Grants for Community Organizations and Schools Serving Middle School Students – Deadlines June 8 and June 29, 2012

Boy Scout troupes, Girl Scout troupes, YMCA programs, science centers, museums, libraries, school clubs and other community or school based organizations should apply today for the 2012 Summer of Innovation grants!

The National Space Grant Foundation is working with the NASA Summer of Innovation office to administer the awarding of approximately 200 mini-grants to community and school based organizations that inspire and engage middle school students in STEM disciplines during the summer or in after school programs. NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden has identified improvement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning as a national need. To that end the Summer of Innovation Project was established.

We are very pleased to invite you to participate in this opportunity. Eligible organizations include but are not limited to Boy Scout troupes, Girl Scout troupes, YMCA programs, science centers, museums, libraries, school clubs and any other community or school based organizations. The target audience is middle school students and/or teachers of middle school students especially those involved with underrepresented and underserved populations.

This project is designed to support student interest in STEM by strengthening the capacity of organizations or schools that inspire and engage middle school students particularly female, minority, or high poverty students and enable these previously overlooked organizations to present Summer of Innovation content and themes in an efficient and cost effective manner.

The mini-grants will be awarded at about $2,000 – $2,500 per grant. The awarded organizations will be expected to present 6 hours of NASA STEM content to middle school students or deliver an educator workshop (for certified teachers, pre-service teachers, or informal education community) featuring NASA Summer of Innovation content or themes. This can be done through modification of an existing event or through planning a new event. Awards will be made in as geographically diverse manner as possible. The time line for these activities is to be during the summer or early fall of 2012.

Complete details and the application for these grants are located at http://soi.spacegrant.org/ There will be two rounds of awards made within the next two months. The first deadline for applications will be June 8, 2012; the second deadline is June 29, 2012.

Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers Program – Deadline Feb 23, 2011

The 2011 Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program is now accepting applications.

Toyota TAPESTRY recognizes outstanding educators who are making a difference by demonstrating excellence and creativity in science teaching. Since 1991 the program has awarded more than $9.2 million to 1,147 teams of teachers for innovative science classroom projects. Thanks to these teachers’ tireless efforts to improve their skills and increase their effectiveness, students nationwide are gaining a better understanding of science principles and methodologies. Toyota and NSTA sincerely hope these grants continue to inspire teachers and serve as a catalyst for lifetime science learning.

A partnership between Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. , Inc. and the National Science Teachers Association, the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program offers grants to K–12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in the school and/or school district. 50 large grants totaling $500,000 in all, will be awarded this year. To apply for funding, qualified teachers must write a Toyota TAPESTRY proposal according to the proposal requirements. The deadline for the completion of the online application is 11:59 P.M. EST Tuesday, February 23, 2011. Recipients of Toyota TAPESTRY grants will be notified in April 2011. Non-recipients will be notified in June 2010.

To learn more and access application materials, please visit the TAPESTRY website at http://tapestry.nsta.org/Default.aspx

Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund 2009 Travel Grants – Deadline April 1, 2009

The Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the first of two 2009 Travel Grant application opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in fields of space science and engineering.

The Travel Grants, in the amount of $500, enable student recipients to attend professional meetings to present their research. The first 2009 Travel Grant application deadline is April 1, 2009. Jerry Soffen, a biologist by training, led a distinguished career in NASA, including serving as the Project Scientist for Viking and as an architect for the NASA Astrobiology Institute. The Travel Grant continues Jerry’s dedication to educating and involving future generations in space science and engineering pursuits.

The electronic application materials and instructions are located on the Soffen Fund website:
http://nasa-academy.org/soffen/travelgrant/

Hooked on Hydroponics Grant Awards – Deadline Sept 15, 2008

The National Gardening Association (NGA) invites schools to apply for the Hooked on Hydroponics Awards, sponsored by The Grow Store in conjunction with the Progressive Gardening Trade Association. Thirty-Six schools will be awarded packages consisting of hydroponic garden systems, indoor light systems (high-intensity discharge or compact fluorescent), curricula, and reference books. The deadline for applications is September 15, 2008.

Visit the Kids Gardening website for details:
http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants/HOH.asp

Bugs! Educational Mini-Grants Available from the Entomological Society of America – Deadline Sept 1, 2008

Grants will be awarded for up to $2,100 for small curriculum development efforts or professional development workshops emphasizing practical and innovative uses of Arthropods in K-12 formal and non-formal educational settings. Application deadline is September 1, 2008.

Visit the Entomological Foundation for application details:
http://www.entfdn.org/awards_request_proposal.php

Apply Today for a Toyota Tapestry Grant

From the NSTA Express Newsletter:
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc., and NSTA are pleased to announce the 18th Annual Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers Program. The program is open to middle and high school science teachers who teach at least two science classes a day and to elementary classroom teachers who teach at least some science in the classroom.

This year, Toyota will offer $550,000 in grants to 70 to 82 teams of teachers throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories and possessions. A total of 50 large grants of up to $10,000 each will be awarded, along with 20 to 32 mini grants of up to $2,500 each. Large grant winners will also receive an all-expenses paid trip to the NSTA National Conference in Boston. Mini grant awardees receive a one-year NSTA membership.

For the second year, all proposals must be submitted online via the link at the Toyota TAPESTRY website. The online proposal process has been updated and improved, and character limits have been greatly expanded. The deadline for submission of online mini and large grants proposals is 11:59 p.m., Monday, January 28, 2008.

Please visit the TAPESTRY website to read more about the grants or to submit your application.
http://www.nsta.org/pd/tapestry/