The following is a list of corporations, foundations, and other sources that
offer funding to educational efforts.
IBM Corporation
IBM Education Improvement Grants
Description:
IBM has set up a new five-year program to improve elementary and
secondary education by training teachers to use computers. The
company will set up two programs that will involve donations of cash,
computer equipment, and professional training. One will teach
prospective schoolteachers to use computers as an instructional tool,
and the other will try to stimulate greater computer use in the
classroom. It is hoped that this will improve the technological
proficiency of teachers and develop a curriculum for teachers'
colleges that incorporates the use of computers. To achieve that
goal, IBM will provide teachers'colleges with equipment that will
include education software and a laboratory of workstations. The
second program will encourage teachers' colleges to collaborate with
local school districts to develop new teaching and leaming methods
that use computers and do not simply automate existing teaching
methods. IBM will support such projects for three to five years and
provide computer equipment and professional training to progams that
help students K- 12. Teachers' colleges applying for grants will be
rated on the soundness of their plan to overhaul their curricula and
their proposed methods of documenting and publicizing their findings.
Proposals for the second program, which requires a collaborative
effort between colleges and local schools, may be presented by either
participant. There are no deadlines. More information is available
upon request.
Restrictions:
Requirements:
Amount of Grant:
$25 million over the next five years
Deadlines:
Medtronic Foundation, Inc
Medtronic Foundation Education Grants
Description:
Of the foundation's contributions, about 20 percent are allocated for
education. General educa6on in any of the many areas related to
Medtronic businesses are prefeffed. Special consideration is given to
programs that encourage minorities and women to participate in fields
in which they are undeffepresented. In K-12 education, the foundation
is attempting to improve the quality of educa6on by encouraging the
systems to be more flexible and innovative. Programs that use one of
the following tactics are considered: more authority for decisions by
local schools, teachers working as entrepreneurs/consultants, and
increased community involvement in the education process. Higher
education programs that creatively retain or recruit people to serve
as classroom faculty are considered for short-term funding.
Preference is given to those faculty programs that involve
professionals as faculty; require faculty to develop curriculum that
provides practical applications of theory, or curriculum that links
liberal arts and professional disciplines; or give instructors
contact with the leaders in specialized fields. An interdisciplinary
program of faculty development in business ethics is of special
interest. General support for individual universities, colleges,
schools, and other educational institutions is provided by matching
employee contributions. Most funding decisions require at least 60
days for review, and most decisions are made in April, October, and
December.
Restrictions:
Education for medical professionals is precluded from considerafion.
Requirements:
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations, largely in the areas where the
company has facilities, are eligible for grants.
Amount of Grant:
$1000-$30,000
Deadlines:
Contact:
Jan Schwarz, Manager, Community Affairs Department, (612) 574-3024
7000 Central Ave NE, Mail Stop 202
Minneapolis, MN
55432
General Electric Foundations
General Electric Foundations Pre-College Education Program Grants
Description:
The foundation supports two K- 12 grants progam s. Project College
Bound is intended to double the number of college-bound students from
selected poor and inner-city schools by the year 2000. Schools in
cities where GE has major operations are eligible for these grants.
The foundation also awards grants under its Elfun Educational
Challenge Grants program to projects at public schools in which
groups of GE employees and retirees are active as volunteers.
Restrictions:
Scholarships or fellowships are not awarded directly to individuals,
nor does the foundation support requests from individuals for
research and study grants.
Requirements:
Amount of Grant:
$5000-$20,000
Deadlines:
Contact:
Clifford V. Smith, Jr., President, (203) 373-3216
3135 Easton Tpke
Fairfield, CT
06431
Department of Education
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Grants
Description:
Ile objective of this program is to provide assistance for innovative
programs that improve the access to and the quality of postsecondary
education. Project grants are provided for activities sponsored by
institutions and agencies that develop and demonstrate more effective
approaches to the provision of postsecondary education. Priority is
given to activities that relate to curriculum reform, making access
meaningful, leaming friendly campus ethics, international education,
teacher education, faculty development, graduate and professional
education, assessing for improvement, financing educational reform,
education for a changing economy, and uses of new technology.
