Smaller+Grants

=Smaller Grants=

The Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards promote the innovative use of data-collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or other handheld in the science classroom. We encourage you to apply for one of seven $3,000 awards.
 * **Deadline**Start planning your 2012 entry now. The deadline for receipt of applications by NSTA for the 2012 awards is November 30, 2011.
 * **Award** Each award will consist of $1,000 in cash for the teacher, $1,000 in Vernier Products, and up to $1,000 toward expenses to attend the annual NSTA National Convention.
 * **Eligibility** Current teachers of science in grades K-College. Applicants may not have won previously at their school.The Vernier Technology Awards will recognize and reward the innovative use of data-collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or other handheld in the science classroom. A total of seven awards will be presented []

This is a competitive grant program to educate students about math, science, technology, and engineering. Grant applications must fulfill one or more of those missions. Grant recipients must be current AIAA Educator Associate members or AIAA Professional members actively engaged as K-12 classroom educators. $200.00 []
 * AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant **
 * The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics **

GreenWorks! grants engage Project Learning Tree educators and their students with their local community in "learning-by-doing" environmental projects. Student leadership, service-learning, and community participation are the cornerstones to GreenWorks! projects. These grassroots action projects enable schools and youth organizations across the country to make a positive impact on their communities. $250.00 - $5,000.00 []
 * GreenWorks! Grants **
 * Project Learning Tree **

The ASM (American Society for Metals) International Foundation's mission is to excite young people worldwide in materials careers. To help teachers bring the "real world" of materials science into the classroom, the ASM International Foundation is awarding 10 grants of $500 each to teachers, K-12. $500.00 []
 * "Living in a Material World" Grants **
 * ASM International Foundation **

The foundation supports projects that 1) promote understanding of environmental issues; 2) focus on hands-on involvement; 3) involve children and young adults ages 6-18 (elementary through high school); 4) promote interaction and cooperation within the group; 5) help young people develop planning and problem solving skills; 6) include adult supervision; 7) and commit to follow-up communication with the foundation (specific requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded). $250.00 - $2,500.00 [|http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org]
 * Captain Planet Foundation Education Grants **
 * The Captain Planet Foundation **

The foundation supports organizations involved with the environment, employment, health, agriculture, housing, youth citizenship, civil rights, community development, civic affairs, minorities, women, immigrants, economically disadvantaged people, and the homeless. Special emphasis is directed toward programs designed to facilitate progressive social change and environmental work. $200.00 - $1,000.00 []
 * Ben & Jerry Grants **
 * Ben & Jerry's Foundation, Inc. **

Grants are primarily directed to educational programs for youth in grades K-12. Funding is provided to local, state, provincial, and regional educational institutions; libraries; and programs that provide ongoing support, such as Junior Achievement. The foundation also supports youth programs provided by local arts organizations, symphony orchestras, museums, and others. Initial approach is to contact the foundation for application form, which is required. $3,500.00 - $5,000.00 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[|http://www.kindermorgan.com/community/km_foundation.cfm]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Kinder Morgan Foundation Education Grants **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Kinder Morgan Foundation **

**Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams** High school science, math and technology teachers can apply for a grant of up to $10,000 to create a problem-solving invention. [|www.inventeams.org]

[|NEA's Books Across America Library Books Awards] : In collaboration with the National Education Association, the Foundation is pleased to announce 50 awards of $1,000 each to public schools serving economically disadvantaged students to purchase books for school libraries. The awards are made possible with support from corporations and individuals who donated to the NEA’s Books Across America Fund to bring the gift of reading to students.

[|Student Achievement Grants] : provide $5,000 to improve the academic achievement of students by engaging in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. (These grants replace the Foundation's Innovation Grants program, which has been discontinued.)

[|Learning & Leadership Grants] : provide opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study.

DCAT “Making a Difference” Award
This award will recognize and honor excellence in a science program developed and implemented by middle- or high school-level science teachers, grades 6–12. Entries must show innovative and effective teaching strategies combined with a science program that has influenced students to explore and investigate science and its application to global problems. http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx
 * Eligibility:** Innovative middle- or high school-level science programs
 * Award:** $2,500 to be used to enhance or expand the winning science program; the winning school’s lead science teacher and principal will be awarded coach airfare and two nights’ hotel accommodation to attend NSTA’s National Conference

**Science Education Awards From NSTA**
http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx