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Me- This organization offers free computer labs to schools that meet
the application requirements.
SchoolGrants-
Find grant writing tips, grant and fundraising opportunities, scholarships,
and more for the k-12 classroom.
IConnect-
This organization offers
teachers one thousand dollars for innovative uses of the Internet
in the classroom.
SchoolGrants-
This is the premier
collection of K-12 grant listings on the Web. Effectively organized
and easy to navigate, this is a great resource for finding funding!
Education
Technology Staff Development Program Grades 4-8 -
Qualified schools can obtain up to 20 Dollars per student for
technology staff development.
Community
Technology Centers-
The Department of Education offers grants to programs
in urban and economically disadvantaged settings that provide
innovative methods of technology education to students and the
community.
Preparing
Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology Program-
The Department of Education
makes competitive grants to consortia, particularly schools in
low-income communities or rural areas,.that are preparing future
teachers to become proficient in the use of modern learning technologies.
Grant
Information- Here is a listing, with site descriptions, of funding organizations
for technology in education.
Target
Education- The target stores are providing funds for "deserving"
schools, as well as offering volunteers, fundraising assistance,
uniform discounts, and more.
National
Foundation for the Improvement of Education- Michael Jordan, the JORDAN Brand, and NFIE are teaming
up to provide grants for secondary school teachers who are helping
underserved students to succeed at school and in life. Grant guidelines
are now available.
GTE-
GTE
contributes several grants to educational facilities. Their focus
is on education, where they help prepare future generations for
the world of work and a bright technological future.
URL
List For Grant Seekers- This resource contains lots of links to foundations and
grant providing organizations.
Technology
Innovation Challenge Grant Projects- Home Pages-
These are the home pages
for school districts receiving challenge grant funding. Grant
writers can get a good idea of what kinds of projects get the
money by visiting here.
Cisco
Virtual Schoolhouse Grant- Cisco awards networking equipment to schools that provide
a detailed tech plan and proof that they know what to do with
the goods.
Technology
Innovation Challenge Grant Competition-
Here are the applications and previous winners listings.
Educational Grants- Here are some places to find information on grants and awards for
schools, educators, and students.
Technology
and Learning- Grants and Contests-
This is a searchable database
for funding resources for schools.
What
Should I know About ED Grants?
- This is a primer on application, review, and management
of U. S. Department of Education grants.
Focus
on Fundraising- The Philadelphia Education Fund provides short courses
on grant writing, the 7 steps for proposal writing, grant writing
tips, and lots of links to technology grant sources. This is a
great resource.
Polaris
Grants Central-This site provides basic information in the form of directories,
lists, hints and tips, resources, and articles for grant seekers.
Tips
for Writing Grant Proposals- Choosing a proposal writer, developing a contract with
a proposal writer and writing a proposal cover letter are subjects
described here.
A
Proposal Writing Short Course-
Here is the process for planning, researching, outreaching,
and cultivation of potential foundation and corporate donors.
West-Ed-Funding,
Grants and Reports-
Specifically for technology, this site gives you top corporate
names, addresses and phone numbers previous funding information.
Schools can find some grant writing tips, also.
Resource
Guide to Federal Funding for Technology in Education-
Here is a comprehensive
list of programs with descriptions of resources, requirements,
and contact information for technology in education. It's here!
Co-NECT's
Comprehensive School Reform Initiative- Find applications and technology information related
to the Obey-Porter school reform initiative.
Pac-Bell
Grants- Here are links to educational grants, grant writing tips and tutorials
and grant resources.
Kathy
Schrock's Grant Sources for Educators- Here are links to great educational grants, complete with
site descriptions.
National
Science Teachers Association-
This organization offers grant so k-12 science teachers for innovative
science projects.
Toyota
Tapestry Grants for Teachers-
Toyota offers grants
to K–12 science teachers. Grants are given to innovative
projects that enhance science education in the school and/or school
district. Grant applications are due mid January.
