As a means to support educators in identifying resources that will meet their students’ needs, Learning List provides periodic updates about grants and funding opportunities focused on improving education. Today’s post highlights some opportunities that are currently accepting applications and proposals.
Emerging Teacher Leaders
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is providing grants of up to $6,000 to support the development of emerging teacher leaders in PK-5 mathematics. Grant recipients must have the support of campus principals and are expected to provide ongoing professional development focused on improving instructional practice and the understanding of mathematics in the elementary school classroom. Grants are limited to one teacher per campus. Application packets must be postmarked by November 8, 2013. More information is available here.
Improvements for At-Risk Youth
The Interactive Intelligence Foundation is providing grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 for projects that foster life improvements for at-risk youth up to age 18. Greater weight is given to projects that address STEM (i.e., science, technology, engineering, and math), as well as projects with clearly defined implementation periods and measurable outcomes. Grant requests are due November 15, 2013. More information about the Foundation’s program is available here.
California Gardening
The California Fertilizer Foundation is providing 24 grants of $1,200 to support garden-related projects in public and private schools in California. Grant applications are due January 15, 2014. Application materials are available here.