Florida Department of Education, Office of Healthy Schools
Grant Alert – March, 2011

Grant Name/Source	Scope	Eligibility	Award	Deadline	Website	
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program / Kohl’s	Recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6 to 18) across the U.S. for their inspiring contributions to their communities.	The volunteer activity must have occurred within the last twelve months (March 15, 2010 to March 15, 2011). The student's volunteer efforts should be above and beyond what is expected of a child his or her age.	Regional winners - $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education;  National winners- $10,000 in scholarships for post-secondary education. In addition, $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s behalf.	3/15/11	http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
	
Braitmayer Foundation	Interested in proposals utilizing innovative practices in K-12 education. Of particular interest are 1.Curricular and school reform initiatives. 2. Preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers. 	K-12 schools	$10,000 - $35,000	3/15/11	http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/guid.cfm
	
Sodexo School Engagement Grant “Take Hunger Personally”	To address the need to ensure that every child in the U.S. grows up with access to enough nutritious food. The programs funded through this grant will engage teachers and students, grades K-12, in learning about the incidence of childhood hunger in their community, and in leading meaningful activities that facilitate access to nutritious food for all children, especially those most at risk. The program will be implemented through a service-learning “Semester of Service” focused on childhood hunger.	K-12 teachers	$5000 and access to other resources	3/18/11	http://www.ysa.org/grants/sodexoschool
	
Services, Training, Education and Policies to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking in Secondary Schools Grant Program (STEP Program)/ U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE	To support middle and high schools to develop and implement effective training, services, prevention strategies, policies, and coordinated community responses for student victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.

	1) Public, Charter, Tribal, or Nationally Accredited Private Middle or High Schools; 2) Schools administered by the Department of Defense; 3) Groups of middle and/or high schools (2 or more); or 4) School Districts. 
	Individual Applicants: up to $350,000 over a 36 month period; Consortia Projects: up to $550,000 over a 36 month period	Register online with Grants.gov by 3/23/11; Applica-tions due by 11:59 p.m. E.T. on 4/6/11
	http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/grant-program-solicitation.pdf
	
Video Innovation Lesson Plan Contest / Cisco and Digital Wish	Innovative educators could win 10 Flip video cameras for their classroom by submitting their best lesson plans utilizing Flip video cameras	K-12 educators	Will award the creators of the 4 most innovative lesson plan submissions with classroom sets of 10 Flip UltraHD™ 1 hour video cameras.	3/31/11	http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/news?id=107
	
Boating Safety and Environmental Education Grant Program / BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water	Provides funding for local projects that educate boaters on boating safety and clean boating topics.	Small, local, volunteer-based groups and organizations. Applicants can include boating groups, clubs and associations, student groups as well as local nonprofit organizations, including local chapters of national organizations.	$4,000	4/1/11	http://www.boatus.com/foundation/Grants/default.asp
	
It’s All about the Fruit Grant Program / Jamba Juice and the National Gardening Association	To provide schools with fruit trees to create engaging nutrition and gardening experiences.	Schools and community garden programs gardening with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18.	20 recipients will receive fruit trees valued at $500 and the Garden Guide. Trees will be selected based on recommended varieties for each area.
	4/11/11	http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants/jamba.asp
	
Dare to Dream Grants / Ann Bancroft Foundation	Funding for small experiences for girls designed to help them gain a new perspective on their own abilities and goals. Grants may be used for classes, camps, or lessons to improve a skill; outdoor adventures or camps; honors programs; travel with approved schools or groups; choir trips or school activities; and more.	Girls must have an adult mentor to guide them through the application process. The mentor must be someone other than an immediate family member and cannot be the activity provider.	$100-$500	4/15/11	http://www.annbancroftfoundation.org/microgrants/about.php
	
