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English-Speaking Union's (ESU) National Shakespeare Competition
The Jackson Branch Finals of the English-Speaking Union's (ESU) National Shakespeare Competition is scheduled for Saturday, January 20, at Mississippi School of the Arts in Brookhaven.. The ESU's website www.esuus.org has detailed information on competition procedures and forms, suggested monologues, and student guidelines. To highlight a few main points about the school competition:- Students in grades 10-12 are eligible. -Students who have acted for pay in the 2006-07 school year are ineligible.- Students must perform a Shakespearean monologue of no more than 20 lines of verse/prose. - At least three students should compete in the school competition. -Deadline for School Entry Competition Form is December 21. If you have any further questions about the competition, please contact Dr. Robert Brooks, MS NSC State Coordinator, at (601) 823-1300 or via e-mail at rrbrooks@mde.k12.ms.us.
Playwright Discovery Award for Students
The VSA arts Playwright Discovery Award program challenges middle and high school students of all abilities to take a closer look at the world around them, examine how disability affects their lives and the lives of others, and express their views throughthe art of writing a one-act play. The award recipients receive monetary awards and a trip to Washington, D.C. to view the production at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Call for Scripts for the 2007 VSA arts Playwright Discovery Award will be announced in November, 2006. http://www.vsarts.org/x244.xml
2007 Call for Entries
VSA arts is pleased to launch a call for entries to identify talented young musicians with disabilities. Four finalists (two from the United States and two from countries outside the U.S.) will each be awarded $5,000 and will perform in concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. in spring 2007. Learn more details about the 2007 Call for Entries.http://www.vsarts.org/x1865.xml Contact Do you have questions about the VSA arts Young Soloists Award? Please e-mail info@vsarts.org or call 202-628-2800 or 800-933-8721/TTY 202-737-0645. Deadline for U.S. applicants, December 1, 2006.
Exhibits:
No scheduled exhibits at this time.
Funding:
A good site for research grant funding sources: http://www.fundsnetservices.com
A grant dictionary: http://www.eduplace.com/grants/help/grantionary.html
Resource for finding grant information: http://www.grantsalert.com
A grant research site: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/funding
Grant writing tips and opportunities: http://www.schoolgrants.org
Click on the arts connection for some great free resources: http://www.ed.gov/free
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Competition (CLC) Program provides funding for expanded learning opportunities in a safe, drug-free and supervised area. These grants may be applied to arts education after-school programs. For more information contact 21stCCLC@ed.gov or call 1-800-USA-LEARN. Information is also available at this web site: http://www.ed.gov/21stcclc
Kraft Foods Arts Access Grant Program is available to help arts organizations link their educational programming with schools. For more information contact Kraft Foods.
Apply Now: "Digital Imaging & Visual Learning Grants"
Olympus America, Inc. & Tool Factory, Inc. sponsor a classroom grants program designed to strengthen education through digital imaging and the power of visual Learning. Maximum Award: $3500. Eligibility: K 12 and special education schools in the U.S., Its territories, and Canada. Deadline: January 5, 2007 and June 30, 2007. http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/olympus_teacher.htm
"U.S. Dept. of Education Talent Search Program"
This program helps to identify qualified youths with potential for education at the postsecondary level and encourage them to compete secondary school and undertake a program of postsecondary education. Maximum Award: $220,000-$3,6000,000. Eligibility: Institutions of higher education: public or private agencies or organizations; combinations of institutions, agencies, and organizations; and secondary schools under exceptional circumstances, such as if there is no institutions, agencies and organization capable of carrying out a Talent Search (TS) project in the proposed target area. Next competition winter 2010.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/triotalent/index.html "National School and Business Partnerships Award"
The National School and Business Partnerships Award supports and recognizes the efforts of schools and businesses that partner to improve the academic, social or physical well-being of students. Maximum Award: $10,000. Eligibility Partnerships involving kindergarten through 12th grade public schools and/or school districts and business. Deadline: January 30, 2007.
