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Periodic Opportunities

Periodic Opportunities

This section provides information on periodic grant opportunities provided by foundations, businesses, and other organizations with annual or multiple submission dates. The grant opportunities are listed in alphabetical order. Libraries that submit applications are requested to inform Bruce Pomerantz, Library Development Specialist.

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Best Buy Te@ch Program  6Kb (7/20/05)
     Up to 1,200 K-12 schools will receive $2,500 Best Buy gift cards and 36 of those schools will receive an additional $15,000 each for existing programs that use interactive technology to engage students in the. Submissions due September 30, 2005
Bridge Builder Grant for Public Middle Level and High Schools  6Kb (7/29/05)  24Kb (7/29/05)
     This grant project strengthens ties between schools and their students, neighborhoods and communities. Due April 16.
Coco-Cola Foundation  6Kb (7/29/05)
     The Foundation continuously accepts applications for teacher development and classroom programs. Decisions are made on a quarterly basis.
ConAgra Foods Foundation  4Kb (9/28/05)  24Kb (9/28/05)
     The Foundation accepts applications concerning education, among other causes. Submissions are due quarterly on the last working day of January, April, July, and October.
Ezra Jack Keats Minigrants  4Kb (9/26/05)
     The Foundation annually offers $350 grants to school library media centers and public libraries for programs that encourage literacy and creativity in children. Due September 15
Grotto Foundation  5Kb (7/20/05)
     The Foundation accepts applications quarterly for projects that improve the education and social well-being of families and culturally diverse groups in Minnesota.
Health Awards for Libraries-NCLIS  4Kb (9/28/05)  24Kb (9/28/05)
     The U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science-NCLIS annually recognizes libraries that have encouraged & promoted improved health for the citizens they serve. Submissions due in late January.
Instruction Innovation Grant  6Kb (7/29/05)
     This award for a research paper is limited to graduate library and information science students. Due September 1.
Intel & Scholastic's Schools of Distinction
     Intel annually awards two $10,000 grants to one elementary and one secondary school in each of nine categories. Submission is usually in early January.
Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program  7Kb (7/29/05)
     Public school teachers and paraprofessionals in schools with at least 50% of the population are eligible for the free or reduced lunches are eligible. The annual June submission date varies.
Kids In Need Teacher Grants  5Kb (8/9/05)
     Approximately 200 grants between $100 and $500 are provided for innovative learning opportunities for students. The annual submission date is September 30
Laura Musser Fund Intercultural Harmony Grant  6Kb (7/29/05)
     Program supports projects that build tolerance, understanding and, friendship among diverse communities. Due May 1.
Laura Musser Fund Rural Initiative  6Kb (7/29/05)  23Kb (7/29/05)
     A program to encourage the arts and humanities & education. Due May 1.
Learning and Leadership Grant  6Kb (7/29/05)
     Public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education may apply for professional development grants. Due dates: September 15, February 1, and June 1.
Mary Jo Lynch Award  9Kb (7/29/05)
     This research paper award is limited to graduate library and information science students. Due September 1.
MDU Resources Foundation  5Kb (7/29/05)
     Public libraries are eligible to apply for grants focused on culture and art. Applications are accepted continuously.
MetLife Mind Alerts  5Kb (10/17/05)
     The American Society on Aging in conjunction with MetLife annually recognizes program innovations in mental fitness for older adults. Submissions are usually due in mid-September.
Microsoft Unlimited Potential  7Kb (7/29/05)
     The company foundation provides grants to projects that assist the underserved. Applications are reviewed in March and October.
National Endowment for the Humanities  6Kb (8/9/05)
     The NEH provides yearly consultation, planning, and implementation grants for public humanities projects. Proposals are usually due in early February
National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge Grant  6Kb (7/29/05)
     The purpose of this program is to establish or increase endowments. Due May 2 and November 1.
Outstanding Achievement for Promoting Library Staff Salaries  6Kb (7/29/05)
     - -- and Status for Library Workers. Due December 31.
Samsung's Hope for Education Essay Contest  6Kb (7/29/05)
     Samsung and Microsoft annually offer for public and private schools a 100 word essay contest with 101 winners of computer hardware and software. Due normally July 1.
Starbucks Foundation Arts and Literacy  4Kb (9/8/05)  27Kb (9/8/05)
     Provides grants between $5,000 and $20,000 for projects that integrate literacy for children 6 to 18 years old with their personal and civic actions in their communities. Letters of inquiry are accepted March 1 and September 1
Target Corporation Reading Grant  6Kb (7/29/05)
     Due annually between March 1 and May 31.
The Braitmayer Foundation  5Kb (7/27/05)
     This foundation provides grants for (1) Development of curricular and school reform initiatives and (2) Preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers. Preliminary proposals are due June 30 and November 15
The Ruddie Memorial Youth Foundation  4Kb (9/26/05)
     The organization supports projects that promote scholastic, professional, athletic and/or other excellence in youth (0-25 years old). The yearly submission date is August 1
The Staples Foundation for Learning  6Kb (7/29/05)
     The foundation emphasizes programs that educate disadvantaged youth. Submissions are due March, June and September.
UPS Foundation  5Kb (7/29/05)
     The package delivery company continuously accepts grant applications on family and workplace literacy.
US Bancorp Foundation  5Kb (7/29/05)
     Grant applications accepted in January for culture and arts for rural areas and the underserved and in May for programs that help low-income and at-risk students succeed in school.
Verizon Foundation  3Kb (8/9/05)
     The telecommunications company supports projects that improve literacy and increase computer skills and technology capacity. Applications are accepted continuously.
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Improving Instruction Program  5Kb (9/7/05)  24Kb (9/7/05)
     Foundation continually accepts letters of inquiry to fund urban school system demonstrations for evaluations, research, and dissemination of best practices and to develop capacity of nongovernmental organizations to support urban school districts
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Technology Program  5Kb (9/7/05)  24Kb (9/7/05)
     Foundation continually accepts letters of inquiry to fund projects that improve post secondary & K-12 educational content through technological approaches.