Requests for equipment are given low priority. The fund will support
multiyear projects on a declining fund basis; grants are awarded on a
one- to three-year basis.
Restrictions:
Grant award amounts are seed money, and may not be used for
construction.
Requirements:
Eligible to apply are providers of postsecondary educational services
including, but not limited to, two- and four-year colleges and
universities, community organizations, libraries, museums,
consortiums, student groups, and local government agencies.
Amount of Grant:
$5000-$150,000, average grant $70,000; total estimate for FY 1993 $1
million
Deadlines:
Oct 4
Contact:
Preston Forbes, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education, Rm
3100, (202) 708-5750
7th and D Sts SW, ROB-3, Rm 3 1 00
Washington, DC
20202-5175
National Endowment for the Humanities
NEH Independent Study Fellowships for K-12 Foreign Language Teachers
Description:
The endowment has awarded a grant to Connecticut College to support a
program of fellowships for elementaq and secondary school foreign
language teachers with at least three years of prior teaching
experience. Fellowships support six weeks of summer study abroad. For
informafion, call or write to NEH Fellowships Program for Foreign
Language Teachers K-12, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave, New
London, CT 06320, (203) 439-2282.
Restrictions:
Requirements:
Amount of Grant:
$3750
Deadlines:
N
Contact:
Foreign Language Teachers K-12 Fellowships, Division of Education
Programs
1 100 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC
20506
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Foundation Grants
Description:
Grants are awarded in support of K-12 and early childhood education.
Some support for cultural programs and health. Guidelines are
available upon request. Contact with the foundation should be
initiated through a letter of inquiry.
Restrictions:
Requirements:
Amount of Grant:
Deadlines:
Contact:
Dr Gail C. Levin, Senior Program Officer, St Davids Ctr, Ste A-200,
(215) 341-9270; fax: (215) 964-8688
150 Radnor-Chester Rd
Saint David's, PA
19087
Coca-Cola Foundation
Coca-Cola Foundation Grants
Description:
The foundation has established education as its philanthropic focus
for the 1990s, and set aside most of its funds to support educational
initiatives that address pressing needs in areas such as teacher
training, minority education, innovative urban programs, and literacy
initiatives. The foundation also provides support for K-12 programs,
math and science education, health education, arts education, and
college preparation. Grants are awarded to both public and private
institutions at all levels of education: universities, colleges, and
secondary and elementary schools. Grants have recently been awarded
to historically black colleges and universities in Georgia, to the
United Negro College Fund for schools outside of Georgia, for
international business education programs, for improvement of
secondary and elementary education in Georgia, and for public and
private Hispanic family literacy progrwns in California, Florida, and
Texas as well as other Hispanic educational programs. Recent support
has also been awarded to a Midwestern university for minorities in
education including funds to increase the number of minority faculty
members, establish faculty exchanges with traditionally black
colleges, and facilitate graduate education for minorities and
research opportunities for minority undergraduates; and to a southern
medical school for scholarships. Proposals may be submitted at any
time. Application guidelines are available upon request.
Restrictions:
The foundation does not make grants to individuals, religious
organizations or endeavors, political or fraternal organizations, or
organizations without IRS 50 1 (c)3 tax-exempt status.