http://www.corpschoolpartners.org
"NEA Fine Arts Grants"
On behalf of the National Education Association (NEA), The NEA Foundation offers NEA Fine Arts grants to NEA members. Available to elementary (grades K-6) school art specialists through local NEA affiliates, the grants allow fine arts educators to create and implement programs that promote learning among students at risk of school failure. Deadline: December 15, 2006. http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm
"Show Me the Money: Tips & Resources for Successful Grant Writing"
Many educators have found that outside funding, in the form of grants, allows them to provide their students with educational experiences and materials their own districts can't afford. Learn how they get those grants -- and how you can get one too. Included: Practical tips to help first-time grant writers get the grants they need. http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev039.shtml
YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA (YSA) is a resource center that partners with thousands of organizations committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people, ages 5-25, to serve locally, nationally, and globally. Founded in 1986, YSA's mission is to strengthen the effectiveness, sustainability, and scale of the youth service and service-learning fields. A strong youth service movement will create healthy communities and foster citizenship, knowledge, and the personal development of young people. YSA envisions a powerful network of organizations committed to making service and service-learning the common expectation and common experience of all young people. They offer a wide variety of grants offered throughout the year. http://www.ysa.org
State Farm offers various programs and grants. Through the Good Neighbor Citizenship® program, State Farm commits resources to helping raise the levels of achievement of our nation's teachers and students, to making our homes and highways safe, and to building strong communities. www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/part_spos.asp
"National Association for Gifted Children"
The National Association for Gifted Children has announced the NAGC-Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award Program for students, grades 3 through 6, who have distinguished themselves in academic achievement, leadership, or the visual or performing arts. Maximum Award: $500. Eligibility: one student in every state from the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth grade. Deadline: Various. http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=558
Captain Planet Foundation
The Captain Planet Foundation funds hands-on environmental projects to encourage youth around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Maximum Award: $2500. Eligibility: Schools and non-profits. Deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/aboutUs.html#policies_grant_guidelines
Nominate a Teacher to be an 'American Star in Teaching'
The U.S. Department of Education again plans to honor classroom teachers by recognizing the American Stars of Teaching. The Department's Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative is seeking nominations and information about teachers who are improving student achievement, using innovative strategies, and making a difference in the lives of their students. Teachers across all grade levels and disciplines will be honored this fall. One teacher or team of teachers from each state will be recognized. To learn more or nominate a teacher to become an American Star of Teaching, please visit:
http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/index.html
C-SPAN Archives Grants
The C-SPAN Archives Grants awardees are granted the videotapes of their choice from the extensive collection in the C-SPAN Archives for creative proposals for using the network's programming in the classroom or in research projects. Eligibility: middle and high school teachers and college/university professors. Maximum Award: N/A. Deadline: N/A. http://www.c-spanclassroom.org/grants.asp
Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Grants
The 2005-06 Kids In Need Teacher Grant applications will become available July 15. This year more than $105,000 is being offered in grants to certified K-12 teachers at any public, private, or parochial school in the U.S. The grants are from $100 to $500 for innovative classroom projects. National sponsors of the program are Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. and Office Depot. Regional sponsors include Fred Meyer, Publix, and Price Less Drug Stores. The website currently has the guidelines posted, which teachers can use to prepare to apply. The deadline to submit applications, which can be completed and submitted online, is September 30, 2005. Applications will be available after July 15 at the sponsors' locations or at: http://www.shopa.org/shopa_foundation/teacher_programs.php
Hasbro Programs for Children Grants
Hasbro Children Foundation grants to support the development and/or expansion of programs for children. Maximum Award: $500-$35,000. Eligibility: Programs must provide direct services to children under age 13. They must serve children and families who are economically disadvantaged. They must be innovative and provide a model from which others can learn. Deadline: N/A. http://www.hasbro.org
Labels for Education
Campbells, Inc. Labels for Education Program gives schools free educational equipment in exchange for labels From Campbell products. Maximum Award: N/A. Eligibility: Schools or parents coordinate label drives to raise resources for schools. Deadline: N/A. http://www.labelsforeducation.com/about_lfe.asp
Humane and Environmental Education
The National Association for Humane and Environmental Education KIND Award recognizes an outstanding teacher who consistently incorporates humane and environmental education into his or her curriculum. Maximum Award: various. Eligibility: Teachers K-6. Deadline: February 15, annually.
http://www.nahee.org/awards/default.asp
Allen Foundation
The Allen Foundation supports educational nutrition programs, with priority given to training programs for children and young adults to improve their health and development. Maximum Award: Past grants have ranged from $2,000 to $1 million. Eligibility: Schools and school districts should partner with local nonprofits to form nutrition education programs. Deadline: Ongoing. http://www.allenfoundation.org/
Arts in Education grants are posted on the U.S. Department of Education web site www.ed.gov under the elementary and secondary education section. Check this listing periodically for funding possibilities.
Target Arts in Education Grants are offered to help students better understand and appreciate art and music. Target also awards special financial grants that bring schools and nonprofit art organizations together across the country. Visit target's web site for more information at target.com.
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