/ HORRY COUNTY SCHOOLS / December 2009
OFFICE OF GRANTS & EXTERNAL FUNDING
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  • Write a funding request which inspires donors by describing what you need, why you need it, and how your project will change your students' lives for the better.
  • Word to the wise: projects under $400 have the best chance of being funded.
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  • If (dare we say when?) your project is funded, we ship the materials straight to your school.
  • In return, you and your students will write thank-you letters and take photographs of the project in action. We’ll share your thanks with your donors, who love to see the impact of their gifts!
/ Take advantage of professional development opportunities to write a DonorsChoose application on
January 19
and
February 15!
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Due December 15, 2009
Environmental Education Grant/Environmental Protection Agency
To support environmental education projects that enhance the public's awareness, knowledge, and skills to help people make informed decisions that affect environmental quality. / up to $50,000
Knight News Challenge/The John S. and James L Knight Foundation
To spur innovation in the delivery of information and news using digital media. / Varies
Due December 31, 2009
Big Green Grants/Nickelodeon
For environmentally friendly projects that encourage youths to take care of the environment, be active, live healthier and engage in community service. / $2,500 or $5,000 ($5,000 requires 1:1 match)
President's Environmental Youth Awards--Regional Award/Environmental Protection Agency
To recognize young people across America for projects which demonstrate their commitment to the environment. / Presidential Plaque at award ceremony
Due January 13, 2010
Teaching Fellowships/Knowles Science Teaching Foundation
To award Teaching Fellowships to exceptional young men and women committed to teaching science and mathematics in United States high schools. / Financial support towards a science or math teaching degree
Due January 15,2010
2010 Champions for Healthy Kids/General Mills
To provide funding to community-based groups that develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle. / $10,000
Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award/National Environmental Education Associations
To honor teachers that are bringing environmental education into the curriculum and the community, not just teaching about environmental challenges but also engaging students in the solution. / $5,000
Due January 18, 2010
Toyota Tapestry Grant for Science Teachers/National Science Teachers Assoc. & Toyota Motor Sales
To offer grants to K–12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in the school and/or school district. / $2,500 & $10,000
Due January 20, 2010
2010 StudentCam Video Documentary Competition/C-SPAN Education Foundation
To encourage students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. / up to $5,000 and video equipment for the school
Due January 29, 2010
We the People Bookshelf/NEH/ALA
To encourage young people to read classic books and explore themes in American history, culture, and ideas. / Set of classic hardcover books
Due January 31, 2010
The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge (grades K-5)/Siemens, NSTA, Discovery Education
To offer students the opportunity to make a sustainable change, matched to science, math, and reading/language arts concepts and skills students are required to learn. / Up to $5,000 and prizes
Due February 2, 2010
Exploravision Awards 2010/Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association
Encourages K-12 students of all interest, skill and ability levels to create and explore a vision of future technology by combining their imaginations with the tools of science. / $5,000/$10,000 savings bonds, and other awards
Due February 5, 2010
Music Matters Grant/Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation
To redefine and support music education. / $1,000 - $12,000
Sprint Character Education Grant/Sprint Foundation
To fund the purchase of resource materials, supplies, equipment and software that facilitates and encourages character education among K-12 students. / Districts-$10K - $25K Schools-$500-$5K
Due February 8, 2010
Christopher Columbus Awards/Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
To identify a problem in their community and apply the scientific method to create an innovative solution to that problem. / up to $25,000
Due February 12, 2010
2009-10 "Courage in My Community" Writing Challenge/Courage in My Community
To help students (grades 5-8) find inspiration in reading and writing. / Training, Kurzweil 3000 web license, iPod Touch
Ongoing
DonorsChoose.org
To connect public school teachers in need of classroom materials and experiences with individual donors who want to help. / Varies
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