applications will be available at www.ufei.org - click on �Grant Information".  For more information, contact Glenn Flamik, CDF Urban Forestry Program Administrator (916) 651-6423 -or-  mailto:glenn.flamik@fire.ca.gov

Toshiba America Foundation Grants                          Deadline: See Below
The Toshiba America Foundation encourages programs, projects and activities that have the potential to improve classroom teaching and learning of science, mathematics and the science and mathematics of technology. Funding is available for private and public schools, grades 7 - 12. Applications for small grants ($5,000 or less) are accepted year round.  Feb. 1 and Aug. 1 for 7-12 projects over $5,000. Applications and guidelines are available online in PDF at http://www.toshiba.com/taf/apply.html

Outdoor Classroom Grant Program                                 Deadline: On-going
Lowe�s Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper and National Geographic Explorer have partnered to create an outdoor classroom grant program to provide schools with engaging, hands-on science experiences outside the traditional classroom- including water quality testing. All K-12 public schools in the United States are welcome to apply. This school year, the program will award grants up to $2,000 to a 100 schools. Grants up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or districts with major outdoor classroom projects. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&;p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html

EarthWatch Educator Fellowships                             Deadline: On-going
Educator fellowships for EarthWatch science expeditions are selected based on financial need, funding in the applicant�s geographic region, and the benefits that would result from participating on an EarthWatch expedition. Successful applicants travel with a team of volunteers to work with leading scientists on their research and conservation efforts. http://www.earthwatch.org/education/educator/fellowships/apply.html




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