Requirements:
Grant applicants should first submit a proposal letter of no more
than two pages from the organization's chief executive. This letter
should include: a description of the education project, target group,
and timetable; total project cost and amount requested; an
explanation of why it is appropriate for the foundation to fund the
project; and a plan for measuring the project's success. Proposal
letters should be accompanied by a document, such as an annual
report, that states the organization mis
Amount of Grant:
$50 million during the decade of the 1990s for support of educational
institutions and programs
Deadlines:
Contact:
D. Angela Perkins, Supervisor, Grants Administration, (404) 676-2568
National Geographic Society Education Foundation
National Geographic Society Education Foundation Grants
Description:
The foundation provides SUPport for geography education. An immediate
priority of the foundation is to support the programs and efforts of
35 Geographic alliances. These alliances, composed of K-12 teachers,
university faculty, school administrators, public policymakers, and
professional geographers, conduct regional georgraphy institutes and
workshops for teachers, work to mobilize support for curriculum
change at the state and local level, and enhance public appreciation
for the value of geographic knowledge and education. A limited amount
of funds available for nonalliance grants are awarded for projects
with national impact or with the potenfial to serve as demonstration
projects for replication elsewhere. Individual alliances seeking
funding for special programs are also eligible to apply. Applicants
are asked to submit a two- to three-page letter of inquiry stating
the purpose of the project, how it will be implemented, desired
results, amount requested, and a preliminary budget.
Restrictions:
As a matter of general policy, grants are not made for individual
schools, individuals, travel, scholarships, academic research,
equipment, classroom materials, maps, books, indirect costs, or
overhead.
Requirements:
Amount of Grant:
Deadlines:
Contact:
Patricia A. Unkle, Program Officer, (202) 828-6672
1615 M St NW, Sumner Bldg, Ste 580
Washington, DC
20036
Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
National Science and Mathematics Leadership Program
Description:
This program, funded by various organizations and administered by the
Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, has four objectives:
to strengthen the professional status of teachers; to deepen
teachers' knowledge base; to increase the intellectual concentration
in chemistry, physics, and mathematics; and to encourage the use of
teaching methods that will involve students in their own leaming.
The beginning component is a four-week summer institute for 50 of the
best teachers in each field held on the Princeton University campus.
These teachers develop curricular materials of all kinds using
resources provided by the best college and university faculty and
mathematicians and scientists from industry, while receiving
recognition for their efforts. The materials developed by the
participating teachers form the basis for formal and informal
training of hundreds of other teachers throughout the country.
Following the institutes, the participants are eligible to apply for
small grants to run workshops, seminars, mini-institutes, and other
kinds of outreach programs using the material developed at the
four-week institutes. Related activities include a national network
of one-week teacher outreach (TORCH) institutes and an electronics
workshop. Further infon-nation and applicafion guidelines may be
obtained by writing the foundation.
Restrictions:
Requirements:
Amount of Grant:
Deadlines:
Contact:
National Science and Mathematics Leadership Program for Teachers,
(609) 924-4666; fax: (609) 497-2939
PO Box 642
Princeton, NJ
08542
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Andrew W. Mellon Foundafion Grants
Description:
Grants are awarded to organizations on a selective basis for higher
educafion, the humanities, faculty development, cufficulum
development, international studies, environmental studies and
research, and population research; in the areas of cultural affairs,
art conservation programs, performing arts; and in certain
environmental and public affairs areas. Cross-disciplinary studies
curricula, summer training for teachers working in disadvantaged
schools in any part of the country, writing projects, and library
support are among cuffent funding programs. A cuffent program of
interest is a collaborative project in area studies and language
instruction involving 26 colleges and universities in the midwest. A
new area of emphasis is economics and policy affairs. A current
program offers support to specified colleges to encourage minority
students to consider careers in college and University Leaching. The
collaboration between schools and colleges to improve teacher
recruitment, preparation, and retention is of special interest.
Applications are considered when received. Contact the foundation for
consultation and guidelines before submitting a formal proposal.
Restrictions:
Grants or loans are not made available to individuals. Grants are not
given to strictly local organizations.
Requirements:
Amount of Grant:
Grants may range from a few thousand dollars to more than a million
dollars; annual total more than $67 million.
