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Volume 5, Number 18 | August 28, 2008
K-12 Education | Job Skills and Education |
Community Development
Health, Culture, and Education | Student Achievement
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K-12 EDUCATION
State Farm Companies Foundation -- Foundation Grants
Application Deadline: Proposals are accepted year-round and are reviewed in a timely manner.
Description: The following types of grants for K-12 public schools will be considered by the foundation:
- support for academic-achievement initiatives
- funding for regional, state, and local organizations that promote and support education-reform initiatives that do not engage in lobbying as their primary activity
- funding for public K-12 school programs and curriculum changes that improve student achievement
- after-school programs that focus on increasing students' academic achievement in math, science, reading, and English as a second language
- teacher excellence programs that improve teacher quality
- school-to-work programs that teach high school or technical school students a specific trade, helping them to get a job once they graduate (for example, as an auto repair technician).
Who May Apply: The State Farm Companies Foundation makes charitable contributions to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, Canadian charitable organizations, and educational institutions. In general, grants are awarded for specific programs in the giving categories described above rather than for one-time events or capital campaigns.
Funding Amount: Requests exceeding $100,000 are considered quarterly.
For more information, go to:
http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/foundati.htm
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"Starting School; A Coloring & Activities Book" (EM57678)A
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JOB SKILLS AND EDUCATION
Staples Foundation for Learning
Application Deadline: Applications for the next funding cycle must be submitted between October 10 and October 24.
Description: The mission of Staples Foundation for Learning is to provide funding to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. The foundation considers educational funding to be an investment in the future of our communities. Its goal is to help local groups, many of which include its customers and associates, with programs and services that will positively impact their community every day.
Who May Apply: The criteria listed below will be used to evaluate potential funding. The organization must:
- have a nonprofit tax-exempt classification under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- align with Staples Foundation for Learning's mission and focus on job skills and education.
Funding Amount: The requested amount of each grant can be up to $25,000. Most grants awarded by the foundation are in the $5,000-$25,000 range.
For more information, go to:
http://www.staplesfoundation.org/foundapplication.html
Here's the career resource every job-seeker needs
"Succeeding In Your Job Search; A Guide For Adults" (EM51364)B
This helpful guide offers readers an organized, easy-to-follow framework in which to identify their goals; assess their strengths; and find, get, and keep a job.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Allstate Foundation
Application Deadline: The foundation has no deadlines for submission. Proposals may be submitted throughout the calendar year.
Description: The Allstate Foundation supports national and local programs that fit within three focus areas. Proposals must address needs within one of the three focus areas to be considered for funding:
- safe and vital communities
- tolerance, inclusion, and diversity
- economic empowerment
Who May Apply: The foundation makes grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Contact Information:
National Organizations and Grants
Nonprofit groups that serve multiple U.S. regions or have a national proposal should submit proposals directly to the Allstate Foundation:
Executive Director
The Allstate Foundation
2775 Sanders Road, Suite F4
Northbrook, IL 60062-6127
Tel: (847) 402-5502
E-mail: allfound@allstate.com
Regional and Local Grants
Grants to organizations with local programs are managed through field-office grant committees, which meet regularly to review requests. Find local contact information on the foundation's Web site.
For more information, go to:
http://www.allstate.com/Community/
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Fight bullying for safer schools, communities, and students
"What's Up® With Bullying" (EM93859)K
This interactive workbook teaches 12- to 14-year-olds about the different forms bullying takes, and provides valuable, skill-building information for victims, bystanders, and bullies.
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HEALTH, CULTURE, AND EDUCATION
The Macy's Foundation
Application Deadline: To begin the application process, an organization must be invited to apply online by a contributions contact of the company. The foundation is unable to accept unsolicited applications. Organizations should contact the division that operates a store in their geographic area.
Description: The Macy's Foundation focuses giving primarily in the areas of education, arts/culture, women's issues, HIV/AIDS, and programs to assist youth and minorities. Applicants seeking funding for programs or projects that directly benefit one or more of these areas of strategic focus should make that clear on their applications.
Who May Apply: Nonprofits with current 501(c)(3) tax status
For more information, go to:
http://www.macysinc.com/community/applicationprocess.aspx
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
NEA Foundation -- Student Achievement Grants
Application Deadline: Applications may be submitted at any time. Applications are reviewed three times per year, annually.
| Application received by: | Notification: |
| October 15 | January 15 |
| February 1 | April 15 |
| June 6 | September 15 |
Description: The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged.
Funding Amount: The grant amount is $5,000.
Who May Apply: Applicants must be practicing U.S. public school teachers in grades pre-K through 12; public school education support professionals; or faculty or staff at public higher education institutions. Preference will be given to applicants who serve economically disadvantaged students. Preference will also be given to members of the National Education Association. The NEA Foundation especially encourages grant applications from:
- teachers with less than seven years of experience in the profession
- education support professionals.
For more information, go to:
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/
StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm
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