NSTA
Award-
This award is given to an elementary science teacher who
has demonstrated exemplary earth science (specifically environmental
or geology) teaching practices in one or more of the following
areas: innovative design and use of hands-on earth science materials;
creative design and implementation of earth science lesson plans/curriculum.
Knight
Foundation-
Grants are offered for programs in education, journalism
and the arts, but the best part may be the downloadable
sample proposal that grant seekers may use as an example.
National
Geographic- K-12 Grants-
The Education Foundation provides a permanent and expanding
source of financial support for exemplary geography education
programs.
Unsung
Heroes Awards- Northern Life insurance will award $25K to an innovative teachers.
Submit someone you know.
FY1999
Workshops for Grant Applicants- Visitors will find applicant information, questions and
answers related to the Department of Education's various
grant initiatives. Bibliographies contain research publications
supporting the grant initiatives that can be useful for any grant
writer!
U.S.
Department of Education- Technology- This site provides lots of information and a good overview
of the U.S. Government's role in education and technology. Find
grant resources, conferences, e-rate information and more.
U.S.
Department of Education- Funding Opportunities- From the U.S. Department of Education, grant application
packages and budget information for teachers can be found here.
U.S.
Department of Education- Grant Information- Here are grant forms, grant forcasts, policies and more.
Federal
Register- Announcements-
Here are downloadable extracts from current educational
grants organized by date.
Schools
and Libraries Corporation-
The SLC is a non-profit
organization given the authority to administer the e-rate program
for the U.S. schools and libraries. This is the place to find
information about tech planning, obtain and complete the necessary
e-rate forms, and find the status of your submitted proposal.
E-Rate
Hotline- Lots
of information regarding the government's e-rate discount to schools
is found here.
E-Rate
and Beyond- Here are FAQ's and information about the E-rate.
Box
Tops for Education-
General Mills sponsors this "cash for schools" program.
Register your school; save box tops and get the cash!
School
PC- Affiliated with Family PC magazine, this Site is designed for
parents, teachers, administrators, and anyone who's interested
in integrating technology into the classroom. It brings you news,
hands-on activities, and a place to share the best ideas in education.
Qualified teachers can submit applications for $5000.
Grants
and Other People's Money-
This site concentrates on grants that focus on science,
math, engineering, and educational technology. They have a large
database organized by due date. This is a good one!
Eduplace
Funding and Grants
- This organization has have gathered excellent resources
to help guide educators through the grant writing process. From
tips to writing grants, to lists of foundations, they have it
all!
LAUSD
Division of Instructional Services- Here is a great reference for finding educational grants,
information about proposal writing and project development. It
contains assorted information including resource links,
Early Literacy Training, and School to Career. The site
contains some valuable information regarding programs that the
LAUSD in involved with. It is a great resource for teachers!
Computer Donations/Purchases
Computers
for Learning- This is the largerst U.S. Fedral computer donation program, providing
over 500,000 used 286/386/486/ PC's annually. Apply online.
EastWest
Foundation-
This organization sells 486 and 586 computer systems to schools
at a slight discount.
Computing
EDGE- Computing EDGE helps match needy schools with excess, unused
or obsolete computer equipment donated by individuals and corporations.
National
Cristina Foundation- Obsolete computers are donated to help train people
with disabilities, students at risk and the economically disadvantaged
to become competitive in today's world.
CNet
Downloads-
Educational software downloads, drivers and lots more can be found
here!
ZD
Net Marketplace-
NetBuyer Marketplace is your source for thousands of PC and Mac products,
including computer systems, memory, mass storage, hard drives,
scanners, bar coding, software, CD-ROM drives, Internet/Web services,
printers, monitors and much more at the best prices!! Search for
any of this stuff from hundreds of vendors.
National
Directory of Computer Recycling Programs-
This is a State, National
and International Directory of agencies that facilitate
donations of used computer hardware
for schools and community groups. It is organized by region and
contains good links for software and hardware purchases, reviews
and resources.
California
State Computer Store-
Here is the place to find
great prices for computers, software, and peripherals. Search
for your desired product and compare prices.
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