Deadlines:
Contact:
Neil L. Rudenstine, Vice President, (212) 838-8400
140 E 62nd St
New York, NY
10021
National Science Foundation
Teacher Preparation Development and Research Grants
Description:
This program supports the development and evaluation of innovative
approaches to the preservice preparation of teachers, creative
materials for teacher education, and research on factors affecting
the recruitment and preparation of teachers. Projects should
emphasize a solid foundation in science, mathematics, and/or
technology and rigorous attention to effective teaching practices,
including the use of advanced instructional technologies. Special
interests include multi- and interdisciplinary projects and
initiatives for recruiting members of underrepresented groups into
the teaching profession. Collaborations among scientists, science
educators, teachers, and other educational leaders are encouraged in
the planning and implementation of projects. Starting date for a
project should not be earlier than six months after a target date.
Brief preliminary inquiries are encouraged. Refer to Brochure NSF
91-105 for program announcement.
Restrictions:
Requirements:
Colleges and universities or other organizations qualified to prepare
teachers are eligible to submit proposals. Proposals are welcome from
all qualified scientists and science educators. NSF strongly
encourages women and minorities to compete in the development of
teacher preparation projects.
Amount of Grant:
$7500-$2 million, average grant $157,000; total estimate for FY 1993
$479.5 million
Deadlines:
Apr 15, Oct 15
Contact:
Teacher Preparation and Enhancement Program Officers: Dr. Mary Bahns,
(202) 357-7078; Dr. Julia Clark (202) 357-743 1; Dr. Joyce Evans (202)
357-9527; Dr. Larry Enochs, (202) 357-7074; Dr. David Schind
1800 GS t NW, Rm 1144
Washington, DC
20550
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grants
Description:
Grants are awarded to organizations on a selective basis for higher
education, the humanities, faculty development, curriculum
development, international studies, environmental studies and
research, and population research; in the areas of cultural affairs,
art conservation programs, performing arts; and in certain
environmental and public affairs areas. Cross-disciplinary studies
curricula, summer training for teachers working in disadvantaged
schools in any part of the country, writing projects, and library
support are among current funding programs. A current program of
interest is a collaborative project in area studies and language
instruction involving 26 colleges and universities in the midwest. A
new area of emphasis is economics and policy affairs. A current
program offers support to specified colleges to encourage minority
students to consider careers in college and universit) teaching. The
collaboration between schools and colleges to improve teacher
recruitment, preparation, and retention is of special interest.
Applications are considered when received. Contact the foundation for
consultation and guidelines before submitting a formal proposal.
Restrictions:
Grants or loans are not made available to individuals. Grants are not
given to strictly local organizations.
Requirements:
Amount of Grant:
Grants may range from a few thousand dollars to more than a million
dollars; annual total more than $67 million.
Deadlines:
Contact:
Neil L. Rudenstine, Vice President, (212) 838-8400
140 E 62nd St
New York, NY
10021
German Marshall Fund of the United States
German @shall Fund German-Language Teaching Assistantships
Description:
A grant to the Institute of International Education enables
prospective Gennan high-school teachers to expand their knowledge of
American life and culture by spending an academic year at an American
college, working part-time as Gennan-language teaching assistants.
More information is available from the Institute of International
Education, UN Plaza, New York, NY 10017.
Restrictions:
Requirements:
Amount of Grant:
Deadlines:
Contact:
German-Language Teaching Assistants Program, (202) 745-3950; fax:
(202) 265-1662
1 1 Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC
20036
Toyota USA Foundation
Toyota USA Foundation Grants
Description:
The foundation will provide annual grants depending on the earnings
of the permanent endowment of $18 million. Grants will be available
to nonprofit organizations that promote K- 12 education, especially in
math and science; health and human services; culture and art; and
community and urban affairs. Grants are also made to organizations
addressing educational concerns in the above mentioned areas. Write
for guidelines and application procedures.
Restrictions:
Requirements:
Amount of Grant:
Annual grants totaling at least $1 million; individual grants
generally will range from $25,000-$50,000.
