** Grants Available ** |
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MOUSE Squad Mini-Grants |
Support for MOUSE Squad of California (MSCA) expansion is provided by a nonprofit designated fund from Silicon Valley Community Foundation, set up by a private donor, to Aspiranet for qualified California schools. Due Date: Friday, November 21, 2008 Grant: $1,000 for first year and $500 for renewal years of the program Eligibility: Public upper elementary, middle, and high schools in California Award Criteria: Preference will be given to schools with significant levels of underserved students. Schools are encouraged to form clusters of two or more schools in their geographic area. Applicant schools should demonstrate the ability to provide logistical and personnel support necessary for a successful MOUSE Squad Student Tech program. Application: If you are eligible and wish to apply for this grant, please select "yes" on Question 13 in the Application form. |
Innovation Grants |
Grants from the Silicon Valley Education Foundation - Apply now! |
Target Foundation Grants |
Due Date: November 1, 2008 Grant: Up to $800 each Agency: Target Foundation Eligibility: K-12 public, private, and charter school educators Purpose: Target will award 5,000 Field Trip Grants of up to $800 each during the 2008-2009 school year. Contact: http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-002537 |
Sun Academic Excellence Grant Program |
Due Date: November 6, 2008 Grant: This program provides equipment grants and access to free training and certifications. (See Website for grant focus areas) Agency: Sun Microsystems Eligibility: Public and private K-12 schools Website: http://tinyurl.com/sunacademic Contact: Use the online form at their website |
Dreyer's Foundation Rocky Road Community Bus Program |
Due Date: Ongoing Grant: Free transportation for school field trips. The Rocky Road Bus is available free of charge for short field trips ranging up to 150 miles in radius; preference is given to youth- oriented groups. The Rocky Road Bus may be reserved up to two months in advance. Get your applications in early for this school year! Agency: Dreyer's Ice Cream Eligibility: Private and public schools located within a 60-mile radius of Pleasanton, CA Website: http://tinyurl.com/rockyroadbus Contact: For more information and an application, please call the Dreyer's Rocky Road Community Bus telephone line at 925-847-0747 or 800-445-0444. |
Excellence in Teaching Technology |
Due Date: December 1, 2008 Grant: $2,000 This award recognizes and encourages the integration of a quality technology education program within the school curriculum Agency: International Technology Education Association (ITEA) Eligibility: K-12 technology teachers who are ITEA members Website: http://tinyurl.com/teachingtechnology Contact: 703-860-2100 or itea@iteaconnect.org |
For more grants, check out California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP) Funding Alert. |
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The $2,500 fee per site (less available grants) includes:
- Online curriculum that aligns with state and national standards
- Training of instructor/faculty advisor and site team in the summer and fall
- Instructor/Faculty Advisor Implementation Guide and Student Tech Guide
- Curriculum CD and Program DVD
- Computer tool kit, ticket post-pads, Flashdrive, ID cards, holders, & lanyards
- Coordination of volunteers who assist with curriculum, help desk and mentoring
- Identification and coordination of internships for high school youth
- Access to a web-based ticket management system (Note: This system is provided by the California Department of Education at no cost to all K-12 California schools)
- Spring summit for participating California sites
- Site visits and overall program management and support