Wednesday, April 21, 2010

More grants and awards

KaBOOM! Playground Design Competition (Deadline: April 30)
KaBOOM! is hosting a playground design competition in which communities can win $5,000 towards playground equipment. Through Friday April 30, communities can submit their playground designs online at www.kaboom.org. Then a panel of playful judges will look at each submission and rate it in regards to how creative, innovative, practical, comprehensive, age appropriate and fun it is. Once the judges have determined their favorites, KaBOOM! will post the top 5-10 on the website and voting will begin on Monday May 17. The three playground projects with the most votes will receive equipment grants worth up to $5,000 from a KaBOOM! Preferred Vendor. Regardless of who wins, all participants will get expert feedback on their final designs, getting their projects another step closer to success. http://kaboom.org/promote_your_project_design_contest

Six Flags Friends Scholarships (Deadline: April 30)
DoSomething.org has teamed up with Six Flags Friends to award college scholarships to young leaders who are taking action to make their community a better place. Scholarships will be awarded based on past, current and planned action in the community as well as the applicant's passion, commitment and proven leadership skills. Six winners will receive a $1,500 college scholarships. www.dosomething.org/grants/sixflags/scholarships
 
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes (Deadline: April 30)
Nominate a young service-learning leader for a $2,500 Barron Prize! The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes seeks nominations for its 2010 awards. The Barron Prize honors young people ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Each year, ten national winners each receive $2,500 to support their service work or higher education. Nomination deadline is April 30. For more information and to nominate, visit www.barronprize.org

ING Unsung Heroes  (Deadline: April 30)
The ING Unsung Heroes awards program recognizes innovative and progressive thinking in education through monetary awards. Are you an educator with a class project that is short on funding but long on potential? Do you know a teacher looking for grant dollars? ING Unsung Heroes® could help you turn great ideas into reality for students. Each year, 100 educators are selected to receive $2,000 to help fund their innovative class projects. Three of those are chosen to receive the top awards of an additional $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000.  Eligibility: full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, or classified staff members with effective projects that improve student learning at an accredited K-12 public or private school. www.ing.com/us/unsungheroes

DoSomething ASPCA Animal Action Grants (Deadline: April 30)
DoSomething.org and the ASPCA want to support you and your efforts to promote animal welfare. Are you working on project or program that is focused on decreasing animal shelter intake or increasing live release rates? Do you need money to put your ideas into action or take your project to the next level? If you answered, "YES!", you are eligible to apply for an ASPCA Animal Action Grant! 2 outstanding projects will be awarded with $1000 ASPCA Animal Action Grants. 4 projects will be awarded with $500 ASPCA Animal Action Grants. These grants can be used to support ongoing projects or project ideas or to start something new. For more information please visit www.dosomething.org/grants/aspca

Target Early Childhood Reading Grants & Arts and Culture in Schools Grants (Deadline: April 30)
Target Early Childhood Reading Grants promote a love of reading and encourage young children to read together with their families by supporting programs such as after-school reading events and weekend book clubs. Maximum award: $2,000.
Eligibility: schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations.
http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-031821

Target Arts and Culture in Schools Grants help schools and nonprofits bring arts and cultural experiences directly to K-12 students. Programs must have a curriculum component. Maximum award: $2,000. Eligibility: schools and nonprofit organizations.
http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-031819

2010 Take Pride in America National Awards (Deadline: May 7)
Presented annually, the Take Pride in America® National Awards recognize individuals, groups and organizations for outstanding stewardship projects or awareness efforts involving federal, state and local lands and waters. The awards program is open to individuals, groups and organizations that have contributed to the protection and/ or enhancement of America's public lands. Examples of these include public parks, forests, grasslands, reservoirs, wildlife refuges, cultural and historic sites, local playgrounds, and other recreation areas. For all awards categories, nominations must reflect actual, measurable accomplishments achieved through volunteer service. To be achieved through volunteer service. To be eligible, projects must be "on the ground" activities, rather than advocacy. Nominated projects and efforts must have been started and/ or completed between May 1, 2009 and April 30, 2010. www.takepride.gov/honors.html

