Vol, 7, No. 3: January 22, 2008		Get SEAchange by email

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5. Funding opportunities: learning centers, outer space, and more

The deadlines for some helpful funding opportunities are approaching quickly. For example:

To promote the creation and continuation of 21st Century Learning Centers, the DPI will award grants of between $50,000 and $100,000 per year. 21st Century Learning Centers offer academic, artistic, and cultural enrichment opportunities to students and their families when school is not in session. They assist students in meeting achievement standards in core subjects and also provide other activities such as drug and violence prevention, recreation, character education, and technology programs. The normal grant period is five years. Application deadline is January 31.

The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium supports projects to educate and inspire students, teachers, and the public on subjects related to space, aerospace, and space-related design and technology. Among the consort ium's many programs, Aerospace Outreach and Special Initiatives are available for K-12 use, with the latter targeted toward under-represented groups. Awards are for $3,000 to $5,000. Deadlines are in mid- to late February.

Student achievement grants from the National Education Association Foundation are for $5,000. The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards based subject matter. Upcoming deadlines are February 1, June 1, and October 15.

Literacy grants from Dollar General provide funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations to help with the implementation or expansion of literacy programs for new readers, below grade-level readers, and readers with learning disabilities. Deadline is February 5.

The Intel Corporation annually honors U.S. schools that have demonstrated excellence in math and science education as Intel Schools of Distinction. Two elementary, two middle, and two high schools receive $10,000 cash grants and more than $100,000 in products and services from sponsors. One of the six winners is chosen as the StarInnovator, and receives an additional $15,000 grant. To be considered, schools must develop an environment and curricula that meet or exceed benchmarks, including national mathematics and science content standards. Winning programs serve as models for schools across the country. Application deadline is February 14.

Alternative education grants from the DPI range from $50,000 to $100,000 for developing new or expanding existing alternative education programs. A grant workshop is viewable online. The deadline is March 4.

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Last updated on 1/22/2008