[ECP] K12 Newsletters Grants and Funding Oppurtunities
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GRANTS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Braitmayer Foundation: Grants for innovation in education
The Braitmayer Foundation is interested in proposals utilizing
innovative practices in K-12 education throughout the United States. Of
particular interest are curricular and school reform initiatives, as
well as preparation of and professional development opportunities for
teachers, particularly those that encourage people of high ability and
diverse backgrounds to enter and remain in K-12 teaching. In addition,
the Braitmayer Foundation provides modest support of activities in
Marion, Massachusetts and surrounding communities that will improve the
quality of life for residents in the area. Maximum award: $35,000.
Eligibility: Grants may be used anywhere in the United States as seed
money, challenge grants, or to match other grants to the recipient
organizations. Deadline: March 15, 2012.
http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/guid.cfm
McGraw-Hill Companies: Harold McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education
The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education annually recognizes
outstanding individuals who have dedicated themselves to improving
education in this country and whose accomplishments are making a
difference today. Honorees are chosen by a distinguished panel of judges
made up of thoughtful and influential members of the education
community. Maximum award: $50,000. Eligibility: policymakers, leaders in
higher education, and school-based personnel. Deadline: March 16, 2012.
http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/site/about-us/mcgraw-prize
Ashoka Changemakers: Activating Empathy Competition
Changemakers is looking for innovative ideas, programs, and learning
models from around the world that equip students with the skill of
empathy by encouraging social and emotional development; unlocking new
ways of viewing problems, opening the door to a new world of potential
solutions; addressing bullying or aggression in ways that advance
understanding of others' perspectives; promoting community diversity and
a respect for differences; and championing children as real-world
problem solvers rather than simply bystanders. Maximum award: cash and
in-kind prizes from Ashoka's Changemakers, Mattel, 1440 Foundation,
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Donor's Choose, and Townsend Press.
Eligibility: teachers, principals, parents, students, or other
innovators with a project, program, or new learning experience that can
advance empathy in education. Deadline: March 30, 2012.
http://bit.ly/cyberpg-changemakers
Hitachi Foundation: Yoshiyama Young Entrepreneurs
The Yoshiyama Young Entrepreneurs Program supports young entrepreneurs
who have formed financially viable businesses that create jobs, supply
goods or services, or use internal management practices enabling
low-wealth individuals the opportunity to achieve greater economic
security. Maximum award: $40,000 over two years, access to technical
resources, and a peer learning community. Eligibility: entrepreneurs
ages 18-29 who are operating businesses that are 1-5 years old and have
been generating revenue for a minimum of the last 12 months. Deadline:
March 30, 2012.
http://www.hitachifoundation.org/our-work/yoshiyama-young-entrepreneurs-program/application
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