Habitat for Humanity State Farm Service-Learning Partnership Grants (Deadline: May 15)
Service-Learning Partnership grants provide funds for teachers and schools to develop and implement service-learning projects in partnership with their local Habitat affiliate. For the 20010-2011 school year, teachers and local Habitat affiliates can jointly apply for a one-year grant of up to $7,000 to cover educational expenses associated with the service-learning project. www.habitat.org/youthprograms/parent_teacher_leader/grants.aspx

100 Best Communities for Young People (Deadline: June 1)
America's Promise Alliance and the ING Foundation are now seeking entries for the 2010 100 Best Communities for Young People (100 Best) competition. The Alliance and the ING Foundation seek to recognize 100 American cities and towns whose top priority is keeping children in school and helping end the nation's dropout crisis through innovative programs that are addressing everyday challenges facing young people and creating better places for them to live and grow. Winning communities receive ational recognition and media exposure, financial and logistic support to celebrate selection at a local event, commemorative awards to be displayed in the community, exposure to Alliance partner resources and the insights of other winning communities through an innovative online space to exchange ideas, and invitations to exclusive online informational events featuring Alliance partners designed to strengthen local efforts. Interested communities can apply through June 1. www.americaspromise.org/100Best

Fizwoz Campus Challenge (Deadline: Ongoing)
The fizwoz Campus Challenge is offering ten $500 grants to school organizations that use the FREE fizwoz Assignment Desk to invite photo and video submissions taken at service projects for possible use by the news media. fizwoz.com is the premier online marketplace for iPhone captured media. Utilizing a state-of-the-art auction engine and cutting-edge mobile applications, fizwoz enables the average citizen to reach all levels of media buyers, from multinational media powerhouses to campus newspapers. Just tell fizwoz how your school organization would use $500 and the FREE fizwoz Assignment Desk to get students and others with iPhones to submit newsworthy pictures and videos of service projects on GYSD or anytime in April 2010. If they like your plan, your organization will get $500 to take your project and could receive $5,000 in December for the Best Use of Fizwoz by a student group. Learn more at www.fizwoz.com/college
World of Children Founder's Youth Award (Deadline: May 1)
The World of Children Awards program was created to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children here in the USA and across the globe, regardless of political, religious or geographical boundaries. The 2010 Founder's Youth Award - maximum grant of up to $25,000 - recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children. Nominee must be under the age of 21, and must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.
www.worldofchildren.org/index.php/awards

The International Award (Deadline: Ongoing)
The International Award is an exciting self-development program available to all 14 to 25 year olds. Over 6 million young people worldwide have taken up the Award challenge. Young people design their own Award Programme, set their own goals, and record their own progress. The only person they compete against is themselves, by challenging their own beliefs about what they can achieve. The Programme is based around three Levels, each successive one requiring a greater degree of commitment.
- BRONZE is for those over 14. The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 6 months
- SILVER is for those over 15. The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 12 months
- GOLD is for those over 16. The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 18 months
It is possible to start at any Level - some participants work their way through all three, while others start at Silver or Gold. To gain an Award, participants must complete activities in four Sections for a specified minimum period of time. www.intaward.org

Motorola Foundation Grants (Deadline: Ongoing)
Motorola seeks to benefit the communities where it operates around the world, including locations in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. The Motorola Foundation focuses its funding on education, especially programs that support math and science teacher-training programs and charitable organizations that excite young people about these subjects. Other areas of interest include increasing access to communication technology for people in the developing world and supporting communities in areas where the company operates. The Foundation funds programs only in communities where Motorola has a significant presence. Organizations based outside the United States must be located in a country with a Motorola presence and be able to prove charitable status. Applications are accepted online throughout the year. www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Business/Corporate/US-EN/corporate-responsibility/society/community-investment-motorola-foundation-apply-for-a-grant.html


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Grants and Awards

Below are the grants and awards provided in the Youth Service America News Letter

 

KaBOOM! Playground Design Competition (Deadline: April 30)

