Recent ActivityMission: To provide support services for students, families, and staff through special grant initiatives, which will increase and enhance the academic opportunities for all students; will build capacity for partnerships between families, schools, and our community; will raise the quality of professional development and instruction and will ultimately result in improved student achievement.
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Public School teachers post classroom project requests on DonorsChoose.org. The projects are then funded by donors who browse and give any amount that inspires them. Once a project reaches its funding goal, the materials are delivered to the school. Check It Out - 65% of the projects posted are funded. Build a Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation will make grants to qualified non-profit organizations that support the health and wellness of children and families and the promotion of literacy and education for all. Submission Date: Accepting children’s health and wellness grant requests and literacy and education grant requests from March until October 28, 2011 and will review them on a rolling basis.
Award Amount: Grants will be a one time contribution and range from $1,000 to $10,000 with the average amount being $1,500. Website: http://www.buildabear.com/shopping/contents/content.jsp?catId=400002&id=700013 Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant The Toolbox for Education Grant program provides grants to public k-12 schools and school parent-teacher groups associated with public schools throughout the U.S. that develop projects that encourage parent involvement and build stronger community spirit. Prefernce is given to funding requests that have a permanent impact such as facility enhancement (both indoor and outdoor) and landscaping/clean up projects. Submission Deadline: October 14, 2011 Award Amount: $2,000 to $5,000 Website: http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/ Red Robin Foundation U-Act Grant U-ACT which stands for Unbridled Acts, or random acts of kindness, is a character-building initiative specifically for elementary and middle schools with grades K-8, which aims to inspire and energize students about the value of being kind to others. Participating schools are asked to submit an idea for a kindness program to the Foundation for a chance to earn a grant ranging from $150-$2,500. At the end of the 2011-2012 school year, one school will be named the Champion School and will receive an additional $5,000 grant. Submission Deadline: August 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012 Award Amount: $150 to $2,500 Website: http://www.redrobin.com/rrfoundation/uactprogram.aspx Grant AwardsCELEBRATE!
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