Elmer’s Teaching Tool Kit / Elmer’s and Kids in Need Foundation	To provide teachers with the means to replicate projects found in the Elmer’s Teacher Tool Kit catalog in their own classrooms. These projects, previously funded by the Kids In Need Foundation, make creative use of common teaching aids, approach curriculum from an imaginative angle, or tie nontraditional concepts together for the purpose of illustrating commonalities.
	K-12 certified teachers teaching in the subject of the project at public, private, charter, or parochial schools within the U.S. Special consideration will be given to first year teachers.	$100 to $500	4/30/11	http://kinf.org/elmers/2011_application.php?utm_source=KINF+e-Marketing&utm_campaign=325f971810-Elmers_Launch2_12_2011&utm_medium=email
	
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes 	Recognizes outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet.	Nominees, who may range in age from 8 to 18 years old, must have been the prime mover of a service activity, and demonstrated positive spirit and high moral purpose in accomplishing their goals. Nominees must be nominated by responsible adults who have solid knowledge of the young person's heroic activities, and who are not related to the nominee.	$2,500 to be applied to their higher education or to their service project and other resources.	4/30/11	http://www.barronprize.org/
	
ING Unsung Heroes Progam	Funding for innovative classroom projects. Do you or does someone you know have a creative, unique educational program that is helping students reach new heights?	K-12 educators	100 finalists 
$2,000; award
checks are made payable jointly to
the recipient and to his or her school. Three of the 100 will be selected for additional financial
awards. First place will receive
$25,000; second place will receive
$10,000; and the third place winner
will receive $5,000.

	4/30/11	http://servicewire.org/content/20091114/nsb/Grants-and-Awards/ING-Unsung-Heroes-Deadline-April-30-2010
	
ING Run For Something Better / in partnership with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education 	To help with establishing a school-based running program or expand an existing one.	U.S. public elementary and middle schools 	50 grants of up to $2,500	5/1/11	http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/about/announcements/ing_grants.cfm
	
Youth-Focused Education Technology Programs / ESA Foundation, a philanthropic vehicle of the Entertainment Software Association	Provides programs and services utilizing technology and/or computer and video games to educate America's youth and young adults (ages 7 to 18).	Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental units exempt under Section 115 and described in Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Funding must be sought for a specific project or program that is or will be implemented or available nationwide or in a minimum of two states in the United States.	Up to $50,000 each.	5/15/11	http://www.theesa.com/foundation/index.asp
	
Baseball Tomorrow Fund / Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association	Grants to support field renovation and construction projects, equipment and uniform purchases, coaches training material and other selected program expenses. 
	Tax‐exempt organizations (i.e. municipalities, school districts) and 501(c)(3) organizations involved in youth baseball and/or softball)	Average grant award is approximately $39,000.	Can apply quarterly though-out the year	http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/community/btf.jsp
	
Dreyer’s Foundation	To promote family, school and community environments that build skills and foster talents in young people.	Nonprofit organizations	Up to $1000	None	http://www.dreyersinc.com/dreyersfoundation/small_grants.asp

Please be sure to check below for additional links to grants.
Links to Other Grant Resources

Florida Department of Education, Office of Healthy Schools, Grants and Funding webpage: http://www.fldoe.org/BII/CSHP/h-grants.asp
Florida Department of Education, Office of Healthy Schools, School Gardens Program funding webpage: http://www.fldoe.org/BII/CSHP/schoolgarfund.asp
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education – http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml?src=In
This site contains information on all U.S. Department of Education grants from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) – http://www.samhsa.gov/grants
This U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site lists current grant funding opportunities in the areas of substance abuse and mental health services.
The SPARK Grant-Finder Tool – http://www.sparkpe.org/grants/grantfunding-resources
A resource for locating national and state-specific grants for Physical Education, After School, Early Childhood, or Coordinated School Health Programs.
Teachers Network – http://teachersnetwork.org/grants/
Teacher’s Network is a professional development organization for teachers. This site includes information about events, grants, and fellowships for professional development.