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The Jordan
Fundamentals Grant Program
Toshiba America Foundation
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Coca-Cola Foundation
The
National Education Association Foundation Innovation Grants |
| The Jordan Fundamentals
Grant Program |
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About the Program
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The Jordan Fundamentals Grant
Program was established to recognize outstanding teaching
and instructional creativity in public secondary schools that
serve economically disadvantaged students. If you have a special
project, or would like to create a project that helps students
reach new heights, fill out the Jordan Fundamentals application
and apply for an award today. |
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Eligibility |
- Public school teachers or
paraprofessionals working with students in grades six (6)
through (12).
- Employed by an accredited
public school where at least 40% of the school's populations
is eligible for the free or reduced school lunch program
i.e. the school participates in the Title I program. Applicants
must develop an original lesson plan or thematic unit (a
series of lessons with related learning objectives united
by a common theme) that demonstrates high student expectations.
The plan or unit should not be derived from any commercial
package.
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Awards |
Up to 400 grants of $2,500 will
be awarded each year. Grant funds must be used for resource
materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, or other costs
related to field trips, software and other items required
to implement and assess the proposed lesson or thematic unit.
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How to Apply |
Complete the Jordan Fundamentals
application and mail it along with your responses to CSFA,
postmarked no later than June 15, 2002 for the
2003 Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program. Responses shall be
limited to three pages using 12-point font size, one-inch
margins and double spacing. Two complete sets of application
materials must be submitted. Only applications that
adhere to these guidelines will be reviewed. |
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Guidelines and Application
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Toshiba America Foundation
Grants Program for 7-12 grades must be approved by Development
Team |
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About the Program |
The Toshiba America Foundation
is a nonprofit, private grant making organization that has
been supporting improvements in science and math education
through grants programs since 1991. |
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Teacher/School
Eligibility |
Any K-6 teacher in a public
or private (nonprofit) school is eligible. Grants will be
awarded to the teacher's school and will be restricted for
use by the teacher in his/her classroom. Only one application
per teacher is allowed. |
| Project
Eligibility |
Projects
must advance the teacher's science and math teaching units
in grades K-6. Projects must occur during the school day.
Before-school, after-school or take home projects are not
eligible. Projects must be completed by May 1st so that a
project final report can be submitted by May 15th. Projects
should take place over at least three class sessions. Project
should not be based solely on the purchase of a pre-packaged
kit. |
| Project
Eligibility |
Funds
may be requested for the purchase of project materials for
student use only. Computer hardware, audio-visual equipment,
and field trip expenses may not be included in the budget. |
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Awards |
Up to 75 grants of up to $1,000
each will be made for the purpose of encouraging hands-on
teaching of science and mathematics. |
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How to apply |
Before submitting a completed
proposal, teachers are encouraged to contact the Foundation.
To receive a paper copy of the application or for assistance
with any questions that may arise, call 212-596-0616 or
212-596-0667. You can download the K-6 application via the
web www.toshiba.com/taf/apply.html |
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Application Deadline |
Your Applications must be
received by USPS mail or express delivery on or by 5:00
p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday October 1, 2003. |
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Recommended Resources |
All applicants are encouraged
to review national mathematics and science standards when
designing a project. For more information visit the following
web sites: http://www.nctm.org
(National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and http://www.nsta.org
(National Science Teachers Association) |
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The
Coca-Cola Foundation
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About
the Program
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Funding
will go to support classroom teaching and learning
programs, innovative K-12 public school programs,
teacher-development programs and smaller projects
dealing with specific activities in the elementary
and secondary classroom. New solutions to problems
that impede the educational system and support
effective existing programs are encouraged. Funding
is also provided for minority advancement and "pipeline" projects
that encourage students to stay in school. |
| Deadline
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The
Coca-Cola Foundation Board of Directors review funding
recommendations in quarterly meetings. Proposals must
be received in their office by June 01, September
01, and December 01 2003. |
| Application
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The
Coca-Cola Foundation, PO Box 1734, Atlanta, GA, 30301;
404-676-2568;
http://www.coca-cola.com
(Go to Coca-Cola Company, citizenship and then foundation) |
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| The
National Education Association Foundation Innovation
Grants |
| Purpose
of the program: |
Grants
will support collaborative efforts by two or more
colleagues to develop and implement creative and
unique ideas that result in high student achievement.
The proposed work should engage students in Critical
thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge
of standards-based subject matter.
The work should also improve students' habits of
inquiry, self-directed learning and critical reflection.
Innovative ideas that focus on closing the achievement
gap for underserved students are particularly encouraged.
Grant funds may be used for resource materials,
supplies, equipment transportation, software or
professional development necessary to implement
the innovative idea. Preference will be given to
applicants who serve economically disadvantaged
students. |
| Amount
and Number of Grants: |
The
Grant amount is $2,000. The National Education Association
Foundation will award up to 250 grants per year.
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| Restrictions:
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Grants
funds may not be used to pursue degrees on a full-time
basis, to pay indirect costs or grant administration
fees, or to pay salary supplements. Grant
funds may not be used to serve K-12 students in
after-school or weekend settings. |
| Deadline
and Notification: |
Applications
may be submitted at any time. Notification will
be made within seven months of receipt of the application. |
| Duration:
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Innovation
Grants will fund activities for twelve months from
the date of the award. |
| Eligibility:
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Applicants
must be practicing US public school teachers in
grades K-12. |
| Application:
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http://www.nfie.org
Go to grants and programs. (Remember: any grant
award over $2500 must be pre-approved by the Development
Team. Please refer to Fund Development Procedures) |
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