KaBOOM! is hosting a playground design competition in which communities can win $5,000 towards playground equipment. Through Friday April 30, communities can submit their playground designs online at www.kaboom.org.  Then a panel of playful judges will look at each submission and rate it in regards to how creative, innovative, practical, comprehensive, age appropriate and fun it is.  Once the judges have determined their favorites, KaBOOM! will post the top 5-10 on the website and voting will begin on Monday May 17.  The three playground projects with the most votes will receive equipment grants worth up to $5,000 from a KaBOOM! Preferred Vendor. Regardless of who wins, all participants will get expert feedback on their final designs, getting their projects another step closer to success.
http://kaboom.org/promote_your_project_design_contest



The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes (Deadline: April 30)

Nominate a young service-learning leader for a $2,500 Barron Prize! The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes seeks nominations for its 2010 awards. The Barron Prize honors young people ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Each year, ten national winners each receive $2,500 to support their service work or higher education. Nomination deadline is April 30. For more information and to nominate, visit www.barronprize.org

Fizwoz Campus Challenge (Deadline: Ongoing)
The fizwoz Campus Challenge is offering ten $500 grants to school organizations that use the FREE fizwoz Assignment Desk to invite photo and video submissions taken at service projects for possible use by the news media.  fizwoz.com is the premier online marketplace for iPhone captured media. Utilizing a state-of-the-art auction engine and cutting-edge mobile applications, fizwoz enables the average citizen to reach all levels of media buyers, from multinational media powerhouses to campus newspapers. Just tell fizwoz how your school organization would use $500 and the FREE fizwoz Assignment Desk to get students and others with iPhones to submit newsworthy pictures and videos of service projects on GYSD or anytime in April 2010.  If they like your plan, your organization will get $500 to take your project and could receive $5,000 in December for the Best Use of Fizwoz by a student group.  Learn more at www.fizwoz.com/college

For Previously Featured Grants & Awards, visit:
www.servicewire.org/nsb/Grants-and-Awards

Redwood Education Grants

Save the Redwoods League is dedicated to supporting K–12 teachers, environmental educators and interpretive naturalists in their redwood education efforts. Grants are available for a wide range of projects. For more information, click on the links below.

» Grant Guidelines
» Previous Grant Recipients

The Education Grants Program was established in 2000 to foster a deeper understanding of redwood forests through personal visits and educational experiences among a broad, diverse audience.

Applications are due Wednesday, June 30, 2010.

Grant awards typically range from $500 to $3,000; exceptional projects may be awarded up to $5,000. Partial funding may be awarded. Larger proposals with matching funds are welcomed. Please forward this information to others who might be interested in applying. If you have any questions about the Education Grants Program, please contact Susan Ingersoll, Education Program Manager. We look forward to sponsoring many strong projects this year!

Learn about other great projects we've supported recently. Visit our Featured Grants page.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Safety/Emergency Preparedness Service Learning Showcase Conference Call Series

Youth Organized for Disaster Action (Y.O.D.A.) Spring Showcase

Conference Call Series

 

Join Y.O.D.A. schools as they share their experiences over the last 3.5 years implementing service-learning projects focused on safety/disaster preparedness topics. Adult and youth presenters will share their program model and best practices for replication elsewhere. Time will be allotted for questions and answers.

 

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 3:00pm EST hear from:

 

Valdosta High School from Valdosta, GA

Valdosta High School will showcase how their Y.O.D.A. – C.P.R. (Children Providing the Resources) service learning programs are bringing awareness to and preparing students, parents, teachers, and the community for the unexpected. We will also discuss how our programs help boost academics, improve attendance, and promote good citizenship skills through linking students’ experiences to the State performance standards, K-12 service learning standards and by providing students with new challenges and new skills.

 

Gorton High School from Yonkers, NY

Gorton High School will focus on the methodology of annually certifying over 300 individuals in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, 150 in babysitting safety, and 100 in disaster readiness all using student instructors in partnership with the American Red Cross and the Yonkers Office of Emergency Management. Discussion of other projects including assembling family emergency kits and a pet safety program will occur.

 

Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 10:00am EST hear from:

 

Blythewood High School from Blythewood, SC

Blythewood High School will center their discussion on the Crime Scene Investigation project conducted with health occupation students. Visual aids including video, photo and sound clips will accompany the presentation given by students and teachers involved in the project.

