Polk County Public Schools, Staff
Extension: 53328
Program: The mission of the foundation is to give back to the communities in which it does business. Through this RFP qualified organizations, schools, and agencies can apply for funding to build and maintain a computer lab. The purpose of this lab is to enhance after school programming that will provide at risk youth with unique opportunities and exposure to new fields. The target population is inner city children ages five to fifteen. Additionally, the foundation will provide volunteer hours to ensure a successful establishment.
Deadline: January-March 2012
Eligibility: Public Schools:
• Must have an existing after-school program in need of a computer lab.
• Must serve disadvantaged youth aged five to 15, of diverse backgrounds.
• Must have staffing and monetary support systems in place to sustain the lab.
Award: Capital fund grants for up to $15,000 to provide technology education to at risk youth.
Contact:
Main switchboard: 401-392-1000;
Fax: 401-392-1234;
Media line: 401-392-7452 and
Email: info@gtech.com. Also for more information: See the full text of this grant
Program: A wide variety of unique, creative programs that help students learn and excel in exceptional ways will be considered for funding. Eligible programs can be either existing ones or programs that need funding in order to be implemented. At least one award will be granted in each of the 50 United States, provided one or more qualified applications are received from each state. Award checks will be made jointly to the teacher and his/her school.
Deadline: April 30, 2012
Eligibility: Teachers of kindergarten through 12th grade, nationwide; Ineligible: Previous recipients of ING Unsung Heroes awards.
Award: Awards from $2,000 to $25,000 to be used for innovative classroom projectsJuly 2012
Contact: Phone: (507) 931-1682, Toll Free: (800) 537-4180 & Website: ing@scholarshipamerica.org
Program: The purpose of “From Failure to Promise k-12 Educator grant is to assist educators in moving students from "Failure To Promise" in literacy, math, science, and or technology.
Deadline: 07-31-2012
Eligibility: U.S. educators in K-12 Schools; teachers of literacy, math, science, and/or technology
Award Max: $1,000.00
Contact: Dr. C Moorer at drcmoorer@gmail.com; For more information : Website
If you require any type of accommodation to complete the application process due to a disability, please call the Human Resource Services Division at (863) 534-0781. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, please contact the Polk County School District by calling Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955- 8771.