Grants and Awards

NSTA: Distinguished Service to Science Education Award
The National Science Teachers Association Distinguished Service to Science Education Award recognizes those who, through active leadership and scholarly endeavor over a significant period of time, have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of education in the sciences and science teaching. Maximum award: formal citation; three nights' hotel accommodation and up to $500 toward expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference, March 10-13, 2011, San Francisco. Eligibility: NSTA members who have shown long-term dedication to science education. Deadline: November 30, 2010.
http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx#distservice

NSTA: Delta Education/Frey-Neo/CPO Science Awards
The Delta Education/Frey-Neo/CPO Science Awards for Excellence in Inquiry-based Science Teaching will honor full-time PreK-12 teachers of science who successfully use inquiry-based science to enhance teaching and learning in their classroom. Maximum award: $1,500 toward expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference, March 10-13, 2011, San Francisco; and $1,500 for the awardee. Eligibility: PreK-12 teachers. Deadline: November 30, 2010.
http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx#delta

AIAA: Classroom grants
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation Classroom Grants are awarded to encourage excellence in educating students about math, science, technology, and engineering. Eligibility: current AIAA Educator Associate or AIAA Professional members actively engaged as K-12 classroom educators. Maximum award: $200. Deadline: November 30, 2010.
http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=244

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Toshiba America Foundation http://www.toshiba.com/taf/

The mission of the Toshiba America Foundation is to promote quality science and mathematics education in U.S. K-12 schools. The Foundation provides grants through the following two initiatives: The Grants Program for K-5 Science and Math Education provides grants of up to $1,000 to teachers in public or private schools in order to improve the teacher's science and math teaching units. The application deadline is October 1, annually. The Grants Program for 6-12 Science and Math Education provides small grants of up to $5,000 and large grants of over $5,000 to teachers who are passionate about making science and mathematics more engaging for their students. Applications for small grants may be submitted throughout the year. The 2010 application deadline has passed; please check back on Toshiba's foundation website for updates on 2011 as they become available. 

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The Northrop Grumman Foundation Earthwatch Educator Program

Fellowship Overview
The Northrop Grumman Foundation has partnered with Earthwatch Institute to develop an innovative environmental education program for teachers. Educators from Northrop Grumman communities across the country will have the opportunity to participate in an Earthwatch expedition focused on climate change or oceans preservation. This is an invaluable experience intended to be transferred to the classroom and shared with students year after year.

There is a growing concern regarding the number of students in the United States entering science, technology, engineering and mathematic careers. One way to reverse that trend is to make science and math fascinating and applicable for students. To accomplish that goal, The Northrop Grumman Foundation is helping Earthwatch to provide educators with a hands-on professional development opportunity, which will ultimately impact students' math and science education and help create our next generation of environmental ambassadors.

http://www.northropgrumman.com/corporate-responsibility/environment/earthwatch.html

The Nature of Learning Grant Program

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation), in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), and National Wildlife Refuge Association, is pleased to solicit applications from organizations interested in initiating The Nature of Learning in their communities. The Nature of Learning is the FWS National Wildlife Refuge System's community-based environmental education initiative that seeks to:

* Use National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues;

* Encourage an interdisciplinary approach to learning that seeks to enhance student academic achievement;

* Utilize field experiences and student-led stewardship projects to connect classroom lessons to real world issues; and

* Involve a partnership among local schools, community groups, natural resource professionals and local businesses.

http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Charter_Programs_List&CONTENTID=12457&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm

National Weather Association (NWA)

SOL HIRSCH EDUCATION FUND GRANTS

$500 grants are available annually from the NWA for teachers in grades K-12 to improve the education of their students in Meteorology.

Applications are due by 15 June each year.

The NWA Education Committee needs help from all members to spread the word to teachers in grades K-12 that $500 grants are available annually from the NWA to help improve the education of their students in meteorology. The teachers selected will be able to use the funds to take an accredited course in atmospheric sciences, attend a relevant workshop or conference, or purchase scientific materials or equipment for the classroom. Seven grants or more are possible each year (since 2004) thanks to the many members who have contributed to this fund in honor of Sol Hirsch who retired in 1992 after being the NWA Executive Director for 11 years.

Completed applications are due to the Education Committee by 15 June each year.

http://www.nwas.org/grants/solhirsch.php

NASA's Mars Exploration Program Rock Around the World
Collect and mail rocks to NASA for analysis
         http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/rockworld/