New Opportunities: April 2023

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New Opportunities: April 2023

‘Tis Grant Season–See below!!

Resources for K-12 Teachers and Students

In our mission to support STEM workforce development and education, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education provides teachers and students with supplemental resources for at home and in the classroom. Educators who teach K-12 grades have access to our library of hands-on, STEM lesson plans for all ages, and can share their own, original K-12 STEM lesson plans through ORISE lesson plan competitions.

Parents and K-12 students have access to a selection of online games and activities that introduce students to a variety of STEM subjects including computer programming, environmental sciences, virtual reality, coding and more. ORISE online activities not only introduce students to skills that lay the foundation for future STEM careers, but foster curiosity and innovation in student learning. Elementary to high school students also have opportunities to gain competitive educational experiences through ORISE K-12 student competitions.

ORISE K-12 STEM resources are available to teachers, parents and students of all ages year round. For more information, contact our K-12 team at [email protected].

NCSTA AWARD NOMINATIONS – OPEN NOW!

WHO: PEOPLE who SUPPORT the EDUCATORS of NORTH CAROLINA

WHAT: NOMINATE SCIENCE EDUCATORS FOR an NCSTA AWARD

WHEN: NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN – DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS

May 31, 2023

WHERE: NCSTA AWARDS – Visit the website for information

WHY:

AMAZING science educators are

WORTHY of recognition

And

RECOGNITION through an NCSTA Award

DELIVERS just that as it acts to

SUPPORT the educators of our communities!

HOW: SELECT a Category and SUBMIT a NOMINATION

  • Outstanding Student Teacher in Science (ES, MS/JH, HS)
  • District Outstanding Science Teacher (ES, MS/JH, HS)
  • Distinguished Service in Science Education in North Carolina (ES, MS/JH, HS, College/University, Administrator/Supervisor, Non-School Setting, and Commercial)
  • Vi Hunsucker Award

. These awards will be presented at the Fall 2023 PDI in

Winston-Salem, November 2-3, 2023.

Nominate a Science Educator

Burroughs Wellcome Fund:
Grant Now Open

Student STEM Enrichment Program – Burroughs Wellcome Fund (bwfund.org) is accepting applications!

Advancing Education Special Project Grants

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Sponsored by Colibri Grants, Inc.

Website: https://www.colibrigrants.org/
Contact: Colibri Grants, Inc.
PO Box B
Kingsville, TX 78364

Phone: 361.595.0411

Description: Colibri Grants, Inc. awards Advancing Education Special Project Grants to kindergarten through grade 12 public school teachers across the nation. Competitive projects will significantly advance and influence student learning to meet the unfunded educational needs of students. There are no restrictions to a proposal’s subject matter or area of curriculum.

Eligible applicants are US kindergarten through grade 12 public school teachers. One grant per teacher and a maximum of two teachers per school will be considered per academic year. Applications must be submitted online.

Eligibility: Public, Charter
Award(s): Grants up to $5,000 are awarded.
Deadline(s): Applications are accepted year-round. Funding decisions are made in June and November, annually.
Focus: After School/Summer Programming, General Education, Professional Development, Technology Equipment/Devices, Tutoring
Grade Level(s): K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Education Grants, I Could Do Great Things Foundation

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Sponsored by I Could Do Great Things Foundation

Website: https://icoulddogreatthings.org/about-us/
Contact: I Could Do Great Things Foundation
PO Box 4406
Greenville, DE 19807

Email: [email protected] (To submit applications and for questions)

Description: I Could Do Great Things Foundation awards grants to help turn great ideas into a reality. Projects of any type will be considered and must have a charitable purpose and offer a fresh approach to the topic or need to be met. Priority is given to endeavors that relate to education, community, and Jewish causes. Among restrictions, grants cannot be used to fund overhead for community organizations or support profit-making ventures. Interested applicants may request feedback on an idea or apply directly for a grant. Required information to request a grant includes the project description and importance; who will benefit; project plan and who is involved in development; expected outcomes and how will be measure; budget and other sources of funding; project future (e.g., scalability/sustainability/transferable to other settings); and individual/organizational capacity to manage and complete the project.

Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including schools, and individuals and businesses located in the United States with an idea for a charitable purpose. Interested applicants may submit an online form to request feedback on an idea. For schools and nonprofit applicants ready to request a grant, the application is available to download from the website. Required documents include proof of nonprofit status and two letters of recommendation that can attest to the value of the idea and applicant’s ability to develop and implement it. Complete applications may be submitted by email or printed and sent by postal mail. Feedback forms and applications are reviewed upon receipt.

Eligibility: Public, Private, Charter, Other (including homeschool, 501 (c)(3) organizations)
Award(s): Awards vary.
Deadline(s): Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Focus: Family/Social Services, General Education, Library/Media, Museums, Professional Development, Technology Equipment/Devices, Tutoring
Grade Level(s): PreK, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Adult, Higher Ed

Early Childhood Education Grants

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Sponsored by Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood

Website: https://earlychildhoodfoundation.org/
Contact: Amanda R. Oechler, CPA
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood
108 E Main St.
Lock Haven, PA 17745

Phone: 570.484.5155
Email: [email protected]

Description: The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood provides grants for innovative, creative projects and programs that significantly enhance the development, physical and mental health, safety, nutrition, education, and quality of life of children from birth through age seven. The foundation focuses its support in three areas: early childhood welfare, early childhood education and play, and parenting education. The foundation’s goal is to provide seed money for imaginative endeavors that address the needs of young children.

Eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. Interested applicants must first submit a Letter of Inquiry by email; selected applicants are then invited to submit a full proposal.

Eligibility: Other (including homeschool, 501 (c)(3) organizations)
Award(s): Awards vary.
Deadline(s): Letters of Inquiry are due May 31, 2023.
Focus: Early Childhood, Family/Social Services, General Education, Nutrition, Professional Development, Social-Emotional Learning/Trauma Informed, Technology Equipment/Devices, Wellness

NSHSS STEAM Educator Grants

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Sponsored by The National Society of High School Scholars

Website: https://www.nshss.org/educators/grants/nshss-steam-educator-grant/
Contact: The National Society of High School Scholars
1936 N. Druid Hills Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30319

Phone: 866.343.1800
Email: [email protected]

Description: The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) offers STEAM Educator Grants that support science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) activities; innovation; and classroom excellence. Grants may be used for supplies, materials, field trips, and other resources that enhance STEAM teaching and learning.

Eligible applicants are public and private high school teachers in the United States and US Territories. Educators must be NSHSS members to apply. Applications must be submitted using the online system.

Eligibility: Public, Private, Charter
Award(s): Grants of $1,000 are awarded.
Deadline(s): Applications are due August 15, 2023.
Focus: Engineering, Professional Development, STEM/STEAM/STREAM, Technology Education/Computer Science, Technology Equipment/Devices, Technology Remote Learning
Grade Level(s): 9-12, Adult
Content Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science
Themes and Skills: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Problem Solving

Education Grants, Stanley W. Ekstrom Foundation

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Sponsored by Stanley W. Ekstrom Foundation

Website: https://swefoundation.org/
Contact: MaryAnne Othmer
Stanley W. Ekstrom Foundation
701 S. Parker St. Ste. 5500
Orange, CA 92868

Phone: 714.547.2462
Email: [email protected] (To submit applications and for questions)

Description: The Stanley W. Ekstrom Foundation awards grants for a variety of educational projects and programs with goals of improving education, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in local high schools and helping academically gifted students from financially challenged families to pursue higher education. Related areas of interest are support for women and children at risk and amateur athletics. Examples of previous grants include for “eco ambassadors” with a community garden, technology upgrades in classrooms, support for a charter school foundation, and school choirs.

Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including schools, with prior grant funding primarily in California and other states. The general application form is available to download from the website. Complete applications may be submitted by email or sent by postal mail.

Eligibility: Public, Private, Charter, Other (including homeschool, 501 (c)(3) organizations)
Award(s): Awards vary.
Deadline(s): Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Focus: Family/Social Services, General Education, Professional Development, Scholarships/Fellowships, Sports/Esports/Recreation, STEM/STEAM/STREAM, Technology Equipment/Devices, Underserved Populations/At Risk

National Park Service 21st Century Community Learning Centers Greening STEM Grants

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Sponsored by National Environmental Education Foundation and National Park Service

Website: https://www.neefusa.org/resource/2023-2024-nps-21st-cclc-greening-stem-grants
Contact: National Environmental Education Foundation
4301 Connecticut Ave. NW Ste. 160
Washington, DC 20008-2326

Phone: 202.833.2933
Email: [email protected]

Description: The National Park Service (NPS) is collaborating with the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) to build the capacity of NPS units and US Department of Education funded 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLCs) to design and deliver science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programming. The program fosters partnerships between formal and nonformal educators and engages kindergarten through grade 12 youth from underresourced or underrepresented communities in after-school time or out-of-school time place-based citizen science and environmental monitoring, preferably using components of the NEEF Greening STEM model.

The NPS and NEEF seek to advance mutual STEM education goals by providing 21st CCLC participants with access to authentic STEM educational experiences that use the environment and NPS’ unique mission as a context for engagement. Programming is expected to include STEM content, instructional strategies, training approaches, collaboration, and dissemination technologies with a focus on NPS-related subject matter. NEEF has additional funding available for AmeriCorps VISTA placements to help support applicants’ program implementation.

New applicants and previous NPS 21st CCLC Greening STEM grantees in good standing who desire to continue their programs are eligible. Previous grantees may also apply with a different project design. The program is open to all NPS units interested in partnering with local 21st CCLC programs. These NPS units include a NPS partner that is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (or working through a fiscal agent) whose mission is focused on serving an NPS unit in the United States and the improvement and responsible use of that site. The NPS unit must be within a two-hour drive of the partnering 21st CCLC program site(s). Applications must be submitted online.

Eligibility: Other (including homeschool, 501 (c)(3) organizations)
Award(s): First-time and returning applicants may request between $10,000 and $30,000 with a $15,000 maximum request for partnerships with a single 21st CCLC site.
Deadline(s): Applications are due April 30, 2023.
Focus: After School/Summer Programming, Engineering, Environmental Education, Professional Development, STEM/STEAM/STREAM, Technology Education/Computer Science, Technology Equipment/Devices, Underserved Populations/At Risk
Grade Level(s): K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Content Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Themes and Skills: Critical Thinking, Environmental Literacy, Innovation, Problem Solving

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