Deadlines:
R
Contact:
Patricia R. Hull, Foundation Administrator, (310) 618-6766
19001 S Western Ave
Torrance, CA
90509
Department of Education
Regional Centers for Drug-Free Schools and Communities Grants
Description:
Grants provide financial assistance to maintain five regional
centers, which in turn assist local education agencies, state
education agencies, and institutions of higher education in
developing and strengthening programs of alcohol and drug-abuse
education and Prevention coordinated with related state and community
efforts and resources. Activities funded include @ing school
teams in alcohol and drug-abuse education and prevention strategies;
assisting state education agencies in coordinating and strengthening
alcohol and drug-abuse education and prevention programs; assisting
local education and institutions of higher education in developing
appropriate preservice and inservice training programs for elementary
and secondary education personnel; and evaluating and disseminating
information on effective drug and alcohol abuse education and
prevention programs and strategies. Deadlines will be announced in
the Federal Register.
Restrictions:
Requirements:
Public and private agencies, institutions, organizations, and
individuals may apply.
Amount of Grant:
Anticipated range $3.049 million-$3.449 million, average grant
$3,249,800; total estimate for FY 1993 $16.584 million
Deadlines:
Contact:
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Staff, Office of Elementary and
Secondary Education, (202) 401-1599
400 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC
20202
National Endowment for the Humanities
NEH Special Opportunity in Foreign Language Education Grants
Description:
Supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, ACE invites
applications from colleges and universities for a project that brings
together, in a mentoring relationship, institutions that have
developed exemplary programs and institutions seeking to develop new
or revised programs. The project focuses on programs in three areas:
introductory and intermediate courses that improve foreign language
perfon-nance and create sensitivity to the way language functions in
the cultures in which it is spoken, programs in less commonly taught
languages are particularly encouraged; programs for the preparation
of foreign language teachers for secondary and elementary schools;
and courses that fie foreign language learning to other areas of the
curriculum. The 30 institutions selected will send three-person teams
to participate in a four-day workshop February 20 to 23, where they
will work with representatives of the mentor institutions on program
development. Subsequently, the team will visit its mentor
institutions and will receive a return consulting visit. For
additional information and applications contact the director.
Restrictions:
Requirements:
Public and private elementary and secondary schools, school systems,
two- and four-year colleges and universities, academic associations,
and cultural institutions, such as libraries and museums, are
eligible to apply.
Amount of Grant:
Project funds will cover most costs.
Deadlines:
Mar 15
(Receipt of proposal satisfies)
Contact:
Barbara Turlington, Director of International Programs, (202)
939-9417; fax: (202) 8334760
One Dupont Circle
Washington, DC
20036
National Science Foundation
Teacher Preparation and Enhancement Division Grants
Description:
Education in mathematics, science, and engineering can be
strengthened only if teachers are adequately prepared, highly
motivated, and appropriately recognized and rewarded. In promoting
these goals, this division follows a dual strategy. First, it seeks
to support projects that will directly benefit teachers by making
them more competent in the subject matter, more comfortable in its
presentation, and more committed to their profession and their
pupils. In addition, NSF expects that projects will add to the base
of knowledge about how teachers can most effectively be prepared and
subsequently aided to enhance their capabilities. In short, the
division funds projects that promise to serve the teaching profession
effectively while providing prototypes for adaptation and adoption
elsewhere. Grants are awarded by this division through the following
programs: presidential awards for excellence in science and
mathematics teaching; private sector partnerships; science and
mathematics education networks; teacher enhancement; and teacher
preparation (see separate listings). Refer to Brochure NSF 91-105 for
program announcement.
Restrictions:
Requirements:
Public and private colleges (two and four year) and universities,
state and local educational agencies, nonprofit and private
organizations, professional societies, science academies and centers,
science museums and zoological parks, research laboratories, and
other institutions with an educational mission may apply.
Amount of Grant:
$7500-$2 million, average grant $157,000; total estimate for FY 1993
$479.5 million
Deadlines:
R Feb 1, Aug I
Contact:
Division of Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education Program
Officers: Dr. Mary Bahns or Dr. Michael Haney, (202) 357-7078; Dr.
Alan Goodman, (202) 357-743 1; Dr. Joyce Evans or Dr. Peter Braunfel
1800 G St NW, Rm 1144
Washington, DC
20550