 

Cullman Center for At-Risk Education “Drop in for Success” Program from Cullman, AL

The Drop in for Success program’s presentation will focus on service-learning as an effective dropout prevention strategy. A program DVD will be shared and questions will be answered.

 

Calls will be moderated by Joan L. Liptrot, Executive Director of the Institute for Global Education & Service Learning and will last approximately 60 minutes.

 

To register, email jcote@igesl.org or call 215.945.8118

 

Youth Organized for Disaster Action (Y.O.D.A.) is a service-learning program that focuses on helping young people prepare their families, schools and communities for emergencies and disasters.  Supported by a Learn and Serve America grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Y.O.D.A. began as a project of the Institute for Global Education and Service Learning (IGESL) in collaboration with the New Jersey Commission for National and Community Service and the National Dropout Prevention Center.  Schools participating in the Y.O.D.A. program were located in rural, suburban and urban locations in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina

 

 

 
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Grants and Awards

Parade All America High School Service Team (Deadline: April 14)

Do you know a high school student who is making a big difference in the community?  They can be nominated (or self-nominate) for the Parade All America High School Service Team. PARADE Magazine and The LEAGUE (a national youth service-learning organization which empowers young people to make a positive difference in their communities) are seeking nominations for a new form of award, The All America High School Service Team, to recognize students who have made exemplary contributions in the service areas of: health, education, environment, economics or community.   These students show service as a solution to solve community problems and the power of stories to inspire others to action. All nominations must be received online by April 14, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. EST.  Nominations will be scored by independent reviewers based on impact of using service to solve community problems.  Final winners will be selected by a blue ribbon panel of leaders from across sectors and will be invited to receive an award and accept the challenge of a task: developing their own ideas as a national group for promoting service and service-learning in schools nationwide. The 15 winning students will be invited to travel to Washington DC with a parent or teacher for a special ceremony on June 9. www.parade.com/service or www.theleague.org

 

MetLife Afterschool Innovator Award (Deadline: April 23)

The Afterschool Alliance and MetLife Foundation are partnering to develop and disseminate a series of Issue Briefs that address topics related to middle school youth and afterschool programs. Awards will be given out by the Afterschool Alliance in conjunction with the 2010 Lights On Afterschool and each recipient will receive an award of $5,000 to be used to continue or improve upon the highlighted program. Nominate a program by April 23, 2010 for a chance to receive a MetLife Afterschool Innovator Award and be highlighted in one of our Issue Briefs. Categories include: Providing Multiple Benefits for Middle School Students, Promoting health and wellness for pre-teens and teens, Preparing middle school youth for college and careers, and Merging middle school programs and STEM. www.afterschoolalliance.org/metLife.cfm

World of Children Founder's Youth Award (Deadline: May 1)
The World of Children Awards program was created to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children here in the USA and across the globe, regardless of political, religious or geographical boundaries. The 2010 Founder's Youth Award - maximum grant of up to $25,000 - recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children. Nominee must be under the age of 21, and must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.
www.worldofchildren.org/index.php/awards

For Previously Featured Grants & Awards, visit:
www.servicewire.org/nsb/Grants-and-Awards

 

 

 

 

April 15 Webinar: The Power of One: Greg Mortenson's Crusade to Promote Peace

Edutopia is offering a free webinar on April 15 with Greg Mortenson about his Pennies for Peace service-learning program. You can learn more about it and register online at http://www.edutopia.org/webinar-greg-mortenson-april

 

April 15, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. EDT/10:30 a.m. PDT

 

Target audience: Ideal for K-12 educators interested in building students' skills, self-image, and global awareness through service learning.

 

Can one person really make a difference in the world? Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea, describes his own unlikely path from mountaineer to humanitarian. His best-selling story has inspired thousands of students to contribute to school-building efforts in remote regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan through a service-learning program called Pennies for Peace. Supported by a multimedia, standards-based curriculum for grades K-12, Pennies for Peace culminates with student-driven projects that develop leadership skills and build cross-cultural understanding. Mortenson explains how the program works, how teachers can get involved, and why students benefit from authentic opportunities to make their own difference in the world.

 

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